I paid a whopping $18 and change for mine when Squadron Mail Order first sold them. I still have the shipping invoice that I use as a book mark.
Hard to believe that the MMiR Modeler's Guide to the Sherman is going for over $100!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2588&item=5958828752.
Great reference for the hull/tracks/suspension, but omits turret and armament. Does anyone here think it is worth $100+?
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More eBay madness...MMiR's Sherman book!
Sabot
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Posted: Monday, February 28, 2005 - 03:00 PM UTC
ex-royal
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Posted: Monday, February 28, 2005 - 03:25 PM UTC
Now I know how I'll put my Daughter through University...I have at least 16 years to go so it should be worth a pretty penny by then LOL>
Kelley
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Posted: Monday, February 28, 2005 - 03:32 PM UTC
Ouch!! I saw one go for $30-40.00 a few weeks back and I didn't place any bids then because I felt the price was a little steep. Someone wants a copy bad!
Maybe Ampersand will hear about this and reprint it.
(I can dream can't I?) 
Cheers guys,
Mike
Maybe Ampersand will hear about this and reprint it.
(I can dream can't I?) Cheers guys,
Mike
TacFireGuru
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Posted: Monday, February 28, 2005 - 04:11 PM UTC
Holy smokes Batman! Where do I get a copy (other than eBay)?
Over $110 for a reference on the Shermies? Yikes!
Whoever scj1014 is, they REALLY want it! Hmmmm,
Mike
p.s. Not to upset you Shermie fans, but ain't that crazy?
Over $110 for a reference on the Shermies? Yikes!
Whoever scj1014 is, they REALLY want it! Hmmmm,
Mike
p.s. Not to upset you Shermie fans, but ain't that crazy?
capnjock
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Posted: Monday, February 28, 2005 - 04:39 PM UTC
Well, I have the Sherman, Stuart, Bradley and M2 book. Rest assured they will not pass from my hands until the Man upstairs calls my name. Of course I bought them while they were in print and readily available. Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and spend just a little more than you wanted to. Oh well, I also spend gobs of money on resin instead of being satisfied with injection. But then I like armor, so, why be sane?
capnjock
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SHERMAN2
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Posted: Monday, February 28, 2005 - 04:56 PM UTC
Hey, this is a typical p-ing contest between 2 rookie bidders that can't accept being out bid . After this is over one is going to be relieved he was out bid and the other sweating bullets when it comes time to pony up the cash . I wouldn't be surprized if the winner doesn't pay up .
Joe
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Sticky
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Posted: Monday, February 28, 2005 - 06:32 PM UTC
Next Time I talk to Pat I will mention the possiblility of a re-print - or maybe a revised addition? 
Grumpyoldman
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Posted: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 03:30 AM UTC
Stupidity should be costly and painful !!!
Sabot
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Posted: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 03:35 AM UTC
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I thought (please confirm or deny) that there was either a reprint coming that included all the turret information or a part 2 coming that just contained turret information. Something along those two lines. I remember reading or hearing about it (probably read online).Next Time I talk to Pat I will mention the possiblility of a re-print - or maybe a revised addition?
Vadster
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Posted: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 03:36 AM UTC
I would not pay more than $20.00 for it - I did not find it to be very helpful at all - I sold mine last year for what they orginally went for. :-)
TreadHead
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Posted: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 03:37 AM UTC
Jeeeeez.....I guess I should feel lucky or something. I picked mine up about a year ago from a local war gaming outlet (of all places) for about the same price as Sabot paid for his.......
Maybe I should pull it from the shelf in front of me and have it professionally mounted in a frame!?!........
Tread.
Maybe I should pull it from the shelf in front of me and have it professionally mounted in a frame!?!........
Tread.
dogload
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Posted: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 03:41 AM UTC
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Bidding has ended for this item. (scj1014 is the winner).
So is $112 expensive for this then?
Sabot
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Posted: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 04:04 AM UTC
I'd say $112 is a little expensive for the book. I recall folks on Fine Scale Modeler's forum bragging about getting one for over $50. I thought that price was too high as well.
I've found mine useful and it is getting worn, but I doubt I'd sell mine.
I've found mine useful and it is getting worn, but I doubt I'd sell mine.
keenan
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Posted: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 04:10 AM UTC
"A complete bibliography of Sherman books is included as well as a listing of Sherman kits and aftermarket products."
But guys, it does have a 6 year old bibliography, available kit list, and list of AM parts. That alone should make it worth at least a c note...
Shaun
But guys, it does have a 6 year old bibliography, available kit list, and list of AM parts. That alone should make it worth at least a c note...
Shaun
rfeehan
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Posted: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 04:13 AM UTC
Expensive well yeah consider that the Hunnicutts "A History of the American Medium Tank" book which covered the Sherman extensively was around 90 bucks (I got mine for 45 at a local book store who happened to stick it on a clearance table a few years back) and I think it's a more useful reference in general.
It is OOP also hence the pricing of it.
Sherman : A History of the American Medium Tank
by R.P. HUNNICUTT
Edition: Hardcover
Currently going on Amazon.coms used auction area for 575 to 787 bucks...
Makes me think seriously about selling mine.
It is OOP also hence the pricing of it.
Sherman : A History of the American Medium Tank
by R.P. HUNNICUTT
Edition: Hardcover
Currently going on Amazon.coms used auction area for 575 to 787 bucks...
Makes me think seriously about selling mine.
jimbrae
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Posted: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 04:15 AM UTC
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But guys, it does have a 6 year old bibliography, available kit list, and list over AM parts. That alone should make it worth at least a c note...
You forgot the lack of concise details on turrets
. However, in fairness it does give some useful details on track types, hull detais and some nice color pics. As I bought mine in Madrid and paid around $25 for it, I still think I got a bargain...Jim Vadster
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Posted: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 04:46 AM UTC
Apparently the winner is a little miffed... :-)
http://www.network54.com/Forum/thread?forumid=47211&messageid=1109650418
:-) http://www.network54.com/Forum/thread?forumid=47211&messageid=1109650418
KurtLaughlin
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Posted: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 05:28 AM UTC
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Great reference for the hull/tracks/suspension, but omits turret and armament. Does anyone here think it is worth $100+?
No. For $112 though, I'll provide a correction sheet .
KL
Bismark42
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Posted: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 05:35 AM UTC
Check out the military kits on ebay UK some guy from Japan has bid up to £185 for a 1/25 scale M60, the ad say`s it is rare but for that sort of cash you could buy a bucket of hens teeth :-)
Dave
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SgtWilhite
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Posted: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 05:47 AM UTC
That seems a bit high to me. I know I've probably spent more on some things over the years than they were probably worth, but that price seems a little high to me. 
ShermiesRule
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Posted: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 09:07 AM UTC
I only paid $109 (on a Buy It Now no less) for my Hunnicutt on eBay and that included shipping!! I was expecting it to be a total disaster but turns out it was only missing the dust jacket. I guess it all balances out good deals and bad deals and eBay gets a cut!
cheyenne
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Posted: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 10:45 AM UTC
Personally 100 bucks for the MMIR Sherman book is a steal, hell I paid 700 bucks for the Brooklyn bridge, 1000 bucks for some prime Meadowlands property and only 300 bucks in Camden N.J. for the U.S.S. New Jersey battleship. Yoy guys just don't know a bargain when you see it. - Cheyenne
Kelley
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Posted: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 11:25 AM UTC
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Apparently the winner is a little miffed...
http://www.network54.com/Forum/thread?forumid=47211&messageid=1109650418
It doesn't sound as if he's miffed to me, just that as I said earlier, he really wanted a copy bad. Personally I wouldn't pay half that, but as he said it's his money and he could afford it and he didn't want to get out-bid as he had before.
Cheers,
Mike
BillyBishop
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Posted: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 12:01 PM UTC
[quote]Apparently the winner is a little miffed... :-)
http://www.network54.com/Forum/thread?forumid=47211&messageid=1109650418 [/quote
He isn't miffed . He said he can afford to buy one and he did...
I'll sell mine for 100 USD plus shipping
Cheers, Michael
:-) http://www.network54.com/Forum/thread?forumid=47211&messageid=1109650418 [/quote
He isn't miffed . He said he can afford to buy one and he did...
I'll sell mine for 100 USD plus shipping
Cheers, Michael
Vadster
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Posted: Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 01:02 PM UTC
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He isn't miffed . He said he can afford to buy one and he did...
my bad - at the time it appeared "to me" that he was & my post was before Aaron Kuck went on about more power to him & hence the winner's final reply.
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