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  Re: Need help deciding: 8480 or 8880 ?
 
(...) 8880. Snap it up now. Those are getting pretty scarce. 8480 is still available at times, but the 8880 is just about gone. -- Terry K -- (26 years ago, 1-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: Need help deciding: 8480 or 8880 ?
 
(...) That's just a decision based on availability, not on the sets' merits. Personally, I'd take the 8480, because it's such an ingenious and beautiful model. More funky general-purpose parts too. 8880's just a big car. (26 years ago, 1-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: Need help deciding: 8480 or 8880 ?
 
Since I have both, I would say that the 8480 is better part-wise. Many more gears than the 8880, and the 8480 also has 2 motors. HOWEVER, if you have the choice right now, get the 8880 ... the supplies are dwindling fast (especially for an unopened (...) (26 years ago, 1-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)
 
  Re: Need help deciding: 8480 or 8880 ?
 
(...) As of Thursday morning, there were 14 copies of 8480 at a local TRU. This number has been virtually unchanged for over a month. Too bad they're still at full price. :( Jeff (26 years ago, 1-Feb-99, to lugnet.general)

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