Ebay Planes

[milcoll73]

i threw bids on the xdecks. already been outbid for one of them.

[Dawn Patrol]

i threw bids on the xdecks. already been outbid for one of them.

Whistling nonchalantly...

[camelbeagle]

That was quick. They usually wait for the last minute snipe attack!

[Dawn Patrol]

That was quick. They usually wait for the last minute snipe attack!

I’m a fan of Fire And Forget bids. I calculate what I’m willing to pay, bid that once, and walk away - the bid is either snipe proof, or they were willing to pay more than I was.

[camelbeagle]

Well said Bruce. I know several people who have that philosophy.

[milcoll73]

I’m a fan of Fire And Forget bids. I calculate what I’m willing to pay, bid that once, and walk away - the bid is either snipe proof, or they were willing to pay more than I was.

same here for the most part. sometimes ill throw a holding bid on something and then decide if im going to bid again if i get outbid.

[Fix]

This dude from Germany is apparently selling such a sweet collection I'm falling into a diabetic coma...

https://www.ebay.de/sch/thekorny/m.h...1&_ipg=&_from=

Money could be a problem since apparently he doesn't accept Paypal. He states that you should contact him for international shipping. I'm fine for the moment so you won't bid against me

[Spad VII]

From Germany 14 planes " immediate purchase " for 140 Euros = 170 Dollars :

https://www.ebay.de/itm/164640131008

Spad S.VII - Guynemer

RAF R.E. 8 - Longton & Carson

LFG Roland C.II - Air Force

Raf SE.5 - Boudwin

Sopwith Camel - Brown

Sopwith Camel - pillow berth

Spad XIII - Coadou

Spad XIII - Luke

Spad XIII - Baracca

Morane-Saulnier Type N - Gilbert

Morane-Saulnier Type N - Chaput

Albatros D.VA - Udet

Nieuport 16 - Ball

UFAG C. I - Aviation Force

[Gangleader147]

I’m a fan of Fire And Forget bids. I calculate what I’m willing to pay, bid that once, and walk away - the bid is either snipe proof, or they were willing to pay more than I was.

Generally how play the game too, lessons learnt of getting my fingers burnto in a bidding war only to pay well over retail for anow item.

[Flying Helmut]

That's all very well, but you can end up paying your maximum time and time again.

An early "max bid" just gives everyone else time to bid repeatedly, edging closer and closer to your max.
If you win, you pay your max.
If you get outbid, then, as you say, they were willing to pay more than you.

I admit it, I'm a sniper...
I enter my "max bid" with just a couple of seconds to go; if it's not enough, well, they were willing to pay more than I was - no biggie.
If I win, it's frequently for a great deal less than my max; often only 1/4 or so.
I've saved a fortune over the years.

[Stumptonian]

I admit it, I'm a sniper...

I hardly buy anything from eBay these days, but when I do I am ready to snipe in the last minute with my highest bid (assuming the item hasn't already gone to silly money heights)

[Gangleader147]

That's all very well, but you can end up paying your maximum time and time again.

An early "max bid" just gives everyone else time to bid repeatedly, edging closer and closer to your max.
If you win, you pay your max.
If you get outbid, then, as you say, they were willing to pay more than you.

I admit it, I'm a sniper...
I enter my "max bid" with just a couple of seconds to go; if it's not enough, well, they were willing to pay more than I was - no biggie.
If I win, it's frequently for a great deal less than my max; often only 1/4 or so.
I've saved a fortune over the years.

I see your theory but I figure, they too were willing to pay that anyway so sI'm around result. Ano in turn I've bumped their prices too! In honesty, id forget about the item if I attempted last minutes so would save on many occasions

[camelbeagle]

Many strategies to get the elusive planes!

On a more interesting note. Super7 ReAction Action Figures is making a Peanuts Line. They are doing a flying Ace Snoopy.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Flying-Ace-...EAAOSw9rJekL6q

[camelbeagle]

Well, not much of anything currently on Ebay. I guess everyone cleaned their closets out and are laughing to the bank with our money!

[Teaticket]

I picked up a Barker Camel and French Sopwith Strutter for a good price. I missed a Macchi I got an email deal for. When I answered it was already gone...in 2 minutes.

[camelbeagle]

Awesome! Amazing how fast they go sometimes.

[Stumptonian]

I picked up a Barker Camel and French Sopwith Strutter for a good price. I missed a Macchi I got an email deal for. When I answered it was already gone...in 2 minutes.

Keith shows all of those available in the Aerodrome store.

[Teaticket]

Keith shows all of those available in the Aerodrome store.

Yes they are, but if I can get them including shipping for less than the asking price what can I do?

[Fix]

This dude from Germany is apparently selling such a sweet collection I'm falling into a diabetic coma...
https://www.ebay.de/sch/thekorny/m.h...1&_ipg=&_from=
Money could be a problem since apparently he doesn't accept Paypal. He states that you should contact him for international shipping. I'm fine for the moment so you won't bid against me

Every set of 12 planes (=series) sold for over 100 €, some over 200 €. His two Staaken went for 50-60 € each. I wouldn't call those prices expensive nor cheap either. Even Shapeway Staakens are sold for 40$ upwards.

[camelbeagle]

Well,
A Wings of War Pfalz has shown up
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wings-Of-Gl...UAAOSwSVVgBy0T

And a Gotha
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Wings-Of-Gl...0AAOSwOqFgBy83

[Spino]

Doh! Those lovely Siemens-Schuckerts went for $2.50 more than I was willing to spend. FOILED AGAIN BY THOSE PESKY KIDS!

[Von Scharf]

Good things come to those who wait...

I got my Hohn Pfalz last week for “just” $43 after watching the last one go for $76 and the one before that for $137. Now “just” 2 more planes to find!

You’ll get there!

[Karo7]

This weekend there were some single auctions for complete series on the German eBay side. The one with the Fokkers D.VII was sold for only 150 €. The one with Triplanes and Siemens was sold for barely above 200 €! Each with 12 planes - that's a steal.

[Fix]

This weekend there were some single auctions for complete series on the German eBay side. The one with the Fokkers D.VII was sold for only 150 €. The one with Triplanes and Siemens was sold for barely above 200 €! Each with 12 planes - that's a steal.

Yeah, postet that also and watched the auctions live. Bid on the Staakens but couldn't get one

[camelbeagle]

All kinds of really good stuff dropped today! Gotha, Caproni, Siemens, and more!

[Flying Helmut]

Yeah, postet that also and watched the auctions live. Bid on the Staakens but couldn't get one

How much did the sell for?

[Dawn Patrol]

Got ‘em both, but passing along the opportunity to the interested - Fokker D VII Goering, Stark:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/WGF115A-Fok...IAAOSw~uFgAIw5

https://www.ebay.com/itm/WGF115C-Fok...MAAOSwVF9gAIzT

And looking through the seller’s other listings - Balloons:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NGWOW135B-B...AAAOSwG6tgAK1X

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NGWOW135A-B...kAAOSwymlgAKuH

Note higher shipping prices on those.

Albatros D.II

https://www.ebay.com/itm/WGF114A-Alb...UAAOSwTL1gAIGf

And Boelke and Von Rickety.

Hanriot

https://www.ebay.com/itm/WGF109C-Han...wAAOSwLQtgAH56

https://www.ebay.com/itm/WGF109A-Han...IAAOSwJ6xgAHy8

Morane-Saulnier

https://www.ebay.com/itm/WGF107B-Mor...kAAOSwfW1gAH~x

Halberstadt D.III

https://www.ebay.com/itm/WGF106A-Hal...wAAOSwgNhgAH-X

Ya know...just go look for yourselves. Whole bunch of stuff- Siemens-Schuckerts, Gothas, Caproni - I can be here all day copying the list over.

[Fix]

How much did the sell for?

As I earlier said, not cheap, but not expensive either. The Staakens themselves (I'm not quite sure anymore if he had 2 or 4 available) went for 55-65€ without shipping. (plus 5 € for shipping in Germany)

I'm now triggerhappy in getting the blue Staaken but including shipping it would cost around 100€, damn. I've already moved other planes around so I have space in my case display^^

[camelbeagle]

There several Staaken, Handley Page, and other large bombers listed right now. I would suggest taking a look. All the listings have a .99 cent starting bid.

[Von Scharf]

There are also 4 or 5 blue Staakens for sale on Amazon (US). They range from $61.20 USD to $64, including shipping. Not sure that particularly helps you Felix, but just a reminder that there are some cheap planes on Amazon every now and then. I once found a Schaefer D.VII for $45, free shipping... couldn't hit Buy It Now fast enough.

[Fix]

There are also 4 or 5 blue Staakens for sale on Amazon (US). They range from $61.20 USD to $64, including shipping. Not sure that particularly helps you Felix, but just a reminder that there are some cheap planes on Amazon every now and then. I once found a Schaefer D.VII for $45, free shipping... couldn't bit Buy It Now fast enough.

That was actually a pretty good hint! I search on Amazon everytime, but never thought about using another than the german version. I bought a Staaken for 50€ from Rarewaves now, maybe there are 20% taxes on top but that would be a lot cheaper if I bought it on ebay for 100€ either way so I don't care...
Thanks Jeff!!

You are right. I once bought 4 Gladiators for 10€ incl. Shipping so yeah, search where you can...

[Dawn Patrol]

There are also 4 or 5 blue Staakens for sale on Amazon (US). They range from $61.20 USD to $64, including shipping. Not sure that particularly helps you Felix, but just a reminder that there are some cheap planes on Amazon every now and then. I once found a Schaefer D.VII for $45, free shipping... couldn't hit Buy It Now fast enough.

Got my Staaken off eBay last year for $35 (buy it now) - that’s the most I’ve paid for any WoG plane. As long as it remains in print, deals can usually be found if you are patient.