WOW talk about inflation

[RPM]

I went to a hobby shop yesterday, looking for something for the Grandsons birthday. The old AMT model kits we paid $1.50 for are now $25.00. WOW talk about inflation. About 17 times what we used to pay as a kid, of course that was 50 some years ago. By comparison a gallon of gas was about 30 cents back then an now $3.00 a gallon, only 10 times what it used to be.

So we will not be building model cars.

So he got a Super Mario slot car set instead. He will have much more fun with it for quite awhile.

 

[butch27]

I was surprised also at the Hobby Shop prices. I can't afford to even build a model anymore. Not on S.S pay.

 

[Mike J]

I went to a hobby shop yesterday, looking for something for the Grandsons birthday. The old AMT model kits we paid $1.50 for are now $25.00. WOW talk about inflation. About 17 times what we used to pay as a kid, of course that was 50 some years ago. By comparison a gallon of gas was about 30 cents back then an now $3.00 a gallon, only 10 times what it used to be.

So we will not be building model cars.

So he got a Super Mario slot car set instead. He will have much more fun with it for quite awhile.

What kind of amt models are you looking for I have several that are still not even opened yet. sprint cars and stock cars

Mike J

 

[rubicon]

Where did you live that gas was so high? We were getting it for .17/9 when there was a gas war. Pack of cigs was .32 Glad I quit smoking.

 

[jimbo01]

I went to a hobby shop yesterday, looking for something for the Grandsons birthday. The old AMT model kits we paid $1.50 for are now $25.00. WOW talk about inflation. About 17 times what we used to pay as a kid, of course that was 50 some years ago. By comparison a gallon of gas was about 30 cents back then an now $3.00 a gallon, only 10 times what it used to be.

So we will not be building model cars.

So he got a Super Mario slot car set instead. He will have much more fun with it for quite awhile.

I came across this a couple of years ago around Christmas. The local store put out a nice display and I too couldn't get over the price. I think this may be the reason someone thought defibulators were a good idea to have in stores.

 

[jimbo01]

What kind of amt models are you looking for I have several that are still not even opened yet. sprint cars and stock cars

Mike J

Might want to hang on to those to supplement a retirement income .

 

[Mike J]

Here is what I have. Comments? Should this be in classifieds?

 

[joecool]

Ron ,I wonder if the glue still makes you seem high?

 

[rbsWELDER]

Since we are on the topic of model cars... Does anyone know where you can buy the die cast cars that are made by MATCO? I have stopped several of the truck drivers and they do not have any listing for them. Also, their website is no help.

Mark

 

[jimbo01]

Since we are on the topic of model cars... Does anyone know where you can buy the die cast cars that are made by MATCO? I have stopped several of the truck drivers and they do not have any listing for them. Also, their website is no help.

Mark

Try Ebay?

 

[rbsWELDER]

Jimbo,

I have bought dozens from eBay, I was just trying to go to the source, to save some$$$$.

Mark

 

[jimbo01]

How about this?
http://www.toywonders.com/productca...ltCnt=50&order=&Submitx=&Submity=&pageStyle=P
or
http://www.toywonders.com/diecast/z20071121-matco-toy-cars.htm

 

[rbsWELDER]

Thanks! Have you bought from these guys before?

Mark

 

[jimbo01]

Mark,
Never bought anything from them. I just noticed at the bottom of the page that this company is for dealers or hobby shops. Might be a start in the right direction though? Good luck.

 

[fordsbyjay]

I recently bought a Ford van model. $20 bucks at a swap meet no less. There was a couple big trucks I wanted as well (my dad was a truck driver) but couldn't see spending $100 there.