Sell your diecast collection
How it works
Send us your list — fill in the form below with your email, country and a list of your models (car brand, model manufacturer, scale or SKU). We benchmark every model against recent sales data and email you a written offer within 2–4 working days. If you accept, we agree the final figure together and arrange collection. For most collections you pack a pallet at your end, 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 check it and pay the rest later" — the offer you accept is the offer you get.
We're Models118 — a European shop specialising in new and pre-owned diecast and resin model cars, run by J&L Models from Częstochowa, Poland (PL VAT 9492040150). We buy private collections from right 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 onto our shelves as stock — we don't flip them on to other dealers.
EU-wide shipping, on us
We buy from collectors right 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 — so 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 — right up 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 guide to what we look at.
- All collector scales — 1:64, 1:43, 1:24, 1:18, 1:12, 1:8 and everything between
- The full manufacturer range — from Maisto and Bburago, through GT Spirit, Minichamps, AUTOart, Kyosho, Almost Real and OttOmobile, all the way up to CMC
- 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, standard runs, current releases and pieces long out of production
- 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 tell you 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 of fewer than 25 pieces
- Damaged models
- Models missing the original box
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. The valuation is free. If you decline our offer after receiving it, the conversation simply ends — at no cost to you. The pre-paid shipping label is only issued once you've accepted in writing.
How do you work out the offer?
We draw on our market experience, recent sales data, our own shop archive and a few other factors. If you'd like a per-model breakdown after we quote, just ask.
I don't have SKU numbers — is that a dealbreaker?
Not at all. Scale, manufacturer, car brand and (where you can) the year give us plenty to work with. A photo of a few shelves helps too.
How long does the whole process take?
Usually 7–14 days from sending your list to receiving final payment. With larger collections (500+ pieces) it can run a few days longer on our side.
Do you take collections from outside the EU?
At the moment we buy from collectors inside the European Union only.
Is my data kept private?
Yes. Your contact details and your list stay with us. We don't sell leads, we don't share them with third parties, and we 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, so we'd recommend speaking to a local accountant if the collection's value is significant.
Can someone come and collect it in person?
Yes, for larger collections (typically 500+ pieces or high in value). We run our own driver based in Germany, so collections across Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands and northern France are the easiest to arrange — for other EU countries we'll look at it case by case. Payment in this case goes out the same day, on the spot. Mention it in your message and we'll confirm the 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 on you.
How do you pay — bank transfer, PayPal, something else?
Bank transfer (in EUR) or PayPal — whichever you prefer. Payment goes out the same day for personal collections, or within 48 hours of pallet despatch for collections we ship — the full amount, never a deposit-and-wait split. Currency conversion isn't a problem; just tell us in the message field what works best for you.
Do you also buy 1:24, 1:64 or other scales?
Yes — 1:24, 1:64 and other scales are all fine. Offers tend to be a little lower for niche scales, since 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 in value. Send us a message describing the pieces. If they're interesting enough, we'll quote them and arrange shipping separately, outside our usual full-collection threshold.
Tell us about your collection.
Fill in the form below and we'll reply within 2–4 working days with a written offer.