Diecast Stories: Did I follow my own rules?
I recently returned from the DiecastSpace Super Convention in Las Vegas, and I had a great time! It was so nice to get away and hang with old friends [and some new ones] who are just like me, obsessed with little cars! I don’t have to feel like I collect nuclear waste like I do [...]
Diecast Stories: Convention Do’s and Don’ts, Part 2
In Part 2 of my series on “Do’s & Don’ts” for convention goers I’ll cover all the things to consider after you arrive at the event and things are underway. Be sure to check out Part 1 of this series if you haven’t done so yet. You’ll find additional tips there to utilize before you [...]
Diecast Stories: Convention Do’s and Don’ts, Part 1
With the new year well underway, I wanted to focus on something that might be especially helpful to collectors in 2010. This year is ushering in the greatest number of diecast conventions in a long time with Diecastspace.com sponsoring the Super Convention this month in Las Vegas, The Magical Weekend of Cars in June in [...]
Diecast Stories: I’ve changed as a collector; haven’t I?
First, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Joe Altieri, and I live in Northern New Jersey. I truly consider myself a die-cast ”collector” and not a hoarder, scalper, or flipper! Jeff Glasson has asked me to write some columns on the life of a typical die-cast collector and get your feedback on [...]
