About Us

 Founded in 1993, we're celebrating our 16th Anniversary in the diecast industry. This is also my 26th Anniversary in the mail-order business, from 1983-1993 as the premier manufacturer and supplier of classic Chevrolet and  muscle car interiors....USA-1 interiors.  As a result from this background, the PhillyMint staff includes classic car collectors in addition to being diecast enthusiasts.

 
 
The PhillyMint Models management team is comprised of 
former Franklin Mint diecast telemarketers and customer service representatives from the Aston, PA offices.
 
The PhillyMint Diecast Model Team:
 
 
Vinny DiMezza, President and Owner, previously held the position of the #1 diecast telephone sales rep at the Franklin Mint main headquarters in Aston, Pa from the early '90's through 1995. It was through his vision that the diecast secondary market was born. It's important to distinguish between pioneers like Vinny and those that imitate Franklin Mint diecast retailing today. Many of the  "former" Franklin Mint employees who sell mint models are only in existence because their current owners were put out of a job by FM's downsizing and gallery retail store closings. You have to ask yourself, if these people were true entrepreneurs why did they wait until losing their jobs to get into diecast retailing? A little harsh? Sorry if the truth hurts. The fact of the matter is Vince DiMezza, like others with talent and imagination, took a risk when it would have been easier to stay at FM and collect a steady paycheck. Others took virtually no risk and are now copying Vinny's concept. Who would you rather do business with, the original or the imitators? I've been a customer of Vinny's PhillyMint since 1993 when I first saw him selling Franklin Mint out of the back of his station wagon in Carlisle, and I continue to do so today. Thank you from a long time, satisfied collector.
Tom Millwood
Harrisburg, Pa.
 
 
 
Also on the staff: Scott , General Manager, over 10 years in retail management and customer service. 
 

Privacy Policy

PhillyMint Diecast Model Cars is committed to ensuring the security, integrity and
confidentiality of our customer information.

Introduction
      U.S.Trim of New Jersey, Inc., d/b/a PhillyMintŪ Diecast Model Cars (hereafter "PhillyMint")  This phillymint.com
Website is owned and operated by U.S.Trim of NJ (tm) (a "PhillyMintŪ Web Site"). Your use
of this PhillyMintŪ Web Site constitutes your agreement to and acceptance of the
terms, conditions, warranties, and disclaimers below and of the
"Disclaimer," "Privacy/Security Statement," and "Terms and Conditions,"
hyperlinked to the "Terms and Conditions of Use" page available throughout
the PhillyMintŪ Web Site. Please read these policies, terms and conditions,
before using the PhillyMintŪ Web Site or any PhillyMint services or offerings. If
you do not understand any of these terms and conditions, please exit this
web site immediately.

Purpose of Statement
Online privacy is a fundamental component for the ongoing success of the
Internet and PhillyMint's ability to provide customers products via
the Internet. PhillyMint is very concerned about the
confidentiality of individually specific customer identifiable information
("Customer Information") and maintains the highest standards for the
protection of privacy over the Internet. The purpose of this statement is to
clarify how our efforts ensure privacy and protection of Customer
Information.

Credit Card Numbers
As an extra measure to safeguard customer privacy we DO NOT store or
aggregate customer credit card numbers or other information relating to
customer credit card(s). Customer credit card numbers and credit card
information are entered into our system only for the purpose of the
specified transaction. ONCE THE TRANSACTION IS COMPLETED, OR SHORTLY
THEREAFTER, CUSTOMER CREDIT CARD INFORMATION CEASES TO EXIST WITHIN OUR SYSTEM.

Policy Modifications
      PhillyMint reserves the right to modify the terms of our privacy
policy. Any changes will be posted
        on our website and inside our store. If you have questions or
concerns regarding our privacy policy, please
        feel free to contact us at vinny@phillymint.com