good place to buy model cars?

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SketchyRollin564
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So im looking for some 1:18 or 1:24 model cars

datsuns, skylines, ferraris, porsches, anything i like really

none of my local stores have anything worth getting, and google isnt helping me out too much

anyone here know of any good websites with a good variety of quality (but not crazy expensive) model cars?


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Loki
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I am an avid 1/18 collector. Best places I have found is ebay (sometimes) Amazon (usually) and Sam's Club. Usually around Christmas Sam's club has Maisto 1/18s for just 12 bucks. Best deal you can get. Honestly, I'd say Amazon is the place I've gotten the best ones at. Although I did get a 1/18 AutoArt Murcielago for about 40 from eBay, and it's probably the best model I own right now.

Also, try big car shows that have a car parts swap component. I've seen a good amount of models at swap meets like that. It's not a cheap hobby finding good 1/18s though.

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tigersharkdude
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I find a lot of jada models at target. for majesto(?) sams club

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Otto.
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http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/car/

:gotme

Most of what they sell are real models that you have to paint and everything though.

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alms24sebring
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I dont really collect 1/18 cars even I have some gpood ones. I wish I still did.

I've used exoticar.com. They have good stuff, moderate price, decent cars but not everything, and sometimes combo discounts. They also have very complex and hand built parts. Some have every movable object movable. These good ones are around $300-$1000 I think, depending on the car and complexity


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