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Author:  D4uphin [ Wed Feb 19, 2014 6:44 am ]
Post subject:  Advice on B-1 RAF Harrier LE

Hi Guys,

New to the forum and looking forward to speaking with you. I have a B-1 LE RAF Harrier (One of 50) and I am considering selling it (preferably to a worthy home - collector etc.) Where would you recommend advertising such a piece in order for it to reach the right kind of buyer?

I have been to my local AD and they don't seem interested, as if it's just another B-1.

Looking forward to any help you can give.

Regards,

D4uphin.

Author:  TomP [ Wed Feb 19, 2014 7:13 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Advice on B-1 RAF Harrier LE

The classifieds here are as good a place as any - it's where specialists will look.

Note, however, that the consensus is that such pieces are typically less and not more valuable than a standard piece ('just another B-1'), for the simple reason that if you haven't flown / serviced an RAF Harrier you probably don't want such a piece. So it does make the watch more niche, which is not the same as more valuable.

You don't state a location but if it's UK then I'd contact Andrew Michaels, who were very probably responsible for the commission in the first place, and might be keener on taking it in as s/h stock.

Author:  D4uphin [ Wed Feb 19, 2014 11:46 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Advice on B-1 RAF Harrier LE

TomP,

Many thanks for the advice, I will get in touch with AM to see if they can point me in the right direction.

I am in the UK, and now you mention it, AMJ rings a bell as to where the commission came from initially circa 2006. I'n not particularly looking to shift it on trying to make a huge profit, just that I would like it to a go to a good home i.e to a harrier pilot/engineer who either wants one for their collection or didn't get one first time around. The watch will have a lot more meaning to someone from the Harrier arm of the RAF.

Many thanks again.

Regards,

Author:  TomP [ Wed Feb 19, 2014 2:49 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Advice on B-1 RAF Harrier LE

You're welcome - AMJ are great to deal with and def/y the first place anyone else would look for a limited edition watch like this. Best wishes with it.

Author:  coltstrong [ Wed Feb 19, 2014 6:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Advice on B-1 RAF Harrier LE

those things break a lot don't they. The planes not the watch. Dudes are brave.

Author:  mjfur [ Thu Feb 20, 2014 6:08 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Advice on B-1 RAF Harrier LE

coltstrong wrote:
those things break a lot don't they. The planes not the watch. Dudes are brave.


No, they didn't "break a lot". Britains Harriers were decommisioned in Dec. 2010 due to defense budget cuts.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... ewell.html

Author:  coltstrong [ Fri Feb 21, 2014 10:41 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Advice on B-1 RAF Harrier LE

I was mistakenly thinking of the prop vertical take off capable british plane.

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