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Pedro
20-02-2003, 07:46 PM
For those people interested in the Sydney area the next Model Car Swapmeet will be held at the Penrith Panthers Pavilion on March 23rd 2003. You can usually get those hard to find models there at a good price.
fairguybob
12-03-2003, 09:48 PM
One in Granville this Friday!

Title: Granville Model Swapmeet
Start Date: 14 Mar 2003
End Date: 14 Mar 2003
Details: Largest monthly model swap in Australia
Open Hours: 6.45pm
Venue: Holy Family School
Address: The Trongate
Suburb: Granville
State: NSW
zeitgeist
13-03-2003, 11:26 AM
Will someone go there and get me a DJR Sierra? I promise to pay you back! :D

BC
bernoo
13-03-2003, 11:59 AM
Zeitgeist, you should watch buy sell swap. A Sierra was just sold for $220.:p
zeitgeist
13-03-2003, 12:03 PM
Originally posted by bernoo
Zeitgeist, you should watch buy sell swap. A Sierra was just sold for $220.:p

Oh, I do watch it, bernoo. I couldn't have missed it by much. Oh well. If the person who bought it sticks it out on Ebay for a quick buck, I'm flying over there with a big stick.

BC
mustang1966
13-03-2003, 04:27 PM
zeitgeist ,

what is the most you want to pay?

I have a friend with a Sierra and he wants 500 Aus (250 USD) for it. I will have a talk to him and see what the best price he wants for it.

I dont agree with the profits but I will ask.
the_goldie
13-03-2003, 07:34 PM
Hey Mark - $500!!! Jeeeeez they are not going for that much. Even on sold or ebay I have seen some not even sell.
Glad I have 1!
zeitgeist
13-03-2003, 07:45 PM
Hey Mark -

Thanks for the offer, but if with goldie on this one. That's a little, uh, "excessive". I have noticed on the auction sites that some over AU$300 are going unsold.

Sorry all... didn't mean to turn this into a "wanted to buy" section.

BC
mustang1966
14-03-2003, 08:50 AM
Cam/zeitgeist I would never sell someone a car for 500 bucks. I will have a talk to him and maybe he will let is go for 280 - 300 bucks.

I dont agree in profiting off others.

Cam how is the VL? We have just added to our collection. We borught and older XR8 for the Mrs to go to Uni and we brought an 85 Bluebird for me to get to work.

The Bluebird cost us 500 bucks with a pink slip and is very clean. It is an animal (2lt 4 speed) it it cant do 24 flat down the 1/4 I would be shocked ;)
the_goldie
14-03-2003, 09:34 AM
Hi Mark,

Yeah $500 for the sierra is a bit much...$280 is a decent price these days...

VL is good, petrol consumption seems a bit high though?! Seems to have a bit of power which I was impressed with, although the suspension could do with some stiffer springs. Gets taily in the wet too which took me by surprise. $500 for the bluebird is pretty good.

Are you going to the swapmeet Mark? I am going to have a look, might be able to hunt down the #1 Brock car :D (only one missing in my brock collection).
mustang1966
14-03-2003, 09:44 AM
I will try and get down there Cam.

I went last year and picked up a 1:43 Bronze wine GTHO for 65 dollars. Depends on how I feel after a night on the turps, Satuday.

Feeling good about tonight?

Go those MIGHTY EELS. Mate it is going to be a big year.
tigger_pooh
14-03-2003, 07:13 PM
Originally posted by zeitgeist


Oh, I do watch it, bernoo. I couldn't have missed it by much. Oh well. If the person who bought it sticks it out on Ebay for a quick buck, I'm flying over there with a big stick.

BC

You can put the big stick away - its going into my collection :)
vt2envy
14-03-2003, 08:47 PM
Does anybody know if we have them here in perth and if so when.

cheers
jager
14-03-2003, 09:02 PM
Does anybody know if we have them here in perth and if so when.

vt2envy,

There are swapmeets held almost every other month in Perth. Typically either in South Perth, Beckenham or Gosnells. Just check the Sunday Times readers mart and look under 'Matchbox' or 'Model's.

On the 25 May, the West Australian Model Collectors Club will also present its 'Model Auto Expo' with approx 50 displays of models and numerous trading tables at the Cannington Agricultural Hall. Hope you can attend.
m.lowe
15-03-2003, 04:33 AM
If i manage to get a DJR Sierra over here in the uk, i'll put it on here for sale
fairguybob
15-03-2003, 09:24 AM
Went to Granville swapmeet last night. Bought the DJR and the DTM Ludwig Sierra as a package for $350.. very happy about that! :D

Next big swapmeet in NSW is Penrith swap, on 23rd this month.
nick
15-03-2003, 10:57 AM
are there any in melbourne??
vt2envy
17-03-2003, 06:11 PM
Jager

cheers. Thanks for the info..I will keep a eye out for them and will be at the cannington swap meet for sure..All ready looking forward to it..
Leigh
18-03-2003, 05:36 AM
Nick,

Check the Trading Post in the collectables section. Most Collectable and model markets are advertised there.

Regards
Leigh
fairguybob
22-03-2003, 06:09 PM
Originally posted by Pedro
For those people interested in the Sydney area the next Model Car Swapmeet will be held at the Penrith Panthers Pavilion on March 23rd 2003. You can usually get those hard to find models there at a good price.

Finally.. it's on tomorrow. See you there guys. :p
passenger
22-03-2003, 09:14 PM
well if i knew what you looked like then i might see you there , but other wise i wont .......:D

but ill kept an ear out for you have a good day .....:cool:
Pedro
23-03-2003, 04:16 PM
Went to the swapmeet today, there were some good bargins to be had if you like to haggle prices. One car caught the interest of some people the XE Johnson Greens Tough Falcon for $120 now thats a bargin.:D
GRPIII
23-03-2003, 06:55 PM
the djr sierras were going anywhere from 380 to 475
Highlander
23-03-2003, 07:30 PM
Lots of cars and sellers,picked up a Bronze wine XY and a onyx black XB for $30 each ,got a few other bits and pieces,Didnt see to many people buying the 1/18s at $475 for a 1D and $650 for a 64E .wonder why?
fairguybob
11-04-2003, 12:21 AM
Another one in Granville this Friday!

Granville Model Swapmeet
11 April 2003
Open Hours: 6.45pm
Venue: Holy Family School
Address: The Trongate
Suburb: Granville
State: NSW
timbo333
11-04-2003, 12:55 PM
Anyone from Perth who is going to the Cannington Show?

I propose that we wear our forum ID on a badge or something so that we can say hello to each other.

What do you guys think?

Timbo
Odin
11-04-2003, 01:34 PM
Anyone know if theres any proper model club in Canberra or Southern NSW???
biante5485
11-04-2003, 02:39 PM
What Cannington thing? Ill be in that for sure
timbo333
12-04-2003, 01:34 AM
biante5485..........all is revealed if you read back through the thread.

Cheers,

Timbo
8713
12-04-2003, 06:40 PM
timbo333

Not sure if I'm in Perth that weekend, but if I am, I'll be in that. See you there - maybe.
vt2envy
12-04-2003, 07:49 PM
Timbo

count me in as well...anyone else????
timbo333
12-04-2003, 10:17 PM
Sounds like we are getting a few forum members that are going to turn up at the Cannington Model Fair in May.......fantastic.

I'm not sure but I think Ferrari Fan has a table or two at this show. Can you confirm for us Ferrari Fan or are you going?

Would be good to put as many faces to you guys as possible.....

Cheers,

Timbo
ferrari fan
13-04-2003, 07:38 AM
Originally posted by timbo333
turn up at the Cannington Model Fair in May.......fantastic.

I'm not sure but I think Ferrari Fan has a table or two at this show. Can you confirm for us Ferrari Fan or are you going?

Would be good to put as many faces to you guys as possible.....

Cheers,

Timbo

Yes Sir, I'll be there and so will be "jager" with a display table
On my part ,I will be displaying ""Old Steel Wheel Tractors and Steamers" this year as afew other clubmembers are going to do Formula 1 and themes of the BIANTE range I.E. Ford& Holden.
plus I am not allowed to display the Marlboro livered all concering Formula 1 FERRARI bolides:mad:
Jager no doubt will have a very well executed display as per usual and so will be many others.
I for one might wear last years ferrari dressshirt for easy indentification like evey other past years:D
Hope to meet up with you all (again) on this memorable day!