Tamiya Era 778 Posted January 25, 2012 Naaaaa!! There are many others on here where it really is worth to give them a short visit. But certainly not me. yeaa,, hahahah....... at the end i will choose the richest collector and do the visit too Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gnatsum69 0 Posted January 28, 2012 hey guys reading this is a little worrying as i have just spent a lot of money on a collection of old tamiya some older that others. some are HOTSHOT F-150 RANGER GROUP B CELICA HOTSHOT II BOOMERANG BEARHAWK STADIUM BLITZER SUPERCHAMP SAND SCORCHER WILD WILLY M38 CASTROL CELICA CHEVY S10- FORD F-150 TA01 ROAD CAR SUBARU BRAT BLITZER BEETLE i didn't buy them make money i bought them cause i had a lot of them about 20 years ago, and they will all look really cool sitting in a cabinet togehter i did think that it would be an investment and if i sold them in 10-20 years i might get my money back but seems you guys are saying other wise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LamboDave 0 Posted January 30, 2012 Having over 100 Tamiya models (58001 - 58050 new builds and some 50+ scathered amongst the next 100), I still find myself buying the new re-releases. - I got myself the re-released Renault 5, FAV, TomsTom 84C, will get the Briuser (if/when it comes out). - I am sure the value of my collection has decreased over the years, but then I don't care as it's a hobby and it will give me plently of enjoyment in my retired years. I recently gave my wife a 2nd daughter (something she has always wanted to give our first daughter). This keeps me out of trouble of what I spend on my hobby. Whenever she complains about me spending money, I remind her of today's costs of raising a child. It seems to do the trick, and she goes quiet. Besides, I can sell all my collection at some stage in the future, and get some money back - you can't do that to your daughter. So there you go chaps, with a few moments in bed, you can solve your on-going issues (if she wants more children). It's worked for me !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TA-Mark 195 Posted January 30, 2012 I'd be scared to add it up honestly... or worse, my wife could find out. I used to keep an excel spreadsheet which listed everything until she found it and there was over $30k spent then. What I've spent would be a scary figure when you start adding in models like the Baja 5B SS, Limited Edition Savage 3 speed, or F350 High-Lift with MFC, not to mention what I've spent in hopup parts and modifications for each model (~AU$1,600 on my Blazing Star to build it). I know I can add up easily more than $3000 just in Castle brushless systems alone. $200 in each model for a R603FS receiver and a S9351 digital servo. What they are worth now as resale though would be considerably less than what I spent as all my models are well used. I didn't buy them to make a profit on or to sell them. All bought to drive the wheels off them, build them up again and drive the wheels off them again! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAD RACER 566 Posted January 31, 2012 Rather Not Say what I have exactly . Around 20 Shelf Queens in Vintage. Than between 40 to 50 pristine runners ( All fitted with brushless combo's Good Digital servos, and 2.4 Rx and battery) 4 complete radios for them all. Most of my cars are moded to my taste. About half is Tamiya's while i have Kyosho's, PB's , Losi's , Mauri, and Schumachers. Than I have my racing Kyosho Mp 9 Nitro out fit ... I am insured for $40,000 and really need to look into that more. I Don't smoke or drink so iI should have a good collection as i have been doing r/c since I was 13. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SB_Aust 42 Posted January 31, 2012 I used to keep an excel spreadsheet which listed everything I still do! Password protected! I'd rather not have a look at the total at the bottom of the spreadsheet all the same! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loaded 4 Posted January 31, 2012 I just added new security measures around my property in light of this recent thread... P. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1527 Posted February 1, 2012 I just added new security measures around my property in light of this recent thread...P. Built an 8ft wall out of NIB Tamiya boxes ringfencing your house? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loaded 4 Posted February 1, 2012 Bruiser boxes only... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1527 Posted February 1, 2012 Bruiser boxes only... Thing is, with you that is not as unbelievable as it sounds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites