The older ones, at least, should be in the main toy section (they were produced as toys). Modern productions, which are made mainly for adult collectors, are more correctly classified as models.
There was also a general 'collectable toys' section under Collectables up until the last update when I asked for it to be moved to Toys. I don't think anyone noticed because it only really affected me. I think Diecast should follow it.
Ah but by the same token some of the "older" ones produced as "toys" like the batmobil and the chitty chitty bang bang cars can fetch will into the £100's if in good condition... therefore I think it comes down to condition more than ageOriginally Posted by kedo
I don't understand the relevance of price or condition to classification. If you used either you would end up with similar items spread over multiple categories. Are you saying that e.g. a Batmobile in poor condition goes in 'Toys & Games', in good condition it goes in Collectables?
as there are two categories, then yes.... if it is in poor condition then it is not collectable, if it is in (very) good condition then it is, and when it comes to collecting (whatever the collecting topic is) condition is everything.
that was the whole point of KLJ's original post... there are two categories for "cars"... life/listing would be far more easier if there was only one.
Er... no.
Do you like arguing for the sake of it!
They belong in Toys & Games!
on that we agreeThey belong in Toys & Games!
not always.... but friendly discussion is a different matterDo you like arguing for the sake of it!
I am also of the opinion that these should be in TOYS & GAMES.
Whether they are collectible or not is irrelevent. they are toys, and people do collect toys. However, that doesn't mean it should be categorised purely as a collectible. The Batmobile is a prime example. It was made as a toy, and is still a toy - Granted it's a very expensive one, and probably not going to be given to a child to play with. But whether it is left on a shelf to display or driven around the carpet doesn't alter what it is.
The same could be said of board games. If a vintage game is bought still factory sealed as a collectible investment, never to be opened, it doesn't alter the fact that it is a game.
I collect records. Some are expensive, but I would not expect, nor want to have to differentiate whether I shoudl look in vinyl records or collectibles to find them - Same thing in my eyes!
For those who aren't fussy about filtering what I sell - Take a look at ALL my stuff above.- But for more specific listings, take a peek in the stores below.
TOY-PALLOI - For all sorts of traditional playthings!
THE PAPERBOYS PLEASURE - For Books & Magazines
OUT ON THE FLOOR - For Records - (mainly 1950's - 60's)
VIEWPOINT - Photographic Equipment
THE SCRAPYARD - Spare parts for old cars and bikes
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