Minichamps Ford Focus RS, why so expensive
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As the title says, can anyone tell me why the Focus RS from Minichamps fetches such a high price tag.
Figures below
White RS - 1632
Green RS - 1728
Blue RS - 1776
They are not that rare, i have Minichamps models myself which were produced in less numbers yet dont fetch as much as the RS Focus. If anything, the RS500 is cheaper than the normal RS model.
Figures below
White RS - 1632
Green RS - 1728
Blue RS - 1776
They are not that rare, i have Minichamps models myself which were produced in less numbers yet dont fetch as much as the RS Focus. If anything, the RS500 is cheaper than the normal RS model.
In the last 2 or 3 years, Minichamps models along with AutoArt have risen a lot. I've always been quite happy with Minichamps quality and accuracy and I think they are just as good now. AutoArt seem to have increased the quality of their models so maybe that is reflected in their prices. Inflation plays a part in the increased prices, but not that much!
SAB888 said:
How much are you paying for your models and where are you getting them from?
So far i have bought.....Audi V8 DTM, 1992, 5.72 , ebay.
Audi A4 DTM 2004 20, ebay
Audi RS6 Avant 2003, 30, ebay
Audi RS4 Avant 2001, 0, ebay, seller gave it to me as i had purchased the above and some brochures/books from him, was a nice surprise.
Audi RS4 Avant 2001 Yellow, 35, ebay
BMW M3 GTR "street", Yellow, 9.50, ebay, spares/repairs, broken left mirror, apart from that the model is faultess. This model fetches 30 so at 9.50 with a small fault not a bad deal.
Only been collecting around 5 weeks and all the models have the Minichamps outer sleeve and the plastic cases have no cracks.
melvster said:
As the title says, can anyone tell me why the Focus RS from Minichamps fetches such a high price tag.
Figures below
White RS - 1632
Green RS - 1728
Blue RS - 1776
They are not that rare, i have Minichamps models myself which were produced in less numbers yet dont fetch as much as the RS Focus. If anything, the RS500 is cheaper than the normal RS model.
It's a common pattern with certain MC models. Depends on how popular it is.Figures below
White RS - 1632
Green RS - 1728
Blue RS - 1776
They are not that rare, i have Minichamps models myself which were produced in less numbers yet dont fetch as much as the RS Focus. If anything, the RS500 is cheaper than the normal RS model.
I had the original standard release in White. I paid 25 for it. Sold it 5 months later for 118. Just the way it goes with certain models. The green has gone the same way. Forget the dealer editions and Top Gear specials.
Try finding a Ford RS200 in White for a good price. And the Audi sport Quattro in red. They usually command 3 figure numbers.
NismoGT said:
It's a common pattern with certain MC models. Depends on how popular it is.
I had the original standard release in White. I paid 25 for it. Sold it 5 months later for 118. Just the way it goes with certain models. The green has gone the same way. Forget the dealer editions and Top Gear specials.
Try finding a Ford RS200 in White for a good price. And the Audi sport Quattro in red. They usually command 3 figure numbers.
you can get sport quattro's at decent prices in germany if your prepared to pay 10 or more for shipping.I had the original standard release in White. I paid 25 for it. Sold it 5 months later for 118. Just the way it goes with certain models. The green has gone the same way. Forget the dealer editions and Top Gear specials.
Try finding a Ford RS200 in White for a good price. And the Audi sport Quattro in red. They usually command 3 figure numbers.
Yes, the Focus RS are expensive, i've got the lot but then i bought them when they 1st came out so just paid the RRP at the time!
Its the really rare ones of the RS that are REALLY expensive such as the,
Toyfair model, 576 pieces
Paul G. Lange Managing Directors Special, 144 pieces
i Hobby Expo, 96 pieces
Ford of Europe Special RS500 (red seats), 500 pieces
Its the really rare ones of the RS that are REALLY expensive such as the,
Toyfair model, 576 pieces
Paul G. Lange Managing Directors Special, 144 pieces
i Hobby Expo, 96 pieces
Ford of Europe Special RS500 (red seats), 500 pieces
Edited by Gareth350 on Saturday 24th March 20:00
Edited by Gareth350 on Saturday 24th March 20:05
Edited by Gareth350 on Monday 26th March 14:02
melvster said:
As the title says, can anyone tell me why the Focus RS from Minichamps fetches such a high price tag.
Figures below
White RS - 1632
Green RS - 1728
Blue RS - 1776
They are not that rare, i have Minichamps models myself which were produced in less numbers yet dont fetch as much as the RS Focus. If anything, the RS500 is cheaper than the normal RS model.
Its not so much the quantity of models produced its how many buyers want them pro-rata to the production run.Figures below
White RS - 1632
Green RS - 1728
Blue RS - 1776
They are not that rare, i have Minichamps models myself which were produced in less numbers yet dont fetch as much as the RS Focus. If anything, the RS500 is cheaper than the normal RS model.
Two new versions have just been issued.
Focus RS -Indianapolis Blue/White Wheels Item: 400 088105 Ltd: 1056pcs
Focus RS500 -Panther Matt Black/Red Seats Item: 400 088106 Ltd: 1008pcs
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