Are the rising prices affecting your buying habits?

[damnyouebay]

For sure it is, I am using way less than normal on the hobby because I refuse to pay asking price on new Autoart models.

The only new release I have bought this year is the Japan GP Skyline, and even with 10% discount and deducted EU tax I still ended up paying almost 200 euros shipped. Its simply not worth it, its like they come with ULTRA RARE ebay prices from the factory now.

My new found hobby of modifying models actually helps a lot, because I would buy a car, look at it and go "sweet", then off to the internet and look for something else. Now I mostly buy cars with modifying in mind, and spend a lot of time on them before the hunger for something new comes back.

I have bought 5 cars so far in 2016, but it looks like it will be only 6 by this time next month. So at around half of what I would normally get.

Buuuut, when the shops start dumping the currently new Autoart releases - and they will - I will buy a lot.

[StratosWRC]

Yes. That's what I'm thinking too. I buy a model as soon as it comes out and then beat myself up when it's heavily discounted. I will bide my time from now on.

[Kwando]

This is very much a first world problem lol.

[StratosWRC]

Haha ya you're right.

[Canadian Wrench Head]

my dad always had a quote for people that complained about price hikes that in the "grand scheme" were not that big of a deal.

"Just drive past the beer store a few times and you will make up the difference"

still makes me laugh too this day. In some peoples case its " Just drive past Tim Hortons everyday and you will make up the difference". Average $3.00 a day is roughly $90.00 a month. Theres the difference for a hobby that you love, I gave up Tim Hortons everyday for this hobby and I actually didn't have too.

[[KRAFTIG]]

Yes. That's what I'm thinking too. I buy a model as soon as it comes out and then beat myself up when it's heavily discounted. I will bide my time from now on.

BUT there is also the flip side. Perfect example is the recent Green RWB Porsche. Initially listed at 99 Euro, now 299!

[damnyouebay]

Yes, but artificially increasing the value on resin models by releasing in very limited runs is very clever.

I am sure many bought this car without even wanting one, simply to flip it. Luckily for me I dont care about sealed models.

[Gavin]

my dad always had a quote for people that complained about price hikes that in the "grand scheme" were not that big of a deal.

"Just drive past the beer store a few times and you will make up the difference"

still makes me laugh too this day. In some peoples case its " Just drive past Tim Hortons everyday and you will make up the difference". Average $3.00 a day is roughly $90.00 a month. Theres the difference for a hobby that you love, I gave up Tim Hortons everyday for this hobby and I actually didn't have too.

there are price hikes & then AA prices hikes.

The Mazda 787b was $125 when it came out...it has doubled.

For those fairly new to the hobby, I'm sure the prices aren't a big deal, they are what they are. For those of us who have been collecting 10+ years (30+ for me)...its frustrating to see prices double or more.

[[KRAFTIG]]

Yes, but artificially increasing the value on resin models by releasing in very limited runs is very clever.

If you do this the diecast gods will get you!

[[KRAFTIG]]

my dad always had a quote for people that complained about price hikes that in the "grand scheme" were not that big of a deal.

"Just drive past the beer store a few times and you will make up the difference"

still makes me laugh too this day. In some peoples case its " Just drive past Tim Hortons everyday and you will make up the difference". Average $3.00 a day is roughly $90.00 a month. Theres the difference for a hobby that you love, I gave up Tim Hortons everyday for this hobby and I actually didn't have too.

there are price hikes & then AUTOart prices hikes.

The Mazda 787b was $125 when it came out...it has doubled.

For those fairly new to the hobby, I'm sure the prices aren't a big deal, they are what they are. For those of us who have been collecting 10+ years (30+ for me)...its frustrating to see prices double or more.

Since '92 here!

[Canadian Wrench Head]

my dad always had a quote for people that complained about price hikes that in the "grand scheme" were not that big of a deal.

"Just drive past the beer store a few times and you will make up the difference"

still makes me laugh too this day. In some peoples case its " Just drive past Tim Hortons everyday and you will make up the difference". Average $3.00 a day is roughly $90.00 a month. Theres the difference for a hobby that you love, I gave up Tim Hortons everyday for this hobby and I actually didn't have too.

there are price hikes & then AUTOart prices hikes.

The Mazda 787b was $125 when it came out...it has doubled.

For those fairly new to the hobby, I'm sure the prices aren't a big deal, they are what they are. For those of us who have been collecting 10+ years (30+ for me)...its frustrating to see prices double or more.

fair point indeed........but doesn't comparing die cast collecting in the 90's to now not make sense since its true what Auto Art has said, the cost of doing business in China has vastly increased. Chinas progress in the past 30 year have taken it from dirt roads to super cities with more millionaires than the US. Plus for us Canadians the dollar is complete shit and can take A LOT of the blame

[StratosWRC]

Yeah the dollar is a big factor.

And it's a good thing I don't really drink alcohol or coffee or smoke or have anything other than regular bills. But once my car is paid off this summer, regular unabashed model buying will hopefully resume.

[[KRAFTIG]]

Yeah the dollar is a big factor.

And it's a good thing I don't really drink alcohol or coffee or smoke or have anything other than regular bills. But once my car is paid off this summer, regular unabashed model buying will hopefully resume.

LOL, same here!

[[KRAFTIG]]

my dad always had a quote for people that complained about price hikes that in the "grand scheme" were not that big of a deal.

"Just drive past the beer store a few times and you will make up the difference"

still makes me laugh too this day. In some peoples case its " Just drive past Tim Hortons everyday and you will make up the difference". Average $3.00 a day is roughly $90.00 a month. Theres the difference for a hobby that you love, I gave up Tim Hortons everyday for this hobby and I actually didn't have too.

there are price hikes & then AUTOart prices hikes.

The Mazda 787b was $125 when it came out...it has doubled.

For those fairly new to the hobby, I'm sure the prices aren't a big deal, they are what they are. For those of us who have been collecting 10+ years (30+ for me)...its frustrating to see prices double or more.

fair point indeed........but doesn't comparing die cast collecting in the 90's to now not make sense since its true what Auto Art has said, the cost of doing business in China has vastly increased. Chinas progress in the past 30 year have taken it from dirt roads to super cities with more millionaires than the US. Plus for us Canadians the dollar is complete shit and can take A LOT of the blame

I think its more of a comparison point of view. I wonder if the costs of models is inline with other items over the last 25-30 years.

[Canadian Wrench Head]

anyone else wonder in the next 5-10 years if this hobby will be even around.......or just for those that can afford it?