WHAT ARE PRE-LOVED MODELS
Two sets of model aircraft were acquired last week from London and Birmingham, each with a scale of 1/200 and 1/400. My colleague Peter and I retrieved one each, with me fetching from London and Peter from Birmingham. As known to frequent visitors of Airspotters.com, Peter and I are based in different offices, with him stationed in Corby's mail order office and myself located near London Gatwick, primarily in charge of administrative tasks such as updating the website, paperwork, and social media updates.
This week, I am embarking on a trip to Dorset in search of more Corgi models to add to our stock. However, this particular acquisition is so sizable that it cannot fit into my car, despite it being a 4x4. What is left will be boxed up and posted up by Courier. Nonetheless, we relish these excursions.
WHAT WE NORMALLY FIND
Models have been carefully looked after by fellow enthusiasts who have decided to stop collecting or are downsizing their collections. As model aviation lovers ourselves, we understand the value of these models and the sentimental attachment that collectors have with them.
WHEN THERE IS A DEATH IN THE FAMILY
We take pride in dealing respectfully with the families of collectors who have passed away. We're always pleased to inform them that the models have found new homes with collectors from all over the world. This always brings comfort to them, often in difficult and emotional times.
WHAT WE DO WITH COLLECTIONS BEFORE WE SELL THEM ON TO YOU
Normally we take the customers word thats they are as they say, but of course have to check. Once I have inspected them they are then sent on to Peter. He will of course looks over them again and normally wipes each model box with anti bacterial wipes. There is always a film of dust on models that have been stored for many years. This way we know we are giving you the model in the best possible condition.
WHAT DO WE DO WITH MODELS THAT ARE DAMAGED
These may have parts missing and parts broken off. We call these boneyard like scrapped aircraft in the worldwide graveyards. They are then put in our boneyard category. We clear mark the faults and adjust the price downwards.
HOW LONG HAVE WE BEEN DOING THIS
Since 2005 is the date I started I will post a blog ref our time from then until now soon.
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