Re: Toy Cars - Value Question - Thanks!

["lumina333" <lumina3@xxxx>]

Thank you to all who responded to my post, I learned alot. I was 
considering a beautifully restored Open Fire Hotwheels Gremlin on 
the 'bay, but decided to go with an original, VG+ condition 
unrestored for a bit more moolah. And I found out that the original 
was worth it to me. Dunno, just a preference I guess! 
I am unfamiliar with the value of models & car toys, but I do know 
that in other collectibles, altered originals devalue the item. Guess 
cars are a bit different, as long as you are not deceived by a 
restored toy being sold as 'original'. Hey, guess our Big Car hobby 
is kinda the same, huh? LOL -Lu-
--- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "lumina333" <lumina3@xxxx> 
wrote:
> Hey Jerry and all you other toy car collectors - I have a question 
> about the value of toy cars. If you restore an old toy car, like 
say, a hotwheels, does it affect the value of the piece? Is the toy 
car more valuable 'as is'? Does the toy lose its value once altered 
by restoration? Just wonderin' -Lu-