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My Die Cast "Barn Find" - 348 TS

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  1. AWESOME

    AWESOME Karting

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    I was at our local mall and wandered into a new collectibles shop I noticed. I wouldn't normally go into a shop like this, since most of what they seemed to have was things I'm entirely not interested in, like Pokemon cards and such. But I was just killing time so I said why not?

    While in there I was casually looking at some Nascar Replicas they had, and noticed this little guy tucked away in the corner. I asked to see it, and upon inspection decided I wanted it. Its not in perfect shape, but obviously was somewhat older and was of decent detail and quality. So I then asked how much they wanted for it, and I was promptly told $12.50

    I know its no BBR, but I think it was worth $12.

    oh, sorry for the crappy pics, all I have on me is my iPhone right now.
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  2. AWESOME

    AWESOME Karting

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    The pics really don't do this car justice either. Its much better than it looks. I'll try and get better pics later.
     
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  3. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ Sponsor

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    Bbrango brand?
     
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  4. litespeed1

    litespeed1 Karting

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    Nice find
     
    litespeed1, Mar 21, 2010
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  5. TexasF355F1

    TexasF355F1 Seven Time F1 World Champ Silver Subscribed

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    I'm thinking so. The license plate gives it away. I have the same car, in yellow.

    Nice find.
     
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  6. PAP 348

    PAP 348 Ten Time F1 World Champ Lifetime Rossa Owner

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    Nice buy! :D:D

    I actually bought one for AU $2.50 off Ebay USA. :D:D

    Still cost me AU $30 to have it posted to Australia, but for $2.50 I couldnt turn it down. :eek::eek:
     
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    I found a limited edition 1:18 hot wheels Michael Schumacher 5th World Championship model in a toy store for sale at £15 (@ $22) reduced, a few years back.The thing was, the model had just been released and I knew it cost @ £70 ( @ $105) everywhere else. I bought it and then asked if they knew much about it. Turned out they weren't aware of what it was worth, strange but true!.
     
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  8. hank sound

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    Can you believe it? The die cast mechanic mounted the wheels wrong - just like in real life :):):)

    Cheers, Hank
     
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  9. GrayTA

    GrayTA F1 World Champ Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    I have a twin to that sitting on my shelf right now.


    PDG
     
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  10. furnacerepair

    furnacerepair Formula Junior

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    Same here. Bought one many years ago at Toys R Us. When my daughter was little we collected Ferrari die cast. Got lots of them tucked away in the basement. Some day I'll get them out again.
     
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  11. AWESOME

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    its a Maisto brand

    I know its not anything special, but in a day when a decent model (think hot wheels elite or better) can cost $75-$300, I figured $12 wasnt bad.

    also, I have seen the same model in a hard top version before, but I had yet to see the TS, which was another thing I liked about it.
     
    AWESOME, Mar 22, 2010
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