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Ebay scam or Golden Opportunity?

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  1. tifosi12

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    #1 tifosi12, Feb 21, 2004
    Check this out:

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3588500801&category=223&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBBI%3AIT&rd=1

    I was bidding on it until it reached a hundred, then I got cold feet:

    I sent the seller two emails whether this is really a 1/18 scale model (or just a typo), but no reply. Also his feedback is zero and he lives in Germany, so hard for me to do any legal steps in case he fails to deliver.

    Does anybody know about this model? Is Crono a kit they once offered? I would love to buy this and would be willing to go higher in my bid, but I don't want to be taken for a ride.
     
  2. Gimme Fuel

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    #2 Gimme Fuel, Feb 21, 2004
    You'd better stay off this one - 114 Euro ?!?!?! I'd rather give my money to the salvation army before this.
    The funny thing is - its in ENGLISH, 99% of all germans write their adds in german.
    Besides he dont sent to the US (IF he sends)


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    #3 ferrariguy, Feb 21, 2004
    Andreas,

    I know a little bit about this company. I've got a lot of Twin Chrono's 1/43 scale models. They're a bit crude but highly collectible. I see a few of the 1/43 on Ebay but rarely do I see the 1/18 scale from this company.

    If it comes with all original packaging then I would pick it up.

    Lawrence
     
  4. Prowler

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    #4 Prowler, Feb 21, 2004
    the as is in german...at least when i looked at it(2-21-2004 2:13pm).the car looks nice....but it is hard to tell what scale it could be.
     
  5. tifosi12

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    #5 tifosi12, Feb 21, 2004
    Thanks guys for your comments.

    200 bucks would still be a fair price if this thing is really 1/18. It would be even fair at 1/43, but since I'm strictly only collecting 1/18 it would be virtually worthless at any other scale.

    And the fact that the seller doesn't respond to my two brief questions isn't comforting.

    Does anybody have a website for this Chrono company?
     
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    #6 ferrariguy, Feb 21, 2004
    Andreas,

    As far as I know they don't exist anymore. Another tidbit is that the 1/43 scale models are quite heavy which suggest an all metal body. I don't know what the 1/18 are like but I assume they are the same.
     
  7. Mule

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    #7 Mule, Feb 21, 2004
    I don't think it is a scam, but you may pick up more pain than it is worth. Exoto has the same car for about $240, but you would be assured of getting it. Even less on Ebay from sellers with a little more info.
     
  8. tifosi12

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    #8 tifosi12, Feb 21, 2004
    Exoto? Where?

    I have been getting the Exoto catalog for years, but never saw this car. As a matter of fact just recently I complained here about them being so unimganative and never come up with a new Ferrari model. I think I have every single 1/18 model they offer.
     
  9. Mule

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    #9 Mule, Feb 21, 2004
    My bad. I mistook it for the Exoto 312T4. Sorry to get your hopes up.

    I have only seen the 126C2 in 1:43 scale.
     
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    #10 tifosi12, Feb 21, 2004
    Well, I'm a hopeless case: I bid again...
    I thought worst case (not counting a scam) it is a 1/43 and since the company no longer exists I might be able to sell it again.

    So if possible, do me a favor and don't bid against me. If you must, let me know and maybe we can hash something out.
    :)
     
  11. Mule

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    #11 Mule, Feb 21, 2004
    At the bottom of the page under "Ready To Bid" it says that it is 1:18.
     
  12. BigTex

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    #12 BigTex, Feb 25, 2004
    Wow! $280US! Go for it Andreas, good luck.

    I've NEVER seen that car at 1:18 like that. Pretty rare. 1 day left.
    Are you current high bidder?
     
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    #13 tifosi12, Feb 25, 2004
    Currently the high bidder. However my crystal ball tells me there are snipers in the woods. I have little hope of securing this one.
     
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    #14 BigTex, Feb 25, 2004
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    Well, just be ready with the trigger with 2 minute to go!

    Last time I watch someone try eBay it was our big Iveco truck, we were not high bidder, but bought it from the guy that was!
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    #15 tifosi12, Feb 25, 2004
    There is a truck on that picture? Hmm, somehow I can't see it...
    :)
     
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    #19 tifosi12, Feb 25, 2004
    Must have been a heatwave, those mechanics don't wear much...

    Gives a whole new meaning to the title of this thread. Ah, nevermind.
     
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    #20 BigTex, Feb 25, 2004
    We are always interested in training the "next generation" of Ferrari techs. LOL
     
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    #22 tifosi12, Feb 25, 2004
    I like my mechanic Vic, but somehow I'm more drawn to yours.
     
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    #23 tifosi12, Feb 26, 2004
    Oh my: I got it.

    Didn't expect that. For the last two days it was just one buck under my maximum and I had decided to no longer raise the price. If the runner up bidder only knew...

    I guess now I will finally get an answer to my question (see thread title).

    Will keep you guys posted.
     

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