Buying NASCAR Diecast Collectibles from eBay

A lot of die-hard NASCAR fans these days are collecting their favorite drivers' cars in the form of diecast miniatures.

Just about every NASCAR driver has been represented in the various collections, with more coming out every season.

One great way to get your collections started is to purchase your NASCAR Diecast collectibles through eBay.

All of the most popular drivers are represented on eBay, including the late "Intimidator" Dale Earnhardt Sr., Dale Earnhardt Jr., the ever-popular Jeff Gordon, Jeff Burton, Bobby Labonte, Tony Stewart, and Mark Martin. You can find a wide variety of diecast collectibles for each of these drivers and more on eBay.

If you are new to eBay, it is essential that you first familiarize yourself with the bidding and purchasing system. You'll also need to understand feedback, shipping, return policies, insurance and payment methods. Once you have that out of the way, it's time to figure out what cars you want and how to find them.

eBay is very easy to navigate. You'll first have to go through the "Toys & Hobbies" portal, then click on "Diecast, Toy Vehicles", followed by "Cars, Trucks-Diecast", and finally "NASCAR".

From there you can start perusing all the different cars available. If you don't want to manually search through the dozens of cars, you can use the "Search" function at the top of the page to look for a specific car.

Another facet you need to familiarize yourself with before diving into NASCAR collectibles is the lingo associated with the hobby. As you will discover, abbreviations and acronym are an intrinsic part of eBay buying and selling, and NASCAR collectibles are no exception. As with every hobby, there are also a number of terms that have been simplified due to their common usage.

You will need to understand that MFG means "manufacturer", i.e. who made the collectible, that H/O means "hood opens, i.e. the collectible's hood opens up, that B/W means "black window", i.e. the interior of the vehicle cannot be seen, and that C/W means "clear window", i.e. the interior can be seen.

You will also need to understand scale. Scale represents the proportion of the collectible in comparison to the real vehicle. 1/64 scale is the smallest scale and the cars measure about 3 inches long - the size of most Matchbox cars. 1/24 scale vehicles are very popular and measure about 8 inches long. 1/18 scale is the largest and most detailed scale, but its sheer size (and therefore increased cost) cause many people to not collect cars of this scale.

As any die-hard collector knows, it is imperative that you understand the value of your collection. eBay is a great way to keep track of the running value of cars you already have and cars you are looking for. Trends tend to develop in the eBay market rather quickly and tend to stick to fair market value.

After all, if you overprice items, you are not likely to sell them. Also, you must take steps to protect your collection. Never keep your cars in direct sunlight and keep them away from extreme heat and humidity. Give your insurance company a call, they may even allow you to insure your collection.

Hopefully this puts you on the right track towards establishing your own NASCAR diecast collection. eBay is a great place to get started, as long as you exercise caution and deal with trustworthy sellers. Play it smart and you can find some great deals that will give your collection a head start.

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