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This topic may have been covered by others but I have been unable to find references here. If someone can point me to a thread I'd appreciate it. Anyway i had put a post in a local hobby shop to entice new members. I did get a response from a gentleman who had about 25 models still in boxes. Most were Marine Model and Model Ship Ways. There were 4 or 5 Italian kits. It struck me as an odd collection since there were 2 sets of duplicates. I recognized the boxes for the MM, they were yellow. Most boxes were in decent shape. The Model Ship Ways were of near recent vintage as they were the boxes prior to their current 'blue boxes" but not the ones of the 1980's. I am guessing the MM were of late 1970's vintage and into the 1980's. All are solid hull. They probably have lead fittings. I am guessing the Model Ship Ways are 1990's vintage as most have laser cut bulkheads. He desires to sell all as a package. So I am wondering what is the common offer profile in terms of cents on the dollar one would offer? I am thinking our club would buy them and resell to start a small treasury fund, not that we would be looking to make a killing. Anyone, any thoughts?
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