1/64 Model Collectors Thread

[AOS-]

That's it. I'm down to list off my customs

 

[Theace37]

That's it. I'm down to list off my customs

Hey... if your lisying them. Put up a link and ill take a look.

 

[diabolicwyvern]

Birthday card I received from my folks today. Love the hot wheels card, but the buy low sell high message from my father was better than my gift!

 

[jtl46]

Jason I will post the link today and again when they are about a day from expiring. Remind me when they are close. I know you want max, but from experience starting auctions at $.99 tends to bring in more traffic and generate more bids. I have done it both ways and now stick to the $.99 strategy. But these are good lots and should get people interested.

 

[a6m5]

Jason I will post the link today and again when they are about a day from expiring. Remind me when they are close. I know you want max, but from experience starting auctions at $.99 tends to bring in more traffic and generate more bids. I have done it both ways and now stick to the $.99 strategy. But these are good lots and should get people interested.

It's a double-edged sword, but on a popular commodity Jason's moving, I tend to agree with the .99 cents strategy.

Love the hot wheels card, but the buy low sell high message from my father was better than my gift!

That's the name of the game! Happy Birthday man.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Yeah then someone sneaks in and grabs a whole lot for $.99. No thanks.

 

[a6m5]

Yeah then someone sneaks in and grabs a whole lot for $.99. No thanks.

Been on a receiving end of that!

 

[jtl46]

Yeah then someone sneaks in and grabs a whole lot for $.99. No thanks.

That is of course a risk, but when people think they can get something for a steal, they start bidding, then as the price increases they stay invested. It is still a cheap lot in their mind. They see it as a dollar lot even when it is $15. It is a counter-intuitive strategy but it is the way to do it.

When someone sees something for $12, they decide right then or there if they want it. If it is no they move on. When it is cheap, they watch and follow it, and over time are more likely to convince themselves to make a run. Human nature...

 

[CodeRedR51]

Yep, understood. But I would rather not sell them then sell them for way less than what I want. So if they move on, so be it.

 

[Theace37]

Yep, understood. But I would rather not sell them then sell them for way less than what I want. So if they move on, so be it.

My strategy. I list stuff at what I want for it. (Thankfully i usually get it )

Its better that way, especially if its a 'speciality' item... people allready know what its worth

 

[Cano]

Birthday card I received from my folks today. Love the hot wheels card, but the buy low sell high message from my father was better than my gift!

Haha that is the name of the game indeed.

Yep, understood. But I would rather not sell them then sell them for way less than what I want. So if they move on, so be it.

I'm with Jason here, very few times have I listed something with a low starting bid, I sell the stuff for what I want, too.

 

[Spacegoat]

Birthday card I received from my folks today. Love the hot wheels card, but the buy low sell high message from my father was better than my gift!

That's pretty cool. Happy Birthday, mate.

 

[commodoreben]

My latest purchases for you all to look at. First are the cars I got from the market yesterday.


P4290353 by commodoreben, on Flickr
I got a Bump Around, a gold Gasser and a Gulf Chevelle.


P4290354 by commodoreben, on Flickr
Also picked up the Boulevard Astro Van and Long Gone.


P4290355 by commodoreben, on Flickr
The last of my market purchases a Holidays Mustang Funny Car and a Carded Looney Tunes Tweety Dream Van to go with my loose one from a few weeks ago. Now the stuff Ive picked at the local stores over the last couple of weeks.


P4290357 by commodoreben, on Flickr
Picked up this 10 pack mainly for the 240Z,AE86 and the Corvettes.


P4290358 by commodoreben, on Flickr

P4290360 by commodoreben, on Flickr
I found some of the Atari cars in a clearance store.


P4290361 by commodoreben, on Flickr
I finally found some 599xx's in a local supermarket. I also had to grab the GT500.


P4290364 by commodoreben, on Flickr
Another 5 pack mainly for the Fiesta.


P4290366 by commodoreben, on Flickr
Lastly a couple of Wellys from a local auto store. How are your pics coming along Cano? We are still waiting for them.

 

[Cano]

How are your pics coming along Cano? We are still waiting for them.

haha, better get a chair you all. I promise I'll post something soon, at least a few of the cars I've picked up lately. Nice Welly Porsche, that casting is very very good, and you got it with the decent wheels. I have it with truck-like wheels, it's horrid.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Hmm, first time I've seen the Silver GT2.

 

[VspecZR1GT2RS89]

Birthday card I received from my folks today. Love the hot wheels card, but the buy low sell high message from my father was better than my gift!

Now that's a B-Day card right there. And Happy Birthday diabolic! 👍

Hmm, first time I've seen the Silver GT2.

Same here, now I want to find this set. But it could be coming to single packs soon, I hope.

 

[jtl46]

That GT2 is intriguing. The first edition came in a similar grey, but with PR5's. my guess is this is a gift pack exclusive...

 

[commodoreben]

haha, better get a chair you all. I promise I'll post something soon, at least a few of the cars I've picked up lately.

My chairs ready but im not going to be holding my breath. I checked the Hotwheels Wiki on that Silver GT2 and there is no info on it.

 

[CodeRedR51]

I wouldn't think so, first I have seen it and I'm pretty caught up on what's out there.

 

[AOS-]

Hmm, first time I've seen the Silver GT2.

Wat.

That GT2 is intriguing. The first edition came in a similar grey, but with PR5's. my guess is this is a gift pack exclusive...

More specifically, PR5s AND gray wing. That is indeed an exclusive or one HELL of a variation!

 

[CodeRedR51]

My other auctions will be posted tomorrow night. I was working all day (on my own time, for free might I add) on a project for work that needed to get done so I only had time to snap the photos. Couldn't do anything else.

Edit: Ok, if you need a good laugh take a look at this.

 

[jtl46]

This week's Matchbox Ambassador Update:

http://lamleydlm.blogspot.com/2013/04/april-29th-matchbox-ambassador-update.html?m=0

 

[CodeRedR51]

Grabbed these on my way in to work this morning.

 

[AOS-]

Petty Motorsports.

 

[CodeRedR51]

?

You must not know NASCAR.

 

[AOS-]

I don't follow Nascar, but I thought it was "Petty Motorsports" was amusing.

 

[CodeRedR51]

It's "Richard Petty Motorsports" actually.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Petty

 

[RACECAR]

Grabbed these on my way in to work this morning.

Those are the actual Gen 6 cars? I might get those if they are. I pretty much stayed away from getting any of the COT diecasts.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Yeah, 2013 cars.

 

[RACECAR]

Yeah, 2013 cars.

Nice. Action Collectibles or another company?