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Post  chris74100 Tue Oct 22, 2013 7:41 am

Hi,I would like to make another "twin bee" engine to sell it, but, in your opinion, what would be its value?

New parts :
-2 x cylinder, piston, glow head :  $35.90
- fuel tank 8cc aluminium :  $24.95
- Propeller Drive Prop Plate .049 - Hex Silver:  $1.95
- Aluminium spinner : $ 4.95

toal new parts : $ 67.75

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Post  JPvelo Tue Oct 22, 2013 8:01 am

Does it run? If yes please send video. A running twin would be worth considerably more than the paperweight version.

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Post  chris74100 Tue Oct 22, 2013 8:11 am

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Post  RknRusty Tue Oct 22, 2013 8:53 am

Hi Chris
I had forgotten about that thread. It was a remarkable piece of work. Collectors can be unpredictable, but with the engraved display stand and a video/documentary CD-ROM to accompany it, I think eBay collectors could pay enough to recoup your hardware and development costs. I was about to toss out a wild guess of a few hundred dollars, but since I have no collectors' wits, I'll defer to our Cox Engine Forum collectors to chime in on the value.

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Post  chris74100 Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:03 am

Very thanks for your opinion, but i wainting more opinion.
But if the price is $100 max, I could not make it, there are too many working hours.
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Post  pkrankow Tue Oct 22, 2013 10:36 am

Try a completed auction search under advanced search on ebay.

The prices are all over the place. You need to make sure the auction you look at is a sold item vs unsold.

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Post  JPvelo Tue Oct 22, 2013 11:04 am

That's awesome.  This is an example of the whole being more than the sum of its parts. If it were me I would eBay it with an opening bid of $199. and see what happens.

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Post  Admin Tue Oct 22, 2013 12:45 pm

I would do what Rusty suggests, make a documentary CD-R with all the building pictures and documents. Maybe even create a certificate of authenticity to include with it. Then list it on eBay with a video of it posted in the listing. Have a starting bid or reserve of what makes you happy, start high and see what happens. Don't list it for something that you would not be comfortable selling it for. It is a very cool one of a kind handmade engine with great craftsmanship that actually runs.

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Post  chris74100 Tue Oct 22, 2013 1:24 pm

I thank you, but it is not this engine that I sell.I wanted to manufacture a (or few) new engine and to sell it,But as the prices are very low, I am not going to make it.
I cannot buy all the new parts if I am not certain to be able to sell the engine has a good price.

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Post  OVERLORD Tue Oct 22, 2013 3:28 pm

Nice work Chris, I didn't see your other thread about the engine's construction before you mentioned it here. That video helps to appreciate the work you put into it. Did you ever mount it onto a plane and flew it?

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Post  pkrankow Tue Oct 22, 2013 4:00 pm

So what are you looking to get for these engines?

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Post  WingingIt74 Tue Oct 22, 2013 6:34 pm

I'd be interested in buying one Smile that is really cool!
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Post  Jason_WI Tue Oct 22, 2013 8:34 pm

How much? PayPal ready.
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Post  bullit132 Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:00 pm

i want one how much??
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Post  roddie Tue Oct 22, 2013 9:18 pm

Hi Chris, Please see my latest comment in your "my twin bee" thread.

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Post  Admin Tue Oct 22, 2013 11:39 pm

chris74100 wrote:I thank you, but it is not this engine that I sell.I wanted to manufacture a (or few) new engine and to sell it,But as the prices are very low, I am not going to make it.
I cannot buy all the new parts if I am not certain to be able to sell the engine has a good price.

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I knew what you meant, I probably should have said "if you do make another, list it on eBay with a video..."

I would bet you would get at least $200 for it. It looks like you already have some preorders coming in!

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Post  chris74100 Thu Oct 24, 2013 10:44 am

Ok, very thanks for your answers.I making a new engine and it sell on "ebay"
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Post  pkrankow Thu Oct 24, 2013 12:41 pm

chris74100 wrote:Ok, very thanks for your  answers.I making a new engine and it sell on "ebay"
If you do the machining steps on a batch, say 5, the setup time, and therefore the labor will be reduced.  You can buy the stock parts for the remaining cases after the first one sells.

Just a thought.

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