A Camaro inner door panel from GM is almost 400 bucks, I found the 2 I wanted, leather, lighted and padded for 174.00 each on Ebay. They were new OEM in original box. And I NEVER use Ebay
Crazy prices on eBay that make me frustrated.
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Very simple , it's because they can.
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Not "collectors".
More like adults who remember building THAT kit as a kid, and now wishing to relieve that experience as an adult, sitting on a pile of disposable cash. Or wishing to built the same kit with their kids...
For someone with disposable income, the difference between $150 and $300 isn't material.
I completely agree with you on that.
I buy, build, and fly all of my kits. Regardless of purchase price or current eBay resale value.
I'm in it for building and flying.
Some folks are in it for collecting and reselling.
Or whatever else draws one to a hobby.
It's all good!
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Well, 161 for kit that I have three of in storage and might have to make a 3d printed version that I could sell for $20-25
One time, I had some expansions for a board game arrive damaged. I contacted the company for a replacement, expecting that they would just pick replacements for the damaged parts out of a box and send them. Nope, they sent a complete replacement for the expansion and everything in it. I was pretty shocked.
Now, these particular damaged items were exclusive items not offered for retail sale, and were only available if you bought the game on the Kickstarter. Despite the damage, most of the stuff in the boxes was fine and I figured I could do someone who missed out on the kickstarter a favor and get back a bit of the purchase price by selling the damaged stuff. I prominently listed what was damaged and missing in the item description, and put the damaged stuff up for auction on eBay starting at 99 cents plus shipping.
When the auction was over, the final purchase price was about $200. I was astonished and honestly felt kind of bad, since I went in thinking someone who missed out on the Kickstarter could get some of this stuff for a cheap price.
Some people just really want something, and will spend whatever they have to to get it.
Now, these particular damaged items were exclusive items not offered for retail sale, and were only available if you bought the game on the Kickstarter. Despite the damage, most of the stuff in the boxes was fine and I figured I could do someone who missed out on the kickstarter a favor and get back a bit of the purchase price by selling the damaged stuff. I prominently listed what was damaged and missing in the item description, and put the damaged stuff up for auction on eBay starting at 99 cents plus shipping.
When the auction was over, the final purchase price was about $200. I was astonished and honestly felt kind of bad, since I went in thinking someone who missed out on the Kickstarter could get some of this stuff for a cheap price.
Some people just really want something, and will spend whatever they have to to get it.
I know the feeling. I felt guilty buying a kit for twice the price. Can’t imagine 8-16 x the price.
Yeah. A real $200 value:
The kit is not sealed but looks complete. It also looks to have an extra parachute, box tube, plastic nose and other plastic body part to a different rocket all together. Some of the inserts are bent from years of storage folded up. It looks to have all inserts and stickers but not completely sure about that. The box has scuffs and marks but is structurally sound. This kit includes the pieces to make the rocket but does not include or ever has included the launching mechanism or engine. Take a good look at parts and part list to ensure satisfaction. It comes as shown. See pictures for more visual details and to ensure satisfaction. We combine shipping on multiple orders when possible. Check out my store for more vintage items of all kinds.
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Agreed, at least for me.
But $200 today is equivalent to $52.76 in 1980. So, I guess if your into buying vintage / nostalgic unbuilt kits, maybe not a bad deal. 
Of course, it was only $4.00 in 1980.
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It depends on how the company has their inventory system set up. The smallest unit may be the expansion itself. If that is the case, then they have to have someone open the box and remove just the parts you need. Then they have to go find a box, pack your stuff in that box and then ship it. The leftover parts are either tossed, or they need to create an inventory location for each item. For most companies it isn't worth the time to do that.
Sending you a full replacement is actually cheaper and easier for them.
lakeroadster
When in doubt... build hell-for-stout!
I viewed it on ebay and now I am getting emails saying "love it or return it" and the like from ebay!
.... and you have an eBay account 
lakeroadster
When in doubt... build hell-for-stout!
You must have an eBay account linked to your Google account...
This one is higher: https://www.ebay.com/itm/276424944927
Perhaps they found out rocketeers use this to rub on their rockets?
This one is higher: https://www.ebay.com/itm/276424944927
Perhaps they found out rocketeers use this to rub on their rockets?
You guys have got to be kidding me. People are really buying old floor polish on eBay. I just tossed out three bottles of that stuff when I clean up the shop last month.
After visiting that Ebay posting before, today I got a notice when I logged into eBay that it's on special "secret" sale for $170 and to buy it before someone else does
I was looking up what D-Regions had gone for in the past.
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Sometimes you need to pay more then MSRP for certain items if it's a number matching car
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