Condition
The final and perhaps the most important factor that influences the value of a die-cast model car is the condition. The better it looks, the higher the value, especially with rare and really old cars. If you’ve kept your Dinky Toys safe inside their boxes and stored in a dry, dark place, you've probably preserved the condition quite well. Direct sunlight, temperature fluctuations and humidity can discolour the box, warp the body or damage the car’s finish, all affecting the condition and therefore the value.
The final and perhaps the most important factor that influences the value of a die-cast model car is the condition. The better it looks, the higher the value, especially with rare and really old cars. If you’ve kept your Dinky Toys safe inside their boxes and stored in a dry, dark place, you've probably preserved the condition quite well. Direct sunlight, temperature fluctuations and humidity can discolour the box, warp the body or damage the car’s finish, all affecting the condition and therefore the value.
Conclusion
Dinky Toys remain the most popular brand among collectors, especially the vintage models. Depending on the three factors mentioned earlier, a Dinky Toys model car can be worth anywhere between €5 and €23,000. Some of the first Dinky Toys ever made were originally sold in the 1930s for about 30 cents, but have sold for €23,000 at auction. In 2016, a Dinky Toy collection of 3,500 cars sold for €172,000 euros at auction. These are all great prices, but it's important to remember that the majority of boxed Dinky Toys are available on the market for less than €250, and unboxed Dinky Toys will usually sell for between €5 and €50 euros.
Dinky Toys remain the most popular brand among collectors, especially the vintage models. Depending on the three factors mentioned earlier, a Dinky Toys model car can be worth anywhere between €5 and €23,000. Some of the first Dinky Toys ever made were originally sold in the 1930s for about 30 cents, but have sold for €23,000 at auction. In 2016, a Dinky Toy collection of 3,500 cars sold for €172,000 euros at auction. These are all great prices, but it's important to remember that the majority of boxed Dinky Toys are available on the market for less than €250, and unboxed Dinky Toys will usually sell for between €5 and €50 euros.
| Grading System |
| Mint The item is in perfect condition |
| Near Mint . . . . .Almost perfect, any imperfections will be extremely minor |
| Excellent . . . . . .The item will have had very careful use, with only small imperfections |
| Good . . . . . . . . .The item will have had more use, showing obvious imperfections |
| Fair . . . . . . . . . .The item will have heavy signs of wear, showing major imperfections & may include repaints |
| Poor . . . . . . . . .The item will be in a very distressed condition, with many faults |
We use the above to classify car that have not been restored |
