Diecast
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Diecast
I had a diecast of my C3 and was interested in getting a Magnetic Red C5 convertible like my current Vette. I figured 50 bucks at the most. For some reason that diecast is 300 bucks. Is it that rare or what the heck is going on?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2000-Chevrolet-Corvette-C5-Convertible-Magnetic-Red-1-18-UT-MODELS-RARE-/181264855994?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item2a343a33ba
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2000-Chevrolet-Corvette-C5-Convertible-Magnetic-Red-1-18-UT-MODELS-RARE-/181264855994?pt=Diecast_Vehicles&hash=item2a343a33ba
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I have that same exact UT model. If that guy gets $299 for it, mine goes up for sale tomorrow! 
UT are nice diecasts and I believe they the company was purchased by Auto Art a few years back. I have a few of them in my collection.
UT are nice diecasts and I believe they the company was purchased by Auto Art a few years back. I have a few of them in my collection.
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...........or would you trade it for a new in box Dale Earnhardt #3 Goodwrench raced version 2001 C5R even up?
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I really don't see anything super special about that model, and certainly not $300 worth of special. 
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I guess a collector might see what is unusually valuable here, I couldn't. A rare color combo could be easily faked on a metal model.
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There's a handfull of sellers on Ebay that are fishing these $40 models for $300. Every once and a while you will see a seller (who actually want to sell) put them up at reasonable prices. These models sold for $40 when new, don't bite on their bait.
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Don't worry. I wouldn't ever pay more than 40 bucks for a diecast.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/2004-Corvette-Coupe-Dealer-Promo-Model-Magnetic-Red-Metallic-85-0952-DEFECT-/111482128695?_trksid=p2054897.l4275
These have some defects but I might buy one just for the heck of it. They are dealer promos.
These have some defects but I might buy one just for the heck of it. They are dealer promos.
