Models as investments?
Discussion
jon-yprpe said:
All sage advice. I think I’ll pass on the model as I can’t justify the money as a decorative object.
But interesting as to whether these ever move in value - apart from down.
That’s a shame really. But interesting as to whether these ever move in value - apart from down.
There are other 1:18 models of the 917 that are very nice, for much less money. I’ve got one of the 1970 LeMans winner. Might not be as Internally detailed, or weathered, but someone could do that for you. Anyway, that’s another thread probably.
snowen250 said:
Pocher models tend to be good investments. The latest Ducati bike was £600 and they now go for £1K plus on ebay.
Might be worth keeping an eye on any future releases?
I've lost track of Pocher models - they're not what they used to be, and I though they were sold as kits only? If so, that's a different investment proposition from a built model.Might be worth keeping an eye on any future releases?
I think people would be willing to pay over the odds for an out of production NIB Pocher kit.
Likewise, a *well* built Pocher model (the old ones, not the newer ones) can fetch a great deal of money, mainly beacuse they require a lot more to build than some glue and paint.
That's just the impression I get though, could be wrong.
dr_gn said:
waynecyclist said:
SydneyBridge said:
Lego would be a better investment.
This, buy a few sets and keep them mint and sealed, once Lego stop making they shoot up in value.x5x3 said:
dr_gn said:
waynecyclist said:
SydneyBridge said:
Lego would be a better investment.
This, buy a few sets and keep them mint and sealed, once Lego stop making they shoot up in value.dr_gn said:
x5x3 said:
dr_gn said:
waynecyclist said:
SydneyBridge said:
Lego would be a better investment.
This, buy a few sets and keep them mint and sealed, once Lego stop making they shoot up in value.I built a Pocher F40 when they first came out. I bought another one shortly after they were discontinued, as I wanted to do a properly detailed build.
I also picked up an Autograph transkit, which cost twice what I paid for the kit.
I took one look in the transkit box, realised it would be a long-term project, and put it away again - so much photoetch!
That must have been around 15 years ago, and I still haven't started it. Must be worth a couple of grand now?
I also bought a Pocher Ducati, when Russy (Jadlam) was selling them at a discount. Despite having every intention of building it, I haven't.
I also picked up an Autograph transkit, which cost twice what I paid for the kit.
I took one look in the transkit box, realised it would be a long-term project, and put it away again - so much photoetch!
That must have been around 15 years ago, and I still haven't started it. Must be worth a couple of grand now?
I also bought a Pocher Ducati, when Russy (Jadlam) was selling them at a discount. Despite having every intention of building it, I haven't.
snowen250 said:
Pocher models tend to be good investments. The latest Ducati bike was £600 and they now go for £1K plus on ebay.
Might be worth keeping an eye on any future releases?
Nah they just didn’t make enough of this latest model, after years out of production. Might be worth keeping an eye on any future releases?
Hornby only made several hundred pcs of the latest Ducati - but won’t make the same mistake next time.
Some make good money now, but I wouldn’t say it’s a dead cert.
Stratovarious said:
HINT:
If you're buying a kit as an investment - don't build it.
(I can't be bothered to build them anyway these days, all that bloody photo etch!)
Indeed, I've got a Pocher Rolls Royce kit in my loft. I bought it at a retirement sale at my local model shop for what I think was about £200 at the time (mid 80's) with the idea of building it when I retired.If you're buying a kit as an investment - don't build it.
(I can't be bothered to build them anyway these days, all that bloody photo etch!)
I like the idea of building it, but will have to have a dedicated desk/workbench as there are so many parts. Or I could sell it.
Even those Airfix kits in the little bags with header cards are fetching fortunes now. But they must be unbuilt!
(No, I don't understand the logic of collecting piles of parts either. Hey-ho.)
Do you remember the late 50's when Frog did all 3 V-bombers in 1/96 scale? Probably sold for about 10 bob each at the time.
£100 now at least.
(No, I don't understand the logic of collecting piles of parts either. Hey-ho.)
Do you remember the late 50's when Frog did all 3 V-bombers in 1/96 scale? Probably sold for about 10 bob each at the time.
£100 now at least.
Stratovarious said:
Even those Airfix kits in the little bags with header cards are fetching fortunes now. But they must be unbuilt!
Not all of them by any means. I bought a bagged, first edition Airfix Bristol Bulldog for under £5 at the Telford Show, and built it earlier this year:https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
My son got a Frog, bagged, Macchi 202 from the Huddersfield show a few years ago for £1, and built it (bottom of page):
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
The kits that fetch the most money are the ones where the moulds have disappeared, for example the Airfix SAM missile.
jon-yprpe said:
Now, if my wife finds out I’ve spend £1k on a model she will freak out. But if I can make an argument it’s an investment that can be part of my pension then that’s prob ok with just a few nights sleeping in the shed. But I wondered if these type of models are collectible and do go up in value?
If you show her the prices of their other models, she may actually congratulate you on getting a bargain 
Like this Veyron https://www.amalgamcollection.com/collections/all-... priced at £12964
sonicbloo said:
If you show her the prices of their other models, she may actually congratulate you on getting a bargain
Like this Veyron https://www.amalgamcollection.com/collections/all-... priced at £12964
Most of their bigger models are all over the £10K mark. but the detail is so good it really is like looking at a smaller version of the real thing. As I mentioned when I was at the Classic LeMans they had a really big display there of most of the model range, I must have spent 4 or 5 hours just drooling, I was tempted but didn't, but I can see why people do buy them once you've seen them close upLike this Veyron https://www.amalgamcollection.com/collections/all-... priced at £12964
BIRMA said:
Most of their bigger models are all over the £10K mark. but the detail is so good it really is like looking at a smaller version of the real thing. As I mentioned when I was at the Classic LeMans they had a really big display there of most of the model range, I must have spent 4 or 5 hours just drooling, I was tempted but didn't, but I can see why people do buy them once you've seen them close up
Impressive for sure, and built in Britain tooJay Leno was certainly taken with them, and when you consider the time spent, the cost per hour of labour seems very cheap. They do seem ridiculously priced at first glance, but are works of art in their own right, but sadly works of art are out of my price bracket so I'll have to stick to Autoart models - my wife would still not be happy if she knew I spent £100 on a 'toy' !!!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oct-Oc4uJhE&ab...
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