my collection...is it worth anythin?!

[matt21]

been collecting 1:18 models since 1995 although I gave up about 4 years ago.

my range includes the below. I know its a lenghty list but would appreciate your views whether anything is rare. im struggling for space for them now and would at least want my money back else ill put any in the loft and keep them not asking for offers, i will go ebay route with any that may be rare otherwise will keep. i also appreciate the make of them is important, as most as Maisto, Bburrago(sp?) et al. Anyway bought in chronological order, any help much appreciated, all good nice, all 1:18, all got boxes .....

Jaguar XJ220
Porsche 959
Ferrari 550
Ford Mustang Mk3
Jag Mk2 (cream!)
Dodge Viper
Jag XK8
Dodge Concept Vehicle
Mer CLK-GTR
McLaren F1
Ferrari 456GT
Jag S-Type
Corvette
Ferrari 360
Ferrari 250 GTO (beautiful!!)
Ferrari F40
Hummer
Ferrari 355
McLaren F1 GTR
BMW Z3M Coupe
911 Carrera 2
Shelby Cobra 4275/C
Jacque Villeneuve Williams 1997
911 GT1 Le Mans 98
Audi TT (from audi dealer)
Jag XK180
Jag XKR
Merc 300SL
Ferrari F50
Merc CLK GTR
Honda S2000
Ferrari 250 Le Mans
Jag E-Type
Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa
Ford Lightening Truck
Porsche 993 x2
Porsche 356B Cab "Polizei"
Porsche 356B Coupe
VW Beetle (old) "Coca-Cola model"
1952 Ford F100 Tow Truck - not seen many of these
1948 Ford Pick Up
1957 Chev Belair Police
1963 AM DB5
AM DB7 Vantage
Merc S-Class
Audi R8R Le Mans
Merc SLK AMG
Smart
Audi TT Roadster
Merc 500K Type Special Roadster 1936
Ferrari 360
Smart...again
Shelby Series 1 '99
Maserati 3200GT
BMQ Z8
1999 Lincoln Town Car Stretch Limo
1948 Chev Fleetmaster "Woody"
David Coulthard Merc A-Class
Merc ML320
Lotus GT1
Lambo Diablo SV
1948 Porsche No1 Type 356 Roadster
Ferrari 550
Porsche Boxster
Jonnie Herbert Sauber F1 Car
2001 Chevrolet Corvette
1972 Chev Chevelle SS454
Merc CLK-DTM 2000
Merc ML55 AMG
Winston Drag Racer
1940 Ford Street Rod
New MINI Cooper
Jag X-type
2000 Mustang SVT Cobra R
1997 Ford F150 XLT
Porsche Carrera GT
Audi Rosemeyer
Lambo Mercielago
Merc SL
Porsche 996 C4S
Morgan Aero 8
Opel Speedster
2 more new MINI Cooper
Merc CLK-GTR Streetversion
98 Beetle
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Lambo Gallardo
BMW Z4

bikes...

Ducati 996 SPS
Kawasaki Ninja 2X-7R
Ducati 748 Strada Biposto
Ducati Supersport 900FE
Kawasaki Police 1000
Yamaha Y2F Thunderace
Harley FLSTS Heritage Springer




thanks

[M3John]

matt21 said:

been collecting 1:18 models since 1995 although I gave up about 4 years ago.

my range includes the below. I know its a lenghty list but would appreciate your views whether anything is rare. im struggling for space for them now and would at least want my money back else ill put any in the loft and keep them not asking for offers, i will go ebay route with any that may be rare otherwise will keep. i also appreciate the make of them is important, as most as Maisto, Bburrago(sp?) et al. Anyway bought in chronological order, any help much appreciated, all good nice, all 1:18, all got boxes .....

Wow somebody who may have more 1/18th scale models that me Well done Matt I too started off with Bburago and then added some Maisto jobbies also. Now i really only look at Minichamps or AUTOart - (of which i much prefer).

I don't know how much your looking at for the lot but if i'm honest with you though (and it pains me to say it as i to am running out of room for them all) i really don't think they're worth as much as you gave for them ie; reclaiming what you spent. For example for the 88 model cars you've listed, and for argumens sake we'll value them at an average of £15, your looking at trying to reclaim over £1,300 !! Now that i've replied to you here this has shocked me quite a bit as over a 3rd of mine cost me between £40 & £75 !!!!

All mine bar one, are boxed and for your viewing pleasure you can see them in THIS LINKY. Since this photo was taken though i've a few more to add picture wise, around half-a-dozen. You'll find my post just over half way down.

Hope this is of any help to you.

M3J.

[matt21]

thanks for your reply. i understand the usual bburago and maisto ones will (probably) never ascend in value BUT hoping some of the rare ones ive tracked down such as the american ones may be worth slightly more!

[M3John]

matt21 said:

... hoping some of the rare ones ive tracked down such as the american ones may be worth slightly more!

Let me know mate

[JTD]

Blimey, hell of a collection!