Anyone collect Die-cast trucks or cars? - Page 2

aggressor · #8 (**permalink**) 09-29-2008, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ClearBlack

Never heard of this, but must be like FedEx Custom Critical trucks I see around here:

1/53 Tonkin ConWay Now Precision Series Truck - eBay (item 260292999180 end time Sep-30-08 13:54:57 PDT)

that was the expediting division, it was sold to panther

wonderring99 · #9 (**permalink**) 09-29-2008, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ClearBlack

Never heard of this, but must be like FedEx Custom Critical trucks I see around here:

1/53 Tonkin ConWay Now Precision Series Truck - eBay (item 260292999180 end time Sep-30-08 13:54:57 PDT)

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Originally Posted by aggressor

that was the expediting division, it was sold to panther

con-way now was only "alive" for about 6 months wasn't it ?

longtimeltl · #10 (**permalink**) 09-29-2008, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Albertson

I enjoy collecting Die Cast trucks. I have quit a few different Conway trucks , including the CEX tonkin, Con-Quest, "Con-Way Now" bob tail, and Truckload, old version. Still need the new Truckload and new colored Conway set. Also collect old Matchbox trucks.

ClearBlack is correct that E-Bay is a good place to find Die-Casts.
One word of caution about buying Die-Cast trucks on E-Bay: If there is no mention of the manufacturers name, send a question to the seller. If you get no reply, assume it is a China repro.
This comes from a voice of experience. I bought a few that were China repros, they look really good on display, but are not near as valuable as the name brand ones, even though lots of the name brand ones are made in China. The price was right....but you get what you pay for!