Cheapos
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Just wondering how many of you here are cheapos always hunting for cheap deals on online auctions?
No money still want to play expensive hobby, can't understand... -
Hey that was harsh and senseless!Originally posted by cheapngood:Just wondering how many of you here are cheapos always hunting for cheap deals on online auctions?
No money still want to play expensive hobby, can't understand...
Born in 1970? 37 years old adult can still make such a senseless comment... well done. I'm proud of you. -
Actually.. you'd be surprised.. some collectors will want to buy low.. but when it comes to selling off a model, put a ridiculously high price...
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i agree. more like collecting diecast for money making business instead of a hobby. everything want to bargain act high class. then y buy 2nd hand go shop buy better. even if u buy frm shop u cant guarantee its perfect. what more 2nd hand models still expect perfect cond get a life.Originally posted by cheapngood:Just wondering how many of you here are cheapos always hunting for cheap deals on online auctions?
No money still want to play expensive hobby, can't understand...
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I've met buyers who want to check the quality of the model... which is fine with me.. it's just when they start to nitpick at every single thing.. that's when it gets annoying.. It's very hard to find a model that is 100% perfect... much less a 2nd hand one... even those fresh out from the factory may have factory defects.. as long as it's not a hugely visible one defect, it should be fine..Originally posted by bryanw:i agree. more like collecting diecast for money making business instead of a hobby. everything want to bargain act high class. then y buy 2nd hand go shop buy better. even if u buy frm shop u cant guarantee its perfect. what more 2nd hand models still expect perfect cond get a life. -
those who are so particular shouldn't bother to buy any 1:1 car, especially Italians heheheOriginally posted by LH83:I've met buyers who want to check the quality of the model... which is fine with me.. it's just when they start to nitpick at every single thing.. that's when it gets annoying.. It's very hard to find a model that is 100% perfect... much less a 2nd hand one... even those fresh out from the factory may have factory defects.. as long as it's not a hugely visible one defect, it should be fine.. -
Hiyo,
i'm personally & basically a 2nd hand model buyer.
I don't ask for perfect condidion, cos i know it's not possible.
Basically, i dont buy to sell, but buy to collect.
My criteria are in order:
1)Model Type (JDM)
2)Price (within my budget or its value)
3)Flaws (i dont mind small amt of bubbles, insignificant scratches or minor miscolouration, but no missing/broken parts, smugging paint-jobs & paint chips.)
I'm not e kind of picky & fussy buyer, cos i know wad i'm buying.
I buy a model as a piece of art & design, for hobby & passion,
not as a trader or retailer.
Some ppl r fussy, cos they want absolute value for money,
or perhaps they know someday they will want to sell part of their collection
to make way for new ones or new themes.
Some others also see model collecting as investing, when they aim for rare,
outta production or LimitedEdition models to resell at high prices.
It really depends on how u see e issue to be,
cos there r indeed cheapos out there who will buy in at low cost & sell at ridiculous prices, wif e sole intent of making profis. -
worse is they rude offer u absurd price.
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Another worse kind.. is those that aren't honest when it comes to selling... Like if a part comes off, or its been glued back... when they meet the seller, they still say that its Mint in box... or never opened before... That is very bad form...Originally posted by bryanw:worse is they rude offer u absurd price. -
Haha.. you talking about italian cars or italian buyers?? hehe...Originally posted by pregamon:those who are so particular shouldn't bother to buy any 1:1 car, especially Italians hehehe -
Italian cars generally suffer from orange peel paint and misted headlamps and tail lamps. the next time you see a car made in Maranello or Bologna take notice hahaha. It's what they call character!Originally posted by LH83:Haha.. you talking about italian cars or italian buyers?? hehe... -
Lol.. Character? I'll have to check that out next time..Originally posted by pregamon:Italian cars generally suffer from orange peel paint and misted headlamps and tail lamps. the next time you see a car made in Maranello or Bologna take notice hahaha. It's what they call character!
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As said, there are many different kinds of buyers/collectors in the world....
definately to each his own and one man meat may be another poison.
As long as there is a demand, there are sure to have pple selling models.
There are times when we cant control the selling price of the model, but we do can control the amount we are willing to offer for the model.
Cheers