Point of Interest:
Toy Museums.?
I have quite a large collection of model cars ,close to alomst 800 and rising, I have desided its time for me to stop and grow up,the models are mostly 1/43rd scale and are made by lledo, vangauards,and oxford diecast nearly all boxed apart from one or two some of the boxes are a bit tatty but they are over 20 years old but the cars themselfs are all mint and never been played with,and quiet a few of them are of limited editions,I do also have a few 1/18th scale cars made by auto art,solido,ertal, and yatming, other makes I have are matchbox and corgi and are of a mixture of superkings and juinor scales,are there any toy museums in the uk where I can donate them?
I would sell them but I'd never get my money back,although I have looked up the prices in Model price guides,you can only get what people are willing to pay for them at the time,I rather have them go somewhere where they can be enjoyed by all.
With a collection like that you could even try a local museum, they may decide to make a permanent collection due to the size.
Regardless of where it ends up please take into account the following:
- Ensure that your collection will be fully insured by their insurance.
- Check the physical location of where they will store it (if its in direct sunlight the cars / boxes will fade)
- Keep a detailed list of what is lent AND the condition its in at the time (ideally take photo's of each item)
- Draw up a formal letter, signed by the head of the museum outlining that the collection still belongs to you and that you have the right to recall it at any time and the museum will take full care of it and replace any damaged items (refer back to the list I mentioned earlier)
- Check their security arrangements.
- Don't get a plaque saying that this is your collection giving your name (people my then assume that you will have lots more of the same at home and you may become a target for thieves)
eBay Finds:
 |
 Matchbox MB 1 64 10 Pack w Exclusive Car MBX34307  US $15.69
|
 Revell Matt Kenseth Dewalt 2005 Taurus Kit 1 24 Scale 85 2858 Sealed Kit US $19.99
|
 Revell Dodge Ram VTS Pickup Kit 1 25 Scale 85 7204 Sealed Kit US $15.99
|
 AMT Ertl 1967 Chevrolet Impala Super Sport Kit 1 25 Scale 8207 New Kit US $13.49
|
 18 Dale Jarrett Lumina AMT Snapfast Kit 1 32 Scale New US $8.99
|
 MODEL BUILDING Storage Sales Bags 187 Scale 100 1X1 US $1.49
|
 MODEL BUILDING SMALL PARTS Storage Sales Bags 15 US $1.69
|
 MODEL CAR TRUCK BIKE SHIP RR PARTS Storage Sales Bags US $2.75
|
 AMT 1962 Impala SS Convertable Model Kit 8209 US $18.99
|
 AMT Chevrolet Sears DieHard Nascar Model Kit 8244 US $19.99
|
 AMT Ford GT 90 Snapfast Plus Model Kit 8381 US $18.99
|
 Monogram 2 Rusty Wallace Pontiac Model Kit 2960 US $19.99
|
 Monogram 24 QuakerState Jack Sprague Model Kit 2499 US $34.99
|
 Revell 1990 Pontiac Grand Prix Model Kit 7458 US $23.99
|
 Revell Dodge Viper GTS Model Kit 85 6359 US $18.99
|
 Revell Pontiac Grand Prix SE Model Kit 7171 US $29.99
|
 Revell Malt and Debbie Hays Pro Street Thunderbird Model Kit 7440 US $34.99
|
 Revell Ed McCullochs Olds AA FC Funny Car Model Kit 7122 US $24.99
|
 AMT Richard Petty STP Grand Prix 43 Model Kit 6728 US $12.99
|
 MPC 1986 Ford Mustang SVO Model Kit 6310 US $59.99
|
 Revell Custom 1957 Chevy Hardtop Hot Rod Model Kit 7123 US $26.99
|
 AMT 1932 Ford Phaeton Model Kit 6899 US $19.99
|
 Palmer 1949 Ford Tudor Road Series Model Kit406 US $49.99
|
 AMT StarTrek USS Enterprise Display Model Kit 8787 US $19.99
|
 AMT 1955 Chevy Bel Air Convertible T846 1 16 Scale FS Model Car Swap Meet US $109.00
|
 125 Scale Low Rider Model Kit US $.99
|
 125 Scale Jeff Gordon Race Car Model Kit US $.99
|
 125 Scale 2003 Hummer H2 Model Kit US $.99
|
 125 Scale 1955 Chevy Stepside Pickup Engine US $.99
|
 125 Scale Terry Labonte Race Car Model Kit US $.99
|
 125 Scale 35th Anniversary Camaro Model Kit US $.99
|
 Monogram F 15 Strike Eagle Model Kit 5434 US $9.99
|
 Testors Mig 29 Fulcrum Model Kit 661 US $12.99
|
 Testors F 14A Plus Tomcat Model Kit 649 US $9.99
|
 Monogram Fokker DVII Model Kit 5203 US $12.99
|
 Monogram Helldiver SB2C Model Kit 6831 US $39.99
|
 Monogram Malibu SS 454 Model Kit 2268 US $16.99
|
 AMT 300SL Gullwing Coupe Model Kit 2304 US $34.99
|
 Jo Han Pro Street Cuda Model Kit S 1001 US $49.99
|
 SEALED AMT MATCHBOX Penske PC 6 NORTON SPIRIT BOBBY UNSER 1 25 Model Indy Car US $24.95
|
 SEALED AMT MATCHBOX Penske PC 6 GOULD CHARGE MARIO ANDRETTI 1 25 Indy Car Kit US $24.95
|
 SEALED AMT MATCHBOX Penske 1979 INDY WINNER RICK MEARS 1 25 Model Indy Car Kit US $24.95
|
 LOT OF 4 1950s DIECAST CARS 143 O On3 On30 ERTL ROAD CHAMPS MATCHBOX US $9.95
|
 75 NEW 2x3 POLY ZIPPER BAGS Zip Loc Baggies Reclosable US $1.40
|
 MPC ElCamino Monster Truck Model Kit 1 0453 US $124.99
|
 Revell SU 25 Frogfoot Model Kit 4071 US $16.99
|
 Hasegawa Mikoyan Mig 27 Flogger D Model Kit 712 US $19.99
|
 HobbyCraft USAAC P 26C Fighter Model Kit HC1563 US $34.99
|
 Revell 28 Havoline T Bird Snaptite Model Kit 1086 US $12.99
|
 Revell 88 Dale Jarrett Thunderbird Model Kit 1708 US $15.99
|
| Powered by phpBay Pro |
Informative Video:
Matchbox Car collection
Amazon Finds:
 Disney / Pixar CARS 2 Movie 155 Die Cast Car #5 Holley Shiftwell List Price: Sale Price: $3.00 You save: $4.99 (62%)  Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionAll your favorite characters from the Disney Pixar film, CARS 2, in 155th scale. With authentic styling and details, these die cast characters are perfect for recreating all the great scenes from the movie... Features
 |
 Hot Wheels 20 Car Gift Pack – Styles May Vary List Price: Sale Price: $9.99 You save: $12.00 (55%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionHot Wheels 20-Car Gift Packs deliver twenty of the coolest 1:64 scale die-cast vehicles with unifying themes in one package. Each pack is an instant collection! Some vehicles not for use with some Hot Wheels sets... Features
|
 Disney / Pixar CARS 2 Movie 155 Die Cast Car #10 11 Guido Luigi Sale Price: $7.95 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionAll your favorite characters from the Disney Pixar film, CARS 2, in 155th scale. With authentic styling and details, these die cast characters are perfect for recreating all the great scenes from the movie... Features
|
 Disney / Pixar CARS 2 Movie Exclusive PVC 10Pack Deluxe Figurine Playset List Price: Sale Price: $16.80 You save: $23.19 (58%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionCars 2 Figure Play Set Get every play time off to a racing start with this 10 piece Deluxe Disney Cars 2 Figure Play Set. Lightning McQueen is here along with all of his arch rivals so your young speedster will be on track for lots of fast action thrills! This is a pvc play set... Features
|
 Hot Wheels Monster Jam Truck Case Sale Price: $12.99 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThe Hot Wheels Monster Jam Truck Case can hold up to 15 Monster Jam trucks, 1:64 size, such as the Grave Digger, Stone Crusher or Eradicator! This rugged and durable case features a carrying handle so you can transport your Monster Jam trucks anywhere! Features
|
 Hot Wheels 10 Car Pack (Styles May Vary) List Price: Sale Price: $4.99 You save: $12.00 (71%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionHot Wheels Gift Packs deliver ten of the raddest, baddest die-cast vehicles around. Each package contains a fun unifying theme, giving you an instant collection. Vehicles not for use with some Hot Wheels sets... Features
|
 Matchbox 20 Car Set – Styles May Vary Sale Price: $21.99 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThe Matchbox® 20 Car Pack makes a perfect gift! Sets include 20 detailed, die-cast vehicles in adventurous themes. Create an instant Matchbox® collection with this impressive set! Colors and decorations may vary... Features
|
 Disney / Pixar CARS 2 Movie 155 Die Cast Car #6 Professor Z Sale Price: $6.75 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionAll your favorite characters from the Disney Pixar film, CARS 2, in 155th scale. With authentic styling and details, these die cast characters are perfect for recreating all the great scenes from the movie... Features
|
 Hot Wheels 100 Car Case Sale Price: $19.99 Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product DescriptionThis Hot Wheels rolling case has a telescoping handle and wheels. The case stores up to 100 vehicles of 1/64 scale. The rolling wheels and telescoping handle are great for kids on the go! The case has a side snap closure... Features
|
 Matchbox 10 Pack - Styles May Vary List Price: Sale Price: $10.99 You save: $2.00 (15%) Eligible for free shipping!Availability: Usually ships in 3-4 business days See Reviews For This Product DescriptionEach of these ten-packs of Matchbox vehicles contains a variety of ten vehicles. Colors and styles may vary. Each vehicle measures 3"L. Features
|
Even MORE Great Finds:
HOT New eBay Auctions:
|
| Powered by phpBay Pro |