GJ Cathay Pacific 747-400 SAMPLE on eBay.....

04-01-2002, 12:41 AM

Look what has made its way to the wonderful world of eBay and no it's not mine. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1089251524

DRDEATH · 04-01-2002, 12:46 AM

OK HERE'S MY GUESS $325

metro · 04-01-2002, 01:11 AM

That's going to go for one hefty price! Fell like I'm on the price is right.

I say it will go for $425.67

smoothjazz · 04-01-2002, 01:33 AM

Man... that's one pretty model...

gasbaggin · 04-01-2002, 01:36 AM

There's only 3 ever made as far as i know. The story behind this model: Herpa and Gemini were in competition to produce a 1/400 Cathay 747-400 for the cxitement range of CX merchandise. However strangely Herpa have won with their crappy 747 mold. I can't understand why. Anyway, I've seen (and touched!) the Gemini Cathay 747-400 sample and my god it's ****ing 1000000000000000 better than the Herpa version. I've got the herpa version and i puke at it everyday coz it's such a piece of *******. but hey, what can you do when it's the only 1/400 cathay 747-400 around?

N. Eberhard · 04-01-2002, 02:03 AM

Try $750 +

David Hingtgen · 04-01-2002, 02:19 AM

Certainly over 500. I wouldn't be surprised if it hit 1000+. BTW---that's the greatest GJ plane I've *ever* seen. CX's marketing/licensing department are utter complete morons/idiots--------"Let's go with the crappy one." "Yup, uh-huh, sounds good sir." "I agree."

LeitenderNotarzt · 04-01-2002, 02:20 AM

Once more I am happy that I do not collect just every GJ release. This sample models ***** destroys the hobby, indeed. If they [the 1/400 manufacturers) would really care for collectors' interest, they would destroy the 1/400 samples that do not materialize (or just collect them in their manufacturer's cabinet of wannabes and may-be-in-the-future releases).

CRAP.

LeitenderNotarzt · 04-01-2002, 02:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by David Hingtgen
Certainly over 500. I wouldn't be surprised if it hit 1000+. BTW---that's the greatest GJ plane I've *ever* seen. CX's marketing/licensing department are utter complete morons/idiots--------"Let's go with the crappy one." "Yup, uh-huh, sounds good sir." "I agree."

Keep in mind... sometimes, money rules. The Herpa bird was surely much cheaper. Furthermore, airlines do not pay too much attention to such collectors' stuff. Look at all the Schabak airline customers! Just a matter of $$$.

Shawn Moynihan · 04-01-2002, 02:23 AM

That's one baby I would love to get my hands on.
750+ sounds about right, and that is to much for me.

N. Eberhard · 04-01-2002, 02:58 AM

I thought it was old colors so now I say $350- $500 range.

NWO · 04-01-2002, 07:02 AM

It's really a sample from GJ or It's a sign that GJ will make CX's nc for us???

By the way, i wouldnt spend $$$$$$ on this one, since i got Herpa's already and its nice.

Airbus A340-600 · 04-01-2002, 09:16 AM

Looks 100% MUCH better than the herpy Herpa release!

tdh8192 · 04-01-2002, 09:44 AM

I think we should all just relax and wait for the regular release on this.

TL925 · 04-01-2002, 11:14 AM

Do you guys remember the days when collectors would dish out over $2000 for a some Herpa samples? Crazy to think people used to pay thousands for a model. As absurd as it was, I have always wondered why with the popularity of Gemini Jets and Dragon Wings practically higher than Herpa ever was, why the sample market demand has never been nearly as high as Herpa's.

N. Eberhard · 04-01-2002, 11:15 PM

This model will not see the light of day as a regular release (but maybe sleeping man???).

GJ has washed their hands of CX so go for it if you must.

And yes I think those who spent over $200 on ANY herpa had a temporary mental disease (since they probably wouldn't do the same today).

I think the highest I heard of was $2,500 for an Evergreen 747

JeffR · 04-01-2002, 11:22 PM

B-HOT.

Great!

Thrillos_1 · 04-01-2002, 11:29 PM

I haven't been collecting that long and already paid 3 digits for som rare ones but 4 digits that's kind of absurd. I guess if you can afford it though why not!?

JeffR · 04-01-2002, 11:30 PM

Sorry my hands are itchy so I have to post them here:

IMHO, other than the tailing edge and pylons, this model kicks the Herpa version down to the drain!

TL925 · 04-01-2002, 11:31 PM

I do think that in the long run tough to find Herpa's will definitely maintain a high price. After all, Herpa's were the original brand that started the detailed diecast market in the mid-90's, and it was Herpa collectors that eventually founded Gemini Jets. Over time, only more people will join this hobby, and Herpa's will still be the originals. Down the road maybe 20 years or so, Herpa's will become the Aero Mini's and Dinky models of today. Maybe one day, some of my Herpa samples will be worth millions. (Although we'd probably need a some demand and hyperinflation for that one

)

04-02-2002, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by DRDEATH
OK HERE'S MY GUESS $325

Currently at $355!

NEADC9 · 04-02-2002, 08:58 AM

Nice Looking Model but not worth the price it is currently fetching!

jjorgemiami · 04-02-2002, 09:46 AM

PLEASE EXCUSE THE STUPID QUESTION, BUT CAN SOMEONE SHED SOME LIGHT ON WHY EVERYONE GOES NUTS OVER CATHAY PACIFIC MODELS? I MEAN WHAT IS THE BIG F-EN DEAL ABOUT CX ??? NEVER BEEN ABLE TO COMPREHEND THAT ONE, THE COLORS AREN'T ANYTHING THAT EXICITING. PLEASE SOME ONE ENLIGHTEN ME!!!!

JeffR · 04-02-2002, 10:20 AM

Well, if you are talking about the anal management of CX, then think about UPS first. At least CX has an online shopping site dedicated to models. Currently, CX offers models ranging from 1:500 to 1:144. What has UPS given us? Does UPS have a site for their models? What do we get from UPS? Those sh&#105t looking 1:500 Herpas or cheapo plastic snap fits from PPC? Give me a f&#117cking break! And what's even worse about UPS is all those models are not generally available to public!

EastCoast · 04-02-2002, 10:46 AM

Sharp looking plane, but does nothing for me!

Will it price higher than the Qantas B747-300 'Nalanji Dreaming'?

Thrillos_1 · 04-02-2002, 11:42 AM

What is Qantas Nalanji?
I haven't seen that one anywhere.
Is it a DW?

David Hingtgen · 04-02-2002, 12:20 PM

CX is so desirable because I lot of people DO think it has great paint--n/c AND o/c. It's not Euro-white, and that's a BIG plus in my book. Plus, the o/c had bold cheatlines, a nice tail, and was bright green. Asides from Aer Lingus, they're the only big "green" airline.

David Hingtgen · 04-02-2002, 12:26 PM

Followup:

It's a BIG gap in everyone's collection. I think a lot of us here want at least one of every major airline, and CX is certainly that. Also, asides from Dragonair, it's the only HK airline, and certainly has 10000x better-looking planes.

04-01-2002, 01:11 AM	#3
metro Senior Collector Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Canada Posts: 268	That's going to go for one hefty price! Fell like I'm on the price is right. I say it will go for $425.67 __________________ Smile!

04-01-2002, 01:33 AM	#4
smoothjazz More Korean Air in 1/200! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SEOUL KOREA Posts: 6,251	Man... that's one pretty model... __________________ BENJAMIN MY COLLECTION http://www.diecastaircraftforum.com/...tion-1179.html

04-01-2002, 01:36 AM	#5
gasbaggin Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: under rwy 16 Age: 33 Posts: 247	There's only 3 ever made as far as i know. The story behind this model: Herpa and Gemini were in competition to produce a 1/400 Cathay 747-400 for the cxitement range of CX merchandise. However strangely Herpa have won with their crappy 747 mold. I can't understand why. Anyway, I've seen (and touched!) the Gemini Cathay 747-400 sample and my god it's **ing 1000000000000000 better than the Herpa version. I've got the herpa version and i puke at it everyday coz it's such a piece of *****. but hey, what can you do when it's the only 1/400 cathay 747-400 around? __________________ my new god-sophie monk.

04-01-2002, 02:20 AM	#8
LeitenderNotarzt El Siete Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Nordrhein-Westfalen Posts: 1,194	Once more I am happy that I do not collect just every GJ release. This sample models *** destroys the hobby, indeed. If they [the 1/400 manufacturers) would really care for collectors' interest, they would destroy the 1/400 samples that do not materialize (or just collect them in their manufacturer's cabinet of wannabes and may-be-in-the-future releases). CRAP. __________________ L-1011 TriStar** ... Beauty of the Skies

04-01-2002, 09:16 AM	#13
Airbus A340-600 Collector Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Posts: 93	Looks 100% MUCH better than the herpy Herpa release! __________________ Love 'em Airbus A340 series!!!A340-600 rulez!!!

04-01-2002, 12:41 AM	#1
JohnnyB Guest Posts: n/a	GJ Cathay Pacific 747-400 SAMPLE on eBay..... Look what has made its way to the wonderful world of eBay and no it's not mine. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1089251524

04-01-2002, 12:46 AM	#2
DRDEATH Master Collector Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NORTH RIVERSIDE ILLINOIS Age: 45 Posts: 609	OK HERE'S MY GUESS $325

04-01-2002, 02:03 AM	#6
N. Eberhard Dr. Diecast I presume? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Age: 44 Posts: 3,363	Try $750 +

04-01-2002, 02:19 AM	#7
David Hingtgen Complete Wacko! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,941	Certainly over 500. I wouldn't be surprised if it hit 1000+. BTW---that's the greatest GJ plane I've ever seen. CX's marketing/licensing department are utter complete morons/idiots--------"Let's go with the crappy one." "Yup, uh-huh, sounds good sir." "I agree."

04-01-2002, 02:23 AM	#10
Shawn Moynihan Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Seattle,WA,USA Age: 41 Posts: 265	That's one baby I would love to get my hands on. 750+ sounds about right, and that is to much for me. __________________ "Gemini, Please Wien me from the cravings of a certain 73-200"!!

04-01-2002, 02:58 AM	#11
N. Eberhard Dr. Diecast I presume? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Age: 44 Posts: 3,363	I thought it was old colors so now I say $350- $500 range.

04-01-2002, 07:02 AM	#12
NWO Insane Collector Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: HK/PRC Posts: 1,385	It's really a sample from GJ or It's a sign that GJ will make CX's nc for us??? By the way, i wouldnt spend $$$$$$ on this one, since i got Herpa's already and its nice.

04-01-2002, 09:44 AM	#14
tdh8192 Complete Wacko! Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 3,239	I think we should all just relax and wait for the regular release on this. __________________ - Tom

04-01-2002, 11:14 AM	#15
TL925 Master Collector Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: London Age: 26 Posts: 529	Do you guys remember the days when collectors would dish out over $2000 for a some Herpa samples? Crazy to think people used to pay thousands for a model. As absurd as it was, I have always wondered why with the popularity of Gemini Jets and Dragon Wings practically higher than Herpa ever was, why the sample market demand has never been nearly as high as Herpa's.

04-01-2002, 11:15 PM	#16
N. Eberhard Dr. Diecast I presume? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Spokane, WA Age: 44 Posts: 3,363	This model will not see the light of day as a regular release (but maybe sleeping man???). GJ has washed their hands of CX so go for it if you must. And yes I think those who spent over $200 on ANY herpa had a temporary mental disease (since they probably wouldn't do the same today). I think the highest I heard of was $2,500 for an Evergreen 747 Last edited by N. Eberhard; 04-01-2002 at 11:23 PM.

04-01-2002, 11:22 PM	#17
JeffR Master Collector Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 575	B-HOT. Great!

04-01-2002, 11:29 PM	#18
Thrillos_1 Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 180	I haven't been collecting that long and already paid 3 digits for som rare ones but 4 digits that's kind of absurd. I guess if you can afford it though why not!?

04-01-2002, 11:30 PM	#19
JeffR Master Collector Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 575	Sorry my hands are itchy so I have to post them here: IMHO, other than the tailing edge and pylons, this model kicks the Herpa version down to the drain!

04-01-2002, 11:31 PM	#20
TL925 Master Collector Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: London Age: 26 Posts: 529	I do think that in the long run tough to find Herpa's will definitely maintain a high price. After all, Herpa's were the original brand that started the detailed diecast market in the mid-90's, and it was Herpa collectors that eventually founded Gemini Jets. Over time, only more people will join this hobby, and Herpa's will still be the originals. Down the road maybe 20 years or so, Herpa's will become the Aero Mini's and Dinky models of today. Maybe one day, some of my Herpa samples will be worth millions. (Although we'd probably need a some demand and hyperinflation for that one)

04-02-2002, 08:58 AM	#22
NEADC9 Insane Collector Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Franklin, MA Posts: 981	Nice Looking Model but not worth the price it is currently fetching!

04-02-2002, 09:46 AM	#23
jjorgemiami Complete Wacko! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: MIAMI Age: 47 Posts: 5,498	CATHAY PACIFIC PLEASE EXCUSE THE STUPID QUESTION, BUT CAN SOMEONE SHED SOME LIGHT ON WHY EVERYONE GOES NUTS OVER CATHAY PACIFIC MODELS? I MEAN WHAT IS THE BIG F-EN DEAL ABOUT CX ??? NEVER BEEN ABLE TO COMPREHEND THAT ONE, THE COLORS AREN'T ANYTHING THAT EXICITING. PLEASE SOME ONE ENLIGHTEN ME!!!! __________________ Fly United Airlines we are R I S I N G !

04-02-2002, 10:20 AM	#24
JeffR Master Collector Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 575	UPS vs CX Well, if you are talking about the anal management of CX, then think about UPS first. At least CX has an online shopping site dedicated to models. Currently, CX offers models ranging from 1:500 to 1:144. What has UPS given us? Does UPS have a site for their models? What do we get from UPS? Those sh&#105t looking 1:500 Herpas or cheapo plastic snap fits from PPC? Give me a f&#117cking break! And what's even worse about UPS is all those models are not generally available to public!

04-02-2002, 10:46 AM	#25
EastCoast Master Collector Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Melville, NY Posts: 509	Sharp looking plane, but does nothing for me! Will it price higher than the Qantas B747-300 'Nalanji Dreaming'? __________________ Ken (EastCoast) Last edited by EastCoast; 04-02-2002 at 12:23 PM.

04-02-2002, 11:42 AM	#26
Thrillos_1 Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 180	What is Qantas Nalanji? I haven't seen that one anywhere. Is it a DW? __________________ IF IT AIN'T BOIENG I AIN'T GOING Somebody resurrect CP AIR!!!

04-02-2002, 12:20 PM	#27
David Hingtgen Complete Wacko! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,941	CX is so desirable because I lot of people DO think it has great paint--n/c AND o/c. It's not Euro-white, and that's a BIG plus in my book. Plus, the o/c had bold cheatlines, a nice tail, and was bright green. Asides from Aer Lingus, they're the only big "green" airline.

04-02-2002, 12:26 PM	#28
David Hingtgen Complete Wacko! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Iowa Posts: 3,941	Followup: It's a BIG gap in everyone's collection. I think a lot of us here want at least one of every major airline, and CX is certainly that. Also, asides from Dragonair, it's the only HK airline, and certainly has 10000x better-looking planes.

04-02-2002, 12:46 PM	#29
BillTse Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 355