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Raiding e-bay (again :P)
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:35 am
by Mr Blitz
Heys just wondering is this a good deal. Remember i live in ireland so it might not be the best price
.Gona get these two.....
http://cgi.ebay.ie/21st-CENTURY-TOYS-M5 ... 18Q2el1247
http://cgi.ebay.ie/P-47D-Thunderbolt-Fw ... 18Q2el1247
Just want to know what you guys think of them and are they worth buying
Thanks guys
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Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:41 pm
by mikeg
The long tom is what it is- green or camo- the camo versions are still clogging up the shelves at TRU over here; I'm not a avid artillery officianado, but bought it anyway, of course, the howitzer, too.
The dogfight pack is another story, I really like this one- the FW is my sons' favorite of all of em, somewhat subdued in color. I enjoy the scheme on the P-47, too. The dogfight kits don't seem to stay on the retail shelves for long around here, 29.95 usd seems to be the going rate for the most part. I have to have all the 21st 1/32nd planes so, I'm somewhat jaded.
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:43 pm
by tmanthegreat
Those are all great items and you will enjoy them
The paintschemes on the planes are neat and the cannon is very detailed. Lots of moving parts on all pieces.
As for the price, you are paying more for these items than I would pay for them in the US. Given that the current exchange rate hovers around approximately £1 = $2, you are paying about $36 for the cannon and $60 for the dogfight set, not including shipping. In the US, I pay around $15-$20 for the cannon and between $25-$35 for the dogfight set depending on where I purchase them. To me, the prices on your items are too high, but they are correct for Ireland and the UK. (Afterall, when I lived in the UK a few years ago, I payed about $1.60 for a $1 McDonalds Cheeseburger.) So, all that said, it is up to you. You may be able to get the items cheaper from a US seller, but then you will have to pay alot more for shipping. It may be easier just to get the items from a "local" source.
Hope all that helps
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:47 pm
by Mr Blitz
thanks guys i'll get them tomorow
Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:05 am
by Mr Blitz
Ok i got them but i got the motar crew instead of the long tom
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:55 am
by ltcbj
That is a significant difference.
Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 12:57 am
by Mr Blitz
lol well when i worked out the cost of shipping i couldnt really afford the long tom
Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 5:23 am
by ltcbj
If one shows up locally I'll see what I can do. I don't think that shipping should cost more than ~$20.00 or so.
Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 3:07 pm
by Mr Blitz
ok cool thanks
P.S. The things i ordered are coming on wednesday i'll try and get some pics up asap
Posted: Sun Jun 22, 2008 4:17 pm
by ltcbj
Always love the pix.
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:44 pm
by Mr Blitz
