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Discussion in 'Collectables, Literature, & Models' started by Latsyrc, Feb 16, 2009.

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  1. Latsyrc

    Latsyrc F1 Rookie

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    #1 Latsyrc, Feb 16, 2009
    I recently purchased a Tamiya 1/24 Alfa Romeo 155 V6 Ti (model #24137) and decided to check the prices on ebay. I found 2 listings that are saying it's a rare, discontinued model. They are charging 3x what I paid for mine. Anybody know if it really is that rare? I'll link the listings below, and no relationship to seller.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/TAMIYA-1-24-ALFA-ROMEO-155-V6-TI-24137_W0QQitemZ310095033729QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Tamiya-1-24-Alfa-Romeo-155-V6-TI-item-24137_W0QQitemZ250296807808QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item250296807808&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A570|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A1|293%3A1|294%3A50
     
  2. Camoradi

    Camoradi Karting

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    #2 Camoradi, Feb 16, 2009
    Like a lot of manufacturers Tamiya have production runs, so when a kit goes out of production it becomes rare, then a year later it is in production again and it isn't. Ebayers have cottoned on to this and are often trying to cash in on a temporary market.

    Steve
     
  3. Latsyrc

    Latsyrc F1 Rookie

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    #3 Latsyrc, Feb 16, 2009
    That makes sense. I was browsing through some of the other models from the same sellers and noticed that pretty much all of them were listed as "rare." I have some decent ebay experience so I rarely go for the first thing I find. Luckily, I'll be able to find some good models at a local shop. :)
     
  4. ItalianHorses

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    #4 ItalianHorses, Feb 16, 2009
    No kit made by Tamiya is rare. Seriously, when a company like Tamiya makes a kit, it is released in tens of thousands of copies. Even their first releases that were never ever re-released are relatively easy to find. Same goes for every major plastic model company, with very few exceptions.
     
  5. AustinMartin

    AustinMartin F1 Veteran

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    #5 AustinMartin, Feb 16, 2009
    +1
     
  6. the_stig

    the_stig F1 Rookie

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    #6 the_stig, Feb 16, 2009
    For whatever reason those Alfas are quite pricey maybe people don't think that there is sufficient demand for them to be re-released? One of the few remaining hobby shops I go to has them and I keep thinking about picking up the Martini car.
     
  7. GPCP1

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    #7 GPCP1, Feb 17, 2009
    Not so rare anymore, Tamiya is reissuing the kit. The hard 155 to find is the Martini version. Rare Tamiya does exist.Try to find a 1/12 th scale Marlboro - Texaco McLaren M23. Bring lots of cash...........
     

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