New old stock Tamiya kit value
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Through work we have been asked to sell some Tamiya stuff. There is a sad story behind it which I will come to.
In short, we have 2 Tamiya blazing blazer kits(as well as some other stuff). Both of which are brand new. Boxes can ony be described as mint, none of the packaging has been opened and are believed to be complete. Without getting too involved it's quite hard to tell.
The story goes, An old couple bought them to us, they then explained how they came about them.
Their son, got his first job working in a model shop. He loved his models. All his wages were spent in the shop where he worked(I'm sure the shop loved that!) he was 16. He was then diagnosed with a brain tumour. He passed away aged 17. That was 28 years ago.
These models have been in his parents loft ever since he died. They haven't even looked at them since putting them Away!
Obviously for them, it is very difficult to get rid of it all. They have no idea of value and to be frank, neither do I. They may only be worth £10 they may also be worth hundreds, I don't know. Can any of you give me a rough guesstimate of what they may be worth?
Modern RC I am fine with as I raced 1/8th nitro buggies and flew planes but this older stuff seems a bit of a lottery.
They are a lovely old couple and I'd really like to do my best with them.
Thanks in advance for any information you can give me.
In short, we have 2 Tamiya blazing blazer kits(as well as some other stuff). Both of which are brand new. Boxes can ony be described as mint, none of the packaging has been opened and are believed to be complete. Without getting too involved it's quite hard to tell.
The story goes, An old couple bought them to us, they then explained how they came about them.
Their son, got his first job working in a model shop. He loved his models. All his wages were spent in the shop where he worked(I'm sure the shop loved that!) he was 16. He was then diagnosed with a brain tumour. He passed away aged 17. That was 28 years ago.
These models have been in his parents loft ever since he died. They haven't even looked at them since putting them Away!
Obviously for them, it is very difficult to get rid of it all. They have no idea of value and to be frank, neither do I. They may only be worth £10 they may also be worth hundreds, I don't know. Can any of you give me a rough guesstimate of what they may be worth?
Modern RC I am fine with as I raced 1/8th nitro buggies and flew planes but this older stuff seems a bit of a lottery.
They are a lovely old couple and I'd really like to do my best with them.
Thanks in advance for any information you can give me.
Edited by AdamIndy on Tuesday 29th November 23:31
Your next door neighbours are in for some very good news. In the UK the last few of the original mint in box versions of this model have gone through eBay at over £1000. In US, they are going for close to $3000. Mint in box, original spec Tamiya cars are going for a fortune these days. 
Get thee over to eBay, quick!
http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?/topic/7...
Get thee over to eBay, quick!
http://www.tamiyaclub.com/forum/index.php?/topic/7...
t! Really?
AdamIndy said:
The Hypno-Toad said:
Let me know either through PM or on this thread when they might be coming up for auction, as I know someone who might be interested. He's out of the country but as soon as he is back, I'll let him know when & where they are going to be for sale.
PM sentThank you.
AdamIndy said:
Wow. I am actually kind of speechless! Who would have thought it!?
Regrettably, we have to sell them through work(auction). I can't see them making anything like that but who knows. I really hope they do well!
Thanks again for the heads up, I really appreciate it.
Would you mind PMing me the details of the auction please?Regrettably, we have to sell them through work(auction). I can't see them making anything like that but who knows. I really hope they do well!
Thanks again for the heads up, I really appreciate it.
I really hope you don't mind but I have linked this thread to the Tamiya Club forum for their attention. You will probably receive a few enquiries - is there a better way for you to direct the interest this will generate?
Apologies if anyone feels that doing this will prevent them getting a bargain but this sorry tale is enough for me to want to get this information spread as far among the community as possible so this elderly couple get the best prices.
Also have a keen interest in the other items that may be for sale too?
Apologies if anyone feels that doing this will prevent them getting a bargain but this sorry tale is enough for me to want to get this information spread as far among the community as possible so this elderly couple get the best prices.
Also have a keen interest in the other items that may be for sale too?
C.A.R. said:
I really hope you don't mind but I have linked this thread to the Tamiya Club forum for their attention. You will probably receive a few enquiries - is there a better way for you to direct the interest this will generate?
Apologies if anyone feels that doing this will prevent them getting a bargain but this sorry tale is enough for me to want to get this information spread as far among the community as possible so this elderly couple get the best prices.
Also have a keen interest in the other items that may be for sale too?
That is no problem at all. Thanks for doing it!Apologies if anyone feels that doing this will prevent them getting a bargain but this sorry tale is enough for me to want to get this information spread as far among the community as possible so this elderly couple get the best prices.
Also have a keen interest in the other items that may be for sale too?
As much as finding a bargain would be nice, I would really like to get the best price for the old couple. They truely were heart broken just getting them out of the car. It must have been very hard for them to get rid of it all.
Unfortunately our auction doesn't have a website. If you would like to pm me, I can pass on either my email or our phone number. I will do all I can to help anyone interested. I won't put them on here as I feel it may break the forum rules.
Thanks again everyone, it is very much appreciated.
If a mod reads this and are happy for me to do so then I will happily post details but until then if anybody would like to know when and where the sale is then PM me. It is only a couple of days away.
For the mods, these kits aren't mine(I wish they were) and I won't gain a penny from the sale. I am just trying to do my best for the couple.
What I will say though is there has been a lot of interest both from here and the Tamiya club. More than I could have ever imagined to be honest! So really, thank you so much for the assistance. I hope they go to a good home.
For the mods, these kits aren't mine(I wish they were) and I won't gain a penny from the sale. I am just trying to do my best for the couple.
What I will say though is there has been a lot of interest both from here and the Tamiya club. More than I could have ever imagined to be honest! So really, thank you so much for the assistance. I hope they go to a good home.
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