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Topic: 321042009318: Apollo Series Launch Patches
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Ronpur
Member Posts: 1211
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 12-20-2012 10:29 AM
   
I have looked at this auction and I cannot figure out why they are priced so high. Anyone have any idea? Or is the seller just off target? |
SpaceCadet1983
Member Posts: 227
From: United States
Registered: May 2012
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posted 12-20-2012 10:56 AM
They just look like Lions Brothers patches to me. |
Kevin T. Randall
Member Posts: 1082
From: Chesham, Bucks UK
Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 12-20-2012 11:00 AM
Yes, they are all full size Lion Brothers Apollo patches, quite standard except the Apollo 7 which is the 'purple' variant. |
Besixdouze
Member Posts: 235
From: Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 12-20-2012 11:15 AM
Maybe the seller is basing his price on that realised by a similar set sold by RR in November which went for a staggering $1,986. That particular listing had some rarities in amongst the usual suspects but hardly enough to justify the price paid, in my opinion. |
Gonzo
Member Posts: 596
From: Lansing, MI, USA
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 12-20-2012 04:13 PM
I saw that list as soon as it came up and wondered why the high price as well. They do appear to be pretty standard LB patches. Even if the A-7 patch is the purple variant (note - IF), that doesn't justify a $250 price tag. |
JFS61
Member Posts: 101
From: Bryan, Texas USA
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted 12-20-2012 06:21 PM
There was a time when Apollo LB patches could set you back anywhere from $35-$50. That was until everyone who wanted one got one, and after we all found out that they had long runs and were not just made during the missions as some had thought. Therefore (at one time) that would have been considered an okay (but not great) buy. |
Ronpur
Member Posts: 1211
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 12-21-2012 08:30 AM
Someone bought them at buy-it-now for $350! That is why you should ask here first. They are beautiful patches and I would love a set, but not at that price. |
Besixdouze
Member Posts: 235
From: Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Registered: Jan 2011
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posted 12-21-2012 10:39 AM
They didn't sell. Check "Completed Listings: End Date: recent first". |
Ronpur
Member Posts: 1211
From: Brandon, Fl
Registered: May 2012
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posted 12-21-2012 05:39 PM
Wow, must have miss read that. Maybe they will show up again at a better price. |
Kevin T. Randall
Member Posts: 1082
From: Chesham, Bucks UK
Registered: Dec 2008
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posted 12-22-2012 12:54 PM
Yes, the seller has just re-listed this set again, this time with a start price of just $199.95. |
Gonzo
Member Posts: 596
From: Lansing, MI, USA
Registered: Mar 2012
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posted 12-24-2012 07:26 AM
And the seller is still dreaming... |
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