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  1. MVDESQ

    MVDESQ Formula 3

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    #1 MVDESQ, Jan 29, 2013
    Where can I buy a F430 Spider 1:18 model in red? I'm having a hard time finding one online. It appears Hotwheels Elite makes one. But where to buy?
     
  2. tommaso_iuele

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    #2 tommaso_iuele, Jan 29, 2013
  3. MVDESQ

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    #3 MVDESQ, Jan 30, 2013
    That looks like a really nice. However, I live in the US and would rather buy in dollars from a US company since I don't read Italian and am nervous of buying things outside the country.
     
  4. gt4me

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    #4 gt4me, Jan 30, 2013
    Hi there, just wanted to say I have ordered models from this German company many times. I couldnt recommend them highly enough,there packaging is amongst the best in the industry and their international delivery is very quick. Usually Germany to UK in 4 days. Dont be put off!
    Lewis.
     
  5. doyler

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    #5 doyler, Jan 30, 2013
    This company also has an English branch, and their prices are very reasonable.
     
  6. tommaso_iuele

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    #6 tommaso_iuele, Jan 30, 2013
    Hi
    First the company is German... as per Italian your right never buy from Italian vendors from eBay (I'm 25% Italian and 75% Canadian). They are the worst vendors (eBay statics prove this). For the vendor that I have suggested, he's is very serious and I have bought from him many times, great packaging and very fast shipping and remember the German vendors on eBay are valuable e reliable. (plus in this moment it is good to buy with US dollars). Hope this helps.
    all the best
    Tommaso
     
  7. MVDESQ

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    #7 MVDESQ, Jan 30, 2013
    I cannot read any words on that link. they come up as italian or something. Is there an english link? How much is this thing in US dollars? is there some shipping cost that is more than the item since it is coming from a far away land to the US? Do I have to pay some ridiculous 21% VAT or insane sales tax? Is AMEX going to charge me some international 3% transaction fee? I only ask as I really am not familiar with purchases from overseas companies.
     
  8. lucky_13_2002

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    #8 lucky_13_2002, Jan 30, 2013
    If you really want a good model of the 430, then take your time and find the 1:18 BBR model (it is actually Kyosho, but that is another story).
    If it is too much for your liking, then try to find an Elite model. The one in the link is a Foundation one and not worth the 70odd dollars, without even taking the shipping into consideration.
    Finding a red Spider could be hard, but they are out there and with little pacience you can get one on US soil.
     
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    #10 lucky_13_2002, Jan 31, 2013
    I just want to add that when buying from Europe, Asia or wherever, you don't have to pay their taxes. VAT is one such tax. This is same way as you don't get charged tax when ordering something online from another state. To answer the other concern that was expressed, I have received many models from various parts of the world and never was charged a penny by customs or anyone. The packages were always delivered to my door.
     
  11. MVDESQ

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    #11 MVDESQ, Mar 17, 2013
    So I supposedly bought one from Exoticar Model Company. Then 3 weeks later they emailed me and said they only had black, even though order said red and showed red. They didn't even have black as a choice when I bought. So they refunded my money and I have no red F430 spider. I'm unhappy.
     
  12. IronKnightST

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    #12 IronKnightST, Mar 17, 2013
    Kyosho Ferraris are really good as an alternative to hotwheels if you know what you are looking for.
     
  13. tommaso_iuele

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    #13 tommaso_iuele, Mar 18, 2013
    Hi, go to
    M O D E L I S S I M O
    they are great vendors , low shipping.
     
  14. gt4me

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    #14 gt4me, Mar 18, 2013
    Lots of good advice on here, maybe you should follow it next time.

    Ferrari F430 Spider rot / red 1:18 HotWheels | eBay

    As has been said before, this company is one of the best in the business.
     
  15. MVDESQ

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    #15 MVDESQ, Mar 18, 2013
    Again I don't read Italian and the link is 100 percent Italian language. I really just want to buy from a US vendor and not deal with international shipping, language barriers and international surcharges on my credit card.

    But for some reason I cannot find a US vendor that has it. Hot wheels doesn't sell directly. Very stupid. Hot wheels' lists vendors who allegedly carry it and none actually do so.
     
  16. the_stig

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    #16 the_stig, Mar 18, 2013
    A simple search on Ebay would have given you the exact same listing as above but in English from the UK arm of that same German company.
    This model is now some years old and getting hard to find - no retailer is likely to have it any longer.
     
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    #17 gt4me, Mar 18, 2013
    What about placing a wanted ad on some of the die cast collectors forums?
    This is a good one
    DiecastXchange.com
     
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    #19 Julius H., Jul 28, 2013
    This is nice made model even for HW level have it couple of years and satisfied.
     

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