Anyone here is into diecast/toys collecting

PsychopatPsychopat
in Help Wanted!
Here's the back story: That's basically how I fund my collection: I go to garage sales buy what interrests me but also buy what don't interrest me but that's collectible: sports cards, diecasts, different kind of toys ect... and resell them.



While sports cards and comic books are a culture I understood easily as there's so many collector forums and guiding prices. I don't seem to find any for diecasts and toy collecting. I joined forums of all kinds of collections that I don't collect myself cause I don't want to be perceived like a reseller doing it just for money. I want to know more about the culture so I can fund my own collection while helping others complete theirs.



I know the basic stuff that is almost the same for any collections: Boxed is better than loose, older is better than new , metal toy cars are more valuable....



Here's what I want to know: do you know any good site/forum to reach the Diecast and Toys community's? Is there any good pricing guide listing them by make and years? Do collector's usually go for one brand like hotwheels/matchbox or collect any diecasts?



Any other useful info is welcome! Thanks!

Comments

  • K.ThrowerK.Thrower
    I used Lee's Toy Review magazine when I collected and sold Hot Wheels, they are pretty detailed with variations and their data is based on dealer sales. Diecast and most all action figures are included, but they aren't sold in a ton of stores that carry magazines. Not sure if they are in Canada either. Here's their site:



    http://www.leestoyreview.com/
  • retrogamesukretrogamesuk
    Selling Diecast is my full time living, I'd be very interested in knowing what you have, if you'd like to send me a list of what you've got (excel etc) I'd be happy to help you price it, mabye even buy it



    Also of course boxed is better than loose, but some early diecast never had a box and would have just been sold from a trade pack (normally of 6).
  • PsychopatPsychopat
    pm!
  • retrogamesukretrogamesuk
    PM Sent
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