Re: Toy Cars - Value Question - Thanks!

["amc74hornet" <AMC74HORNET@xxxx>]

--- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "lumina333" <lumina3@xxxx> wrote:
> 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-

Like you say it is all in personal preference to restore or not to, to buy restored or not to. What you can afford also has somthing to do with the final decision sometimes too. 
"Doc"