Skywheelrider
Friday, January 16, 2009 6:22:30 AM
http://cgi.ebay.com/CUMM...WDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem 

It looks very sharp,looks to be in great condition. Just thought I would post this find for anyone interested.
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Matt C.
Friday, January 16, 2009 7:50:50 AM
If anyone on here buys it, make sure you tell them how to properly pack the ride. I have seen too many guys pack the ride on the base with peanuts and the buyer wind up with a broken model.

1) Ship the base in a seperate box
2) Pack the ride with nylon based pillow cotton stuffing
3) Wrap the ride and its stuffing in tissue paper and tape
4) Pack in a large enough box - the more room the better.
5) SURROUND ALL EDGES and open space with packing peanuts.

Looks like a beautiful trooper!
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FNO Sean
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Friday, January 16, 2009 8:28:05 AM
I was lucky that my Loop-O-Plane model was small enough to handle peanuts. Looks like a hot trooper yet I'm not sure if Don builds the platforms that high or their just bent. Looks in great shape. I must say I'm interested. If I buy I will just pickup the model on my way back from Gibs.
Matt C.
Friday, January 16, 2009 9:38:30 AM
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I'm not sure if Don builds the platforms that high or their just bent.



Youre right.. it doesnt look like the original platform.
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Dan L.
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Friday, January 16, 2009 10:01:48 AM
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Originally posted by Matt C.

If anyone on here buys it, make sure you tell them how to properly pack the ride. I have seen too many guys pack the ride on the base with peanuts and the buyer wind up with a broken model.

1) Ship the base in a seperate box
2) Pack the ride with nylon based pillow cotton stuffing
3) Wrap the ride and its stuffing in tissue paper and tape
4) Pack in a large enough box - the more room the better.
5) SURROUND ALL EDGES and open space with packing peanuts.

Looks like a beautiful trooper!



The last Cummons piece I bought on eaby, a Swinger, arrived in pieces. Thankfully the seller refunded the money, and I sent the model back. It was literally in pieces because they packed it in the same box with the base.

Every Cummons piece I have purchased off of ebay has had some sort of issue/s. Luckily most were repairable. However you hate to pay a premium for one of the models and them have to repair it when it arrives.
Matt C.
Friday, January 16, 2009 10:45:44 AM
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Originally posted by Dan L.

Every Cummons piece I have purchased off of ebay has had some sort of issue/s.



With the exception of that MGR of yours. The guy that picked it up packed it really well 😉
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BSA Mike
Friday, January 16, 2009 12:09:56 PM
Dan L.
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Friday, January 16, 2009 3:50:00 PM
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Originally posted by Matt C.

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Originally posted by Dan L.

Every Cummons piece I have purchased off of ebay has had some sort of issue/s.



With the exception of that MGR of yours. The guy that picked it up packed it really well ;)



LOL. Very true!!!

My only complaint with that model is the commentator. I have cleaned it twice, and the lights still flicker while the model is running. I am still scratching my head over that one.
Dan L.
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Friday, January 16, 2009 3:50:46 PM
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Originally posted by BSA Mike

Jesus $405.00 already and 4 days to go.



Makes me think if I sell my collection I can go ahead and retire. LOL.
BSA Mike
Saturday, January 17, 2009 5:35:50 AM
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Originally posted by BSA Mike

Jesus $405.00 already and 4 days to go.



Makes me think if I sell my collection I can go ahead and retire. LOL.



yepp. but then when your retired what would ya do?

LOL
Dan L.
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Saturday, January 17, 2009 5:49:29 AM
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Originally posted by BSA Mike

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Originally posted by BSA Mike

Jesus $405.00 already and 4 days to go.



Makes me think if I sell my collection I can go ahead and retire. LOL.



yepp. but then when your retired what would ya do?

LOL



Order some more Cummons pieces. LOL.

Probably buy a nice big Coach and head for warmer weather in the winter. Back home for the summers. I will always have plenty of things to do. I don't think I could ever sit still for long. LOL.
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Saturday, January 17, 2009 5:54:26 AM
Up to $511 with 3 days to go. These people have lost their minds? Why run the price up so early? I don't understand that mentality.
At this rate it will probably go for around $700.
BSA Mike
Saturday, January 17, 2009 6:06:27 AM
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Originally posted by Dan L.

Up to $511 with 3 days to go. These people have lost their minds? Why run the price up so early? I don't understand that mentality.
At this rate it will probably go for around $700.



at this rate look for some of my cummons to go up on ebay sometime soon LOL
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Sunday, January 18, 2009 12:40:26 AM
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Originally posted by Dan L.

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Originally posted by Matt C.

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Originally posted by Dan L.

Every Cummons piece I have purchased off of ebay has had some sort of issue/s.



With the exception of that MGR of yours. The guy that picked it up packed it really well ;)



LOL. Very true!!!

My only complaint with that model is the commentator. I have cleaned it twice, and the lights still flicker while the model is running. I am still scratching my head over that one.



Never had any problems with my MGR. I'm wondering if the contact inside of the ride needs to be bent a little to correct that problem.
What do you get if you crossed a Merry Mixer with a Berry Go Round??
3 Possible answers:
1. A Merry Go Round
2. A Berry Mixer
3. Jam
powersbt
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Sunday, January 18, 2009 12:44:23 AM
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Originally posted by Dan L.

Up to $511 with 3 days to go. These people have lost their minds? Why run the price up so early? I don't understand that mentality.
At this rate it will probably go for around $700.



There are 2 types of Ebay Bidders with these: Ones who bid early and run the price up, and the Heavyhitters that come in at the end and slam the bid home.
What do you get if you crossed a Merry Mixer with a Berry Go Round??
3 Possible answers:
1. A Merry Go Round
2. A Berry Mixer
3. Jam