Thanks guys. Is all good advice and will definitely chase up further. Thanks for the tips.
I do think is important for all of us and the main reason I brought this to the forum, was a good freind who also collects like me, FOV military diecast had some of his collection stolen during a home burglary. God knows why? maybe the burglars were avid collectors also?? He's dealing through his own insurance so I did ask to be kept informed regarding valuations of. Is ongoing, and will let you know what he lets me know regarding.
This did make me think of my collection and how would I value some of the now retired pieces. Obviously as retired pieces would suggest are much harder to acquire and therefore should be worth more on the open market based on this alone.
Besides many hand-painted figures and scenic accessories I do have 40 1:32 military diecast models, mostly Unimax Forces of Valor, a few Dragon, with perhaps around half been retired and therefore much harder to come by?
few examples of:
2 US M26 Pershings (80016ret),
3 German King Tiger (2 of 80001ret, and 1 of 80054ret)
1 German Tiger in winter white (80204ret)
4 US M4A3 Sherman (2 of 81007ret)
and others etc.
Take the US Sherman for instance of which I have 4. 2 of these in earlier versions, long ago since retired and 2 of still available on general sale.
I would hate to think in worst case scenario that in having to deal with the insurance companies would only be offered the face value (ie: retail price).
Similarly like buying an original Elvis or Beatles 1st release album for '2 and 6 pence' UK or a 'nickle' or 'dime' USA. Or for this matter any antiquity or collectable.
Would suggest is worth as much as someone is willing to pay. This been the true value.
example: Few years back, the German Tiger in winter white (80204) costing me around £30. A while back I saw one selling in eBay and going for around £80 mark.
Would suggest true value of German Tiger in winter white (80204)
Yawn yawn. Sorry guys. I know I've gone on a little here, but I do think should be catalogued somewhere, for us all to use in the event.
Thanks
Nigel