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Ozz
01-Mar-2006, 10:44
Now I have a 'collection' well 3 I thought I had better get some display cases.

So what do people on here use. I see the official Minichamps ones are on offer at £7.99 each but is there a better and cheaper alternative?
LesPaul
01-Mar-2006, 11:59
I have a couple of these (http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/27571_PE113777_S4.jpg) from Ikea

Darren
Ozz
01-Mar-2006, 14:30
Hmm had better buy a few more before getting that!
Ozz
01-Mar-2006, 14:46
Just bought another from ebay US - Rutter Macau Ducati....
748rosso
01-Mar-2006, 19:54
This is mine,24"H X 36"W x 4"Deep.
made for me by www.cabinets.col-uk.com
Made in pine,hinged at the bottom and a clear acrylic front.
Cost just over £50,and will hold upto 25 bikes....one day I hope:)
Ozz
01-Mar-2006, 20:46
Is it glass or plastic frontage?
748rosso
01-Mar-2006, 20:58
clear plastic (acrylic )
Ozz
02-Mar-2006, 10:44
Helps if I read your original post correctly!
Paul996
02-Mar-2006, 14:03
I use the same as LesPaul, made for CD's I think but look good. Makes you go and buy more models :D:D
LesPaul
02-Mar-2006, 14:15
I also have a couple of these (http://www.ikea.com/PIAimages/36096_PE126984_S4.jpg) display cases, £24.90 from Ikea, you can fit 3 Minichamps on each shelf so 9 in total :).
And yes to much of my life has been wasted being dragged around Ikea by the wife :lol:

Darren
Ozz
07-Mar-2006, 14:47
Wife says we have to go to Ikea!

Collection now expanded to 6.....
adam
07-Mar-2006, 19:49
I was using a large bookcase, but having bought a few more minichamps i need something larger, just counted 51 bikes with 14 on order, the Ikea ones look nice good to have lights in there also, might need to buy a few of these.
Ozz
07-Mar-2006, 20:24
65!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OMG
adam
07-Mar-2006, 21:39
I love collecting them ozz, I keep telling my wife they are an investment for our daughters:D there is a bayliss on ebay for £410, go on ozz ;)

[Edited on 7-3-2006 by adam]
Ozz
08-Mar-2006, 10:22
Gulp! My most expensive one is £39 so far!

I do kick myself that a couple of years ago I bought the Bayliss 2002 one but had the option of the 2001 Imola one. Doh!
FiscusFish
08-Mar-2006, 11:18
Why is the Silver Imola one valuable..?
Ozz
08-Mar-2006, 11:31
Not sure. The 2001 normal Bayliss is pretty expensive now too. Just the 2002 which you can get for £10 (plus a bit).
Ozz
08-Mar-2006, 12:53
Just ordered two Rossi Yams on pre-order.

Was also going to buy Lavilla or Haslam BSB 999. But which one? Would welcome collectors views as to which one would be the better investment.
adam
08-Mar-2006, 17:59
in the end mate they will all be worth money. the Lavilla should be worth more as he won the championship. I buy the bikes even if they didnt win, i just like the look of them.

If you are after investments then buy all championship winning bikes, all special Rossi bikes, and if you can stretch then get the early Rossi ones and early Bayliss bikes.
Because Bayliss has come back to Ducati then I think all his bikes will be worth collecting. I have just put a bid in or the 2000 Bayliss on ebay.

[Edited on 8-3-2006 by adam]
Ozz
08-Mar-2006, 21:24
I hate to think how much the Bayliss 2000 is....
adam
08-Mar-2006, 22:50
bought it:D
Ozz
08-Mar-2006, 23:42
Go on then how much??
Ozz
09-Mar-2006, 23:17
Just ordered Toseland 2004 and Lavilla 2005 so need a cabinet.

Anyone coming to my BSB hospitality going to Ikea or live near one? I would be appreciative!

In fact if you are not coming but live near one I am sure I could do a special ticket deal.