new models found in shed that im not sure of the value and where to sell them

[gitana66]

Hi i have just been advice by one of the other Tamiya clubs to join here for your help. We have just recently found a large amount of new models in a freinds shed and havent got a clue how much they are worth and the best place to sell them, so i am hoping someone on here could give me some advice.

We have 42 lotus 107B ford item 20038, 26 Lotus ford 102D item 20034, 4 Lotus 107 ford item 20037, 1 lotus type 102B item 20030, 1 lotus honda 99T item 2020, 2 Adspec plus controllers item 45014, 2 team lotus JPS MkIII item 12022, 1 Ferrari F40 (R/C) item 46015, 1 lotus type 102B (R/C) item 47009, 1 Top force Evolution item 58107, 1 lotus 49B ford F1 item 12004, and 1 sauber-mercedes C9 item 24091. And also 4 display cases with car lotus 107 Ford in them and 4 display cases with 107B Ford in them.

I have posted some pics of one each of the boxes and am really hoping someone can give us some advice. Thanks in advance.

[wolfdogstinkus]

Wow, what a haul/ nice find.

You might need to post some more pics but someone with more knowledge than me will be here shortly.

[gitana66]

I know it seems like we have been very lukcy!! Ok what sort of pics do i need to put on (i didnt want to put loads on and slow the page down, if it does lol) do i need to open the boxes up or just a better pic of each box.

[bromvw]

I know it seems like we have been very lukcy!! Ok what sort of pics do i need to put on (i didnt want to put loads on and slow the page down, if it does lol) do i need to open the boxes up or just a better pic of each box.

Box condition affects price if their NIB. Photos of each and the contents would help to value them .What i can say for sure is that there are members on this forum who will be willing to pay good money for some of those .

[candre23]

The more pics you post, the better people will be able to help. Instead of attaching them directly to the forum, you can use a free image host like imgur.com to host all the pics. In the "upload images" box, click the "computer" button. A file selection window will pop up. Select all the images you want in the album and click save. The window will go away and all the files will be listed on the imgur page. Check the "group images into an album" checkbox, select the album layout (the 2nd and 3rd options work best) and click "start upload". Wait while all the files are uploaded. When it's done, it will take you directly to the album. Simply copy the URL and paste it here. The interested members will be able to click you link and see all your pictures in full resolution in the album.

[Percymon]

The last new in box top force evolution sold on UK eBay at £512, there's a few new built ones on currently at £350+

[wolfdogstinkus]

I know nothing about these things, but is that quantities that you are posting? *Dons flame proof jacket* You have 42???

Or am I just showing my ignorance?

[TA-Mark]

It's quantities! The #200XX range is static models though, not RC. Still a very nice find.

[Daves956]

On the static models, do not break the shrink wrap if it's still there, Depending on rarety they go for between 45 to 100 each (US dollars) all the time. Still wrapped up assures the buyer all the little pieces are still in there. If you decide to sell them, Ebay is where you'll find the best price. One at a time not in lots. I say that even though I wouldn't mind the JPS and a couple others myself.

[gitana66]

We have a large amount of Tamiya models that we are hoping to get some advice for on the value of them and what price i should expect to get selling them.

This one is item no 58107 , Top force evolution.

[gitana66]

This one is for item no 12022 , Team lotus J.P.S. MkIII.

[gitana66]

This one is item 47009, lotus type 102B radio controlled car

[gitana66]

and this one is for Adspec Plus radio controller item no 45014

[djmcnz]

This one is item no 58107 , Top force evolution.

€600 - €800 Euro, depending on where you sell it and how much specific interest there is at the time.

[Dazmeister]

To be honest the best place to sell them would be eBay as they should sell for what they are worth. If you dont want the hassle of eBay then look at completed auctions to give you an idea of value.

If you are in the UK and want a quick sale I have a toy dealer friend who will make you an offer for the lot.

[Origineelreclamebord]

On eBay they might sell for what they're worth, but with auctions you still have the risk things don't end up as high as it could have been, and with reserves there's usually less bidding going on.

What I'd do is look at the prices and put it here in the TC traderoom. There should be enough interest here for an Evo, and a years membership subscription here on TC is cheaper than the charges from eBay for even auctioning one of these cars I think?