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Collector # 1 == I'm still new to the whole collecting hot wheels cars thing. i buy all the treasure hunts i find. but i would like to know if anyone can tell me what else is really rare. i know about the chase cars in the classics and in the Larry's Garage. but thats about it. who knows i might find what you are looking for and can't find in your area and we could trade with it.

Collector # 2 == The Green Brit Speed and Copper Track T. Oh, and anything else you like.

BTW, collecting is more than getting what is rare. It's about what you like, and if you happen to find anything rare, that's a bonus.
Why does every person who claims to have just started "collecting" always ask what's rare, as if that is all that collecting is about?

But, if you are a serious collector, you don't need to ask what is rare.
Two things:

First, it could take a person several pages or an entire thread trying to explain what is rare and how to look for variations.
Second, just follow the boards. You'll catch on faster than you'll know. In most cases, when someone spots something rare, it will get posted somewhere on these boards. Soon, you'll start knowing what everyone is looking at when they go HW hunting.
Good luck on the hunt.

Collector # 3 == I have been flamed in the past for these type of comments,but truer words could not be spoken.New "collectors" come on here,ask this type of question and are never heard from again."What's rare?Why do Treasure Hunts sell so well on E-Bay?What are chase cars?"

I just can't comprehend why new "collectors" are asking these type of questions.How do you "tell" someone what "they" should like?I thought someone's opinion and taste were formed by the individual,not mandated by society Don't Know.

They are toys.You aren't going to get rich off of them.Buy what YOU like.To see what to get for trade bait,watch the trade boards.You can't simply be "told" what to collect.Knowledge,research,experience and luck all factor into collecting.That is just my opinion.

I am sorry if I have offended you and good luck collecting


Collector # 4 == What is it that made you want to collect in the first place? If it was a particular casting, then go for those. If it is for financial gain, forget about it.
For me personally, part of the fun of collecting is spending time on these boards and learning. Like promech, martynuss and others have said, it just takes time. So sit back and enjoy the lessons and the zoo. There really is a tremendous amount to be learned on these boards. Good Luck.


Collector # 5 == As far as collecting goes, collect what you like. Looking for only the more sought-after ones kind of makes you sound like someone who only wants to sell them on ebay. If you're a true collector, you just buy whatever catches your eye without regard to rarity.


Collector # 6 == seems that when anyone new gets in here and asks this question...they usually turn out to be in it for the financial gain.....
not saying you are..just a large % do..
If your into it for what it is for..collecting HotWheels...the what does it matter what is the "rare" cars. if you like it..buy it.That what we true collectors do.and when you decide you may not really like it..give it to a kid to play with..thats what is all about anyway.
our motto.."collect what you like"