Big Bird & Starjets Release The Same Plane

Steven T De Lisser · 04-13-2002, 04:17 PM

The Thai Royal Barge 747-400.

Is this an acknowledgement of StarJets' new competition?

Why would someone pay 10$ to 15$ more for the same plane?

Steven

Gunship01 · 04-13-2002, 04:57 PM

Can you say "seams"?
Actually, I don't care. They're all good looking. Also BB has numbered cards with most models and are limited to 1,000 units. I think SJ makes 2,500 each unless specified.
I will admit, I do like the numbering of models as it makes them more "collectibles" than toys in my opinion.

04-13-2002, 06:24 PM

For 20 dollars difference is a seam really worth 20 bucks????

eviana · 04-13-2002, 07:20 PM

it is REALLY US25 only. so the seam and the number card worth 5 bucks.

the 20 bucks is for shipping from hk to US, the rent, and of course THE profit.

having read about the production cost of a BB in China is about 5 bucks it seems that whenever the model travels one place to another (China-->HKSAR-->US) the price it's listed will be increased by 20.

Steven T De Lisser · 04-13-2002, 08:11 PM

I know of two reputable retailers in the US who are selling Big Bird models for $40 US each. I am not suggesting they arent worth $40 or even $60 apiece. However, if another manufacturer is producing the exact same model and selling it for between $20-$25 each, my money goes with the cheaper option.

Simple.

The disappearance of a seam doesnt equate to the disappearnace of an additional $20 out of my wallet.

Steven

04-13-2002, 08:37 PM

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Originally posted by eviana
it is REALLY US25 only. so the seam and the number card worth 5 bucks.

the 20 bucks is for shipping from hk to US, the rent, and of course THE profit.

having read about the production cost of a BB in China is about 5 bucks it seems that whenever the model travels one place to another (China-->HKSAR-->US) the price it's listed will be increased by 20.

Well until it is really 25 dollars in the US I might consider it but unitl then forget it.

NWO · 04-14-2002, 06:21 AM

guys,

ask you friends who will visit HK to get those models for you. cus it's much cheaper here in HK. there is only HKD20 or USD3 diff in price for starjets and BB.

TG757 · 04-14-2002, 12:30 PM

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Originally posted by NWO
guys,

ask you friends who will visit HK to get those models for you. cus it's much cheaper here in HK. there is only HKD20 or USD3 diff in price for starjets and BB.

Yes, I second NWO on this as HK is very much more cheaper to buy models than esle where....

04-14-2002, 02:29 PM

The problem is I don't have friends flying to HK every other week a plane is released. Then even if I had a friend that lived in HK the shipping cost for them would make it a couple dollars cheaper but still more expensive.

convair 580 · 04-14-2002, 04:28 PM

Starjets will NEVER come out with the current or future releases of Bigbird,yes they are the same molds and two differnt names.Starjets are legal and Bigbirds are like bootlegers,but I will pay more for the Better one BIGBIRD.

04-14-2002, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by convair 580
Starjets will NEVER come out with the current or future releases of Bigbird,yes they are the same molds and two differnt names.Starjets are legal and Bigbirds are like bootlegers,but I will pay more for the Better one BIGBIRD.

You say Starjets will NEVER come out with the current releases of BigBird but they both just released a Thai 744 Dragon Boat so what gives??? If you can afford to pay 40 dollars a model go ahead but us collectors that run on a budget can't be doing that for a release every week.

AV8TOR · 04-14-2002, 09:12 PM

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Originally posted by ZK-NBT

You say Starjets will NEVER come out with the current releases of BigBird but they both just released a Thai 744 Dragon Boat so what gives??? If you can afford to pay 40 dollars a model go ahead but us collectors that run on a budget can't be doing that for a release every week.

Amen to that! I did get a couple of them but I don't intend to keep doing this because that is a *****load of $$$ in my opinion. Although if they do an Aloha 737 I will break it down

newscam · 04-16-2002, 02:12 PM

I will pay $$$ for the first few, but I will pick and choose carefully.

04-13-2002, 04:17 PM	#1
Steven T De Lisser Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 42 Posts: 397	Big Bird & Starjets Release The Same Plane The Thai Royal Barge 747-400. Is this an acknowledgement of StarJets' new competition? Why would someone pay 10$ to 15$ more for the same plane? Steven

04-13-2002, 04:57 PM	#2
Gunship01 Lufthansa Skyshark Join Date: May 2000 Location: San Diego Age: 46 Posts: 1,404	Can you say "seams"? Actually, I don't care. They're all good looking. Also BB has numbered cards with most models and are limited to 1,000 units. I think SJ makes 2,500 each unless specified. I will admit, I do like the numbering of models as it makes them more "collectibles" than toys in my opinion. __________________ Now where's that 747-400 club? More Lufthansa and Virgin Atlantic 744s!! By all that is holy.... MORE JET BLUE AND US AIRWAYS(NC)!!

04-13-2002, 07:20 PM	#4
eviana Collector Join Date: Dec 2001 Age: 27 Posts: 67	it is REALLY US25 only. so the seam and the number card worth 5 bucks. the 20 bucks is for shipping from hk to US, the rent, and of course THE profit. having read about the production cost of a BB in China is about 5 bucks it seems that whenever the model travels one place to another (China-->HKSAR-->US) the price it's listed will be increased by 20. __________________ http://members.shaw.ca/ctcpc/

04-14-2002, 04:28 PM	#10
convair 580 Master Collector Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Deer Park,WA UAS Posts: 626	Starjets will NEVER come out with the current or future releases of Bigbird,yes they are the same molds and two differnt names.Starjets are legal and Bigbirds are like bootlegers,but I will pay more for the Better one BIGBIRD. __________________ John Thaemert

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04-13-2002, 06:24 PM	#3
JohnnyB Guest Posts: n/a	For 20 dollars difference is a seam really worth 20 bucks????

04-13-2002, 08:11 PM	#5
Steven T De Lisser Senior Collector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Toronto, Canada Age: 42 Posts: 397	I know of two reputable retailers in the US who are selling Big Bird models for $40 US each. I am not suggesting they arent worth $40 or even $60 apiece. However, if another manufacturer is producing the exact same model and selling it for between $20-$25 each, my money goes with the cheaper option. Simple. The disappearance of a seam doesnt equate to the disappearnace of an additional $20 out of my wallet. Steven

04-14-2002, 06:21 AM	#7
NWO Insane Collector Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: HK/PRC Posts: 1,385	guys, ask you friends who will visit HK to get those models for you. cus it's much cheaper here in HK. there is only HKD20 or USD3 diff in price for starjets and BB.

04-14-2002, 02:29 PM	#9
JohnnyB Guest Posts: n/a	The problem is I don't have friends flying to HK every other week a plane is released. Then even if I had a friend that lived in HK the shipping cost for them would make it a couple dollars cheaper but still more expensive.

04-16-2002, 02:12 PM	#13
newscam Senior Collector Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Lebanon, TN, USA Age: 41 Posts: 348	I will pay $$$ for the first few, but I will pick and choose carefully.