dan 77 posted:Lou N posted:When the granddaughters come calling to sell magazines, one always obliges. So for lack of anything else interesting I got a subscription to Die Cast X. This is about die cast vehicles in varying scales.
I found the models quite detailed and color accurate. They don't have any special features (e.g. LED headlights or engine sounds). Somehow in spite of what we pay for trains, I felt the model car prices were extraordinary ($100 ~ $200). Am I off base here about pricing? I remember acquiring some nice die cast cars in the 5 to 10 dollar range.
Note 1: only once have I seen a die cast car with lights and sounds; it was a demo from the contract manufacturer that makes Menard's cars.
Note 2: long ago I learned that all train collectors also collect something else. So that being said, are there any die cast vehicle collectors out there that can help me justify paying $100 for a single car.
Regards,
Lou N
Hey Lou, I collected Matchbox die cast a few years ago and still have them. Their Models of Yesteryear actually are very close to 1:48 scale. I just bought one from a forum sponsor for $12. It looks good and IMO, a good value. However, I cannot justify anywhere near a $100 for one car. Even if I had the money(I don't) it would not represent a good value in any way shape or form. Just my perspective FWIW.
Just curious; since you mention DC Power Forever, are you running 3 rail O gauge on DC?
And thank you for the insight.
Lou N
