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Volzfan59

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Big sale on model kits
« on: February 16, 2024, 07:12:06 PM »

At Woolworth's! 🤣😂
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Re: Big sale on model kits
« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2024, 07:33:47 AM »
Those were the days...
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Re: Big sale on model kits
« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2024, 11:43:29 AM »
.....had to check my calendar, thought it was April 1st somehow ;D
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Re: Big sale on model kits
« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2024, 12:10:25 PM »
That ad popped up on Pinterest and thought everyone would enjoy it. Speedracer and I talked about Woolworth's model kit sales and couple of days ago. I would go to the Woolworth's store in Oak Ridge, TN in the early to mid 70's to buy models. When they put them on sale it was like the heavens opened and angels would sing! Great memories
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Re: Big sale on model kits
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2024, 06:58:33 AM »
Ha, I remember buying a few models at Woolworth's. Those were the days.
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Re: Big sale on model kits
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2024, 11:26:58 PM »
....did some quick math :o
  Using a recent AMT truck kit purchase against what is shown in the advertisement, there has been a just shy of 3000% ...thats THREE THOUSAND percent increase in kit prices.  As an example an AMT truck kit being priced around $70.00 in 2024 verses costing 2 or 3 dollars in the early '70's
    Judging by the cars shown, I would place that add around 1970-1971
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