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[Chief2505]

I have some (a lot actually) Dale Earnhardt collectibles that I would like to sell off. Does anyone know of a collector that might be interested in purchasing the entire collection?

Some of this stuff dates back to 1990.

Thanks for the help!

[2k]

Only wish that collectibles stayed collectibles. For about the first 5 years after his death in 2001, DE Sr's memorabilia surged. Now I would say its flat lined. Not saying your stuff is worthless, there are still collectors around. I have every 1/24 he ever drove, including the infamous 'Silver Car' one time valued at $5000, that started the whole special race paint scheme thing. With that being said, I still have a soft spot for some of his stuff, so if you have any really rare stuff shoot me a line. Good luck with finding your stuff a new home. BTW, I live on Earnhardt Dr.

[Chief2505]

I am not sure if any of my stuff is that rare or not. A lot of what I have came from Chevrolet dealers back when that was the only place you could get a lot of his stuff.

I agree with your assessment of the market place though. I should have sold this stuff back then! LOL From what I can tell most of the 1/24th cars are valued around $25 - $30 with a few exceptions.

Drop me your email and I can send you some pictures. I would like to sell it as one lump, just for ease of doing it even though piecemeal may net more money but a lot more time and effort as well.

[Wrongway]

The Die-Cast market was flooded and ruined in 1999 by Action and Racing Champions. 1998 was the peak, with the 50th anniversary of NASCAR. These 2 companies did so well that they made 3 times as many in 1999 and 2000 that all value dropped to 10 cents on the dollar. I have thousands of Hot Wheels, Racing Champions, Action, Winners Circle, Treasure Hunts, Chase Cars, etc. Some pieces as rare as 1 of 3 made, and there they sit, hoping the market comes back somewhat so I could get 50 cents on the dollar. If I was able to sell the lot I would have, but there are no big buyers out there, they know how long these will sit. Hope you guys can make a deal, wish I could. There was a time I could walk into a store, find that special car for $1.00, post it on ebay and get $70.00-150.00 for it, those same cars are now $8-10.00. Sat on these for too long!

[Chief2505]

Maybe the best thing to do is just to give them to my grandsons and let them play with them! At least someone would get some joy from them! LOL

[2k]

No telling how many fans bought tons of the stuff to "one day" put the kid through college.....only to find out their profits won't even buy the textbooks.

[Chief2505]

I mostly bought the stuff because I was a big DE fan and I worked for Chevrolet Dealers in the parts departments and GM was his sponsor. I never figured I would get rich off the stuff but I also never figured it would all one day be just another toy either.

[Wrongway]

Couldn't help it, my dad worked there so I had to pick it up today.