Chasing Diecast Cars®

 BUYING & SELLING DIECAST COLLECTIONS SINCE 1992

 

Step 1: WHAT BRANDS WE ARE CURRENTLY BUYING

Tier 1: New Old Stock (NOS) New in Box .

Describes models that were never displayed, a like-new model with original box & paperwork. Climate controlled  & correctly stored with no heat or humidity damage. Inner & outer styro boxes are crisp, near white & like new. 1:18 window boxes with no cracks or shelf wear. Small, factory paint imperfections from dust in the paint surface or small "diecast chemical compound signature" are acceptable provided these imperfections are limited to hard to see areas of the model or the side panels. Any paint deterioration that resulted from improper storage or high humidity regions ( this is where the "diecast chemical compound signature" spreads to become DIECAST PAINT RASH, comparable to rust on a real car) are not #1 models.

Tier 2: Mint in the Box (MIB). Describes models that may have been on display but they were in air-tight cases with no dust, and you retained all the original boxes & paperwork (optional). Never exposed to sunlight and in a smoke-free environment. Paint damage from improper storage or high humidity regions are not #2 condition.

Tier 3: Excellent in the Box (EIB). Similar as described in Tier 2 above except it's obvious these models saw display time without cases, uncovered, & would need intensive clean & detailing by PhillyMint in order to be brought up to standards. Those that can't are listed on "Vinny's Used Cars" page. Small paint imperfections and minor rash that we can rub out with polish is acceptable. Major paint issues that are beyond polish and detail are not #3 condition models.

Tier 4: These are Tier 2-3  but without their original boxes. We usually only purchase these from local collectors that can deliver them safely to our store.

Step 3: WHO SELLS TO US?

Some of the most respected collectors in the diecast hobby have sold their prized collections to PhillyMint. ( references available) Our most satisfied diecast selling partners are those that are serious collectors & if you fit their profile...........

#1... you understand that we've been in the diecast business for 32 years & you'll receive a fair offer based on current market value, not what you paid or "invested". Some models have increased in value while others have dropped. We're not here to "steal" your collection, we're not estate liquidators who swoop in and buy everything in the house for pennies on the dollar. As diecast specialists, we really do pay more because diecast is all we do.

#2... you don't have the time to sell on eBay and deal with shipping, dozens of customer service issues, eBay fees & more.

#3...you value a lump sum payment and your time over the difference in dollars if you sold the models individually for months (or years).

Step 4: HOW TO RECEIVE AN OFFER

"The Best Presentation PLUS Motivation Receives the Most Attention". We prefer an Excel or Word Spreadsheet in .doc .docx .xls .xlsx with the following headers & sample cell entries below. (for small collections a detailed e-mail message is acceptable):

Sincerely,

Vinny DiMezza, Dawn & Nicole.

PhillyMint Diecast