mrlexan wrote:uniquenamehere wrote:I kind of laugh when people mention that re releases devalue collectors kits. Makes you wonder why "collectors" are really collecting them in the first place. Is it because they're worth a lot of money, or because they just want to have an original kit?
For the thrill of the hunt.... for some anyway. What fun is it sitting behind a computer and clicking "Order" on Tower? There's no collector aspect to that at all.
Granted I see the point in making it available to those that have been looking for years, but again there goes that collector "value" (not referencing the $$$$ part of it).
To each this own
The hunt was a big part of it for me in 08'-09', as was restoring a forgotten car or turd and making it into something spectacular; now sadly to me...my builds are NIP parts based which is both good and bad to me.
The history and the memories are what I collect most with vintage RC. I have vintage MIP, AE, Reedy, Team Losi, Novak and Tekin full size banners in my office, as well as a 8' x 8' Jpeg wall in my own hobby shop (walk in closet) with SNIB kits, and NIP parts arranged like I would see back in the day. As soon as I open it and look at it, or any of my builds...I'm transported back to 11 years of age, or 18 for that matter...no worries, no concerns...just excitement and wonderment of youth. That's not to say I'm trying to play Peter Pan and escape adulthood, I'm nearly a grown-up now at 36, and where some drink to relax (and I do occasionally) I travel back in time to my youth.
None of this stuff will be collectable in 20 years, except to a small minority. The re-re influx is like yuppies on Harley's..they flock to something like sheep, play for a while and move on to whatever is next for the group. Some guys from that flock may become serious vintage enthusiast, but most won't, and as long as they enjoy it some it's all good.
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