Model Cars

[BA-GT]

Does anyone here collect them?

Im about to sell all mine but trying to work out how much to sell them for.

I have Auto Art, Trax, Matcbox and other brands.

I did a google search and came across this site http://www.shiremodels.com.au/store/index.htm

My question is I have 3 cars they have listed
Trax XY GTHO Falcon TR4B Dark Green
Trax XY GTHO Falcon TR4C Green
Trax XY GTHO Falcon TR4D Orange
They want $125 fro the dark green one, $95 for Green & 95 for the orange one. These cars are 1:43

Are these prices realistic?

[Nostalgia]

Im a huge fan of Die-Cast models. Not sure on re-sale values though as i have never even thought of selling mine. Good luck mate.

[XR Martin]

All three of those are at $40 with no bids on ebay (5hours left)

[Dave_au]

How are Trax for a brand?

I usually stick to Autoart, currently importing a 1:18 of an IS350 from the US to co-incide with a family member's purchase of an IS250... if that makes sense

[WAXBFAR]

yes we do collect Model cars.
But not the "outdated trax ones.
Nowadays Biante and CC are the brands that have come to the fore in Model car collecting.

[Nostalgia]

Nice collection. Very nice. Have you placed your order for the 1:18 Bill Bourke Special XW ?

[FORD EB 4.0]

I find ebay can be a good guide for prices, but can be misleading by desperate bidders who bid ridiculous prices. You can ring around a few model shops for an idea or check passed auctions on ebay.

[asusdragon]

kkind of on the same track as this but im after a DJR320 BA mk2 does anyone know if they are made or planning on making them and where i could get one from, i just love these car and well i will never have the $90000 to buy one a 1.18 model would be great cheers

[Nostalgia]

Originally Posted by asusdragon

kkind of on the same track as this but im after a DJR320 BA mk2 does anyone know if they are made or planning on making them and where i could get one from, i just love these car and well i will never have the $90000 to buy one a 1.18 model would be great cheers

Have you tried Auto Art, Biante or Classic Carlectables. Cheers.

[Polyal]

BA GT - Those prices aren't far off the mark. I buy the majority of mine on ebay. One week a XC Cobra will go for $100+, the other it will be around $60.

Originally Posted by Dave_au

How are Trax for a brand?

Trax are very good, if not slightly more desirable than Auto-Art.

Originally Posted by asusdragon

kkind of on the same track as this but im after a DJR320 BA mk2 does anyone know if they are made or planning on making them and where i could get one from, i just love these car and well i will never have the $90000 to buy one a 1.18 model would be great cheers

Not as yet mate, will I have never seen one and I am on ebay every other day looking for a bargain. Speaking of which, a Minichamps Diablo came today, got it delivered for $30!

Ebay can be good, but watch some models go nuts in the last 30mins.

BA GT - list your models for sale, I collect 1:43, and there are plenty I am still after. I used to collect 1:18 but they take up to much space and some prices are nuts. ($350+ for a 1:18 XC Cobra!)

[asusdragon]

Originally Posted by EAadam

Have you tried Auto Art, Biante or Classic Carlectables. Cheers.

i went to a games type shop who sell model and they looked on the computers and couldnt find anything only one they could see was the supercars DJR car but not want i am after. i will just keep my eye out for them if anyone sees one could they Pm me cheers

[XR Martin]

No theres no DJR320 model car and more than likely never will be one. Biante didnt have much luck selling their 1:18 BA XR8/GT/GTPs (which can now be picked up for $50) letalone something as obscure as the DJR version.
Your best bet is to buy one of those cheap BAs and modifying it yourself.

[falzoony]

My mum wrote off my BA GT when she was cleaning my room:(

[Nostalgia]

Originally Posted by falzoony

My mum wrote off my BA GT when she was cleaning my room:(

LIFE LESSON LEARNT: Clean your own room. :

[Polyal]

Originally Posted by XR6 Martin

No theres no DJR320 model car and more than likely never will be one. Biante didnt have much luck selling their 1:18 BA XR8/GT/GTPs (which can now be picked up for $50) letalone something as obscure as the DJR version.
Your best bet is to buy one of those cheap BAs and modifying it yourself.

True, I picked up a BA GT, blueprint with silver stripes for $40 in a store. To show how varies, look at ebay for the same model; prices range from $90-150..LOL

[RSgerry]

BA-GT, I sold off few of my cars not too long ago and those prices are too high IMO. between $40 and $60 would be about right, as Polyal said, it can depend on the bidders on any given day. The other cars values, especially the Matchbox, can vary. Some MM cars had slightly differetn coloured glass or a different colour interior which can make them quite rare.

asusdragon, there are a couple of dedicated model shops in Perth worth look. The games shops dont specialise and have a poor selection. Stanbridges in Mt Lawley have a fair selection of die-cast cars, City Models in Picadilly Arcade also do, but his prices are often silly, and Triking Stamps on hay St, near Java Juice (King Street). He has a huge selection of models and a lot of Aussie cars, as well as imported models.

[asusdragon]

cheers for that might give them a call or even try and get down there soonish

[falzoony]

Originally Posted by EAadam

LIFE LESSON LEARNT: Clean your own room. :

It looked clean to me.
I was actually in queensland and and came back and my room had been completly rearranged.

[BA-GT]

I now have a list of model cars im selling in this thread http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11196570

[boss-290]

Here's my middle shelf...