MF Replica, would you buy one?

In the article about the MF replicas Walt posted yesterday in the news section, there was this quote from Carole Sanderson of ACE.

“I think for $70, most would rather buy a season pass to Cedar Point.”
For souvenirs, coaster enthusiasts usually like to buy items at the parks they visit, Ms. Sanderson said. But that doesn’t mean the tiny coaster won’t be a big seller, she said.

“My guess is people’s family members will buy this for them. I expect a lot of people will say, ‘My cousin, he rides coasters a lot. He’ll like this,’” she said.

I am just curious, do you think Carole is correct? Would you buy one yourself?

If I had the $70 right now, I would pre-order one right now. This would go great on a curio shelf or on a credenza.

Is this MF model a working one where the train circuits the track?

Unless porcelain cars can go around the track, no. ;)

Cedar Dan im with you, if it can't move no. *** Edited 9/4/2005 4:44:45 PM UTC by jkoaster***

I'll be the minority and say that I probably would; It's my favorite ride, ever, so I wouldn't mind spending the money.

Yeah, I'm probably crazy :)

I'm with CarrieS on this one too. I don't care if it moves or not, just the fact that it's a model and the fact that its my favorite rollercoaster ever would make me very happy to show off to my friends. The train doesn't have to move and if it did it wouldn't go that fast, maybe the speed of a clock...lol.

Well if Carole says it, it must be true! After all, ACE is the center of the amusement industry!

jkoaster said:
Cedar Dan im with you, if it can't move no.

Oh, I didn't mean that if it doesn't move, I wouldn't buy it. I meant that unless you can get that small of a porcelain train to move, then it's not a working model.

I placed my order the day I saw it.

Thats a rip off i saw the ad for it in the blade..... thats almost 2 days admission at the park.. waste of money...... I'd rather donate 70 to the disaster relief fund

NO, NO!!! Nobody buy it, your rich cousin who has $70 to burn on you and knows you buy coasters models has to buy it! You need to spend that money on a season pass to every chain of parks in the country.

Sounds to me like she was making a statement that is true for herself and then applying it to enthusiasts in general. My experience is that enthusiasts eat this stuff up.

*** Edited 9/5/2005 1:38:20 AM UTC by Walt***

I wish I weren't a broke ass college student, because if I weren't, I would buy one in a flash. I just hope that they keep producing them for a while because it might be a little while before I can afford one.

Where can you order this?

Errrric41943605@sbcglobal.net said:
Thats a rip off i saw the ad for it in the blade..... thats almost 2 days admission at the park.. waste of money...... I'd rather donate 70 to the disaster relief fund

Its not for everybody. This model is not anymore expensive than your typical Danbury Mint sculpture. If you look at it and say "its too much" then it is. If you threw your order form in the mail the next day then you most likely wont be dissapointed with it. The ad didnt say for $70 you have a choice of two day admission, relief donation, or a model of Millenium Force. We could throw out comparisons out all day of what $70 can buy, and a MF model will be lower on the "wants" list for some than others. Some will have to have it, others wont want it for the price. It will be perfect for me to own, so I am buying one however its understandable its not worth the price for some others.
*** Edited 9/5/2005 6:49:26 AM UTC by cheese_on_a_stick***

If you'd like one, but don't need one "right now," my advice would be to wait and buy one on the secondary market.

Danbury Mint collectibles (ditto for Franklin Mint, Bradford Exchange, and virtually all other limited edition "rarities") don't hold value very well. Secondary market prices are usually 40-50c on the dollar (or lower.) If history is any guide, you'll be able to pick one up for $30-$35 in a couple years.

May I suggest that you make a donation to the American Red Cross, instead?

MrScott

I think it's a nice model, for $70 I'll most likely buy one.

I checked the Danbury Mint site and couldn't spend a lot of time searching for it. Mr. Scott, do you have a link for placing an order?

I'm hitting up the hubby or Ian to make this a xmas present for me. If neither plans to pre-order, *I* certainly will. It will go into my spare room that I'm setting up just for me.

I like Mr Scott's idea - a much better use of your money, especially now. C'mon, do you really need an overpriced replica of a coaster (most of you) you've been on over 30 times?

;)