DUHART JOHN wrote:
>
> Hey All,
>
> This falls into the 'What is wrong with us' category.
>
> My son is turning 3 this weekend, and he wanted a car with doors and a
> hood that opens and closes. Well I went to Toys-r-us on Sat and could
> find much of anything. Matchbox had some cars that almost fit the bill,
> but not quite. They were selling them in groups of 5 for $6. The I saw
> the 'Classic Matchbox' showcase they had setup. These are the Matchbox
> cars from when I was a kid (late 60's-early 70's). There they were the
> cars I use to play with! "Oh baby, I'm buying him this!" the voice in
> the back of my head went. They were being sold in groups of four, so I
> figure they will run about $20, but what the hey, it's for my son. I
> look up they price and they start at $45 and run up to $60. (of course
> the set I wanted to buy was the $60 one). I balked.
>
> Well today I'm bouncing around the net and stumble over to Triple-C.
> They are selling TR6's in various colors for $25, $30 with S&H. Takes
> about 3 seconds to make the purchase. No doors that open and close, but
> hey it's dad's car he has to love it.
>
> The point is I balked at spending $60 on four cars, but snatched one
> Triumph for $30. Can someone explain Why I feel so good about this? ;-)
>
> Later,
> JHD IV
You'll feel even better when you get it! Ordered my DETAIL CARS TR6 in
green in February. It's dead-on Laurel Green - just like my car. Very
pleased with the quality, price, etc.
Martin Libhart
1972 TR6 (driver)
1970 Spitfire Mk.3 (under restoration)
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