[brunowbe]

I thought I was finished purchasing any diecast for at least a month or two when I stumbled upon a never opened Doolittle B25 in an antique store. They were originally asking $69 for it, but I walked away with it for $53.00. It is quite a bit smaller than I thought it would be, but a nice looking little bomber. I hope I didn't overpay for this, as I really don't know what they typically go for.

[Canucklehead]

Originally Posted by brunowbe

I thought I was finished purchasing any diecast for at least a month or two when I stumbled upon a never opened Doolittle B25 in an antique store. They were originally asking $69 for it, but I walked away with it for $53.00. It is quite a bit smaller than I thought it would be, but a nice looking little bomber. I hope I didn't overpay for this, as I really don't know what they typically go for.

I believe that's less than they originally sold for, so I wouldn't worry too much about being ripped off. In the long run the Doolittle might be one of the more sought after B-25's, just because of the Tokyo Raid story, so I'd say it was a very good buy.

[HotTrap429]

That's a great deal brunowbe. I recently got one off ebay for $35.00 but it was from a private collector and it had received minor damage in an earthquake. With shipping my total cost was about $70.00 so you did real good! Enjoy it.

[Gort]

Originally Posted by brunowbe

I thought I was finished purchasing any diecast for at least a month or two when I stumbled upon a never opened Doolittle B25 in an antique store. They were originally asking $69 for it, but I walked away with it for $53.00. It is quite a bit smaller than I thought it would be, but a nice looking little bomber. I hope I didn't overpay for this, as I really don't know what they typically go for.

Overpay, my boy–??! Are you kidding??? Brunowbe, you just committed robbery!!! That’s an absolute steal!!!!

Good for you! Brother, what a find!!! Were the box and model MINT? Not that it matters a bunch, but at that price a pristine Doolittle would make it that much more mind-boggling.

And ain’t she a beauty? I’m looking at mine as we speak, and all I can say is, WOW!

By the way, I don’t know if you’ve got the other Corgi ‘25s, but if you don’t, grab ‘em, ‘cause buddy, they’re incredibly beautiful. I just topped off my Corgi Mitchell collection with the Legal Eagle, Corgi’s last ‘25, and all I can say is—outstanding!

[Hornchurch]

Originally Posted by brunowbe

I thought I was finished purchasing any diecast for at least a month or two when I stumbled upon a never opened Doolittle B25 in an antique store. They were originally asking $69 for it, but I walked away with it for $53.00. It is quite a bit smaller than I thought it would be, but a nice looking little bomber. I hope I didn't overpay for this, as I really don't know what they typically go for.

Originally Posted by Canucklehead

I believe that's less than they originally sold for, so I wouldn't worry too much about being ripped off. In the long run the Doolittle might be one of the more sought after B-25's, just because of the Tokyo Raid story, so I'd say it was a very good buy.

Looks like the general-consencus is you did well.

~Over here, in England, you gotta pay at least £35 ($70) upwards to buy one of the less popular '25's (in 1/72) from a Dealer/Trader at a show.... (not quoting E-bay tho' as prices vary acc' to demand).

[Elmer]

Originally Posted by brunowbe

I thought I was finished purchasing any diecast for at least a month or two when I stumbled upon a never opened Doolittle B25 in an antique store. They were originally asking $69 for it, but I walked away with it for $53.00. It is quite a bit smaller than I thought it would be, but a nice looking little bomber. I hope I didn't overpay for this, as I really don't know what they typically go for.

TFM sells its Corgi B-25s for 99.99. Perry's sells this one for approx. $60.00 plus shipping... I'd say you got a terrific model for a terrific price. Nice find. You couldn't have asked for better.

[flyXwire]

I would say that IS a great score for such an iconic bomber, congrats! I recently saw an episode of "Man, Moment, Machine" on History channel and it was about the Doolittle Raiders, and
then it snowballed from there when I pop'ed in the movie "30 Seconds Over Tokyo" right after watching that program!

[Cruver Collecter]

You definitely picked that one up for a song.

[brunowbe]

Originally Posted by Gort

Overpay, my boy–??! Are you kidding??? Brunowbe, you just committed robbery!!! That’s an absolute steal!!!!

Good for you! Brother, what a find!!! Were the box and model MINT? Not that it matters a bunch, but at that price a pristine Doolittle would make it that much more mind-boggling.

And ain’t she a beauty? I’m looking at mine as we speak, and all I can say is, WOW!

By the way, I don’t know if you’ve got the other Corgi ‘25s, but if you don’t, grab ‘em, ‘cause buddy, they’re incredibly beautiful. I just topped off my Corgi Mitchell collection with the Legal Eagle, Corgi’s last ‘25, and all I can say is—outstanding!

Box, packaging, model..................MINT!!!!!!!!!!! The tape was still holding the two pieces of plastic together that the model is sealed in and the wings in their plastic sleeves. There was a little dust on the box though.........................

The only other B25 I have is a huge 1/48 Franklin Mint "Mitch the Witch" (which my dad is hounding me about because he wants it and is willing to trade a 1/32 Corgi Old Crow for). The other Corgi B25 I would like to get is either Crabb 2nd or Bats Outa' Hell.


According to the consensus here, I guess I got a pretty good deal. Good model at a good price = a good day. Thanks for all of the input fellas.

[STARMAN 352ND]

That was a great deal you got on the Doolittle Raider.
Congrats,
JP