Droopy1975 39 Posted July 16, 2015 I have the avante on his way from seidel, ordered it yesterday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5752 Posted July 19, 2015 So I bought an Avante 2011 last year and was just having a scan on ebay and it looks like they are becoming quite scarce - none of the usual Chinese hobby shops seem to have stock and there are only a handful at fairly steep prices on ebay. I managed to get mine from RCMart last year for just over £240 delivered which I think was pretty good. I'm wondering if demand is going to start to rise again for this kit..? I noticed that they are becoming scarce a few weeks ago I was looking to purchase one and couldn't find any from the rc model shop in the UK and the far East suppliers so I looked on eBay and at that time could only find a new built "shelf queen" (as it happens good price and it was mint!) Even if you look now there ain't much around for the avante! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Droopy1975 39 Posted July 19, 2015 This box from seidel is dropped off at my door this Saturday. There has been a price rise since the end of last year when a started to look for one from 399 Euro to the 449 Euro now. I glad I have one now, as I drooled over the pictures in the rc guide book bitd. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newsh 111 Posted July 20, 2015 I really really want the Avante but I can't bring myself to pay 449 Euros for the kit and then shipping on top Well i can, but I think my very easy going and understanding wife might possibly beat me to death, or at the very least give me 'the look' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Droopy1975 39 Posted July 20, 2015 Shipping can't be the deal breaker, it was only 10 Euro. So com'on be nice to the lady and sent her out for some new shoes, and place that order. Do the same thing on the delivery day. We won't tell her. [emoji6] 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiya Era 778 Posted July 21, 2015 Shipping can't be the deal breaker, it was only 10 Euro. So com'on be nice to the lady and sent her out for some new shoes, and place that order. Do the same thing on the delivery day. We won't tell her. [emoji6] Hahaha, works always ;-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Droopy1975 39 Posted July 21, 2015 Hahaha, works always ;-) My wife just bought two kittens instead of one, does this mean I can have another rc kit hahaha Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Green Meanie 59 Posted August 15, 2015 I think I know of a place that has one. When I say "Think" I mean I don't know if its just part of their collection or if it is for sale perse Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moffman 5752 Posted August 15, 2015 I think I know of a place that has one.When I say "Think" I mean I don't know if its just part of their collection or if it is for sale perse They are very thin on the ground (almost none existing!) And according to the hobby shops I've phoned its been discontinued and they can't get anymore so if you know where to get one get it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Green Meanie 59 Posted August 16, 2015 They are very thin on the ground (almost none existing!) And according to the hobby shops I've phoned its been discontinued and they can't get anymore so if you know where to get one get it! I Still have my Quick Drive version of the Avante 2001 but will be asking my "source" if said Avante he has is for sale or just for show. I'm guessing the latter because he has told me how many people he gets trying to hunt them down Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Droopy1975 39 Posted August 16, 2015 There is still stock in Germany, http://www.modellbau-seidel.de/index.php?firma=Tamiya&best=58489. I got 2 from them last month. 1 for me and one for a tc member in the states. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nitomor 2122 Posted August 17, 2015 Nice link, at our UKP exchange rate that isn't too bad (£320). I ended up with the last Black edition Jason RC had earlier this year and paid about £440 for it! Bruiser is a good price there too, cheaper than Tamico (£377 ish). Cheers Nito Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Green Meanie 59 Posted August 18, 2015 I will investigate further but apparently the Avante is on a Re-Release?? The guy I speak of has told me he has them in stock...... But he also mentioned the Avante Aero so not sure which of the 2 he is talking about Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flipwils11 2 Posted September 19, 2015 Glad I built mine up when I did because I had a worry that supply would start drying up. http://www.rc10talk.com/viewtopic.php?f=32&t=34957 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nitomor 2122 Posted September 19, 2015 Great colour there! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheriff 36 Posted October 3, 2015 Was just about to start a thread, asking if anyone knows of any kits still available, anywhere! Then saw this thread So, anyone know anyone (anywhere) with any kits still available??..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wandy 1527 Posted October 3, 2015 Only ones I can find are on ebay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Tamiya-1-10-Avante-2011-58489-NIB/171902717339?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3Db26a5ccef9ab487cacde9454c524b307%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26mehot%3Dlo%26sd%3D171902717339 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tamiya-Electric-RC-1-10-Avante-2011-Off-Road-Buggy-Kit-58489-/111739542855?hash=item1a04321d47 Even Modellbau Siedel are sold out of them now....so it looks like this one is about to disappear for good. Let the price hiking begin... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colt Seavers 14 Posted October 4, 2015 I've noticed these are on the rise on eBay. Black Special prices are even higher. Whether they are actually selling I don't know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheriff 36 Posted October 5, 2015 Cheers fellas- not looking good then! I wish I hadn't sold my NIB for such a ridiculously cheap price a year or so ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Plopes 138 Posted October 8, 2015 Just seen an Avante Black Special on the bay for ..... wait for it..... $ 1300.00 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tamiya-1-10-Avante-Black-Special-Off-Road-Buggy-Kit-NIB-84270-/272010181714?hash=item3f5511fc52 I love the Avante but that is CRAZY.... Glad i got mine when i did. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
advantum 29 Posted October 11, 2015 Tamiya Australia has 100 kits in stock http://tamiya-australia.com/shop/en/50400-tamiya-58489-1-10-rc-high-performance-4wd-off-road-racer-avante-2011.html US$450 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheriff 36 Posted October 11, 2015 Tamiya Australia has 100 kits in stock http://tamiya-australia.com/shop/en/50400-tamiya-58489-1-10-rc-high-performance-4wd-off-road-racer-avante-2011.html US$450 That'll do, cheers pal. Wonder what postage to UK is........soon find out!...(edit, it's £40). Not sure if I'd get hammered at customs though) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jupitertwo 1484 Posted October 11, 2015 Tamiya Australia has 100 kits in stock http://tamiya-australia.com/shop/en/50400-tamiya-58489-1-10-rc-high-performance-4wd-off-road-racer-avante-2011.html US$450 Good spot, thanks for that! I've taken a punt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheriff 36 Posted October 11, 2015 Good spot, thanks for that! I've taken a punt You bought from them before. Jupitertwo? Wondering what customs fees are likely to be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jupitertwo 1484 Posted October 11, 2015 You bought from them before. Jupitertwo? Wondering what customs fees are likely to be. Nope, I figured I'd just take my chances. I'm imagining customs to be 20% if they catch it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
