| Collecting Hot Wheels cars is an easy and fairly | | | | * Find all the cars released in the latest years First |
| inexpensive hobby. Here are some collecting tips to | | | | Editions Series or Treasure Hunt Series limited editions. |
| get you on your way with this ever growing hobby of | | | | There are also 12 Final Run retiring models each year; |
| die-cast cars. | | | | these may be a little harder to find. |
| * Keep abreast of upcoming special collector days at | | | | * Look for Planet Micro vehicles. There are six |
| your neighborhood K-Mart or Wal-Mart stores in your | | | | different series of these tiny car sets. |
| area. | | | | * If at all possible do not open the packages that your |
| * Search the online auctions or collector's web sites | | | | hot wheels come in. They hold their highest value if |
| for cars you may be missing from your current | | | | they are in their original package. |
| collection. | | | | * When buying cars from eBay, make sure to check |
| * Purchase trade books and magazines to stay on top | | | | out the seller and their selling history. This will give you |
| of the value of each car. | | | | a great idea of the type seller you are dealing with. |
| * Begin with the latest releases if you are just starting | | | | * All ways be on the look out for neighborhood garage |
| out. Most newer Hot Wheels will not be too difficult to | | | | sales and estate sales you might visit. |
| find and you can keep track of your collection with a | | | | * The biggest collecting tip is to just have fun and do |
| Mattel Hot Wheels checklist. | | | | not spend more than you can afford. |