I found my jun watanabe R\C that I lost errr "misplaced"

[AndyjcClod]

I was doing some clearing out of my spare room and I found a Tamiya box all sealed in a vac pack bag.

It was my jun watanabe Hornet!! I pre-ordered it from a local shop that has long since closed down and got it on the day of release out and figured id leave it boxed as I already had a Hornet!

It has a certificate of Authenticity number that is under 100

Does anyone have any idea of what this is worth as I am now thinking it could fund my next TamiyaTruck as doing a quick search they seem to be getting rare  

Or should I just pack it away again and hold on to it.

[Nitomor]

I'd give £100 for it.

[Juls1]

I’m not certain it’s old enough yet to have increased in value much past what you paid for it. 

[topforcein]

1 hour ago, AndyjcClod said:

I was doing some clearing out of my spare room and I found a Tamiya box all sealed in a vac pack bag.

It was my jun watanabe Hornet!! I pre-ordered it from a local shop that has long since closed down and got it on the day of release out and figured id leave it boxed as I already had a Hornet!

It has a certificate of Authenticity number that is under 100

Does anyone have any idea of what this is worth as I am now thinking it could fund my next TamiyaTruck as doing a quick search they seem to be getting rare  

Or should I just pack it away again and hold on to it.

let us know what you want for it 

[racer1]

Here in the states they come up from time to time for around $150 

[Nitomor]

There’s one for £585 on ebay at the moment BIN!

[Juls1]

2 hours ago, Nitomor said:

There’s one for £585 on ebay at the moment BIN!

Just because someone is asking that much doesn’t make it worth that value.

the traceable value of a kit is the average of  what more than 1 person is willing to pay. 

Juls

[qatmix]

They go for around £250 (upwards) nowadays for a numbered kit. There was only a few made for just the uk and Japan. The XB is more common so sells for less.

[Nitomor]

I paid £90 for my NIB one bought one xmas ago (I also have a shelfer bought new). I’ve not seen any go for £250 myself. Have seen them sell on ebay in the £1xx. As it gets rarer values may well increase. Every now and then you may get someone prepared to pay a significant premium. 

I have to say, the little Jun Hornet is one of my favourite Tamiya’s, I personally wouldn’t pay much more than £100 for one but then I already have a couple. The XB ones are still available and some are reasonably priced still.

[InsaneJim69]

6 hours ago, qatmix said:

They go for around £250 (upwards) nowadays for a numbered kit. There was only a few made for just the uk and Japan. The XB is more common so sells for less.

Yeah seen a few numbered ones go for around £180=£250 on various uk forums nib.

James.

[TurnipJF]

Unless you are desperate for funds, I'd hold onto it. It is only going to appreciate in value with time. 

[Nitomor]

^ I agree

[wolfdogstinkus]

Break it up for parts. Lol. 

 

 

 

 

Totally joking. If its a low number ticket, keep it. Stashed away, just dont lose it this time. Lol

[wolfdogstinkus]

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