redqueen
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Post by redqueen on Aug 4, 2011 13:38:57 GMT -5
Hi
I'm hoping someone is able to help me with an unusual request.
For the last year I've been trying to find a model of a Citroen Traction Avant to buy as a gift for my other half, like the ones in the Alain Delon movies. He is nuts about these films and is always talking about wanting a Traction Avant!
I've tried various model shops and model car sites on the internet to no avail.
We're coming to Paris at the beginning of October for a week and wondered if anyone knows the best place to find a model shop.
Many thanks
Janet
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Post by suzanne on Aug 5, 2011 20:04:08 GMT -5
Im not sure what you are looking for. There are showrooms on the Champs Elysee including one for Citroen. I purchased some little cars for my grandsons there in the gift shop a few years ago.
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redqueen
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Post by redqueen on Aug 13, 2011 10:27:34 GMT -5
Thanks Suzanne, I hadn't thought of trying the showroom on Champs Elysees. These cars featured in a lot of films in the 1960s and I've been trying to obtain a little model of one for the last couple of years.
I'll definitely try your suggestion.
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robc
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Post by robc on Sept 4, 2011 9:38:05 GMT -5
Why not have a look at www.ebay.fr? I typed in "traction avant" and got multiple results including this: annonces.ebay.fr/viewad/Traction-/5039488818Or drop by TripAdvisor and look up member 'WizardofAus'... he owns a real Traction Avant so I'd wager he'd know where to find a model! Bonne chance! Rob |
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redqueen
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Post by redqueen on Sept 4, 2011 14:46:57 GMT -5
Thanks very much Rob. I've never tried to buy anything on ebay, I think I'm a bit scared of it, don't know why. I'll definitely pm Wizardof Aus and ask his advice.
I also seem to recall a shop in one of the passages that sold models so that's another place I can look as well.
Thanks again
Janet
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robc
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Post by robc on Sept 6, 2011 10:16:11 GMT -5
There is little to be afraid of with eBay... they have been around for years and are one of the biggest internet firms. Over the years I have bought over 150 items on eBay from sellers in the US, Canada, England, France, Czech Republic, Germany and Greece. I have never... not once ... had a problem.
Go ahead and have a go!
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Post by Jody on Sept 6, 2011 11:12:35 GMT -5
Agree totlaly with robc, I have bought and sold on ebay for years with never a problem!
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redqueen
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Post by redqueen on Jan 13, 2012 3:48:56 GMT -5
I eventually enlisted my son's help and purchased a lovely model in its original packaging on ebay. Husband is delighted with his birthday gift. Thanks for your help robc.
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