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27/12/2008 5:30 pm
Joe Kelly and Marshall Buck - you guys are a bad influence!
Or maybe certain minds just think alike? In three Car Room magazines thus far, I've counted maybe 61 reviews of 1:43 subjects. Of that 61, I've bought 6 of the exact item, plus slightly different versions of others reviewed. I can't say that I wouldn't have bought some of these anyway, but the reviews probably influenced me on one or two at least.
Here's four recent purchases (not including the posed 917LH). BTW, my Redline 312 PB has the same slight miss on the rear tailpipe flat black that Marshall noted.
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27/12/2008 5:40 pm
Hi, Harvey - You know, in a twisted way, that's just about the nicest thing I think anyone's...
... ever said about me. It means that our love for this hobby is reaching like-minded collectors, and that means the very world to me - and, I'm sure, to Marshall.
Thank you, so much, for being a reader of The Car Room Magazine. Have a very happy, very healthy (and fun) New Year.
All the Best,
Joe
PS - NICE PICTURE!
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27/12/2008 5:49 pm
Hey, same to you Joe! And for the record, this forum is full of 'bad influences'!
28/12/2008 6:53 am
Hi Harvey, nice photo. Looks like a really great group that I think I've seen somewhere before!
As my evil twin would say; being a bad influence isn't always such a bad thing. It sure sounds a lot better to me, coming from you, than the first time I was told I was a "bad influence" back in boarding school days, when I was asked to leave the "establishment" I was staying at!! I prefer to think of it more along the lines as you've pointed out; certain minds thinking alike, and appreciating some of the same things. I'm also very glad that you, as a serious long time collector are one of our readers. Thank you!! Glad to influence anytime. Happy & healthy New Year wishes to you and all the members of the Forum.
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29/12/2008 3:24 pm
Just got CRM #4, now I have to adjust my totals!
Out of around 90 1:43rds reviewed in 4 issues, I have at least 11! Of course, I got these before the new issue, so I can't blame Joe and Marshall!
31/12/2008 4:43 pm
Go get 'em, Harvey! Thanks for reading!