Raiding e-bay (again :P)

Mr Blitz · Post by **Mr Blitz** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:35 am

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

mikeg · Post by **mikeg** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:41 pm

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.

tmanthegreat · Post by **tmanthegreat** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:43 pm

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

Mr Blitz · Post by **Mr Blitz** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:47 pm

thanks guys i'll get them tomorow

Mr Blitz · Post by **Mr Blitz** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 9:05 am

Ok i got them but i got the motar crew instead of the long tom

ltcbj · Post by **ltcbj** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:55 am

That is a significant difference.

Mr Blitz · Post by **Mr Blitz** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 12:57 am

lol well when i worked out the cost of shipping i couldnt really afford the long tom

ltcbj · Post by **ltcbj** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 5:23 am

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.

Mr Blitz · Post by **Mr Blitz** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 3:07 pm

ok cool thanks

P.S. The things i ordered are coming on wednesday i'll try and get some pics up asap

ltcbj · Post by **ltcbj** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 4:17 pm

Always love the pix.

Mr Blitz · Post by **Mr Blitz** » Mon Jun 30, 2008 12:44 pm

They finally arrived took a few pics quickly today

The me262 isnt new but thought i would take a pic anyway