Corgi, Matchbox, etc

[Beemer-5]

I have been given 100 or so boxed die-cast model cars.
Are they worth anything these days?
Cheers.

[Athlon]

depends on age, model etc, I used to sell them as a hobby/sideline. Some are worth good money, some just a few quid, all must be mint/boxed to worth top money.

[Beemer-5]

They are all in original boxes and new.
Where would buy them, any idea?
Or is it a case of E Bay?

[jas xjr]

even brand new stock is collectable.i work in a toy shop and when we have a delivery in of hotwheels or matchbox the collectors are in straight away.
ebay is your friend

[Eric Mc]

Watched an episode of Antiques Roadshow the other day where a chap had a large collection of pristine boxed Corgis dating back to the early 1960s.
They are all collectable but the most desirable cars and sets are:

Chipperfield Circus Set
The original 007 Aston Martin, preferably with ejectee still in place - most of them were lost through being pinged under sofas.
An early car transporter set
Gerry Anderson related models

[Athlon]

e-mail me a pic or two of them and I will have a better idea of the value for you if that helps? E-bay is a way but toy fairs are where the collectors gather.

[Beemer-5]

I'll check out a toy fayre.
Ta.

[Marc W]

You probably won't get much from a dealer at a toy fair as they will want to give you considerably less than market value in order to get a profit. Value will depend on which ones they are, theolder ones are the more valuble. Your best bet is a Toy auction or Ebay. You used to be able to buy a price guide a few years ago, I'm not sure if you still can.

[RetroWheels]

Do what i did to gauge values, and go on ebay - i had/still have some '60s and 70s corgis mostly in boxes.
Bought them 25 years ago at flea markets etc.
Some of the prices i realised on ebay were shocking . e.g little ford anglia ice cream van ,cost about £4 when i was 15 - im nearly 41 now though - sold on ebay £150 .
The proceeds made a big difference to my ability to run my fleet of real cars this year .

Edited by RetroWheels on Wednesday 26th December 17:54

[Eric Mc]

There are two (at least) specialist die-cast magazines available. I would buy them for a few months to get a feel for what passes for "normal" prices.

[Mk3Escy]

I am a collector of MB & corgi. Post what you have on here with pics & we will try & give a valuation:
http://diecastrestorations.myfreeforum.org/index.php?sid=88e5a8f05c09c52885c75dae35e2a9e5 

Edited by Mk3Escy on Friday 28th December 21:27

[RetroWheels]

Mk3Escy said:

I am a collector of MB & corgi. Post what you have on here with pics & we will try & give a valuation:
http://diecastrestorations.myfreeforum.org/index.php?sid=88e5a8f05c09c52885c75dae35e2a9e5 

Edited by Mk3Escy on Friday 28th December 21:27

Very interesting and informative site.

[Red Firecracker]

RetroWheels said:

Very interesting and informative site.

Yup, very good site with some friendly people. Been a member there for quite a while.

[Athlon]

Toy fair tomorrow at the Reebok stadium (Bolton's ground)