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    Default The kindness of strangers.

    I have to say I'm very humbled by the kindness and community of the Wings of Glory Aerodrome members.

    Recently I have been on the hunt for the final Albatros DIII that Brumowski flew. I was disappointed when I lost out by $1 USD on eBay and also when another online retailer originally quoted me $19.99 for the model and then as I was about to pull the trigger suddenly informed me that it was now $49.99 not including shipping!

    So I was more than happy when a certain member here contacted me to let me know they could supply me with the said miniature, that was in mint condition and unopened.

    Perfect, without missing a beat I asked how much he wanted for the miniature.

    I was shocked to say the least by the reply I got!
    No charge - just happy to help complete your collection.
    Never have I come across such kindness or community spirit.

    Again thank you, and I'm now working on something special as a way of saying thank you!

    Also just to let the member know, he arrived today in perfect condition - my son now has a new favorite!

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    Love to read this !

    Love how the 'Drome members are !


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    Brilliant, not knowing who all I can add is you are deserving of much rep. Another case of just how great this forum really is.
    See you on the Dark Side......

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    What a great display of community spirit

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    Absolutely generous chap the donator is
    <img src=http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/image.php?type=sigpic&userid=2554&dateline=1409073309 border=0 alt= />
    "We do not stop playing when we get old, but we get old when we stop playing."

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    I have to agree with you James. This comunity is very special. Im happy to hear that you have one more bird on your collection!
    Thanks


    Nick

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    bravo to the donator !!!!! thats a really generous gift!!!! kudos to you james for comepleteing your collection so quickly!

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    Awesome! And sorry if I was the person who beat you on eBay - I recently picked up a Brumowski D.III via some "boom and zoom" last second bid submission tactics

    Anyways, glad you got one, it's a classic!

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    I love this place, and the people here who make it special.
    To our mystery donator:
    Karl
    It is impossible for a man to begin to learn what he thinks he knows. -- Epictetus

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    Quote Originally Posted by surfimp View Post
    Awesome! And sorry if I was the person who beat you on eBay - I recently picked up a Brumowski D.III via some "boom and zoom" last second bid submission tactics

    Anyways, glad you got one, it's a classic!
    You didn't perchance get if for $41 USD???

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    Quote Originally Posted by FarEast View Post
    You didn't perchance get if for $41 USD???
    Guilty as charged!!



    Ebay sniping is a weakness of mine. Sorry again!!

    On the plus side, you didn't have to over-pay for yours, so there's that!!

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    Not at all Sir!

    I had already reached my limit so it's all good, in fact I'm incredibly happy you and your son got it and it will get a lot of play time!

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    Quote Originally Posted by FarEast View Post
    when another online retailer originally quoted me $19.99 for the model and then as I was about to pull the trigger suddenly informed me that it was now $49.99 not including shipping!

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    Good on yer, Mr Mystery Donator
    Run for your life - there are stupid people everywhere!

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    I bought 1 each of the first 2 series when they were released. After that I bought doubles of the ones I wanted. Glad to see that others can share their extras with others.

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    I've been on the hunt for the Brumowski Albatros DIII since it was first released. My LGS always had all the other D.IIIs in stock but never the Brumowski Albatros DIII version. I would be told that as soon as the stock came in someone would grab all they had. Then Nexus quit handling the WOW and so I turned to Ebay, etc. The prices for the Brumowski Albatros DIII were outrageously thru the roof. I could not seriously pay 4x the price for a mini that originally sold for about $15 retail. Every time I would find one on ebay with a decent starting bid, it would eventually get skyrocketed to the stratosphere in bidding. So screw it, I resolved to get the mini from a third party and just paint one for myself. It's totally ludacris to treat a game miniature like it's a valuable antique!

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    Supply & Demand my friend!! It's The Law.

    On the plus side, you've got a cool hobby project out of it. I'm thinking to start focusing on Shapeways & similar offerings as well. Could be fun!

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    Steve..... VALOM Kits and making up a Jasta or Sqd.

    I'm currently working on Jasta 5 and 15 for my collection -

    http://www.wingsofwar.org/forums/sho...l=1#post303702



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