1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[AOS-]

Don't you guys normally get tracking for domestic shipping? The lot I sold got tracking and I didn't set anything higher than first class domestic.

 

[CodeRedR51]

First Class mail (cheapest) never included tracking. In fact, Priority (2-3 days) never included tracking either. You had to purchase Delivery Confirmation separate, which usually cost around 89 cents or so. This morning when I dropped of Zach's package, she asked me if I wanted 6 day and I said yes, and then she said tracking is included. And the tracking number stickers look different now too. So I think it's all included.

 

[Cano]

Shinji.

Oh and you don't get to claim anymore as well, Cano. I've stuffed your box full of cars and packaging poop. There's no room anymore.

No problem, I've claimed my share already 👍

Also: Can someone who knows their old Matchboxes tell me if these kinds of Indy Racers are worth a lot? Enough to keep carded or customize? eBay's got them at least $5 but who knows if sellers are just pricing them high?
I originally bought these for their wheels, but they look like they have some collector value being so old.

You monster, of course they are worth something, ANYTHING old is worth something, dude. Do not buy "new old" cars to customize, search around and get them used up, but to uncard that kind of stuff just to destroy it for the wheels is a big no-no.

 

[AOS-]

Maybe DiabolicPanda can share his opinion on this. I remember him having one.

Also, Jason, is the loose 911 GT1-98 I'm getting the first editions?

The School Busted is yours, Shinji. I'm closing the offers window now.


Just found this listing. Seller claims it's a hard to find Majorette. Is that true?

 

[CodeRedR51]

Also, Jason, is the loose 911 GT1-98 I'm getting the first editions?

It's not loose and no.

 

[Cano]

Just found this listing. Seller claims it's a hard to find Majorette. Is that true?

Nah. Not even France-made anymore, I have it.

 

[AOS-]

So I had offered those cars ahead of time to you guys to return the good deed a few of you do by doing the same thing. Next time I won't be though. What was supposed to be a $70 listing has now dropped to $47.

It's not loose and no.

Oh crud. I forgot to request them to be loose. Oh well. Which year recolour was it then?

Nah. Not even France-made anymore, I have it.

I do too...


...Smashed into a pole.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Oh crud. I forgot to request them to be loose. Oh well. Which year recolour was it then?

I take it back it was.

Edit: I'm going to name my new business "The Diecast Gecko" and have a Gecko for a mascot. Why? Because I feel like it.

 

[a6m5]

I was at Walmart tonight to pick up few things, also couple more of those sewing thread/hot wheels organizers I ordered online. Somehow these cars came home with me:

Close up on the two cars I tried my best to shoo away....

Walmart bastards..... they know I can't say "no".

 

[AOS-]

My walmart doesn't sell those organizers. Well they do have organizers, just not the ones you have access to.

Would be nice because tossing those in a tote would be nice and easy. and I really don't want to cut any more foam for a while.

 

[a6m5]

My walmart doesn't sell those organizers. Well they do have organizers, just not the ones you have access to.

Would be nice because tossing those in a tote would be nice and easy. and I really don't want to cut any more foam for a while.

Like I said last time, ours don't carry them either. I order online(walmart.com), but if I have it shipped to one of their stores, it's free shipping. They are nine bucks a pop, and now I got four!

 

[AOS-]

How many can one hold again? Is it free shipping for US buyers or US addresses?

 

[a6m5]

How many can one hold again? Is it free shipping for US buyers or US addresses?

Try it out.

It looks like the store pick up is a no-no for the Canucks. Check it out and see if they'll ship it there.

Edit: Holds 48.

 

[VspecZR1GT2RS89]

Man! I been absent from the thread lately, mostly posting, but I have been lurking though.

@Sony: Woah! I'm impressed with your graduation presents, like Cano said, you hit the pay dirt with those rare HWs. I like them, but that Police Cruiser......amazing! 👍

Real jelly bro!

@RT1600: now I'll keep my eye out for that 2002Ti with the newer wheels and clear windows. The black wheels really do stand out on the BMW. Way better than the OH5s or "Koieng Balants".

And I'll PM you after this post. I need your address and name as well. And when are you sending my package out and the total? And do you have any spare R35s, Brand new VW Beetles and any Viper ACRs and I'll take that SRT GTS as well. Thanks.

@RCK and Torque: Ahhh, fellow JDM and RennSport guys!

I'm quite jelly with those Skylines, 935 Mobys and that Amuse Nissan 350Z, hand them over!!!

And do anyone make the HKS CT230R, S2000 GT1, Nismo 400R and the Tommy Kira R R34 GTR? I want to get one of these cars for my collection bad.

@Cano: so that Mopar that Zach didn't know is a A330? Thanks for the name of the car, I didn't know myself, and I'm a Mopar guy!

Well since my area doesn't get that many HWs or even MBs lately, yesterday I really lucked out when I found a MB Caddy CTS-V Wagon, the gold one, in Walgreens. It was strange since I don't see that much MBs where I'm at, only at Target and Walmart in my area. But I'm glad I got it .

 

[SkylineFaux]

Dropped by the local mall to check on the pegs, surprised to see the new stocks everywhere. Grabbed these immediately without even thinking.

Other noteworthy cars there was a HW-tampo'd Camaro ZL1 and a green Carrera GT. Had to leave them though, I'd have left my wallet limping after.

 

[diabolicwyvern]

Maybe DiabolicPanda can share his opinion on this. I remember him having one.

Share my opinion on what? The MB Indy or the majorette? Depending on the team, some of the Indy cars only came in Team Convoy sets. Either way, I wouldn't think to part it. The majorette is scrap.

 

[AOS-]

MB Indy Racer....'80s casting. Awkward proportions, gigantic tires in the back.

 

[AOS-]

Just finished uploading photos and already there are 5 more cars to take pictures of. Stuff from daboxtoys came in today.

Some donkeybuttface knows that a certain Walmart gets the boulevard cases I'm also after too. I head to the toys section and all I find are a peg load of these two. No F40s.. AGAIN.

And here are just some of those older matchboxes I've acquired:

 

[McZachenF1138]

I really like that Group C Racer, and that reverse livery Cossie. 👍
I have that World Cup Vauxhall, except it has a yellow wing and interior.
I also have that RX-7, but in its old blue Superfast form. I got it at Goodwill a while ago and have it primed for paint one of these days...

 

[AOS-]

Got a few more up:

oooooooooooh....!​

 

[Spacegoat]

Never seen the blue version of the RS200 before either.

Nice stuff. 👍

 

[CodeRedR51]

One of the sneaks posted today by one of the HW designers:

 

[McZachenF1138]

Flying Customs perhaps?

 

[CodeRedR51]

Retro Entertainment. It's the T-Bird stockcar from the Stroker Ace movie. 👍

 

[McZachenF1138]

Oh man, they're really going all-out with this Retro Entertainment series.
I suppose that's a good thing though.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Best part about that release, is that it almost didn't happen. Quote from the designer:

PLEASE buy up the Stroker Ace Chicken Pit cars when they come out.

The team thinks I'm nuts for suggesting that one. Even Universal scratched their heads when we asked for the rights. If it's a peg warmer I'll never live it down.

And then no one will listen when I push for the Family Truckster and Buckaroo Banzai Jet Car.

 

[Spacegoat]

Wow, Stroker Ace T-Bird. I think I saw that movie on TV, when I was like 10 or 12. Anyway, I'll definitely get myself one.

And the Family Truckster.

 

[McZachenF1138]

The designers seem like such great guys children.

 

[diabolicwyvern]

Just back from Jo Ann Fabric and Craft. My local store has 40% off "storage" so the thread organizer....ie 48 Car jammer cases are 8.99. Picked up a couple..now the fun of filling them up!

 

[a6m5]

Imma pass.

Cool cars & photography, AOS. As usual. 👍

I got SO many cool cars in the mail today from Jason. Gave me a killer deal as usual, too. Thank you!!! 👍

I also got this one from eBay today.

Finally! Final Runs 850i. Thanks to the seller who accepted the offer for $10. It may seem high, but this is the lowest price I've found in probably couple of months.

Just back from Jo Ann Fabric and Craft. My local store has 40% off "storage" so the thread organizer....ie 48 Car jammer cases are 8.99. Picked up a couple..now the fun of filling them up!

I don't expect people to compete with Walmart($9, regular price), but if $8.99 is 40% off, markup's pretty high!