Collecting Diecast Model Cars : eBay Guides

Collecting diecast model cars in various scales has been my passion

for over 15 years.A few tips I have learned over the years.I collect

various forms and scales of diecast models.Low production runs

don't always dictate value.A historic or rare model has more value

then a average model with a lower production run.Lemans,Sebring,

Indy 500,Daytona winners are more collectible,especially if driven by

legendary drivers such as Mario Andretti. Special Dealer released

items usually are more collectible,because of  low PR runs,tobacco

liveries,and special packaging.Minichamps does a lot of these.

Some companies have high level of collectibility because of

extremely high level of detail such as CMC,Exoto,West Coast

Precision Minatures.Drivers have a lot to due with collectibility

also.Jim Clark,Bruce McLaren,Ayrton Senna,Mark Donohue,

Dale Earnhardt,Richard Petty just to name a few.Be careful

when collecting 1/12th scale models.They have great detail,

but collectibility is sometimes not as good,due to the massive

amount of space needed in an average home to display them.

The best scales are usually are between 1/18th and 1/24th.

Out of Production models are usually a good bet.Nascar models

basically have bottomed out because overexposure with their many

paint schemes.1/43rd scale models are good for people who have

limited space. They usually come in their own display cases and can

be stacked to save space.Some people collect for value,some for

the passion for a certain vehicle.Whatever yours is,Happy Collecting.

I'm Diecast Car Crazy!                          RCVV9