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JADA TOYS – DUB CITY – SCION xB #093 – 2004 $4.99 |
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BIKE LIDZ – DIE CAST HELMET – FROM TOY ZONE – LOOK $3.00 |
Collecting Die Cast Vehicles by
There is hardly a child anywhere who has not played with a diecast vehicle. They are an ubiquitous part of growing up and although many of us have just disposed of our die-cast models as we grew up, the few who held onto them may be absolutely astounded at the price that some of these 1:24 scale and 1:18 scale collectibles will now fetch at auction! There are some extremely rare and collectable types of diecast hot rod, tractor trailers, street rods, and various other vehicles that can draw bids of hundreds of dollars or more! That’s a lot of money for some little toy cars!
The collectors have subdivided their categories into very specific sections. Some collectors will only buy Ford Mustangs, while others will specialize in Model Ts, Cadillacs, pedal cars, or even non automotive diecast models such as boats, airplanes, tanks and other military vehicles, tractors and other agricultural vehicles as well as perfect reproduction of large construction equipment.
If you want to collect diecasts for fun, you can usually find them at local general department stores like Walmart or Target, or at toy stores like Toys R Us for a couple of dollars each. You will find a staggering selection at these larger stores so that you can certainly bring home the diecast model that you prefer. If you want to get into valuable collections, then you really should do your research. You can easily be convinced to way overbid on an online auction and end up with a diecast model which you couldn’t resell for 10% of what you paid for it. However, there are some amazing deals to be found. There are many cases of people plunking diecast vehicles on the online auctions that they found in the attic or at a garage sale and then stand by dumbfounded as the bids go to $100, $200, $300 and more!
The aforementioned garage sales are a great place to find inexpensive die-cast vehicles. You have to be careful as many of them will have been manhandled to a fair degree and have broken wheels, scratched or missing paint, etc. Those models will be fine to take home to play with, but have zero resale value. You probably won’t mind too much if you find something you like as the common price for garage sale diecasts is around 25 cents, so it certainly is affordable.
For the die-hard There is various computer software on the market which is designed specifically for serious diecast vehicle collectors. Not only will it allow the collector to keep track of the color, current value, original cost, condition, scale and many other details for each model, but can also be effective in helping you determine which diecasts in your collection have the potential to draw high bids on the online auction sites. Diecast collecting is a fun activity with the potential to earn you some real money. Give it a try!
Maggi Stone-O’Hara works with CrownPremiums. They manufacture diecast replicas of cars, trucks and tractor trailers.
Article Source: http://www.earticlesonline.com/Article/Collecting-Die-Cast-Vehicles/179155
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JADA TOYS – DUB CITY – SCION xB #093 – 2004 $4.99 |
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BIKE LIDZ – DIE CAST HELMET – FROM TOY ZONE – LOOK $3.00 |
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BIKE LIDZ – DIE CAST HELMET – FROM TOY ZONE – LOOK $3.00 |
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10 TOY CARS & TRUCKS, DIECAST & PLASTIC $10.00 |
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Johnny Lightning Promo Edition 66 Malibu Collecting Toys Magazine NewsFlash Club $25.95 |
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Winross Lancaster Toy Show Tractors Load Deere Ford FC $49.99 |
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*WOW* VINTAGE BUDGIE TOY CAR NODDY & HIS TRAIN $15.78 |
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hor wheels Custom ’62 Chevy 2008 new models new toy car $0.01 |
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2007 FORD SHELBY COBRA GT500 Diecast Toy Car 1/24 WELLY 8in* GREY WHT $10.00 |
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Hot Wheels Racing Special edition KB toys Barbie car Kyle Petty #44 $1.49 |
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2007 FORD SHELBY COBRA GT500 Diecast Toy Car 1/24 WELLY 8in* BLACK WHT $10.00 |
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MATCHBOX DIECAST CARS & TOYS 1979/80 COLLECTORS CATALOG $9.99 |
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MATCHBOX DIECAST CARS & TOYS 1982/83 COLLECTORS CATALOG $9.99 |
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MATCHBOX DIECAST CARS & TOYS 1969 CATALOGUE CATALOG $9.99 |
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MATCHBOX DIECAST CARS & TOYS 1972 CATALOGUE CATALOG $9.99 |
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UNUSED KB TOYS SERIES 1 BLUE HOT WHEELS CAR DIECAST $9.99 |
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MATCHBOX DIECAST CARS & TOYS 1971 CATALOGUE CATALOG $9.99 |
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MATCHBOX DIECAST CARS & TOYS 1980/81 COLLECTORS CATALOG $9.99 |
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MATCHBOX DIECAST CARS & TOYS 1975 CATALOGUE CATALOG $9.99 |
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MATCHBOX DIECAST CARS & TOYS 1978 COLLECTORS CATALOG $9.99 |
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Fodder mixer Strautmann Verti-Mix 1050 $27.95 Bruder Strautmann Verti-Mix 1050 Fodder Mixer – Bruder 02127…. |
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M4: Alfa Romeo 33.3 Le Mans 1970 Facetti/Zeccoli An all new 1:43 scale Alfa Romeo series from M4 (the manufacturer that brings us Art and Best models) Produced to commemorate the long history of Alfa Romeo sports and racing cars from the past and present, these very affordable models are sure to please. This is the 1970 Alfa Romeo 33.3 as driven at LeMans by Zeccoli and Facetti. Each model is mounted on a custom base and includes an acrylic dust… |
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Citroen 2CV Red This Citroen 2CV has a fin-like top for easy grasping. The size is great for preschoolers or even older kids, but little ones will find the nooks and crannies of the fin to be fascinating as well. Each Citroen 2CV sold separately. Made of hardwood and lacquered with non-toxic finish/paint…. |
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Cars Director’s Edition (Cars / Cars 2 / Mater’s Tall Tales) (Blu-ray/DVD Combo + Digital Copy) $64.00 Studio: Buena Vista Home Video Release Date: 11/01/2011… |
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Cars Gift Set (Combo Pack with DVD) [Blu-ray] $30.99 Features include: •MPAA Rating: G•Format: Blu-Ray•Runtime: 116 minutes… |
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Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends: Rusty to the Rescue [VHS] $12.98 … |
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Soldering Iron 30 Watt $5.70 This is a 30 Watt Soldering Iron from Hobbico. / / FEATURES: Fast heating, high quality mica heating unit provides thermal / stability for long life. / Anti-roll handle is heat- and inpact- resistant, with ribbed design / for fingertip control. / Two replaceable conical (pencil point) tips for maximum heat flow. / Use 60/40 rosin core solder for electronics (solder not included). / / INCLUDES: One… |
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New Ray Die-Cast Truck Replica – Peterbilt Pneumatic Dry Bulk Trailer, 1:32 Scale, Model# 13863 $23.99 1:32 scale heavy-duty truck replicas feature die-cast cab and functional door, moving wheels and lifelike details. Each with authentic colors, realistic graphics and various moving parts. Ideal for both collectors and kids. Scale Size: 1:32, Material Type: Die cast metal, Movement: Functional door, moving wheels, and other moveable parts, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 24 x 4 x 7, Items Included: 1 D… |