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26/11/2013 7:40 am
WOW very sad! Just check DMs website and the word DIECAST isnt even there at all
I tried DM UKs website and while they DO list diecast models, none are DM and are all 1:18s or non DM models. SAD SAD times! 🙁 Oh well we knew this day was comming. Moral of the story be happy with what you've collected thus far. Venture into other scales/brands if your an avid collector and still want to fuel your hunger for models. If not, sit back, add a few 1:24ths from the secondary market from time to time and enjoy what you have! 
26/11/2013 9:44 am
I did that yesterday. The only model listed was the Titanic. VERY sad.
26/11/2013 9:56 am
Good advice Phil. It's too bad that the Mints have closed up shop on our diecast cars. You are certainly right. We still have a pretty healthy secondary market and it will probably stay that way for quite a few years. I'll be looking more at the auctions here and I'm sure lots of us will.
26/11/2013 11:57 am
How fitting.
John Bono
North Jersey
26/11/2013 1:46 pm
Can you blame the Mints for getting out?
With all the returns because of Quality Issues and having to deal with the "Cancer" Problem, Which is becoming a Big Problem!, it was probably a Good Time to Bail.
26/11/2013 2:57 pm
Indeed, very sad.........................
Now, its time for plastic OHHH...... resin at $400 a pop with no features LOL.
26/11/2013 5:23 pm
Just canceled all my Motorama cars from Minichamps.
26/11/2013 6:17 pm
Why Jim ?
26/11/2013 6:40 pm
Just personal John. I'm sure the cars will be great.
Nothing against the people I had them on order with either. They were straight up.
26/11/2013 10:20 pm
A litle QC could fix that...I have some Ertl diecast pieces from the Early 90's...made in Iowa. No rash or any problems. It can be done.
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27/11/2013 4:17 am
LOL As you know I have and LOVE the Mark III thus the reason I ordered them
BUT to spend $300-$400 on curbside models of images that are just OK or that I wouldnt normally consider is definitely NOT going to happen. Case in point the last DM model offered, the Chevrolet Fleetline. It's on the typical level of DM quality though some working features have been omitted. Still I would consider it a "precision model" in every sense of the word. But had this been ONLY available in Curbside and for $300+++ I would have NEVER EVER entertained the thought of buying one. For $130ish GREAT. As we've discussed, I am tired of paying MORE for LESS. Some will argue "But that's just the way it is, you don't have a choice as no diecasts are made" WAIT!! I DO I just WONT BUY! I dont need model cars to sustain my life! LOLOL They do enhance it I must admit 😉
27/11/2013 5:22 am
You're right Phil - $300 is much too much to pay for a curb side model.