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  1. [355]

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    #1 [355], May 10, 2006
    Disappointed :(

    was seriously bidding on a Kyosho F40.....but its now up to AU$409.....seller says they retailed at well over $500

    so, its currently up to USD$314

    original owner and all boxing etc in new condition.

    would this be worth paying well beyond my budget for? is it an 'investment' proposition??

    only 1hr of the auction to go!!!
     
  2. SSNISTR

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    #2 SSNISTR, May 11, 2006
    I have one, it is BEAUTIFUL.

    But can't you still buy a new one for about that?

    I payed about $300 for mine if I recall.

    I want the F40 Lightweight next, it's even nicer.
     
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    #3 [355], May 11, 2006
    300 for yours new?

    so thats a bit under $400AUD, so its already above that

    however perhaps theyre cheaper in the states? and i'd have to pay postage too...

    I assume theres less of them in Aust too

    any opinions appreciated!!! 50 mins to go
     
  4. slk99

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    #4 slk99, May 11, 2006
    I can grab this for 300USD at Hong kong and posting it to Australia is about 50USD...
     
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    #5 [355], May 11, 2006
    ahh ok cool

    i didnt win anyway

    i WAS winning right up till the last 10 secs, then someones auction sniper kicked in and it rocketed to $480

    win some lose some
     
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    #7 [355], May 11, 2006
    that was the one mate

    what a fantastic model they are.....im still keen on one

    however it seems, regardless of local or imported, ill be looking at close to $500AUD

    hmmm
     
  8. mattymouse33

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    #8 mattymouse33, May 11, 2006
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    The only way of winning on e-bay is to not bid at all until the dying seconds, time it right and you'll be onto a winner.

    As for the model being an investment, to be honest i dont think it will be but the other thing is i dont think you'd sell it anyway!
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  9. slk99

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    #9 slk99, May 11, 2006

    For me, I had the red light weight version and the yellow 1st version, and a red 1st version with APM LM Light tune transkit on. Rather than these Kyosho F40s, I had a 1/12 Fujimi F40 red built too....
     
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    #10 [355], May 11, 2006
    yeah i will definately need to get me one of those babies

    pardon my ignorance but what are these 'transkits' everyone speaks of??

    cheers

    Aidan
     
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    #11 mattymouse33, May 11, 2006
    Its like plastic or metal add ons for the model to replicate a different spec of car i.e. F50 to F50 GT or Enzo to FXX.

    You would receive a whole load of crafted kit which would then have to be somehow joined onto the original model (bumpers/doors/sills/tailgates).

    Never done it but it looks a nightmare, I'd rather buy off the shelf and know the quality is tip top!


    Regards,

    Matthew
     
  12. slk99

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    #12 slk99, May 12, 2006
    Matt,

    it's a hobby not nightmare... it's just you don't have the "time" to build it yourself
     

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