From YORF, Frognbuff found this beauty on Ebay:Vintage Estes Red Max - USED
Starting bid: $19.95
Expedited Shipping to Orlando only $25.95
"Red Max rocket. Used condition. String needs to be reattached to chute.
No engines. It measures 15" tall. Please look at pics closely."
I've heard of fix-er-upers but this is pretty ridiculous.
String needs to be reattached to the chute? That's the big concern?
I sometimes sell finished models on Ebay. This would never make the cut!
There's a broken, rotted shock cord down inside that out of round tube!
To see the Ebay listing: CLICK HERE
I might follow this auction to see if it gets a bid.
Starship Excalibur build continues tomorrow!
But wait, look at the age and wear & tear. Look at the folksy, rough-hewn construction and rugged individualist decal placement. This rocket has seen many a rough and tumble flight in its life. What stories it could tell! You can't BUY life experience like that...well, now you can, for only $46.
ReplyDeleteHey, people pay big bucks for distressed furniture and "relic'd" guitars; maybe pre-loved rockets are the next big thing :^)
Hi Lonnie,
DeleteYeah, I could sell my old "distressed" rockets and call them "well flown". That's like calling a used car - pre owned.
Sooo, the including shipping cost is within shouting distance of the discount price for a MEGA Der Red Max? Not enough"intangible" value there to be worth it... unless it was built by Werner Von Braun hisself!
ReplyDeleteThis one looks like a nice fix 'n flip....
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