A toy car collection can be fun to start but can also put you in a financial bind if you aren’t careful. There are a couple of things to consider when finding the right collectible toy car to add to your collection.
The first thing to figure out is the type of car you want to collect. I know that sounds simple, but trust me, it’s not. If you don’t think this through, you’ll be buying random cars for different reasons. Many times it’s because the car is cheap, that’s not a good reason to buy.
Collectible Toy Car Collection Questions To Consider
- Do you like a specific brand such as Ford, Chevrolet, Pontiac, etc?
- American or Foreign?
- Do you only want to collect cars of a certain color?
- Are you a sports car, truck, or sedan collector?
- Hot Wheels your type?
- RC cars for bashing or racing?
- Slot cars for investments or racing?
Next, consider your budget. This will help you know where to look for cars. New toy car prices easily reach $65 each, quickly eating through any budget.
Will you be buying new, used, or both? It’s easy to think that if you buy used, you can get more cars. The issue is that used cars are unpredictable. Some may not run as intended or may be missing parts such as mirrors, wings, or tires. So, on the back end of the transaction, you may have lost money.
Will you be going to a hobby store such as Hobby Town or Hobby Lobby for new cars? Will you be looking on eBay for online auctions to get used cars? If you want to stay informed about slot car deals, keep an eye on the eBay 1:32 slot car blog posts.
