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Re: Larry Philips Collection out for bid

2019-02-15T12:21:40

Seems like I am in the minority on this. The 10 or 11 models I received didn't have any damage from transport. The only issue I had was the tail rotor on a helicopter had broken off but the appears to have happened in original delivery (the box was unopened). The packing wasn't pretty but it seemed to hold up well. I will say the shipping/handling was very high. Over $100 for two boxes.

Statistics: Posted by PFR60 — Fri Feb 15, 2019 12:21 pm

Re: Larry Philips Collection out for bid

2019-02-13T00:21:33

Joe

It does make me think about this more - if all things go well I've got quite a few more years to think about my "estate" - but I joke with my wife often about what models she should not let go cheap ...

Seriously - we all take this hobby seriously, and most of us want to keep it as long as possible - but often a family does not know how to handle it. I had to sell off a close friend's large military collection a few years ago so I know how much work selling a collection can be. These collections really need to be handled by people who specialize in die cast because for most of these big auction houses it is just a pain in the neck. I'm still talking with them about all my damage but I think for them this is rapidly becoming more of a nightmare than they realized with all the damage that occurred.

J-M

Statistics: Posted by J-M — Wed Feb 13, 2019 12:21 am

Re: Larry Philips Collection out for bid

2019-02-12T16:02:35

J-M wrote: ↑
Tue Feb 12, 2019 2:38 am
They did a terrible job. Terrible. 50% of what I bought is dust, not like broken off mirrors, but shattered. It is going to make it hard for them to do the next auctions - they said there will be 2 more later in the spring, but they will have to get their act together before then.

Sorry to hear about your experience, thanks for passing the word along that they will be doing more, I had figured there was much more memorable that Larry had.

Statistics: Posted by JoeO — Tue Feb 12, 2019 4:02 pm

Re: Larry Philips Collection out for bid

2019-02-12T02:38:49

They did a terrible job. Terrible. 50% of what I bought is dust, not like broken off mirrors, but shattered. It is going to make it hard for them to do the next auctions - they said there will be 2 more later in the spring, but they will have to get their act together before then.

Statistics: Posted by J-M — Tue Feb 12, 2019 2:38 am

Re: Larry Philips Collection out for bid

2019-02-10T20:28:23

Joe,

I was able to get one of the models from the auction house. I have to say, I wasn't very pleased with service provided by them. I understood there was a premium to use the service, which was fine. However, the shipping prices were, in my opinion over priced, as well as the way it was packaged was very poor and a major disappointment. The model was described and pictured as being in the original box. The model I received was just in the plastic case.

Model wasn't damaged. But Still a disappointment.

I'm glad I didn't buy more.

Statistics: Posted by CCFR-45 — Sun Feb 10, 2019 8:28 pm

Re: Larry Philips Collection out for bid

2019-02-09T02:51:41

I haven’t opened my box yet. But I fully expect to find a mess. I have bought from auction houses over the years. None of them seem to know how to pack.

All of my loose ones were purchased as parts trucks. o maybe they saved me some work/

Statistics: Posted by Sirentoys — Sat Feb 09, 2019 2:51 am

Re: Larry Philips Collection out for bid

2019-02-09T01:01:49

Some sad news, I have been watching a few other boards with people who bought items reporting several issues and broken parts. Sounds like the Auction house was not kind with packing items, up several people are getting some trashed trucks, even people who purchase trucks with the original packaging, where blow away when they found that the foam inserts were just jammed back on the trucks the wrong way. Definitely not what Larry would have wanted.

Statistics: Posted by JoeO — Sat Feb 09, 2019 1:01 am

Re: Larry Philips Collection out for bid

2019-01-20T21:06:10

i looked at the photos and came across an item that brought back childhood memories. The Remco rescue chinook helecopter.

Statistics: Posted by Billd — Sun Jan 20, 2019 9:06 pm

Re: Larry Philips Collection out for bid

2019-01-19T23:58:18

Hoser wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 19, 2019 5:04 pm
CCFR-45 wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 19, 2019 4:37 pm
Thanks for posting this Joe. I hope most of his collection falls into good hands.
, is it bad that I am having a hard time finding something I don't have?

Brad,
I kinda wondered that myself, I did not see anything I really wanted, I really thought he had some more unique items, maybe someone knew which ones to hold to the side.

What's even more sad is some of these could sell for small amounts because people already have them.

Statistics: Posted by JoeO — Sat Jan 19, 2019 11:58 pm

Re: Larry Philips Collection out for bid

2019-01-19T22:08:35

Hoser wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 19, 2019 5:04 pm
CCFR-45 wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 19, 2019 4:37 pm
Thanks for posting this Joe. I hope most of his collection falls into good hands.
Completely agree, Larry was very passionate about this hobby. Sad to see stuff he had collected over the years up for auction. On a side note, is it bad that I am having a hard time finding something I don't have?

I had the exact same thoughts. Maybe it is time to thin out my collection instead of leaving the tedious chore to my wife. It's like they say, you can't take it with you. It's too bad Larry's collection could not have been some how saved and displayed for others to enjoy, but the financial aspects probably precluded that from happening.

Statistics: Posted by Winchar — Sat Jan 19, 2019 10:08 pm

Re: Larry Philips Collection out for bid

2019-01-19T17:04:55

CCFR-45 wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 19, 2019 4:37 pm
Thanks for posting this Joe. I hope most of his collection falls into good hands.

Completely agree, Larry was very passionate about this hobby. Sad to see stuff he had collected over the years up for auction. On a side note, is it bad that I am having a hard time finding something I don't have?

Statistics: Posted by Hoser — Sat Jan 19, 2019 5:04 pm

Re: Larry Philips Collection out for bid

2019-01-19T16:37:26

Thanks for posting this Joe. I hope most of his collection falls into good hands.

Statistics: Posted by CCFR-45 — Sat Jan 19, 2019 4:37 pm

Re: Larry Philips Collection out for bid

2019-01-19T16:06:20

Thanks!

Statistics: Posted by CoolFireTrucks — Sat Jan 19, 2019 4:06 pm

Re: Larry Philips Collection out for bid

2019-01-19T14:22:16

CoolFireTrucks wrote: ↑
Sat Jan 19, 2019 2:00 pm
How is it supposed to work? Can anyone bid? If you win, is it shipping to you or do you have to pick it up?

Thanks.

Contact Jeff (Owner) with questions 605.647.2898

Statistics: Posted by JoeO — Sat Jan 19, 2019 2:22 pm

Re: Larry Philips Collection out for bid

2019-01-19T14:00:21

How is it supposed to work? Can anyone bid? If you win, is it shipping to you or do you have to pick it up?

Thanks.

Statistics: Posted by CoolFireTrucks — Sat Jan 19, 2019 2:00 pm