die cast model cars

[disco dan]

hey

does anybody know where to go to talk about and sell die cast cars. i have a collection of them and want to sell them but want to find somewhere i will be dealt with respectfully. i dont want to sell on evilbay. if anyone knows where i should go it would be a great help or if your interested let me know

cheers dan

[mrd3]

what type ? scale have you got a list
regards alan:)

[Grockle]

dan,are they current or obsolete editions

[CraigE]

The AULRO market place would be a good start.
A lot depends on what you expect to get for them.
A dealer will pay nowhere near what a collector may pay.
Though most dealers will purchase or trade obsolete models if they are in demand. I deal with Bridge models in Murray Bridge SA, even though Biante is based in WA as the dealer is a friend and you get a much better deal over all and guaranteed delivery if pre ordered.
Value is very subjective and in the eye of the beholder, though it is not very often you will lose on obsolete models.
Trade fairs and swap meets are also a good option.
Also bear in mind freight. The dealer I deal with includes freight on all orders over $200. Something to consider. Ridiculous postage has deterred me from buying form certain sellers (had one want $40 to send a 1 1/18th model, that should have been maybe $10).
It also depends if they are mint condition, boxed or unboxed, collectible, generic etc
I am a collector so would be interested to see your list and if there is anything that interests me.
Try and be aware of values, which can be really hard at times. I know on occasion when I have been looking for a particular model for example a 1 1/18th biante the price ranged from $250 ($50 more than release) up to $700 ($500 more than release). I doubt the upper price would have been achieved for that particular model, but it is what a collector will pay and I have been offered some stupid prices for some in my collection, but I have not bought them to sell.
Any way good luck whatever you decide and do not let people insult you when you set your prices, but also be reasonable if you really want to sell them. This type of thing if I put a price on them and they do not sell or I get offered below what I think is a fair price I keep them.
Cheers
Craig

[LOVEMYRANGIE]

I would contact Biante Model Cars.
They would be in the know as to who the good dealers are.
Might pay to have an independent evaluation just in case there's a secret retirement fund in there somewhere!

Cheers

Andrew

[isuzutoo-eh]

You will get better value per model if you sell individually, but you may then be left with some less desirable models.
If there are any Series Landy models then I may be interested in purchasing them :)

[pop058]

I also collect them and would be interested, depending on what models you have.

[disco dan]

thanks guys

i guess i will have to sit down this weekend and make a list which will include as much detail as possible. all are boxed although some boxes are damaged (plastic pushed in and crushed corner) but they have all stayed in there boxes with only a handful taken out for display.

i will have to contact biante for dealers and get some prices. i will also contact those interested

cheers again dan