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Old 01-21-2015, 10:08 AM
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A couple years ago I went to P&D Hobbies in Clinton Township, Mi by Selfridge ANG (former USAF) Base.
My Director at work told me a lot of the rocketry stuff there looked 'old'.
They had quite a few OOP kits, some dating back to the early 80's.
I picked up a Estes F-61 Starfighter for $34.95 and a Skytracer for $37.95.
No idea where they came up with these prices, as they are rare on ebay and worth quite a bit more, and also nowhere near the original price either.
Seemed to be right in the middle of catalog price and ebay value.
Those other than an old Citation Patriot (With a $75.00 PRICE) were the oldest kits they had; most of the 'old' stuff was discontinued in the mid 90's. Nothing really 'special' like an old Astron Skydart or Mars Lander or K29 S1B.
I kept it quiet, but somebody must have also found out about their OOP selection; went there 6 months later and it was ALL gone.

They have a TON of OOP NOS Lionel train stuff including main Locomotive engines back to the 50's, and priced accordingly HIGH.
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