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Buzz-A-Rama fire sale - Jan 15-16, Brooklyn, NY
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Posted 16 January 2022 - 08:35 AM
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Posted 16 January 2022 - 09:21 AM
Too sore for a report.
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Faster than a speeding Womp.
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Posted 16 January 2022 - 11:00 AM
Nostalgia memorabilia.
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Mike Reibman
Alleged amateur racer.
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Faster than a speeding Womp.
More powerful than a 36D.
Alleged amateur racer.
Mostly just play with lots of cars.
Able to maintain slot cars with a single bound.
Faster than a speeding Womp.
More powerful than a 36D.
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Posted 16 January 2022 - 11:21 AM
Stuff I should probably sell instead of use...
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Mike Reibman
Alleged amateur racer.
Mostly just play with lots of cars.
Able to maintain slot cars with a single bound.
Faster than a speeding Womp.
More powerful than a 36D.
Alleged amateur racer.
Mostly just play with lots of cars.
Able to maintain slot cars with a single bound.
Faster than a speeding Womp.
More powerful than a 36D.
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Posted 16 January 2022 - 11:44 AM
Thanks, MIke.
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Posted 16 January 2022 - 12:57 PM
Thanks for the photos. Sadly an end of an era.
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Posted 16 January 2022 - 01:00 PM
Anything left at Buzz-a-Rama this chilly Sunday? Will the sale continue next weekend?
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Posted 16 January 2022 - 01:30 PM
How do you find anything in that room with 50 or 60 oher people also looking? Was it just grab & go? 
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Posted 16 January 2022 - 03:11 PM
A treasure hunt of a lifetime.
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Posted 16 January 2022 - 04:19 PM
Nice haul, Mike. Similar to what I picked up.
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Posted 16 January 2022 - 04:20 PM
How do you find anything in that room with 50 or 60 oher people also looking? Was it just grab & go?
Take your time and look.
Probably not more than 10 or 12 people at a time.
I think this was my favorite find. Buzzy's own tire machine that he used back in the day. I plan on using it.
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Some people are like Slinkies... they're really good for nothing... but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
"Drive it like you're in it!!!"
"If everything feels under control... you are not going fast enough!"
Some people are like Slinkies... they're really good for nothing... but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
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Posted 16 January 2022 - 04:31 PM
The drool on the screen is blocking the view!
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What an emotional post...
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Posted 16 January 2022 - 07:14 PM
I hope the barber pole was taken and not trashed...
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Posted 16 January 2022 - 08:09 PM
American Edelstaal sold a tire machine in the late '60s and '70s using some of the Unimat lathe parts. I see Unimat parts in Joe's post #36 photo. I'm guessing Buzzy heavily modified one of these early machines into what it is today.
Rick Thigpen (dc-65x) has one of the American Edelstaal tire machines in near-mint condition. He showed it in one of his builds.
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Posted 16 January 2022 - 08:13 PM
FYI just saw this article:
Beloved Slot Car Racing Spot Buzz-A-Rama Closes For Good, Son Of Owners Selling Inventory
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Alleged amateur racer.
Mostly just play with lots of cars.
Able to maintain slot cars with a single bound.
Faster than a speeding Womp.
More powerful than a 36D.
Alleged amateur racer.
Mostly just play with lots of cars.
Able to maintain slot cars with a single bound.
Faster than a speeding Womp.
More powerful than a 36D.
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Posted 16 January 2022 - 08:21 PM
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Posted 17 January 2022 - 05:54 AM
Anything left at Buzz-a-Rama this chilly Sunday? Will the sale continue next weekend?
There is plenty of stuff left... as of now they are not sure about next weekend.
I'm trying to talk them into another weekend. Now it is just by appointment only
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RIP... Buzzy and Dolores
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RIP... Buzzy and Dolores
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Posted 17 January 2022 - 09:10 AM
I hope the barber pole was taken and not trashed...
You see the barber pole that is on the floor? Well, those boxes next to it contain... MORE BARBER POLES! there had to be 8-12 of them. New Old Stock!
Mike Reibman
Alleged amateur racer.
Mostly just play with lots of cars.
Able to maintain slot cars with a single bound.
Faster than a speeding Womp.
More powerful than a 36D.
Alleged amateur racer.
Mostly just play with lots of cars.
Able to maintain slot cars with a single bound.
Faster than a speeding Womp.
More powerful than a 36D.
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Posted 17 January 2022 - 10:41 AM
How was stuff being sold? Individual items? Box lots? By the table?
I am not a doctor, but I played one as a child with the girl next door.
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Posted 17 January 2022 - 11:10 AM
There is plenty of stuff left... as of now they are not sure about next weekend.
I'm trying to talk them into another weekend. Now it is just by appointment only
Thanks! Would love to visit on Saturday. How do I make an appointment?
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Posted 17 January 2022 - 02:29 PM
Joseph Migliaccio. Karma it's a wonderful thing.
"Drive it like you're in it!!!"
"If everything feels under control... you are not going fast enough!"
Some people are like Slinkies... they're really good for nothing... but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
"Drive it like you're in it!!!"
"If everything feels under control... you are not going fast enough!"
Some people are like Slinkies... they're really good for nothing... but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
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Posted 18 January 2022 - 12:02 PM
Hello everyone,
Got back yesterday from the big sale as I had to stop half-way across Pennsylvania due to the storm.
First, what a weekend! I'll have stories to tell for years!!! So much to see and experience, and so much available! Also, great guys helping Frank; lots of "ball busting" as only New Yorkers can do! Lots of laughs!
Second; huge thanks to Frank and Nancy for their hospitality. Frank asked if I would come and help describe what he had, and help determine fair prices for stuff, and act as a consultant for people rummaging and wondering what would work with what, and offer opinions. I hope those who were there understand that I was trying to be fair to everyone with pricing, but believe me, I had Buzz barking in my ear that I was recommending some things too cheap! When Frank and I spoke afterwards, I said that I thought deals were had, and he got paid, but I didn't think anyone got gouged.
Third; there is a BIG bunch of good and useful stuff left. As Nicky said, there be will some "by appointment" sales coming, and then I believe Frank is going to take what is left for short-term storage. Perhaps things to shows (assuming we're allowed shows this year) or maybe some bulk packages to those interested. Again I stress, lots still there! Wish I could take it, but my house is full of my own stuff, and yes, I need to start selling it while I'm still physically able!
Fourth; I took a bunch of pictures that might show better the bits/pieces/parts that were everywhere. The basement originally had some things in well organized areas, but there were lots of big boxes full of random parts. I assume those were maybe remnants of another shops/raceways that closed, or perhaps random shopping trips to Polks, so... Anyway, I want to find the best way to make those pictures available without clogging up pages and download times.
Finally, I found something for me that I have been searching for over the last 20 years. I found a Dyna-Rewind armature rewinding machine! Buzz was the East Coast distributor for Dyna-Rewind, but I could only hope he might have had one. He did, and now I do!!! Thanks, Frank!
Pictures to come...
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Posted 18 January 2022 - 12:17 PM
They couldn't have a found a better guy to help out and guide this sale. Looking forward to pictures and stories.
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Posted 18 January 2022 - 07:58 PM
Hey
They couldn't have a found a better guy to help out and guide this sale. Looking forward to pictures and stories.
We had a great time shopping and finding treasures along with negotiating the final deal. 🤣😂👍 Everybody was happy a great weekend.
Joseph Migliaccio. Karma it's a wonderful thing.
"Drive it like you're in it!!!"
"If everything feels under control... you are not going fast enough!"
Some people are like Slinkies... they're really good for nothing... but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
"Drive it like you're in it!!!"
"If everything feels under control... you are not going fast enough!"
Some people are like Slinkies... they're really good for nothing... but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs.
