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Thank you Ghosty for correcting this undisputable fact!!

Indeed we need more ladies in the hobby!

Thanks to all for the wishes ! Happy holidays to you all !

Pat/Bill Some very nice models in great condition! Do you know whether Ali was disposing of a whole collection in this sale or is there more to come? :) :) Sebastian :D I think he only sold a part of his collection and keeps his most cherished models. So I don't think there will be a part 2 any tim...

Pat, Wow! What a great group of models and boxes you acquired from the auction. Those are some really nice variations. I would expect that these acquisitions are a little extra special for you since they came from a fellow collector that you know! Ali has a great eye for nice models and boxes-- inc...

Thank you all for the kind words !

It's been a pleasure building this presentation and I had a lot fun showing it at the Gathering. I'm glad people learn a few things from it, the ultimate goal is to share the knowledge !

All the best to all,

See new thread !

Hello all, As promised, here is part two of the Boxes Presentation take took place July 21st at the Gathering of Friends in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The first few pages are repeats from Part I, then you have the E and F boxes. This is a PDF, there is no narration or special effects ! :D :lol: Any co...

I fifth that !

Actually, this has been on my TODO list for a while now, so I am going to transfer that in PDF as soon as possible!

bobneumann wrote:Was that Ali in California?

Yes !

I forgot to mention that most of these little beauties came with exceptionally crisp and beautiful complete boxes. I strongly believe there were a lot of good deals to make in Ali's auctions. Prices were good and sometimes lower than they should, I would have bought a few more but unfortunately my b...