Some things that hurt a hobby

[iamsuperdan]

8 minutes ago, RSchnell said:

I think that holds true with Nascar stuff in general. I see so much of that stuff at swap meets dirt cheap, with no buyers. 

 

It's like all of the Coke branded items. I see tons of that stuff at garage sales and antique malls, and people want ridiculous money for it.

 

Just because it's old, doesn't mean it's valuable. 

 

[BlackSheep214]

3 hours ago, RSchnell said:

I think that holds true with Nascar stuff in general. I see so much of that stuff at swap meets dirt cheap, with no buyers. 

 

Because the market has gotten so flooded, they can’t sell it. Nobody wants them anymore and they will eventually be worthless.

[RSchnell]

12 hours ago, iamsuperdan said:

 

Just because it's old, doesn't mean it's valuable. 

 

Being that I live about 45 minutes from Disney world, the "antique malls" here locally are just slam packed full of Disney stuff, with obscene prices. Week after week I see the same stuff sitting too. Of course I never seem to find any model kits which is the whole reason I went in in the first place!

Alot of the older stuff had value at one time. I used to collect Ford memorabilia, dealership signs, accessory stuff like touch up paint cans, Ford china that was used in the factory cafeterias, Ford World's Fair exhibit stuff, factory employee badges, etc etc pretty much anything Ford related from the 1909-1965 period. I sold off 98% of the collection when I did the first big purge in 2018. Glad I did as everything except the signs has tanked in value since then. I didn't collect it for financial return, it was a side hobby from my restoration of the real cars.. LOL

I'm seeing a similar thing now with antique furniture. I've had several pieces of original arts & crafts/Mission style furniture for sale at quite reasonable prices with no takers. 

Edited July 15, 2023 by RSchnell
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[ChrisBcritter]

Now if only AMT '64 Chevelles/El Caminos/wagons would tank in value... 

[slusher]

Many sellers on eBay really try to overprice much of their kit that not helping that source for parts and kits..

[BlackSheep214]

I've been noticing this trend of these "Treasure Hunt" Hot Wheels in blister paks - particularly at Walmart and Walmart only. I've seen it in my 2 local Walmart stores.

I'm finding some of the blister paks in a blue cardboard box with tabs that hangs them on the rack torn off to deter collectors from buying them in mint condition. Not sure if it's the Walmart employees or collectors doing it themselves so no one else gets them untouched and mint condition. 

Has anyone else seen this at your local Walmart stores?

Edited August 6, 2023 by BlackSheep214