To be honest, I started collecting die cast models because plastic unassembled model prices had become a little steep.....I don't have to worry about quality issues as I mostly take them out of the box and display them in store bought acrylic/plastic cases...Totally not interested in how much the model "could" be worth in the future as I buy them for ME to enjoy like others, but they can be seen and enjoyed much better that way; and the rubber bands and such don't have a chance to mar the finishes....I still build plastics, but mostly big rigs and the like....I already know I can build a car model out the box relatively easily, and I have enough in my stash to keep me building for the rest of my natural life.....So....Nothing really to "prove", if you will.....I'm having more fun collection die casts than I did when I was 8 years old....The 1/18th scalers are just bigger, and I, for one, am a big fan.......I "play" with them from time to time, too.....That's where the cheap Maistos come into play......I've gotten quite a few from HEB grocery stores and Sam's club for next to nothing in 1/18th die cast terms.....Around $14 each.....VERY reasonable......Making it all the more fun.....