RecoverToy specialises in repair and restoration of Corgi Toys, Dinky Toys, & Matchbox Toys.
These antique model toy cars are collectible and desirable items. I can enhance your collection with tyres(tires), spare parts, display boxes, and repair services. My on-line Store has die-cast toy parts and reproduction boxes for Corgi Toys, Dinky Toys & Matchbox Toys.
I also Buy and Sell Corgi Toys, Dinky Toys, Matchbox Toys and many other older childrens toys, books and comics.
I hope you will find something of interest here.
cheers, Tony
"How much is my toy car worth?"
This is the one question that I get asked more often than any other.
Valuing diecast toys is one of the most subjective tasks you can undertake. Because most cars are damaged you need to assess how bad the damage is against how popular that model car might be.
Matchbox, Dinky and Corgi Toys made before 1970 are generally considered to be the most valuable. Pre-war Dinky toys, first-issue Matchbox Superfast, Gerry Anderson models, and the classic Corgi 267 Batmobile are all worth more when found in mint condition in their original boxes.
Reproduction boxes provide storage and give display value. Repaired models provide enjoyment where originals are too expensive.
In the past restored models held less value, but I think this will change in coming years. After all a restored 1:1 scale (real vehicles) is generally valued higher than an un-restored example; a high percentage of the original manufactured quantities of pre-1970 diecast are either damaged or destroyed; and there is simply a limited number of mint boxed items for an increasing market of collectors.
Collectors are increasingly turning to restored models to complete their collections.As a result your damaged models can still be worth something for restoration.
To value your items, start by taking some photos. If you know the models then make a list and email me the pictures and /or the list of your diecast toys. I'll try tp help with an estimate of their worth. Use the Contact Us form from the left menu.
I am working on it and hope to have it fixed later today.
Update: The SSL certificate is now allowing access but is reporting as not being trusted. The site is safe just click ok on the warning message. Hopefully we'll sort this next issue later today.
Thanks to all my customers for your patience. Hopefully my real work will settle down for a while!
As one of my customers reminded me the other day, "it's a hobby, let people know that it's a hobby." and with that in mind, I'll endeavour to fulfill orders when I am at home and respond to email while travelling and I hope that all my customers will understand if I am delayed in getting things done.
Something like moving house except we did not need to actually unpack boxes.
But we have not had email access for about two weeks, and the SSL (secure shopping process) is still not running.
Hopefully everything will settle down over the next week.
For all of you that would like to look at the catalogue off-line or prefer to browse the listings, I have prepared some PDF Catalogues that you can download.
See the List of Catalogues for all the details.
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