Insane MOC Prices

There are a couple of MOC models I would like for my collection.  However, I would not pay that price or anything close to it.

By hoping that the buyer have not holes in his shoes? A local shop have had the MOC 1954 Packard the one in red but in this time around twenty years ago ,i was to choose between the MCUSA 1955 Lincoln Capri HT White over galway green or the Packard. I bought the Lincoln at 464 cnd dollars I was unable to get both in same time the price was too high. Now these price would be a bargain those in 2002 i mean.

As both a buyer and seller, I'm hard-pressed for answers too. I've seen it all: Astronomical selling prices when it's not warranted, rock-bottom bargain prices associated with highly collectible, expensive items. It's seemingly impossible to predict value when "humans"  are involved. 🙄 🙄 

Posted by: @chris

It's seemingly impossible to predict value when "humans"  are involved.

Amen!

I have about 20 MOC's left to sell. Plan to look at highest price and the lowest on eBay and maybe hit an between spot that is a fair price and one that my collector friends (the same folks with the same collection affliction/appreciation for little works of art that I have) can afford. Have yet to begin selling but think that is a reasonable plan?

Posted by: @stewil

Posted by: @chris

It's seemingly impossible to predict value when "humans"  are involved.

Amen!

I have about 20 MOC's left to sell. Plan to look at highest price and the lowest on eBay and maybe hit a between spot that is a fair price and one that my collector friends (the same folks with the same collection affliction/appreciation for little works of art that I have) can afford. Have yet to begin selling but think that is a reasonable plan?

Yes, prices are crazy. I was watching on eBay  a 1955 Pontiac convertible in Avalon yellow and black. Sold for $660!

It's called free enterprise.

Like they say, all it takes is two crazy bidders! 🤣 

@stewil Let us know when they hit the 'bay. Maybe you will see an insane price or three.

@stewil

...and, if you don't mind, please add the 'bay's Global Shipping Program to your offers.

This will enable overseas forum members (me 😎 😉 ) to pay import taxes and fees in advance.

So the model will be delivered directly to my door without a "stopover" at the customs office with the risk of being damaged during inspection. (Had this case more than one time...)

You would only have to do domestic shipping to Erlanger, Kentucky and eBay would do all exporting work.
Of course you will receive full payment in advance, as usual on the 'bay.

@stewil 

That sounds like a reasonable approach to pricing. If you do decide to sell some models, would you be willing to give us some advance warning in case we are interested.

@ralf 

Thank you for the excellent advice Ralf. Have never sold anything on eBay but know I'd better get started because am not getting any younger. Something new to to learn (selling on eBay) and am not happy about it.  

It took me since diecast.org changed the picture posting format until just recently to get comfortable with picture posting.

@mg-harv  and  @ed-davis 

Will do Harv and Ed,

In the past, a few folks have have seen a model in my collection, inquired, and it went to a new home. I know I need to set up an PayPal account and plan to do so before I jump into selling. Have some other avenues to explore in order to sell off large numbers of cars at a time that aren't so desirable, as I have about 1500 of all scales, ~1200 on display. Ex: Brumm, Art Model, Best, Minichamps, etc. Have been thinking about seeing how the Zone's auctions might work too.

It was easier and and more exciting to purchase models than it is in letting them go. I estimate that it will take twice as long to divest as it was to collect. Feels as if I am running out of time.

@stewil Selling a collection on Ebay is a big time consuming job and at the bottom line it depends how you value your time for listing, packing and shipping and dealing with everybody asking questions.

I was planning retirement 10 years ago and sold a first part of my collection that was mostly 1/43 and 1/24 models through D4C and a few on Ebay. I realized it was not worth the time spent even when some models hit big money.

7 years ago,  I made the decision to move out of state and I still had 300 models from DM/FM in 1/24, CMC 1/18 and expensive and rare 1/12. I didn't had the time and energy to list so I sold as a bulk and of course made a big write-off on the real value of the collection. I don't regret the decision I made. This was  a disposable investment and not an asset in my estate.

Nowadays, I have 35  1/43 scale models in 2 display cases in my home office and I am perfectly happy not to have more.  I will not leave my family with the burden to figure what to do with my toys.