#136 Hilton Head
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05/31/02 12:28 AM
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Can anyone tell me what the FMV of HL136 Hilton Head, SC is at this time?
The 1998/1999 Greenbook has it listed at $480. However I know that most of it's prices are over-stated, at least at todays market.
Thanks for your help!
Stephanie
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Re: #136 Hilton Head
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05/31/02 03:37 AM
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You're right - Greenbook pricing is overstated. In 1998 a typical secondary market price for Hilton Head LE was around $425 - when you could find one. Historically, among the Southern Belles, Hilton Head has been second only to St Augustine in terms of rarity/value.
My estimate for today's price is around $325. Look for one with clean white bands on the tower - many are slightly off white/yellowish. Are you buying or selling?
Tim
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Re: #136 Hilton Head
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05/31/02 10:07 AM
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Stephanie, two have been for sale in the marketplace recently for under $200. That sounds like a bargain from prices just a few months ago!
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Re: #136 Hilton Head
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06/01/02 01:28 AM
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I was just wondering - as I bought one yesterday for $120. and wanted to know just how good a deal I had. All in all sounds like I did ok!
Thanks for the replys. Stephanie
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Re: #136 Hilton Head
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06/01/02 01:33 AM
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Sounds like you did very well, Stephanie. Congratulations on the acquisition.
Dave
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Re: #136 Hilton Head
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06/01/02 04:30 PM
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That's a great price Stephanie! Congratulations on a great deal! (Or is this a sign of things to come?)
A year ago, you would have paid at least 3 times that much! It's unbelievable to think the price has dropped that much!
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Re: #136 Hilton Head
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06/02/02 01:14 AM
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Ok, sense I did so well on this purchase, I’m thinking of going back for more. The person that I bought this piece from also had:
#103 West Quoddy, ME #104 Sandy Hook, NJ #108 Burrows Island, WA #114 Great Captain Island, CT #116 Castle Hill, RI #117 Boston Harbor, MA #118 Old Mackinac Point, MI
All at $120. each.
Now I don’t have the money to buy them all, even though I would like to. In-fact at this time I’d be hard pressed to even buy one more. So anyway my question is: If you had the opportunity to buy one and only one of these at this price, which one would it be and why?
Looking forward to hearing your responses!
Stephanie
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Re: #136 Hilton Head
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06/02/02 02:20 AM
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One sale does not a market make. I wouldn't say that the 'price has dropped to $120'.
But Stephanie sure got a good deal. This may be a result of an uninformed seller or one who must sell immediately.
I saw that original for sale posting and thought they were all good deals, some more so than others.
It pays to check the Collector Forums Marketplace a couple of times a day if you're looking for good buys.
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Re: #136 Hilton Head
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06/02/02 03:55 AM
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I would go with Old Mac. #118. While not one of the first 17, I think it looks nice. That's the only reason, it looks nice. Chuck ------------------ bigdragon
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Re: #136 Hilton Head
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06/02/02 08:57 AM
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I`d say #104 or #108. Gee, wish I could afford more myself.
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Re: #136 Hilton Head
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06/02/02 11:52 AM
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I think the other bargin there is Burrows. Jim Johnson
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Re: #136 Hilton Head
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06/02/02 02:27 PM
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I agree with my old buddy, JJ! Burrows - definitely.
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Re: #136 Hilton Head
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06/02/02 04:15 PM
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I would have to go with Burrows also. Second choice would be Boston Harbor.
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Re: #136 Hilton Head
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06/02/02 08:03 PM
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For $120? Burrows, Sandy Hook, and Boston would be a fantastic deal at that price. This is a great opportunity for some collectors to fill in the gaps in their collection. Many moons ago when I was building my collection I paid the following: Burrows $200, Sandy Hook $150, and Boston $150. I was pleased to get them at that price. The prices on these pieces will go up in the future, trust me! Bob
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Re: #136 Hilton Head
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06/02/02 10:09 PM
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At $120? Burrows would be the best buy in my book! It might even be a variation, which would make it a "steal" at that price!!!
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Re: #136 Hilton Head
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06/19/02 02:12 AM
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OK Boys and Girls hold onto your hats! For your not going to believe this! I went back today to see if that #108 Burrows Island was still available. And I wound up coming home with it for (hold that hat) $60. No, this is definitely not from any post in the Market Place on the forum. But rather an individual. Whether un-informed or just want their money back, I don’t know. But today I came home with: #108 Burrows, #151 Jupiter, #177 (marked as #407) Alcatraz, #600 RED Legacy, #612 Roosevelt, and #614 Rose Island. All at original retail or not more than $5. over. Did I do GOOD or WHAT !!!!!!!! I can’t believe it myself! This was a once in a lifetime thing I’m sure; just glad it was my lifetime!! Stephanie
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Re: #136 Hilton Head
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06/19/02 02:35 AM
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Re: #136 Hilton Head
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06/19/02 08:07 AM
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You did great! What a fantastic deal! Go out and buy a lottery ticket because you are rolling in luck right now! The best thing about collecting Harbour Lights is finding a deal just like the one you just experienced. If I could only find a Coquille River LE at a deal like that... Bob [This message has been edited by Bob M (edited 06-19-2002).]
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Re: #136 Hilton Head
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06/19/02 08:15 AM
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Wow - great deal! I am afraid that the law of averages is catching up with me. I found a sale-priced, but gone, item (127 Whaleback, NH) at a local company's 'other' store. In the first store, located in a somewhat blue-collar area, it was 40% off list ($60) on their closeout list. The second store, located in a more yuppie area, has it in stock at $90 with no discount. Ditto St. George's Reef, CA. Oh well!
Good going, Stephanie!
John
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Re: #136 Hilton Head
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06/19/02 10:45 AM
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Nice going Stephanie! Not often does a deal like that come around! That's what makes collecting these lighthouses so much fun some times - the thrill of the hunt - not knowing what some store might have and at what price!
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Re: #136 Hilton Head
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06/21/02 03:30 PM
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Congratulations on your good fortune Stephanie! Now you will have to get those tools going and make yourself a new curio!
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Re: #136 Hilton Head
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07/10/02 12:50 AM
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Hi Stephanie, Great Buys!!! It's your time in the sun, kiddo. Will leave you some extra bucks to spend on "thrown rolls". Dan
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