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Diecast Errors

One of the most frequent questions I get asked is:  “How much is this diecast error worth?”  The answer is:  It varies.  Most are worth a couple of dollars more than a non-error although some may approach the $100 mark.  It really depends on the error.  More sought-after castings will command a premium for their errors and common castings will demand less.  One of the more popular errors, lately, has been the no-tampo error.  Some castings, especially muscle cars, just look cleaner with no tampos and these are often popular errors on the secondary market.

Wheel errors are another type of error frequently seen.  These include mismatched wheels or as is often the case, all small wheels or all large wheels, when the back wheels are normally larger.  Here is a recent example of an all-large wheels error found on a Ford GT.  This one sticks out like a sore thumb as the front wheels are way to large on the top car.

Another type of common error is when the car inside doesn’t match the blisterpack.  This Pontiac GTO showed up in on a Treadator card.

I personally think the GTO is a better casting but it’s an interesting piece regardless.

Oftentimes an error will get confused for a variation but they aren’t the same.  A variation is when something on the casting or packaging is intentionally changed.  Variations often carry a higher premium because many people will buy them to complete their sets, or they may try to buy every variation of a certain casting.

Either way, collect what you enjoy and you can’t go wrong.  If you have errors you want to show off or you would like to see what our other members have found, check out the errors thread on our forum.

If you are looking to buy or sell any type of diecast, including errors, visit DiecastMarket.com.  Here you can sell at no risk because there are no listing fees.  And because the low (5%) selling fee beats Ebay and other competitors, buyers don’t have to worry about all the fees being passed onto them as high “shipping and handling.”  Buyers can also take advantage of our “Buy Now” feature with no expiration, effectively giving you a no-cost online storefront.

Trenton: Trenton Hall - Founder and Diecast Enthusiast Trenton Hall is the founder and driving force behind Hallsguide. His journey into the world of diecast began as a childhood fascination, evolving into a lifelong passion. What started as a simple online price list for his personal Hot Wheels collection during his college years in 1998 has blossomed into one of the most trusted and comprehensive resources for diecast collectors worldwide. Trenton's vision for Hallsguide was to create more than just a price guide; he wanted to build a community where collectors could connect, share knowledge, and fuel their passion for diecast. His dedication to accuracy, insightful analysis, and engaging content has made Hallsguide a go-to destination for diecast enthusiasts of all levels. When he's not immersed in the world of diecast, Trenton enjoys spending time with family and working full-time as a computer science teacher and cross country & track coach. He believes that the joy of collecting lies not just in acquiring rare treasures but also in the connections forged within a passionate community. Fun Fact: Trenton also founded Diecast Republic in 2021 as a retail diecast store in Texas and found online at www.diecastrepublic.com

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  • i have one plymouth roadrunner (2011 hot wheels garage series) with no interior plus cracks on the in front of the headlight. if you think about it, how much does it cost probably?

  • I have a 2011 camaro z28 track stars series.The car is a 80's style camaro but the pis is of a 70's style camaro and it has only one wheel gold trim the other one is just blacked out.I wanted to know is it an error or were the made that way?

    • I have two Hot Wheels that I have a question aboutwhat is the D muscle Hotwheel from hw digital circuit collection with no side tempothen I also have fangster from dino riders collection with no wheels in frontjust wondering what they might be worth

  • I HAVE A 2007 10 PACK AND IN IT I HAVE A 32 COUPE ( I THINK) WITH NO WHEELS ANY IDEAS ON HOW MUCH ITS WORTH IF ANY

  • I found a TH GT with small wheels in the rear and large wheels in the front. I'm about to list it. Not sure how much money errors command on ebay for TH.

  • I have a 2010 prototype H-24 track stars with a number of 067 but all the price guides say its number 059 its number 3 out of 12 of the series anyone seen this and how much would it be worth

  • I have a 90's model Mercedes convertable. Top portion of the car is black metal and the lowe4 portion is grey plastic, making it a two tone. The interesting thing is that the card specifies the same model, however, it also says in the top left corner that the doors open. They clearly do not. It is a solid body, both the metal and plastic parts. Is there any idea as to the value to any collector? I'll have to get it out of storage to tell what collector number it is. But that would not be a problem.

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