Selling model cars – Valuation for car models

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Model cars fascinate collectors from all over the world. The small cars are faithfully reproduced to scale down to the smallest detail. No matter whether a single model car or even a complete collection: the market for model cars is large and is primarily interested in brands such as Schuco, Minichamp, Pocher, Herpa and Wiking. Whether the scale is 1:43 or 1:8 is of secondary importance.

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For the sale of model cars there is a new marketplace on the Internet. Our readers have had good experiences in this respect and were able to achieve top prices. After registration you will be assisted by qualified experts and even notaries.

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Old model car collections and toy cars from the period before 1970 are particularly in demand. There are many reasons why sellers want to part with their model cars. Sometimes it is inheritances that are to be made into cash or a collector has simply changed his hobby. We explain the basic facts about “Selling model cars”.

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Avoid mistakes when selling model cars

If you want to sell a model car, you should check whether it is an original or a fake. If you offer a fake as an original, you could get into trouble. Collecting model cars is a hobby that has inspired young and old since the 1890s.

Model cars came into being with the invention of the car by Gottfried Daimler and Carl Benz in 1886. The first problem when storing model cars is dust. This settles in the tiny components of the model cars and is then difficult to remove. Therefore, model cars should always be kept in a showcase. Suitable showcases can be found in almost every furniture store. Another problem is solar radiation. Heat and light cause the colours to fade and the plastic parts to deform. Ideally, you should keep model cars in their original packaging. This completes the model and increases its value.

AVOID

  • to remove from original packaging
  • to damage original packaging

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Valuable model cars – recognise real treasures

Valuable model cars have some distinctive features. Pre-1970 models are particularly popular. Car models are contemporary witnesses and reflect the aesthetics and zeitgeist of epochs. Every historic car tells a story and is therefore of particular interest to some collectors. The better the condition of a model car, the higher its purchase price. A uniform assessment scale is used to assess the state of conservation. The first stage is called “Mint & Boxed” and refers to a model without damage to small parts or paint. The model is in a new state and in its original packaging. In the “Mint” condition, the box is missing, which leads to a reduction in value of between 20 and 50 percent. If there is slight damage to the paintwork, the condition is referred to as “Near Mint”. The value is reduced by 50 to 60 percent. The next two preservation stages are “Slightly Chipped” and “Almost Trash”. Particularly valuable are rare model cars from popular brands such as Bburago or Matchbox.

ATTEND TO

  • extrinsic factors
  • limited editions
  • age and rarity
  • known manufacturers

Rare model cars – the most valuable toys in the world

DThe market for model cars is very inhomogeneous. Nevertheless, every year model cars are sold for over 250 million euros – in Germany alone. Probably the most expensive model car in the world is the “Lamborghini Aventador Gold”. The model car was produced on a scale of 1:8 and is coated with gold. Although the real car costs 400,000 euros, the mini version clearly exceeds this price with a value of 7.5 million euros. The “Lamborghini Aventador” is an exact replica of the original and brings it up to a beautiful sum of six million euros. One of the most expensive model cars in the world is the “Bugatti Veyron”, which was produced on a scale of 1:18 and is made of platinum and 24 carat solid gold. Inside the car is set with 7.2 carat diamonds. Other model cars of immense value are the “40th-anniversary Hot Wheels” and the “Volkswagen Beach Bomb”. The models came under the hammer for 125,000 and 140,000 euros.

Increase the value of your model cars on sale

If you want to increase the value of your model cars, we recommend various measures. If the model car is in a showcase, you should take it out and store it in its original packaging. If your model cars are dusty, you can remove the dust with a brush. Use a brush with soft bristles to avoid damaging the sensitive paint and small parts. If the dust is stuck in stubborn grooves, try to blow it out carefully. Never use a hair dryer. Its heat could lead to deformation of the plastic parts. If your model car is damaged, you should look for spare parts. There are spare parts available for older model cars. There are specialized companies that have re-cast spare tires and components. These include the Canadian company Diecast Toyguy and the Dutch manufacturer MK Modelcarparts.
YOU CAN DO THAT
  • ensure an appealing presentation
  • gently remove dirt from model and packaging
  • the patina of old models is maintained
  • keep all parts in a safe place

Determine the value of model cars yourself – our recommendation

If you want to determine the value of model cars on your own, you need to have extensive expertise. Model cars, which a few years ago still achieved dizzying prices, are now only worth a fraction of the purchase price at that time. This is because today’s youth primarily plays with computers and the collector community runs out of young people. Declining demand is leading to falling prices. You will only achieve exceptionally high purchase prices if you can show a real rarity. The purchase prices are subject to constant fluctuations, which is why you should not rely on price catalogues. They would have to observe the market and have extensive expertise. Therefore, we recommend that you have a specialist determine the value.

Buying a model car – sell it online in the model auction

If you want to sell your model cars, we recommend the online auction house Catawiki.com. The advantage of the platform is that it has more than 14 million visitors per month. If you sell your model cars on Catawiki.com, you benefit from a large customer base that offers each other high. That’s why you get the best possible sales price. All sales are notarially controlled. The purchase price will be transferred to you immediately after the auction. To avoid any nasty surprises, you have the option of specifying a minimum price. If you cannot estimate the value of your cars, the experts at Catawiki.com are at your disposal. They are proven specialists in their field and know exactly what purchase price you can expect when selling your model cars.

  1. Register as a supplier at Catawiki. Registration is free and without obligation.
  2. Have model cars inspected and appraised by experts.
  3. Release models for auction with more than 14 million interested parties.
  4. Secure payment received. Catawiki handles the payments for you.

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Sell your own model cars online

If you want to sell your model cars yourself, you have several options. You can sell your model cars on eBay, at flea markets or through classified ads. You may also find an antique dealer interested in your model cars. The fundamental disadvantage of these sales channels is that you hardly meet specialized buyers or real experts. You therefore do not know whether you will receive a fair purchase price or sell your model cars far below value. If you contact a single buyer, they will try to reduce the price of your model cars as much as possible. This is the only way to achieve the greatest possible profit margin. If you use a specialized auction house like Catawiki.com, you benefit from a reliable and fair valuation by experts. You put passionate collectors in competition and profit from a competitive relationship that pushes the price of your cars to unimagined heights. Therefore we advise you against an independent sale and recommend the use of Catawiki.com for model cars!

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