Javelin
Javelin GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
2/17/25 7:28 p.m.

I am selling my personal American Motors diecast collection. 250+ pieces. One of the largest and most complete on the world.

 

$3500 obo, plus shipping. Spread the word please. 

preach
preach GRM+ Memberand UberDork
2/18/25 3:25 a.m.

You ok?

Javelin
Javelin GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
2/18/25 10:02 a.m.
preach said:

You ok?

Honestly, no. I'm trying to stay in my house but it's looking increasingly like not an option. I sold my Cayenne and Boxster, am working two jobs, and just can't make enough to keep up with rising expenses. 

Duke
Duke MegaDork
2/18/25 10:58 a.m.

In reply to Javelin :

Sorry to hear that, man.

 

Javelin
Javelin GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
2/18/25 8:46 p.m.
Duke said:

In reply to Javelin :

Sorry to hear that, man.

 

Thank you. 

ae86andkp61 (Forum Supporter)
ae86andkp61 (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
2/19/25 12:09 a.m.

Very sorry to hear! When I saw the Hot Wheels thread I figured you were just tidying up or downsizing. Wishing you the best; I hope it all works out, and remember that we're pulling for you!

preach
preach GRM+ Memberand UberDork
2/19/25 4:13 a.m.
Javelin said:
preach said:

You ok?

Honestly, no. I'm trying to stay in my house but it's looking increasingly like not an option. I sold my Cayenne and Boxster, am working two jobs, and just can't make enough to keep up with rising expenses. 

Very sorry to hear brother. You got this!

SV reX
SV reX MegaDork
2/19/25 6:48 a.m.

That's an impressive collection!

I'm sorry to hear you are struggling. I hope things get better soon!

Javelin
Javelin GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
2/19/25 9:57 a.m.

Thank you all, I really appreciate it. It was a series of unfortunate events that just won't stop happening, the latest being an emergency vet bill.  I'm trying my best. I submitted the collection to BaT, hopefully they take it. 

Javelin
Javelin GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
2/19/25 1:11 p.m.

BaT rejected it immediately, no explanation. 

Ebay fees are 18-20% 

Not sure where else to go. 

Sonic
Sonic UberDork
2/19/25 1:37 p.m.

The market for this, at a premium price, is limited to a small group of die hard AMC enthusiasts.  Figuring out where they are and advertising it in those places seems like your best chance for a sale. 

Antihero
Antihero GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
2/19/25 2:24 p.m.
Javelin said:

BaT rejected it immediately, no explanation. 

Ebay fees are 18-20% 

Not sure where else to go. 

Try AMC groups on Facebook 

Antihero
Antihero GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
2/19/25 2:26 p.m.
Javelin said:
preach said:

You ok?

Honestly, no. I'm trying to stay in my house but it's looking increasingly like not an option. I sold my Cayenne and Boxster, am working two jobs, and just can't make enough to keep up with rising expenses. 

It probably doesn't make you feel better but a lot of people are having the same problems.

 

We are in Fortunate Son Cost Of Living now....the only answer is more more more......

Robbie (Forum Supporter)
Robbie (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
2/19/25 2:41 p.m.

Split it up and sell individually on eBay for max $$. I understand this sucks a lot.

yes, their fees are 18-20%, but they always get me 100-200% more in sale price than I'd get any other way. 

 

Javelin
Javelin GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
2/19/25 3:56 p.m.
Robbie (Forum Supporter) said:

Split it up and sell individually on eBay for max $$. I understand this sucks a lot.

yes, their fees are 18-20%, but they always get me 100-200% more in sale price than I'd get any other way. 

 

I don't have the time or bandwidth for 250 sales. I don't have it for 25 sales. 

Javelin
Javelin GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
2/19/25 3:57 p.m.
Sonic said:

The market for this, at a premium price, is limited to a small group of die hard AMC enthusiasts.  Figuring out where they are and advertising it in those places seems like your best chance for a sale. 

Not a premium price. Less than half of mean sold individual values on ebay.

Javelin
Javelin GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
2/19/25 3:57 p.m.
Antihero said:
Javelin said:

BaT rejected it immediately, no explanation. 

Ebay fees are 18-20% 

Not sure where else to go. 

Try AMC groups on Facebook 

I started there. Shirley Shahan liked my collection, so at least that was something. 

BenB
BenB HalfDork
2/19/25 5:03 p.m.

Sorry you're having a rough time. I hope things improve for you soon.

Antihero
Antihero GRM+ Memberand UltimaDork
2/19/25 6:10 p.m.
Javelin said:
Antihero said:
Javelin said:

BaT rejected it immediately, no explanation. 

Ebay fees are 18-20% 

Not sure where else to go. 

Try AMC groups on Facebook 

I started there. Shirley Shahan liked my collection, so at least that was something. 

That is kinda cool, although I wished someone showed more interest.

 

I don't really know where else to try besides Craigslist but I don't think many use it much anymore.

 

Sorry to hear you are having troubles though my friend, I hope it gets better soon

1988RedT2
1988RedT2 MegaDork
2/19/25 6:15 p.m.
Antihero said:

 

I don't really know where else to try besides Craigslist but I don't think many use it much anymore.

 

There's some old guys that don't do Facebook that still look at Craigslist.  Me, for one.

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