Collecting Model Techniques To Get You Rolling

There are just a few things you need to keep in mind to make your collection the best it can be

1.  Decide the focus of your collection. There are lots of different kinds of model cars and/or truck you can collect. Before you start building your fleet, decide whether you will concentrate on just one particular type of model (like plastic or diecast metal models or if you will welcome all kinds into your collection. Decide if you will collect finished models or ready-to-build. 2.   Use eBay. When it comes to finding great deals on models or locating that one special car you've just got to have, it's hard to beat eBay.

3. Go shopping. Your local stores are good places to start looking for models. Toy stores and department stores and some hobby shops can be well stocked until you start getting into older models.

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4. Get onto the garage/yard sale circuit. When your neighbors move or their children grow up, model surplus will end up on sale tables and you can usually negotiate a good price.

5. Hit the books. The modeling and collectibles section of your local library or bookstore will have a number of books to help you determine the going price for elements of your collection. They can keep you from overspending.

See if you can find a copy of Collecting Model Car and Truck Kits the guide to collecting those wonderful memories of assembling the ride of your dreams.

It includes a value guide lists the models shown in the book and gives a high-end price for each model.