View Full Version : Am I nuts???? Topper JL Question.... Thanks


coldbluefusion
06-03-2006, 05:23 PM
Thanks to all of everyones previous guidance an input.... i am trying to get all 47 original cars and
1) I just bid max bid of $100 on a mint open Custom Toronado.... opening doors, non mirror finish with red inter. is that an ok max bid?

2) I just bid a max bid of $60 on a Wild Winner complete all pieces in mint condition

3) max bid of $35 on a complete Hairy Hauler with one small paint wear... hardly visible

and finally

4) Max bid of $70 on a Condor in mint cond....

are these good bids.... would u drop out if the going gets too hot on any? keep going on some? is some of these yours and is that why ur telling me this??? LOL ha ha ha

Please any inputs helps BID ENDS IN 5 HRS!!!!

2low4u
06-03-2006, 06:04 PM
IMHO, you're in the ballpark. The Toro and Condor are very hard-to-find castings in any condition. As for the Toro, I've seen other non-mirror ones like the one you're bidding on in near that shape go for much more. I've also told a fellow HW redline collector that they are harder to find than a redline Olds 442 even though the non-mirror version isn't as pricey as the 442--and he agreed. Good luck!

Glenn

coldbluefusion
06-03-2006, 06:15 PM
thanks alot

Reddwarf2
06-03-2006, 07:34 PM
I thought I was a little overboard but, Boy have you got the vintage diecast BUG!
:eek:

moparmarc
06-07-2006, 03:03 PM
ya, id do more research before you bid.
THe detroit cars can be worth it, depending on condition color and variation

If you want nice Originals I can put you in touch with someone who might help you with some harder to find castings.

POCKETWOCKET
06-07-2006, 10:37 PM
Thanks to all of everyones previous guidance an input.... i am trying to get all 47 original cars and
1) I just bid max bid of $100 on a mint open Custom Toronado.... opening doors, non mirror finish with red inter. is that an ok max bid?

2) I just bid a max bid of $60 on a Wild Winner complete all pieces in mint condition

3) max bid of $35 on a complete Hairy Hauler with one small paint wear... hardly visible

and finally

4) Max bid of $70 on a Condor in mint cond....

are these good bids.... would u drop out if the going gets too hot on any? keep going on some? is some of these yours and is that why ur telling me this??? LOL ha ha ha

Please any inputs helps BID ENDS IN 5 HRS!!!!
you are in the correct price range on the wild winner (paid 61.99 for mine and that's about average for a complete one)....you may be a little low on the condor (i got a really nice one for 58.64, but i've seen them go for a lot more)....i'd go double on the hairy hauler (i got one for 34.03 but it needs the rear hook and i've seen complete ones got for a lot more $$)....i would go a little less on the toronado (i got an original mirror one i paid 45.45 for a few years back on epay)....you can see all of my Toppers if you click on the "my gallery" link under my name.... :wave: