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Expert: - 12/3/2009


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are there more than one variation of the alpine mountain sto&go set? I have one that isnt quite complete and it has a building of sort on the left second level and I saw another that didnt have that building and Im wondering if there were ever any different sets produced with just that difference? and how many snow balls does it come with when new? 1 or 2?
also what would be a fair price for a set in good condition with a box in the same condition? (complete with or without instructions since this set is so hard to come by with a box)

thanks in advance Mike
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Duane,
There are a couple different variations to that set and yes, that is one of the hardest sets to find in any condition let alone sealed!
As far as how many snowballs, I couldn't say only because that is one set that I have not been able to get a hold of myself! A fair price for an opened set without instructions would be $25 to $30.... I'm sure if someone wanted it bad enough, maybe more.
I will look to see what did come with it and if I'm lucky enough to find out, I will get back with you. Just drop me an email in a couple weeks to remind me.
Mike

Duane,
Just found a photo and it comes with 2 snowballs.
Mike

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