salvine 125 Posted February 20, 2017 OK, maybe that's a bit dramatic. I just won an auction in Japan for a whole lot of everything. I assumed I would be out bid but no.... Lots of vintage Tamiya and Kyosho parts that all look to be NIB. When all the crap arrives I'll get a good inventory and pass on what looks interesting here. One item of note is an old Kyosho outboard motor from sometime in the 80's I'm guessing. Lots of Tamiya motors (superstock type s) and some wheel/tire sets. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mannyp1980 49 Posted February 20, 2017 Following this, wanna see what you get. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiyabigstuff 832 Posted February 20, 2017 I think we've all had 'Uh oh !' moments with ebay, R/C related or something else. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt as they say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driveforfun 69 Posted February 20, 2017 This leaves open an excuse for the significant other at least..."I just bid on it...i didn't expect to win!" 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wooders28 4723 Posted February 20, 2017 25 minutes ago, Driveforfun said: This leaves open an excuse for the significant other at least..."I just bid on it...i didn't expect to win!" I've just had to fess up to the wife with this excuse, as im not sure I can smuggle a bullhead in....... 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tamiyabigstuff 832 Posted February 20, 2017 32 minutes ago, Driveforfun said: This leaves open an excuse for the significant other at least..."I just bid on it...i didn't expect to win!" I've tried that, it doesn't work ! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvmud 812 Posted February 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Tamiyabigstuff said: I've tried that, it doesn't work ! Me too...... for some reason wife stopped asking or commenting on the stuff that's coming in. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driveforfun 69 Posted February 21, 2017 21 hours ago, iluvmud said: Me too...... for some reason wife stopped asking or commenting on the stuff that's coming in. Fortunately, my wife has finally taken this approach too. I'm also quick to point out to her that most packages to me are from China, where everything is $1.50 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ALEXKYRIAK 1046 Posted February 22, 2017 I've always wondered if there are any wives on here into RC.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Munchbox 100 Posted February 22, 2017 Less than 2 months into the hobby and I've already heard "you're really into this car thing huh?" Half a dozen times... Will be following this thread to see whats turns up 😀 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crash Cramer 617 Posted February 22, 2017 Let me put my two cents worth in here, don't know where you live Munchbox, but I am sure my wife would love to start a support group for the RC widows I can see her point since there is NO Season that ISN'T RC season. But put it this way, if she stands it(mine does, just....) then she is a keeper and you could use some other folks lines,"It keeps me out of the bars" or fill in the blank for other forms/places of not so great things/deeds. I too am intrigued with what you got from Japan 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shodog 1835 Posted February 22, 2017 My biggest R/C Blunder is letting my wife, now an ex, know how much my collection is worth. The day after she asked for a divorce she printed off my entire TC showroom and logged it as an asset. This prohibited me from selling any stuff to help pay for my $20k in lawyer fees. She valued my collection at $32k and after a lot of negotiation we finally agreed on $15k. I ended up having to give her my real car and some cash just to keep my toy cars. So guys be careful what you tell your wives. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frog Jumper 3662 Posted February 22, 2017 On 2/20/2017 at 4:25 PM, Tamiyabigstuff said: I've tried that, it doesn't work ! My wife didn't buy my reason for EBAYing the Bushy D... "Its a Christmas present for our son!" Oh well... Terry 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Janner 35 Posted February 23, 2017 On 22/02/2017 at 0:10 AM, ALEXKYRIAK said: I've always wondered if there are any wives on here into RC.... I'm trying to get a car for my Mrs. Like a Hornet or Grasshopper but she isn't having any of it. I did manage to persude her to play xbox with me so I have hope Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Janner 35 Posted February 23, 2017 On 22/02/2017 at 5:36 AM, Shodog said: My biggest R/C Blunder is letting my wife, now an ex, know how much my collection is worth. The day after she asked for a divorce she printed off my entire TC showroom and logged it as an asset. This prohibited me from selling any stuff to help pay for my $20k in lawyer fees. She valued my collection at $32k and after a lot of negotiation we finally agreed on $15k. I ended up having to give her my real car and some cash just to keep my toy cars. So guys be careful what you tell your wives. Darn...... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Theibault 1535 Posted February 23, 2017 No wife, no kids, no problems. Also, all the RCs I want. Actually, one problem, running out of space to store all this RC stuff. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buggyjam 144 Posted February 23, 2017 I have to keep it downlow enough that she is ok that it's just one of many past times for when not out doing other things (I don't think she quite buys that) . Showed her hemistorms YouTube and she now has it in her head that it is also a young blokes thing and plenty of cool dudes are into them so it's ok for the time being (thanks YouTube ) 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crash Cramer 617 Posted February 23, 2017 4 hours ago, Theibault said: No wife, no kids, no problems. Also, all the RCs I want. Actually, one problem, running out of space to store all this RC stuff. Just remember one thing Theibault, if you need space GO VERTICAL How do you think skyscrapers got invented??? GIANT JENGA game if you ask me. Enjoy while you can. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nugget 412 Posted February 24, 2017 Biggest blunder...... selling most of my r/c 15 years ago and having to buy it all back and much more over the last eight or so years and spending a huge amount of money in the process. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TwistedxSlayer 1290 Posted February 26, 2017 On 20/02/2017 at 5:07 PM, salvine said: OK, maybe that's a bit dramatic. I just won an auction in Japan for a whole lot of everything. I assumed I would be out bid but no.... Lots of vintage Tamiya and Kyosho parts that all look to be NIB. When all the crap arrives I'll get a good inventory and pass on what looks interesting here. One item of note is an old Kyosho outboard motor from sometime in the 80's I'm guessing. Lots of Tamiya motors (superstock type s) and some wheel/tire sets. Be interested to see what motors appear :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salvine 125 Posted May 23, 2017 Well, The box showed up. A little bit of everything from vintage foams to motors to tools to some TA03 parts. A bit overwhelming to sort and list to be honest 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mannyp1980 49 Posted May 24, 2017 How about some pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Granddad Stinky 975 Posted May 24, 2017 Can I have the first shout for the outboard motor? Please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Crash Cramer 617 Posted May 29, 2017 Hoping some photos and details are on the way for this BLUNDER of yours soon. Keep us baited and teased. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites