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Hi just wondering what the value of a blazing blazer is at the moment, as there doesn't  appear to any for sale at  the moment,I I know that a lot will depend on condition and in the end its what a person is prepared to pay. But just a ball park figure would  be good

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Recently inherited a garage find truck, 4x4 , says Blazing Blazer on the decals also has a spare unused body with roll cage , roof spoiler with brackets, driver in its bag, Decal sheet, pair of partly painted tail lights. There are a couple of controllers, a battery which I assume is correct. Missing , grille, charger, front prop shaft, small section chipped out of the hood, tyres perished.                                        Also have a Hornet less  body etc with box and four Nikko Typhoon buggies in various condition . These vehicles have been in a garage for many years. 

Any ideas as to the value and would eBay be my best option to sell ? 

 

 

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6 minutes ago, Cycledude said:

That’s a great find!

It is if you're into vintage RC... Which it sounds like he is not.

 

7 hours ago, Al Le Truc said:

Recently inherited a garage find truck, 4x4 , says Blazing Blazer on the decals also has a spare unused body with roll cage , roof spoiler with brackets, driver in its bag, Decal sheet, pair of partly painted tail lights. There are a couple of controllers, a battery which I assume is correct. Missing , grille, charger, front prop shaft, small section chipped out of the hood, tyres perished.                                        Also have a Hornet less  body etc with box and four Nikko Typhoon buggies in various condition . These vehicles have been in a garage for many years. 

Any ideas as to the value and would eBay be my best option to sell ? 

Value is whatever someone will pay.  Ebay will be your best bet if you want to roll the dice and get it gone quick, with your fingers crossed that you might get big $$$.  The spare body is certainly nice, but the rest of the truck seems pretty rough.  That's would be a big restoration job, and the secondary market price will reflect that (a market that sadly, has crashed a lot lately due to inflation, etc...).

The Hornet might be worth $50 without a body?  The Nikko's..... $10-$50 each?  Maybe?  It's all very dependent on condition, and who is currently looking for what.  Also hard to guess without pictures.

Location will factor in also... the Blazer is a heavy truck, and has a fragile body meaning shipping will be $$$.  Where are you located?

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Hi , I am in Sussex UK. Yes I agree that shipping cost could mean that Blazer would only be viable to someone in travelling distance and packaging could be a problem! Have contacted a couple of clubs here in the South East to see if any interest.                                                                                                                                There is a rather damaged, burnt body fore sale on  ebay  uk which is currently at £56! which rather suggests they are scarce and my unused one could be worth a good price?

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I'll reluctantly buy this for £56 if you want it gone. I'll even collect so you don't have to worry about postage B)

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Hi AshRC, crossed wires somewhere perhaps, as I said the bidding on the damaged burnt body on eBay is up to £56 , it is not mine . I can only assume that the unused body I have with roll cage ,roof, spoiler,driver,decals must have a somewhat higher value?

Al 

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No crossed wires, I’m just pulling your leg.

(offer still stands though :lol:)

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Actually being serious though, it’s difficult to put a value on this, as the Blazing Blazer doesn’t appear for sale very often.

If you’re thinking of selling, I would sell the chassis and original body together, and the new spare body separately.

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I wondered about putting the used body on eBay as its better than the one on there at the moment. Maybe clean up the chassis and sell as a restoration project with the new body kit, driver etc. Grille is available online as are front uj’s.  It’s mostly dust and grime from at least 25/30 years in a plastic bag in an old garage! 

The Nikko cars I thought sell as job lot with the various controllers etc for £40 starting price.

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Obviously it’s up to you, but as a potential buyer I’d be more interested in keeping the chassis and original body together.

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Assume vintage built not NIB ?

If so, value obviously depends on condition and completeness

Not just the kit but the box, inserts, sprues, bags, manual, period RC, power etc 

Bottom end is likely c. £850 

Top c. £1600 

My view is buy the best you can as restoration is satisfying but eye wateringly expensive 

I sold my mint restoration in Oct last year and lost out significantly / even at the top end …

To be fair, it was great fun along the way 😂

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The Blazer and spare new body shell are currently on eBay with bids and over 100 watchers.

Postage within UK or collection from my home address.

Cheers Al.

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It’s proved difficult with postage in UK as it is almost impossible to add the postage option after receiving bids on eBay. I was unable to offer at the time of first listing as had no idea of costs, after packing carefully due to the fragile nature of the vehicle I went to the Post Office to get an accurate figure ,this added to the cost of freight box and packaging allowed me to arrive at an honest amount . The postage in UK is now in the narrative of my listing although people obviously don’t read the full listing as I keep getting asked “ will you post?” from English buyers.

I looked into a request from Germany but the Red Tape was unbelievable due to new rules since Brexit , customs, taxes , etc ,hence restricted to UK buyers of which there seem to be many . 

So I apologise to any prospective buyers in US or Canada , but it is just too complicated for an old guy like me ( 74) , hope you find one in your country  in some dusty old model store or maybe The American Pickers could find you one , I love that show!

Kind regards  Al 

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I can’t even see it in USA. I will pay for shipping or if that’s a problem I will be in EU three weeks from now. 

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