So much for hard economic times ... this C grade model just sold on ebay for $887.
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320704643950&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBUAA:CA:1123
Nice metal Douglas DC-9 in Eastern Airlines markings. Very good condition, some minor paint chips and rub marks. No major issues or touch-ups and did not try to remove rubs. Model is 17" long and has a wing span of 15". Has U.S. civil registration number N901E. Stand is metal and has wrinkle paint, felt bottom, Douglas logo, and DC-9 placard. Very nice model!