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NIB P-38 California Cutie- to sell, or not to sell?
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 11:41 am
by Little Iodine
Just wondering how rare these are getting?
I found a NIB one in the back of my closet yesterday
I actually forgot I even had it.
I'm not sure if I want to sell it, or hang on to it.
I was just wondering what it's worth? I know that's contingent on whatever someone is willing to pay....but what is realistic, $100-$150-$200???
I just have no idea. Wanted some input to help me decide.
Bob
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 5:35 pm
by dragon53
LITTLE IODINE:
Here's one on ebay with a starting bid of $174.99
Link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Ultimate-Soldier-1- ... 0613037101
Re: P-38
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 7:32 pm
by Little Iodine
Wow, thanks for the link. I'll have to watch & see if there's any takers.
Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:07 pm
by snake
Got two of these myself,Little Iodine.
One displayed,and one still MIB.
I would say that CC would go for $200+.Maybe $250+.But it is really dependant on varying factors.
It's probably the nicest of the P-38's, so I would think twice about selling.

Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2010 9:50 pm
by immeww2
Latest CC sold on EBAY for $138 on 7/14.
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:53 am
by toyktdlgh
It’s like Snake said they are up and down due to various factors. They aren’t up there with the bbi jets yet or the 21C choppers. That being said, of the P-38’s its one of the best schemes produced so it will do well in time.
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 8:14 am
by 456THBG
snake wrote:Got two of these myself,Little Iodine.
One displayed,and one still MIB.
I would say that CC would go for $200+.Maybe $250+.But it is really dependant on varying factors.
It's probably the nicest of the P-38's, so I would think twice about selling.

Sorry, Snake, but gotta vote for Haleakala (had to read it off my plane to make sure I spelled it right!)...At least I can pronounce "California Cutie"!
But I do agree, hang on to the P38's if you can!
Re
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:17 am
by Little Iodine
Thanks for the feedback guys.
I think I'll hang onto it then.
Maybe I'll open it up one of these days!
Bob
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:13 am
by toyktdlgh
456THBG wrote:
Sorry, Snake, but gotta vote for Haleakala (had to read it off my plane to make sure I spelled it right!)...At least I can pronounce "California Cutie"!
But I do agree, hang on to the P38's if you can!
LOL! Notice I said it was one of the best schemes out there. My Haleakala is my favorite as well but when I went to Google the correct spelling I butchered it so bad it didn’t even come close to showing up. Had to leave that part out but you are 100% spot on. Haleakala is top notch in my book.
Little Iodine wrote:Thanks for the feedback guys.
I think I'll hang onto it then.
Maybe I'll open it up one of these days!
Bob
That’s a good choice. This plane will go no place but up in value. Mine is still boxed as well and will probably stay that way due to space constraints.
Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:19 pm
by snake
toyktdlgh wrote:456THBG wrote:
Sorry, Snake, but gotta vote for Haleakala (had to read it off my plane to make sure I spelled it right!)...At least I can pronounce "California Cutie"!
But I do agree, hang on to the P38's if you can!
LOL! Notice I said it was one of the best schemes out there. My Haleakala is my favorite as well but when I went to Google the correct spelling I butchered it so bad it didn’t even come close to showing up. Had to leave that part out but you are 100% spot on. Haleakala is top notch in my book.
Little Iodine wrote:Thanks for the feedback guys.
I think I'll hang onto it then.
Maybe I'll open it up one of these days!
Bob
That’s a good choice. This plane will go no place but up in value. Mine is still boxed as well and will probably stay that way due to space constraints.
Actually have to go with Haleakala myself.Thanks toyktdlgh,and 456THBG.
But the California Cutie is certainly a very close second.
My advice would also be to keep any P-38 that you have.Only going to be harder to find,and more expensive later.
One of my favourite 1/18 models.I have all the schemes.

Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 1:07 am
by iballdriver
(banging head on table over and over and over and over and over).....
sigh.....someday, i guess.
Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 7:20 am
by AMERICAN_GRENADIER
sell now! while thiere worth something!
Re
Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 3:04 pm
by Little Iodine
If somebody wanted to "make me an offer I can't refuse" I might consider it!
Bob
Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 1:03 pm
by Dauntless
I like all the OD green P-38's.
Unfortunately all I have is the fictitious Samantha Peyton which isn't too bad. I snoozed I loosed.
Heyekalea or whatever it's called is the best, second is California Cutie, followed by a distant third Samantha P.