RCI - 1950’s Sealed Cigarette Packet

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DrPhat
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RCI - 1950’s Sealed Cigarette Packet

Post by DrPhat » Fri Jun 19, 2020 8:25 pm

These are in excellent condition, packaging is in as new condition.
Price includes international express courier shipping.
Obtained from various RCI rations from the 1950’s

$350 USD per packet
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Re: RCI - 1950’s Sealed Cigarette Packet

Post by elandil » Sat Jun 20, 2020 5:02 pm

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Hold on, hold on....gotta catch my breath...


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Re: RCI - 1950’s Sealed Cigarette Packet

Post by Amelieee1 » Sat Jun 20, 2020 5:49 pm

Isnt a complete RCI like $100?
Check out my ORP menu spreadsheet: https://bit.ly/2NqUFRX | I have: | British 24HR Box Rations | French RCIRs | Type I EPA |Danish Rations

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Re: RCI - 1950’s Sealed Cigarette Packet

Post by DrPhat » Thu Jul 02, 2020 4:37 am

If you could let me know where I can get a complete RCI for $100, I’ll buy them?
I sold a full case to a member here and it wasn’t at $100 each but you obviously have your finger on the pulse!

I look forward to the lead.

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Re: RCI - 1950’s Sealed Cigarette Packet

Post by ViperGTS » Fri Jul 03, 2020 2:05 am

60s MCI, with cigs, sell for around $100, but im guessing this item is a bit different

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Re: RCI - 1950’s Sealed Cigarette Packet

Post by DrPhat » Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:28 pm

Thanks Viper,

I may have missed the mark with my price. It was based on an eBay sale of the same item a few months back and advice from a long standing forum member.

Happy to have offers on these as they are still a rare item to come across?

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Re: RCI - 1950’s Sealed Cigarette Packet

Post by steve1989 » Sat Jul 04, 2020 12:34 am

I would say DrPhat your cig packs are worth a minimum $150 each and max $300-$350. Your location.. how many RCIs are out there in Australia? How many Australian rations of that age are in the US?

Location plays a part too.


My first RCI cig pack find was in 2013 at Silvermoon drive in theaters Flea market... it was $50. In 2013... at a FLEA market. So in this market? Covid 19 or not - bad economy or not.. the packet is rarer than 7 years ago. Most get opened outta curiosity. So again, I will publicly vouch here its a minimum $150. Any less is lowballing. Any more than $350 is too high.


I know a guy who lists on Ebay and he puts wayyy high prices. Does it sell right away? Nope. But in a year or two the right buyer comes through.


In the end, these rations are all worth what buyers are willing to pay.


My most expensive K ration cost me $805. It is a Summer 1943 K rat Breakfast out of the Cracker Jack factory. A near perfect example. Main bidder was slow.. i got second chance offer. Main bidder who won got angry and left a negative to the seller. Ya snooze, ya lose!


PS if noone buys that packet off ya we can work something out shortly. Got a big deal coming up in a few days and then to reevaluating the funds. Gotta buy myself a pair of shoes soon too. :lol:
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Re: RCI - 1950’s Sealed Cigarette Packet

Post by DrPhat » Sat Jul 04, 2020 1:24 am

Thanks once again Steve,

Your insight and advice are always most welcome. Will be in touch soon.

Mick C

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Re: RCI - 1950’s Sealed Cigarette Packet

Post by ViperGTS » Sun Jul 05, 2020 8:44 pm

steve1989 wrote:
Sat Jul 04, 2020 12:34 am

My most expensive K ration cost me $805. It is a Summer 1943
Holy Crap Steve, the Cracker Jack K is mint, ive never seen one that nice

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