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One type of model that has definitely attained more collectable status in recent years is the model car.
Not the large scale hand crafted models although there is a market for them but the mass produced variety which is the equivalent of the lead soldier.
I'm not talking about the rc (radio controlled) model car either.Although we'll delve into that area in future posts.
Several manufacturers around the world produce such cars, but we can get a better idea of the procedure if we study just one of those firms-in this case the matchbox model cars manufactured by Lesney products of england.
Lesney produced several series including superfast adventure 2000 and models of yesteryear and it is the latter that is most highly sought after by collectors.
These matchbox models come in their own little boxes hence the name. There is a matchbox only diecast club which needless to say is focused on the diecast model car and an official model car magazine that describes various models provides a means of communication and includes advertisements. And such is the enthusiasm of collectors that good money is offered even for old catalogues.
Collecting diecast model cars only may seem fairly simple procedure, but if youre going to do it properly(which is where the investment potential is) then you need to know all about your product.
If you know what you are looking for you might find that missing modified version for your set of whitlock winkum, dumpers, jeeps, lagondas or model T fords. And the demand of old models exceeds supply as can be seen by the classified ads of the matchbox magazine.
And it is much considered that your item is collectible and in mint condition especially if it still comes in their original boxes like this one in the picture. It is advisable that you have a decent model car display case for your collections.
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