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Hi!
My name is Darren and I posted yesterday under the Dinky toy heading, and it was suggested that I introduce myself, so here I am.

I live in Santa Barbara, CA,I am 34, and I work as a digital technician for advertising photographers. At least for now. I'm not really a diecast collector per se, but I am helping my grandfather go through his enormous collections of trains, toys, etc. He has mainly trains, but also a large assortment of other toys, including diecast. He has some old Dinky, Matchbox, Tootsietoy, and many others. He had a lot of old Hot Wheels, but he gave them to my dad who has started his own (much more organized) Hot Wheels collection.

Although my grandfather has managed to accumulate a lot of things, he's not a collector, in the sense that he doesn't know what he has or where. A lot of the really cool things I've found were buried beneath stacks of other things. I'll attach a photo so you can all see what it looks like.

So, I've taken it upon myself to learn more about these great old toys, and help him to narrow down and organize his collection. Unfortunately, I live 45 minutes away and don't get down there as often as I'd like, so this may take me a long time. I'll be posting in the Dinky Toys section for now, but once that has been organized, I'll probably check out other brands as well.

I really appreciate you all taking time to help introduce a new guy to the world of diecast collecting!

Dave Parker

and as I said under your other post

I would be in heaven if I could get amongst that lot.

Carl

Hi, I think you have a great and difficult project ahead, stick with it you will feel proud when its done and your mind will be full of diecast info...... maybe it will get you into them????

45 mins drive - that's it!, I drive 1 hour each to work and 1 hour back every day.. come on let see what delights are hidden in the treasue chest.

No excuses

MISTER C

Hello and

Darren,well

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who

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some introduction with that picture,only hope you get all the relative information you require.A bit of a uphill task you've set yourself (or was it your grandad,likes a laugh does he

)but i'm sure on here folk will flock to help you out

meanwhile look out for your fellow country men on this forum whom will assist as much as the rest of us,enjoy your stay and the best of british

Duncan

Thanks for the intro Darren - looking forward to seeing what you uncover. Feel free to ask away - I'm sure you'll find the answers you need here.

ALI-G

in it Darren

scotty

Gaz

A very warm Diecast Drive In welcome Darren, by the looks of your uploaded photo, your the envy of most of us on here.

Again, welcome to our forum.

kitkatman

Wow!

That's one hell of a collection. Welcome Darren, you've come to the right place for some good advice. I think we'll have to organise a trip to Santa Barbara and come and give you a hand!

It looks like you'll need it.

keesie25

Hi Darren, welcome in here. I say praise your grandfather, as he had the right view for the future! I sure hope you will get the hang of collecting diecast too. If not, there are plenty of people here that want to take them out of your hands. If you let me help you make an inventory of things, I will bring a big bag.

Ken R

aboard darren, as you can see, there's no shortage of willing helpers on here to give you a hand with your onerous task !
Good Luck !

bassman77

aboard Darren, nice to have you

Nile · Hi, Darren

A warm welcome from Elgin, IL. Sometime ago I lived in Lompoc and I miss that place. Nice place. I would imagine most of the collection is of U.S. toys. I am a collector of trains and toys both, so I can help you identify them. Welcome to the friendliest bunch on the internet. You will get lots of good advice on here.

sandie seward

Nice one, Darren. Welcome.

Guest

Hi Dareen and welcome. You certainaly have an Alladin's cave of goodies.
You'll find plenty of help here, it's nice to sort through them all but I don't envy you the task of selling. You could use an auction house, I believe you can negotiate a good deal on large collections.
Good luck!

Mark G

Darren!

new member

Hi, Darren