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Mint or Not Mint

   

What is mint?

Does gem mint really exist?

How to determine condition and value.

C What? The numbers game.

Toning, chips, and nicks oh my!

What are factory flaws?

Busted wheels!

Corrosion and the dreaded toning!

What about reconditioning?

Missing parts?

What about still being in the package? Is it mint?

Having trouble placing a grade?

Need help knowing how much to deduct for various flaws?

How much weight does color variation carry?


Click on the link below and find out!

A redline's value is like any other collectible.  It is only worth what someone else is willing to pay.

A number of factors affect the value of a redline.  Rarity for one.  How many were actually produced, and then how many survived the childhood years?  Condition plays a huge role in determining value.

Redlines can be found most anywhere, but mint or extremely clean redlines are getting few and far between and normally demand a premium.

Variations play an important role as well.  Interior colors, paint color variations, as well as casting variations derived from tooling changes during the production years.

Prototypes have surfaced from time to time as employee collections hit the open market.

There are a number of price guides and books that are very helpful.  Please click on a "Sources" link to learn more.

Collect what you like.  Spend what you can afford.  Value is not a reason to collect.  

Remember, this is a hobby.  These are just toys linked to fond memories.  Have fun!

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