Sell your diecast collection
How it works
Send us your list — fill the form below with your email, country, and a list of your models (car brand, scale model manufacturer, scale or SKU). We benchmark every model against recent sales data and email a written offer within 2–4 business days. If you accept, we agree the final figure together and arrange collection. For most collections you pack a pallet on your side, send us photos for approval, and we transfer full payment within 48 hours of approving the photos — the pallet then ships on our pre-paid insured label. For larger collections in Germany and neighbouring EU markets, our own driver can collect in person and pay on the spot, the same day. No split deposits, no "we'll verify and pay the rest later" — the offer you accept is the offer you get.
We're Models118 — a European shop specialising in new and used diecast and resin model cars, run by J&L Models from Częstochowa, Poland (PL VAT 9492040150). We buy private collections from across the European Union.
Why us
Why collectors across Europe send their collections to us.
We're a shop, not a reseller
We're a European shop selling diecast and resin model cars to collectors. Models you sell us go straight into our store inventory — we don't flip them to other dealers.
EU-wide shipping, on us
We buy from collectors across the European Union. We cover the shipping, choose the carrier, and insure the collection for its full offered value.
Fair offer based on knowledge and experience
Models118 has been buying and selling diecast and resin model cars since 2021 — we know what each model is worth on the collector market today. Our offer reflects that experience, not a generic price book.
You're never locked in
Free valuation, no shipping cost, zero obligation — until the moment you accept the offer in writing. Walk away at any point, no questions asked.
What we buy
We buy across the full collector range — from 1:64 to 1:8, from Maisto to CMC. Most scales, most manufacturers, most price brackets. Here's a rough map of what we look at.
- All collector scales — 1:64, 1:43, 1:24, 1:18, 1:12, 1:8 and everything between
- Manufacturers across the full range — Maisto and Bburago at one end, GT Spirit, Minichamps, AUTOart, Kyosho, Almost Real and OttOmobile in the middle, through to CMC at the top
- All car brands — Porsche, BMW, Mercedes and Ferrari especially in demand, but we look at everything
- New sealed pieces and opened display models — both fine, as long as the box and certificate are with them
- Limited editions, regular runs, current production and long-discontinued releases
- Both road and race models, from pre-war classics to current 2020s releases
Not sure if your collection fits? Send the list anyway — we'll let you know what we can quote and what we'll pass on.
What we don't buy
We'll save you time — here's what we'll turn down.
- Collections under 25 pieces
- Damaged models
- Models without original packaging
If any of this describes part of your collection, that's fine — just tell us in your list. We'll quote what we can and leave the rest out.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the process, pricing, and logistics.
Do I pay anything if I change my mind?
No. Valuation is free. If you decline our offer after receiving it — the conversation ends, no cost to you. The pre-paid shipping label is only issued after you accept in writing.
How do you calculate the offer?
We use our market experience, recent sales data, our own shop archive, and a number of other factors. If you want a per-model breakdown after we quote, just ask.
I don't have SKU numbers — is that a dealbreaker?
No. Scale, manufacturer, car brand, and (if possible) year gives us enough to work with. A photo of a few shelves helps too.
How long does the whole process take?
Typically 7-14 days from "send list" to "final payment received". Larger collections (500+ pieces) can take a few days longer on our end.
Do you take collections outside the EU?
We buy from collectors across the European Union only.
Is my data private?
Yes. Your contact info and list stay with us. We don't sell leads, don't share with third parties, and delete everything on request.
Do I need to pay tax on the sale?
That depends on your country and whether you're selling as a private individual. We can't give tax advice — we recommend consulting a local accountant if the collection value is significant.
Can you come pick up the collection in person?
Yes, for larger collections (typically 500+ pieces or high value). We run our own driver based in Germany, so pickups across Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Poland, Belgium, Netherlands and northern France are the easiest to arrange — for other EU countries we'll look at it case by case. Payment in this scenario goes out the same day, on the spot. Mention it in your message and we'll confirm logistics.
What about shipping insurance?
Every label we issue is fully insured for the full offered value. If anything arrives damaged, the carrier claim is on us, not you.
How do you pay — bank transfer, PayPal, something else?
Bank transfer (EUR) or PayPal — your preference. Payment goes out same day for personal pickups, or within 48 hours of pallet dispatch for shipped collections — full amount, never a deposit-and-wait split. Currency conversion isn't an obstacle, just tell us in the message field what works on your side.
Do you also buy 1:24, 1:64 or other scales?
Yes — 1:24, 1:64 and other scales are fine. The offer is usually a bit lower for niche scales because the resale market for them is thinner, but we'll look at every list. Tell us what you have and we'll be straight with you.
Can I sell just a few rare models, not a whole collection?
Yes — if they're genuinely rare or high-value. Drop us a message describing the pieces. If they're interesting enough we'll quote them and arrange shipping separately, outside our standard full-collection threshold.
Tell us about your collection.
Fill the form below and we will reply within 2-4 business days with a written offer.