Chasing Diecast Cars®

 BUYING & SELLING DIECAST COLLECTIONS SINCE 1992

We pay a premium price if your collection is primarily musclecars & corvettes 1949-2000s

WE WONT BE OUTBID!

Step 1: WHAT BRANDS WE ARE CURRENTLY BUYING

      FRANKLIN MINT                   DANBURY MINT                     GMP 1:18 & 1:24 

 ERTL AMERICAN MUSCLE (w/all straps)  HIGHWAY 61                        CMC
   LANE EXACT DETAIL          PRECISION MINIATURES          CAROUSEL

CODE 3 FIRE APPARATUS

SCALES: 1:24-1:18-1:16-1:12 AND LARGER

We do NOT purchase/sell NASCAR models EXCEPT FM & DM.

Step 2: WHAT MODEL CONDITION WE ACCEPT:

 

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:  8/28/24 NOT BUYING AT THIS TIME 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: 8/28/24 NOT BUYING AT THIS TIME 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):

MODEL MANUFACTURER YEAR MAKE & MODEL COLOR CONDITION 1, 2 or 3 PART # (optional) LTD ED SERIAL # (optional)
Franklin Mint 1957 Plymouth  Belvedere HT Turquoise 2 E656 0008

Provide all of your contact information. Allow approximately 3 days for us to contact you.

Send your list to our new email address for "ChasingDiecastCars": phillymint@comcast.net

 

LAST Step 5: SHIPPING, DELIVERY , PICKUP, PAYMENT

Once we both agree that we're on the same page and a transaction is possible, shipping and payment details are discussed.

 

 This information should help you to decide if selling to PhillyMint Diecast is an option and how to proceed. If you would like to discuss your situation with me personally I'll be happy to speak with you. I've been through this process enough times to understand how emotional the decision to selling a diecast collection is to many people, whether it's your own and you're moving, downsizing or you inherited the collection from a family member or friend. It's our mission to give you the details to help you make an informed decision and in the process, whether you decide to sell to PhillyMint or not, the more you know, the better you'll feel.

Phone# 856-352-2632  M-F 9am-5pm

Sincerely,

Vinny DiMezza, Dawn & Nicole.

PhillyMint Diecast


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