What's the current value of PM Mtd. Lancer??

[Michael Scarborough]

Hello all,

I think I've been given some bum info re: the current value of the Poste Militaire MFL/1 Mtd. Trooper, 2nd Rgt. of Lancers.

It's boxed as it was when I bought it new from Red Lancers quite a while back, and still has the $179.00 price tag on it. Someone told me the current value was $250 so that is how I chose to price it in my ad. However, I just got another opinion that it shoud be listed at $125.00. Confusion reigns.

Any suggestions? I'd just like to sell the stuff at prices that will be fair to both parties.

Many thanks,
Michael

 

[Guy]

If you list it for $125 you are giving it away. Just look at the prices of current 90mm mounted pieces......$250 is a fair price.

 

[Tecumsea]

Hello Michael,

Originals of this kit sell in the UK at £120-Bonapartes do a re-cast at around £110 but many prefer to buy the original Ray Lamb castings where possible, personally I don't see there is much difference. Hope that helps with the price...I would pitch it around $200.

Keith

 

[Michael Scarborough]

Ok, thanks gents...your feedback is very much appreciated. I really looked at as many sites as I could to try and determine fair prices for the pieces. Let's just see how it all plays out.

Cheers from NYC,
Michael

 

[Anders Heintz]

Put it on ebay, that will determine the proper value for you Nothing like the market to tell you how much someone is willing to pay for a certain product.

 

[Tecumsea]

HI Michael,

I agree with Anders but would suggest that you put a reserve, or even list it as a "buy it now" I sold mine that way in 24 hours................Ebay can be very hit and miss and don't forget they take 10% plus listing fees. Another suggestion is to wait for a free listing weekend-this happens to be one now....................Keith

 

[Michael Scarborough]

OK, thank you to Anders and Keith.....I will proceed as suggested.
(Damn...now I really want to hang on to it in case I do decide to paint it someday.)

Cheers from NYC,
Michael