Lance, Instead of a 2nd mortgage on your home, Amazon shows 5 (used) copies of the tome for $39-40!!!!!!!
I generally don't get upset about things like this but IN this case I am feeling like the insinuation has been made that I asked too much for this copy of HITEB. I looked at the Amazon listings. 2 of the 4 mentioned Highlights and notes written in the book. 2 said US shipping only. One mentioned good condition but book opens to pages automatically, etc. Sealed tear was also mentioned. Also NO Photos shown of what book you actually get. Moving up the price chain to the $54.00 group there is also mention of wear on the covers and book itself. Only when the "Collectible" $120.00 range is reached do you seem to get a really detailed this is like new with no glitches type of description.
I offered this Valuable reference in good faith for what I felt was a good trade. If no one is interested no problem but I resent the indication that I was asking too much or in fact basically ripping off perspective traders. I am glad Lance has found another venue because I truly believe he values his reference. Believe me this copy of HITEB is in better shape than the description of any of the $39.00 offers on AMazon the way I read things.
As I said, Value is established by a willing seller and buyer. Personally I would NEVER pay twice the original cost of a WNW kit or $40.00 to $ 50.00 for a Hobbycraft SPAD XIII, because I don't value them that much!
Sorry for the rant and Des feel free to censor me if needed.
RAGIII
