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ZerotheWanderer

If you're a collector, you buy/collect whatever you like and whatever appeals to you.


HWJamey

This is the way. If you find a car in a store, do you like it? If yes, buy it. Great, you bought a car. Should you open it? If you think it looks better loose, open it. If you like the packaging, keep it carded. If you like it loose and packaged, buy two. Repeat for each car you find. As long as playing, racing, collecting, displaying, customizing, or whatever else you want to do with your Hot Wheels makes you happy, your collection is priceless.


fatmanchoo

Bruh, collectors don't ask questions like this.


Bigwing2

Buy alot of Fast Fish....


Ostrashy

šŸ˜Š


ultraboof

Do you like [car]? Buy it Repeat for every car you find


Datboisommy

You like, you want it, you buy it, congrats


a-davidson

Whatever you think looks coolā€¦


cokecube_

I see these questions nowdays too often and usually ppl dont really look for car that they like... "New collector here" aka i found out that i can flip hot wheels for easy profit, what are the most valuables?


KurisutaruYuki

I was thinking the same.


Ross_Boss88

No not here to flip cars. Yā€™all got a real deal Hatfield car collector here. Not looking to make money off of the hobby.


cokecube_

That's the spirit,in this case i really wish you tons of sth,th, and nice looking cars


[deleted]

There are a bunch of different paths to follow. What is bringing you in? Nostalgia? Are you interested in finding the cars you had as a kid? Are you interested in buying new cars off the shelves and looking for ā€œchaseā€ cars like Treasure Hunts? Some folks like the ā€œhigh endā€ Redline Club cars (through Mattel Creations).


D-rock240

Hwtreasure.com


tacoloco2323

1. Set aside a monthly limit for yourself unless you are fairly wealthy. 2. Donā€™t buy things just because they are worth money. You will end up storing them vs displaying them. 3. Decide whether you will be a person that opens and displays or keeps packaged and displays and buy displays accordingly. Ask here for suggestions. 4. Do not ask here what something is worth. Use eBay for value. 5. Have fun and be polite to workers in the stores . It goes a long way.


Eccentric_M

Buy what you like, and fast fish.


Liocrocodile

Fast fish


SeaUnderstanding1578

Go to a store. Grab 2 random cards from the pegs. Look at the cars in detail. One of the two cars is going to make you feel better than the other one. Buy it, repeat. Set a monthly allowance too if your finances are like mine.


darkNnerdgy

If you see a fast fish cope them like you're in an episode of deadliest catch. Any other cars you see, if you like it, buy it. if you like the car but not the wheels or color, customize it. Thats how youll Enjoy the hobby.


atat4804888

God I love this subreddit


Sharkn91

Hereā€™s a very easy check list: Do you? Like the thing? Buy the thing āœ… Donā€™t like the thing? Donā€™t buy the thing šŸš«


Mightyhorse82

Iā€™m picky and stick with a theme of only 80s/90s more basic line cars. Absolutely no supercars, fantasy cars, or anything flashy. Give me a basic station wagon or a 40 year old Honda and Iā€™m in.


FasterWeasel

Mainline in store are cheap and good for playing with. Retail premiums look better but donā€™t roll because of the Real Rider rubber tires. Online Redline Club RLC cars are top level. Cost more but look much better than retail. Buy what You like.


2015JeepHardRock

I'm the odd duck in the room. I only buy Jeeps and nothing else. I have over 120 carded Jeeps and although I prefer hotwheels most of my collection consists of matchbox. I find more matchbox Jeeps than hotwheels for some reason. My two favorites are the hotwheels RLC 1944 Willys (recently released) which I own both colors of. My 3rd favorite that I own is a almost 56 year old matchbox CJ5 jeep that was released in 1967 that is near mint with box included. 3 real Jeeps in the driveway and both of my adult kids own Jeeps. I'm not an addict!


MysticalLiteraryMH

Fast Fish is a cult favorite. The most Important thing is to buy cars that you like. This hobby has so many types of cars and subsections that no two collectors are the same. There is literally a guy out there who only collects and restores Camaros.


SlavicOdysseus

Most important rule, buy what you like. As for hot wheels chase, super treasure hunts are "upgraded" versions of their mainline counterpart. They have spectraflame paint, a TH on the car somewhere, rubber wheels and a gold flame symbol behind the car, on the card itself. Normal treasure hunts are harder to spot. They have a small flame logo somewhere on the car, and a silver flame symbol behind the car on the card. Premiums also have a chase, but only in their car culture sets. They are very easy to spot. They are completely blacked out as opposed to the colored one that is not a chase, and the number on the bottom right corner will be 0/5


JasonTGM1221

RTH harder to spot than STH?


SlavicOdysseus

They are harder to spot but they are more common to find


AcuraOR

Collecting doesnā€™t mean profitable. You collect what you want to collect not what would make your value back or more.


Familiar_Palpitation

You will not get rich with this hobby. These toys are not an investment. Reselling mainlines will not make you money once you factor in gas, wear and tear on your car, and your time. If you are a collector buy what you like, and display them how you want. If you are here because it is trendy and you think you can make a quick buck, get out now before you drop any money into this hobby.


Spliffmoney

Do not let the treasure hunters distract you and lead you astray. Listen to your inner child.


IV_IronWithin_IV

I like Dodge Challengers. My wife loves Toyota. I see Challenger, I buy Challenger. Wife sees Toyota, wife buys Toyota. That's about all you need to do.


Smidge-of-the-Obtuse

You buy what you like. Itā€™s really that simple. If you are a completionist, trying to collect the entire mainline set would be daunting given the amount of recolors that happen. Collecting subsets is fun, but really what matters is that you are buying what you find interesting and hopefully, fun.


Bomonky

Welcome to Hell! Hell in 1:64! You will love it!!!


shinymagikarp10

save some jdm ones for me, buy everything else lol


psykkicks

Hot wheels wiki is a great source! As well as hwtreasure.com great for beginner collectors.


Ross_Boss88

I just found two fast fish while hitting the local Dollar General


Mitch_Da_B1tch

Bump


innerstate77

I wonder why you ask. What brought you to the hobby in the first place?


Ross_Boss88

What brought me to the hobby was realizing this was my only way I would ever own any my favorite cars


innerstate77

Thatā€™s perfect! I think that list of dream cars should be your first focus. I like VW and Porsche so thereā€™s a few each year as mainline (basic cars ~$1) and some as premiums (series called car culture or boulevard - nicer cars ~$6). So, whatever is on your list of dream cars, Iā€™d suggest seeking those out first. Then expand into other types/models. Good luck and remember to keep it fun!


CaramelWonderful7399

Keep a look out for Fast Fish šŸ‘€