Opinions wanted

[bullethead]

Hi, I've got an old kit and its been hanging around for awhile.

Its an original clod from 87 (nib) it was opened before I got it but all the parts are in the bags, blister pack is intact ect.

In fact there are a couple of brochures in there from MRC/TAMIYA, one that outlines (Tamiyas NEW hobby of R/C racing) and one of "paint chips?"

Anyway, I dont have the room or time to build another kit right now.

So what do you think, BUILD, SELL, KEEP?

I kind of would like to see it in the hands of some one who has allways wanted one. BUT, I like it myself.

Thanks for your time in reading this,

BULLETHEAD

[Legend_Car]

id keep it. people can always buy a new clod off tower. keep it for someday when u have nothing to do

[z-man280]

If you read my thread dedicated to my brother, you will see my nephew has handed the heirloom over to me out of an act of kindness. He has always expressed his desire for a clod, so i would like to get him one for doing what he did. IF you decide to sell, let me know.

[Legend_Car]

why dont you just buy him a new one on tower hobbies for 189.99?

http://www2.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin/wti0001p?&I=LXGMR9&P=ML

[z-man280]

ok, i'm an idiot. Why did i think they were alot more than that???????? guess last time i showed any interest in one, it was about $300.00 Thanks Legend!

[Legend_Car]

no prob, youll still need a 2 channel radio and a servo, a battery and charger

[z-man280]

got all the electronics, minus a dual motor ESC, so maybe i will pick up a super rooster. i doubt the old futaba 210 would handle it! lol

[Legend_Car]

sounds like you got it all planned out. def keep the original clod put it on a shelf

[z-man280]

yeah, sorry for thread-jacking on ya. Original clod , yeah, keep it, but if you dont plan on sellign it at some point, build it and enjoy it a bit. Maybe jsut around the house or whatever, the rainy day monster truck freestyle in the living room :D

[rocknbil]

.....Its an original clod from 87 (nib) it was opened before I got it but all the parts are in the bags, blister pack is intact ect......

Put the ENTIRE BOX in a freezer bag and hide it, don't open the bags, don't do anything but keep it safe. Someday you will have a good chunk of change there. :D

[fadaching]

if there 189 new how much would u want for the one u have?

[Legend_Car]

you dont understand, the one he has is an original clod from 1987 not a remake like the ones you can buy now. his is worth more than a new one because it is not opened and not made and about 20 years old

[z-man280]

yeah, worth more right now than the new ones. If he doesnt want to sell it at some point tho, even on as a shelf queen, it would be fun to build. I REALLY wish i stil had my Mountaineer from back in the day, after seeing what those go for now.

[rocknbil]

If you build it, it becomes worth about $189.

[bullethead]

Thanks for all the replys.

Yeah, The kit will be 20yrs. old next year.

I've been trying to find another one on ebay to see what there going for, but all i've found is one guy from UK has one still in the shrink wrap.

He wanted $500 shipped about a month ago, now hes down to $400.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Perfect-VINTAGE-CLOD-BUSTER-KIT-BNIB-Very-Rare-Find_W0QQitemZ320013446863QQihZ011QQcategoryZ2565Q QrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I guess i've decided to keep it for awhile. I'll find some room.

Thanks for all your replys,

BULLETHEAD

[Legend_Car]

i wish i had a bruiser the value went up on those unlike my sega genisis

[rocknbil]

He wanted $500 shipped about a month ago, now hes down to $400.
He must be hurting for money or is impatient, if he had any sense he'd just sit on it and give it to his kid when he's too old to hold a remote. It will probably pay for his college education by then. :D