[jazzy426]

The AUTOart thread gets quite a bit of reaction, so I thought I would do the same with Minichamps since some of the prices for past releases are going through the roof.

We can also have another thread to cover Kyosho next hehe. I feel that Kyosho also seems to be taking similar route as Minichamps although they might not look as bad or as greedy though.

Personally I find Minichamps models tend to be one notch below Autoart i.e. Autoart would have given the model full window treatment, realistic looking headlights without mounting stub being visible and convincing chrome effect etc where as some Minichamps models lack those features or chrome trims are simply painted on. And I think the market value reflects that to some degree unless it is an unique model only Minichamps made.

I have a few older Minichamps in my collection which have since appreciated in price but i dont think they are anywhere near the crazy amount some Autoart has set. Models which i have, Maserati Ghibli, classic "G series" Porsche 911 Carrera, Porsche 924, Fiat X1/9, BMW E32, 300SL, 190SL, Bugatti Veyron etc.. Out of all i suppose the E32 might be the that used be in high demand but considering the recent re-release that should ease the demand somewhat.

 

[jazzy426]

5) '69 Maserati Ghibli Coupe, went for a good sum I think, € 323.00
1:18 PMA / MINICHAMPS Maserati Ghibli 1969 / LA 228 | eBay

Woah my patience has paid off! 😁 I have this one for over 10 years and this is one of those situations where i can proudly tell my wife and kids that my silly hobby is paying off (and not losing money for once) assuming I am willing to sell.

Think I bought mine for mere 60 bucks from a local hobby shop. They sold it at a discount because the box had shown some shelf wear.

 

[jazzy426]

Not sure exactly how much the classic 911 G series Porsche Carrera are going for nowadays… was checking up on my stored boxes earlier and came across this price tag

the good old day indeed. and that was before the 19% VAT reduction and further 10% member discount!

 

[jazzy426]

That price sticker needs to be preserved for posterity!

Funny that number just above the price, was that intended as some kind of prophetic clue as to the future prices?

Haha I intend to keep the price tag so long i have the model. Might want to consider removing it if i decide to sell it one day LOL. In fact I bought a used Audi Quattro that still has the price tag attached to the undercarriage and it is in Indonesian Rupiah. No idea what the exchange rate was at the time but i am keeping it since it isnt on the paint surface.

You are right about the number on top of the price, I am sure i've seen people asking for $300++ for these old Minichamps beauties recently. If i remember correctly I bought this back in 2012. In hindsight, I should have bought the red cabrio in the same order as well as those were heavily discounted at the time too.