| Model cars have been around for a very long time. | | | | dollars just for a five dollar car. Next be sure that in |
| Now considered antiques, many of the first ones to | | | | the excitement of the auction you do not let auction |
| ever come out are highly sought after by antique | | | | fever take over and run your bill up as well. |
| dealers and model car collectors alike. If you love | | | | It can happen and does happen to people quite |
| model cars and have been considering collecting | | | | often. If the hustle and bustle of an auction is not to |
| antique ones then it can really pay off in knowing | | | | your liking then you should consider cruising yard |
| where to go to find them. | | | | sales. While the pickings can be a bit more slim |
| It may seem like the easiest option when you think | | | | sometimes you can still run across real treasures that |
| about it but if you go to an antique shop you are | | | | are an extreme bargain. Many people do not realize |
| pretty well guaranteed to spend much more than | | | | what they have so you can purchase them at a |
| you would either want or deserve to. Antique dealers | | | | good price. The only down side to this method is |
| have a tendency to float their prices according to | | | | that you have to be quick to get to potential yard |
| what they wish to pull in. If an item books at $26 | | | | sales. Antique hunters will often get there early and |
| you might see a price tag of $28. This is not to say | | | | pick up any treasures that might be offered. |
| that it is not worth the book price but you can find | | | | By the time you get there all the antique cars that |
| them for much cheaper than this if you are prepared | | | | might have been there could be gone. If you would |
| to spend a bit of time and a little more effort. | | | | rather spend your time at home searching for the |
| The first place to find antique model cars is at | | | | cars you can surf the Internet. There are many |
| auctions. Sometimes what is know as lots are sold | | | | different options available on the net. This includes |
| off which often contain boxes of random items. The | | | | online auctions, antique dealer websites, and car |
| auctioneers or auction house will often let you look | | | | collector websites that may offer antique model cars |
| through the boxes before they go on sale and you | | | | for sale. No matter which online method you choose |
| just need to know which one contains the cars you | | | | you will have a good deal of websites at your |
| would like to buy. First off, know your book prices | | | | fingertips to help you find the antique model car of |
| even if you have to carry a price guide with you. | | | | your dreams. Now all you have to do is to begin your |
| You would not want to buy a box of stuff for fifty | | | | treasure hunt. Happy hunting! |