Where to sell a 1/18 collection
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Hi all!
When I were a lad I collected scale models - everything from a Crossfire to a Carrera GT. I’ve probably got 70-80 in various conditions, most boxed and acceptably ‘pre-owned’.
I’m not expecting to move the collection as one unit, I’m just trying to make sure I don’t get short-changed depending on where/how I sell them
I haven’t yet catalogued what I’ve got, but I was planning on just turning up to a car boot to move most of them on. Obviously without remembering what each model is, and which brand etc, I’ve no clue if there’s any of value, but any advice from anyone here who has experience selling a decent number of used models would be much appreciated!
When I were a lad I collected scale models - everything from a Crossfire to a Carrera GT. I’ve probably got 70-80 in various conditions, most boxed and acceptably ‘pre-owned’.
I’m not expecting to move the collection as one unit, I’m just trying to make sure I don’t get short-changed depending on where/how I sell them
I haven’t yet catalogued what I’ve got, but I was planning on just turning up to a car boot to move most of them on. Obviously without remembering what each model is, and which brand etc, I’ve no clue if there’s any of value, but any advice from anyone here who has experience selling a decent number of used models would be much appreciated!
Do NOT do the Boot Sale idea. Hopeless waste of time.
When my Dad was looking at offloading his (huge) collection of models I looked various options of selling. Due to the volume selling individually or in batches on ebay filled me full of dread (ebay is just vile for sellers).
Looked at going down the auction route. Huge commission and no guarantee of sale.
Settled on selling as a job lot to RM Toys. Knew him through a friend of a friend and have seen his operation at various events.
He did a good price for the LOT. When you take into account the time taken to sell individually, commission on auctions, ebay fees etc it wasn't really THAT much less and they all went as one.
MUCH easier.
Russ is the chap's name at RM
When my Dad was looking at offloading his (huge) collection of models I looked various options of selling. Due to the volume selling individually or in batches on ebay filled me full of dread (ebay is just vile for sellers).
Looked at going down the auction route. Huge commission and no guarantee of sale.
Settled on selling as a job lot to RM Toys. Knew him through a friend of a friend and have seen his operation at various events.
He did a good price for the LOT. When you take into account the time taken to sell individually, commission on auctions, ebay fees etc it wasn't really THAT much less and they all went as one.
MUCH easier.
Russ is the chap's name at RM
Edited by Every day a journey on Thursday 23 July 17:30
OGR4M said:
Hi all!
When I were a lad I collected scale models - everything from a Crossfire to a Carrera GT. I ve probably got 70-80 in various conditions, most boxed and acceptably pre-owned .
I m not expecting to move the collection as one unit, I m just trying to make sure I don t get short-changed depending on where/how I sell them
I haven t yet catalogued what I ve got, but I was planning on just turning up to a car boot to move most of them on. Obviously without remembering what each model is, and which brand etc, I ve no clue if there s any of value, but any advice from anyone here who has experience selling a decent number of used models would be much appreciated!
Either sell them as little job lots on eBay (say up to six models per lot) For any expensive ones, sell them individually. When I were a lad I collected scale models - everything from a Crossfire to a Carrera GT. I ve probably got 70-80 in various conditions, most boxed and acceptably pre-owned .
I m not expecting to move the collection as one unit, I m just trying to make sure I don t get short-changed depending on where/how I sell them
I haven t yet catalogued what I ve got, but I was planning on just turning up to a car boot to move most of them on. Obviously without remembering what each model is, and which brand etc, I ve no clue if there s any of value, but any advice from anyone here who has experience selling a decent number of used models would be much appreciated!
Check the prices they sell for as you may be surprised. Even some Maisto's etc sell well and fetch more than you might think.
If you just want shot of them, contact Vectis Auctions in Stockton on Tees.
SydneyBridge said:
Not seen that thread, damn wish I hadn't.OP I'd just start a list, definitely not a Boot Sale but maybe a Classic Car Show or Autojumble.
Seems I have more information about OP's collection than he does (I’m his dad…). OP - I can let you have the spreadsheet so that you can add the maker
BTW - what possessed you to have a Crossfire in the collection? I thought I brought you up better than that....
BTW - what possessed you to have a Crossfire in the collection? I thought I brought you up better than that....
Edited by Nigel_O on Saturday 25th July 21:07
OGR4M said:
Hi all!
When I were a lad I collected scale models - everything from a Crossfire to a Carrera GT. I ve probably got 70-80 in various conditions, most boxed and acceptably pre-owned .
I m not expecting to move the collection as one unit, I m just trying to make sure I don t get short-changed depending on where/how I sell them
I haven t yet catalogued what I ve got, but I was planning on just turning up to a car boot to move most of them on. Obviously without remembering what each model is, and which brand etc, I ve no clue if there s any of value, but any advice from anyone here who has experience selling a decent number of used models would be much appreciated!
Check a forum like this: https://www.diecastxchange.com/forums/When I were a lad I collected scale models - everything from a Crossfire to a Carrera GT. I ve probably got 70-80 in various conditions, most boxed and acceptably pre-owned .
I m not expecting to move the collection as one unit, I m just trying to make sure I don t get short-changed depending on where/how I sell them
I haven t yet catalogued what I ve got, but I was planning on just turning up to a car boot to move most of them on. Obviously without remembering what each model is, and which brand etc, I ve no clue if there s any of value, but any advice from anyone here who has experience selling a decent number of used models would be much appreciated!
g3org3y said:
Check a forum like this: https://www.diecastxchange.com/forums/
Diecast Exchange is great for selling if you’re an established member, but a newbie needs 100 posts before they are allowed to sell. I understand the reason for the rules, but it automatically excludes someone like OP who just wants to sell his collection. It also means that members of Diecast Exchange don’t get the benefit of seeing the collection before it hits EBayThanks for the replies everyone. I reckon I’ll do a bit of cataloguing, building on the effort of OGR4M senior, and see if there’s anything specific which is worth a decent amount, before I get in touch with one of the contacts you guys have listed above.
eBay is a bit of last resort, because of the faff of dealing with buyers, plus boxes and packing etc, but it’s a good backup
eBay is a bit of last resort, because of the faff of dealing with buyers, plus boxes and packing etc, but it’s a good backup
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