Why is thisTop Flite AT-6 kit so valuable on ebay?

haines74 · Mar 14, 2012, 10:54 AM

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOP-FLITE-GO...ht_1340wt_1181

Could someone tell me why this kit has a bid on it for $380? I dont understand why it would be so much. I understand it the kit is not available from Top Flite but that is more than an ARF. I dont see any retracts and it mentions the engine is not included

{}{steve}{} · Mar 14, 2012, 11:01 AM

Probably because it's hard to find. Demand + Availability = Market Price

Also, just my opinion, but the cost comparison to an ARF doesn't matter. People that want to buy that more than likely don't want an ARF...They are building it because the enjoy kit building. I'm almost done with my first kit, and I'll probably only buy kits from here on out.

Hemikiller · Mar 14, 2012, 12:43 PM

All it takes is two people with enough money and the "gottahaveits" to start their own bidding war.

Guys buying kits aren't going to be doing a value comparison between a kit and an ARF.

jt182 · Mar 14, 2012, 01:05 PM

Plus some folks collect old discontinued kts they are collectable items much like gi JOes to some folks, and they might not even get built.
If you read some of the ads they mention the conditiion of the box also. The more prestine condition the higher the price. There is a web site you can go to and it gives pricing for old kits and what the price range is. I have a Dynaflite FunScale Corsair that is ranging from 80.00 to 140.00 dollars at this time I built one and have another that is in great shape might sell it down the road.

jcstalls · Mar 14, 2012, 01:06 PM

Plus, just because an item sells on Ebay for "X" amount, does not mean the seller will get paid.
AKA, way past with the bearded dude selling the wedding dress for 10K.

{}{steve}{} · Mar 14, 2012, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcstalls

Plus, just because an item sells on Ebay for "X" amount, does not mean the seller will get paid.
AKA, way past with the bearded dude selling the wedding dress for 10K.

eBay auctions not going through are pretty rare these days. The only instances of this that I've seen lately are the crazy auctions that go into the tens of thousands by fake bidders.

Park_Flyer · Mar 14, 2012, 05:42 PM

There must be something special about it. There's a seller here who had a "red box" P-39 up for sale. One of his trade-for items is a Gold edition P-39.

haines74 · Mar 14, 2012, 06:03 PM

I just bought a "Hollywood Zero" kit from a fellow RCGroup'er and wanted to use it as my first Top Flite build. I never thought the AT-6 kit was very well loved. It seems like most complain about a CG problem and say there is a reason it was discontinued. When I saw the ebay auction I thought I was missing something. Anyway I still think it will be a fun build and I think the Zero conversion looks pretty cool. I will most likely go electric.
All about supply and demand I guess!! Thanks guys!

ww2collector · Mar 14, 2012, 08:14 PM

Haines, you are right on...this kit is way over-priced... considering it doesn't have the zero conversion. But, as others have said, someone must want it badly. I guess the question is... if that person buys it for top dollar, does he build it or put it away to resell later.

{}{steve}{} · Mar 15, 2012, 06:23 AM

Overpriced would mean that the seller put it for sale at a price that is too high based on current market value. In this case, it isn't overpriced...somebody has offered to pay a higher than normal price for it...probably because they are hard to find. It actually is what helps form future market price.

Mar 14, 2012, 10:54 AM	#1
haines74 Registered User United States, AZ, Phoenix Joined Feb 2010 72 Posts Trader Rating: 21	Why is thisTop Flite AT-6 kit so valuable on ebay? http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOP-FLITE-GO...ht_1340wt_1181 Could someone tell me why this kit has a bid on it for $380? I dont understand why it would be so much. I understand it the kit is not available from Top Flite but that is more than an ARF. I dont see any retracts and it mentions the engine is not included

Mar 14, 2012, 12:43 PM	#3
Hemikiller -insert witty saying here- Killingworth, Connecticut Joined Dec 2005 1,307 Posts Trader Rating: 192	All it takes is two people with enough money and the "gottahaveits" to start their own bidding war. Guys buying kits aren't going to be doing a value comparison between a kit and an ARF.
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Mar 14, 2012, 08:14 PM	#9
ww2collector The Build is Half the Fun! USA, NJ, Stewartsville Joined Jul 2010 260 Posts Trader Rating: 30	Too Much Money Haines, you are right on...this kit is way over-priced... considering it doesn't have the zero conversion. But, as others have said, someone must want it badly. I guess the question is... if that person buys it for top dollar, does he build it or put it away to resell later.

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Mar 14, 2012, 11:01 AM	#2
{}{steve}{} "special" United States, MA Joined Sep 2011 883 Posts Trader Rating: 26	Probably because it's hard to find. Demand + Availability = Market Price Also, just my opinion, but the cost comparison to an ARF doesn't matter. People that want to buy that more than likely don't want an ARF...They are building it because the enjoy kit building. I'm almost done with my first kit, and I'll probably only buy kits from here on out.

Mar 14, 2012, 01:05 PM	#4
jt182 Registered User United States, MA, Oxford Joined Sep 2009 153 Posts Trader Rating: 8	Plus some folks collect old discontinued kts they are collectable items much like gi JOes to some folks, and they might not even get built. If you read some of the ads they mention the conditiion of the box also. The more prestine condition the higher the price. There is a web site you can go to and it gives pricing for old kits and what the price range is. I have a Dynaflite FunScale Corsair that is ranging from 80.00 to 140.00 dollars at this time I built one and have another that is in great shape might sell it down the road.

Mar 14, 2012, 01:06 PM	#5
jcstalls Dragons, Windmills. All Same. United States, IN, Indianapolis Joined May 2002 3,315 Posts Trader Rating: 374	Plus, just because an item sells on Ebay for "X" amount, does not mean the seller will get paid. AKA, way past with the bearded dude selling the wedding dress for 10K.

Mar 14, 2012, 05:42 PM	#7
Park_Flyer Shall not be infringed. United States, VA, Virginia Beach Joined Jun 2005 1,600 Posts Trader Rating: 31	There must be something special about it. There's a seller here who had a "red box" P-39 up for sale. One of his trade-for items is a Gold edition P-39.

Mar 14, 2012, 06:03 PM	#8
haines74 Registered User United States, AZ, Phoenix Joined Feb 2010 72 Posts Trader Rating: 21	I just bought a "Hollywood Zero" kit from a fellow RCGroup'er and wanted to use it as my first Top Flite build. I never thought the AT-6 kit was very well loved. It seems like most complain about a CG problem and say there is a reason it was discontinued. When I saw the ebay auction I thought I was missing something. Anyway I still think it will be a fun build and I think the Zero conversion looks pretty cool. I will most likely go electric. All about supply and demand I guess!! Thanks guys!

Mar 15, 2012, 06:23 AM	#10
{}{steve}{} "special" United States, MA Joined Sep 2011 883 Posts Trader Rating: 26	Overpriced would mean that the seller put it for sale at a price that is too high based on current market value. In this case, it isn't overpriced...somebody has offered to pay a higher than normal price for it...probably because they are hard to find. It actually is what helps form future market price.