RC10 Graphite #6030

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RC10 Graphite #6030

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I'm having a dilemma.....

I picked this kit up about a year ago, it's the RC10 Graphite , #6030. It is brand new in the box, still has the plastic wrap on it. My dilemma is, now that I've had it for a year, I don't know what to do with it....lol. I don't know if I should leave it as is, untouched, unopened, or open it and build it. I'm guessing it's more valuable if I leave it as is and sealed? Should I leave this one alone, and find a different one to use as a runner?

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Re: RC10 Graphite #6030

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I often look at buying NIB kits that I owned in the 90s but i always think "what the hell am I gonna do with it?" just leave it there sitting in its box.

One dream would be to wrap them up and open them on xmas day!

Keep it sealed and/or sell it. Find yourself a runner
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Re: RC10 Graphite #6030

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That's basically where I am at. I was looking for a decent "G" when I came across this one through a friend so I jumped on it. Now a year later after it still sits in the closet and I've done nothing with it......is the dilemma...lol

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Keep it in the box and find a rough condition graphite.

The same thrills as the new vehicle, but not scared to have fun with it.
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Re: RC10 Graphite #6030

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while the temptation might be fantastic, I look at these types of finds from a decidedly profit view. You can get a ton more money for that guy keeping it sealed, and turn the profit into a really sweet graphite roller PLUS other profit OR something else you like; another car, a guitar, a new part for the 1:1 car, etc. Is opening bags worth the potential loss of those other things? I dunno, it's your call. To me, it's not.

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Re: RC10 Graphite #6030

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I hear you, the more I think about it, the more I think it's a bad idea to open it up.

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Re: RC10 Graphite #6030

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If it was mine, I'd sell it here cheap! :lol:

Seriously I think I would keep it new in box and just buy a cheap runner instead.
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snowfox wrote:I often look at buying NIB kits that I owned in the 90s but i always think "what the hell am I gonna do with it?" just leave it there sitting in its box.

One dream would be to wrap them up and open them on xmas day!

Keep it sealed and/or sell it. Find yourself a runner
I feel the same way at times. Here is my solution to the Christmas day surprise.

I give a list of cars / trucks I want (NIB) to a friend of mine. He searches to find them and then let's my wife know which one to get.
Then on Christmas morning I get a NIB kit but totally surprised by what it is.

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Re: RC10 Graphite #6030

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RC_Racer1973 wrote:I'm having a dilemma.....

I picked this kit up about a year ago, it's the RC10 Graphite , #6030. It is brand new in the box, still has the plastic wrap on it. My dilemma is, now that I've had it for a year, I don't know what to do with it....lol. I don't know if I should leave it as is, untouched, unopened, or open it and build it. I'm guessing it's more valuable if I leave it as is and sealed? Should I leave this one alone, and find a different one to use as a runner?

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Looks like you decided what to do with it, and someone wanted it pretty badly: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Team-Associated-6030-RC10-Graphite-Buggy-Kit-NEW-IN-BOX-/121917390684

Congrats! :lol:

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Re: RC10 Graphite #6030

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Damn that went for alot! :shock:

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Re: RC10 Graphite #6030

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$312 import?? wt....??

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Re: RC10 Graphite #6030

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Import charges would be for some overseas countrys.
Thats what we would get charged to bring it into australia :(
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Re: RC10 Graphite #6030

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Curious if it was someone on this forum that pulled the trigger on that auction...

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Re: RC10 Graphite #6030

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mikea96 wrote:Damn that went for alot! :shock:
Ouch, imagine the total cost?!

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Re: RC10 Graphite #6030

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HO--LEE--CRAP!!!! WoW!

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