Where to find the cheapest Armour Collection?

Doubt · 04-28-2002, 11:07 AM

Hey there collectors of Armour, do you know of any websites offering the best deals for Armour Collections? Please email me at kelvin8@singnet.com.sg

egonzinc · 04-28-2002, 05:42 PM

I'm sorry to say you are about 12 months too late to look for good prices. Now you must deal with inflated prices, the spectre of Franklin Mint and getting what is left out there.
Several good retailers in the US you can check out though.
Diecast Hobbies has been reliable and trust worthy
http://www.diecasthobbies.com/

Can't say the same about all retailers. particularly when the ranklin Mint meltdown some pre-ordered models were suddenly unavailable and I was left scrambling all over to get what I wanted.
One retailer that came through BIG TIME and was excellent in service and communication, plus they get models that are unknown to US retailers was Wings and Wheels in the UK.
http://www.wingsandwheels.co.uk/
There I ws able to get the RAF B-25, a FAA Hellcat, and even a RAF P-47. They have all the expected 2002 releases in their site and now it is anybody's guess wha will actually be released and when!
Good luck!
Eduardo

Doubt · 04-28-2002, 10:26 PM

Yeah i know. After i got my first F16 then i realised the Franklin takeover through this forum. I wonder when the price hike will start? So is it wise to purchase what you want at one shot now?

egonzinc · 04-29-2002, 08:52 AM

Get it if you want to but don't get it because you expect it to go up in price soon.
The price bump is built in to all prices now.
If the model is available the price will be competitive.
if the model is hard to get then the price goes up accordingly.

For example if you are looking for the Stuka torpedo bomber you'll get it easy at a good price. BUT, if you are looking for the Rudel Stuka "Tank Cracker" then let me know where you got it!

Eduardo

Doubt · 04-29-2002, 12:11 PM

Speaking of priced and valuable pieces, B25 grumpy, that stuka tank cracker, Germany F104 and 262 Tank cracker are much after by collectors. Any other priceless pieces??

What make these few pieces so valuable? Limited quantity? Nice designs?

tjwgrr · 04-29-2002, 01:00 PM

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Originally posted by Doubt
Speaking of priced and valuable pieces, B25 grumpy, that stuka tank cracker, Germany F104 and 262 Tank cracker are much after by collectors. Any other priceless pieces??

What make these few pieces so valuable? Limited quantity? Nice designs?

A couple more:

98146 "Gabreski" P-47 (Saw one sell for $285.00 on eBay.)

98170 "Jandina IV" P-38 (1500 pieces made for Wings Over Houston Airshow and the 80th Fighter Squadron Association.)

Vikings770 · 04-29-2002, 02:53 PM

www.onmarkint.com says that they are getting new Armours in in June and beyond!

WHAT IS THE DEAL?

I thought there was no more Armour, how are these guys getting new models? A-10's and such?

tristar1011 · 04-29-2002, 05:06 PM

We have a limited selection all at very good prices.

http://www.airplane-world.addr.com/armour_1.htm

Doubt · 04-29-2002, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vikings770
www.onmarkint.com says that they are getting new Armours in in June and beyond!

WHAT IS THE DEAL?

I thought there was no more Armour, how are these guys getting new models? A-10's and such?

I have enquired several retailers and they said Armour is still safe and they will still be receiving stocks till 2003. After that, it is unsure.

tjwgrr · 04-30-2002, 12:07 PM

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Originally posted by Vikings770
www.onmarkint.com says that they are getting new Armours in in June and beyond!

WHAT IS THE DEAL?

I thought there was no more Armour, how are these guys getting new models? A-10's and such?

U.S. distribution is now handled by Franklin Mint. Franklin Mint did not purchase CDC Armour, only the U.S. distribution rights. U.S. retailers may be obtaining CDC Armours from European sources, but they can no longer purchase directly from CDC Armour.

Doubt · 04-30-2002, 01:09 PM

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Originally posted by tjwgrr

U.S. distribution is now handled by Franklin Mint. Franklin Mint did not purchase CDC Armour, only the U.S. distribution rights. U.S. retailers may be obtaining CDC Armours from European sources, but they can no longer purchase directly from CDC Armour.

You sure about this? If that's true, it's jolly great news! I thought Franklin mint bought over CDC but will only do major shuffling after 2003. That's what i heard. No matter what, Franklin will still cause CDC prices to rise further.

04-28-2002, 11:07 AM	#1
Doubt Junior Collector Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 35	Where to find the cheapest Armour Collection? Hey there collectors of Armour, do you know of any websites offering the best deals for Armour Collections? Please email me at kelvin8@singnet.com.sg

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Vikings770 Professional Photographer Join Date: Sep 2001 Age: 41 Posts: 2,965	Armour New models? www.onmarkint.com says that they are getting new Armours in in June and beyond! WHAT IS THE DEAL? I thought there was no more Armour, how are these guys getting new models? A-10's and such?

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tristar1011 Senior Collector Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 50 Posts: 313	Armour In Stock Good Prices We have a limited selection all at very good prices. http://www.airplane-world.addr.com/armour_1.htm

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04-28-2002, 05:42 PM	#2
egonzinc Insane Collector Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Guaynabo,Puerto Rico, USA Age: 52 Posts: 1,732	I'm sorry to say you are about 12 months too late to look for good prices. Now you must deal with inflated prices, the spectre of Franklin Mint and getting what is left out there. Several good retailers in the US you can check out though. Diecast Hobbies has been reliable and trust worthy http://www.diecasthobbies.com/ Can't say the same about all retailers. particularly when the ranklin Mint meltdown some pre-ordered models were suddenly unavailable and I was left scrambling all over to get what I wanted. One retailer that came through BIG TIME and was excellent in service and communication, plus they get models that are unknown to US retailers was Wings and Wheels in the UK. http://www.wingsandwheels.co.uk/ There I ws able to get the RAF B-25, a FAA Hellcat, and even a RAF P-47. They have all the expected 2002 releases in their site and now it is anybody's guess wha will actually be released and when! Good luck! Eduardo

04-28-2002, 10:26 PM	#3
Doubt Junior Collector Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 35	Yeah i know. After i got my first F16 then i realised the Franklin takeover through this forum. I wonder when the price hike will start? So is it wise to purchase what you want at one shot now?

04-29-2002, 08:52 AM	#4
egonzinc Insane Collector Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Guaynabo,Puerto Rico, USA Age: 52 Posts: 1,732	Get it if you want to but don't get it because you expect it to go up in price soon. The price bump is built in to all prices now. If the model is available the price will be competitive. if the model is hard to get then the price goes up accordingly. For example if you are looking for the Stuka torpedo bomber you'll get it easy at a good price. BUT, if you are looking for the Rudel Stuka "Tank Cracker" then let me know where you got it! Eduardo

04-29-2002, 12:11 PM	#5
Doubt Junior Collector Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 35	Speaking of priced and valuable pieces, B25 grumpy, that stuka tank cracker, Germany F104 and 262 Tank cracker are much after by collectors. Any other priceless pieces?? What make these few pieces so valuable? Limited quantity? Nice designs?