WE BUY COLLECTIONS — FAST & FAIR

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Collection

Your diecast buyer from a single car to an entire estate – quick cash offers on diecast cars, planes, trains, model kits, military models, and farm toys and more. Serving Jacksonville, St. Augustine and all of Northeast Florida.

Get a Free Offer904-497-0664

20+ Years
OF EXPERIENCE

100+
COLLECTIONS BOUGHT

Same-Day
LOCAL PICKUP

24 Hours
MOST QUOTES RETURNED

Welcome to Castle Diecast

For over 20 years, Castle Diecast, a small online store based in Jacksonville, Florida, has been a trusted buyer and seller of diecast cars, planes, model kits, model trains, and military vehicle collectibles.

Our customers can always count on us to provide free quotes, quick and easy transactions, and great service. Our team is committed to providing the best service to our customers, ensuring each interaction is a win-win.

Whether you are local to the Jacksonville, Orange Park, or Saint Augustine, Florida area, or are located outside the city, if you have collectibles you are interested in selling, we may be interested!

We are always looking to buy. Please reach out via our contact page, or call/text us using the number above. We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Alternatively, you can visit our FAQ page to see if your question has already been answered. If not, just ask!

Tamiya, air fix, Revell, dragon model kits
  • Cash offers based on 20+ years of collector experience
  • Free local pickup anywhere in Jacksonville area and North East Florida
  • Fast turnaround – most quotes within 24 hours, paid same day

SIMPLE PROCESS

How It Works

01
Submit your Photos

Send a few photos of your items using the form below or email. No need to catalog everything- just show us what you have.

02
Get a Fair Offer

We will send a cash offer based on current resale demand and recent sales data. Our offers reflect real market value so you know exactly how we arrived at the number.

03
Get Paid & Done

Accept the offer and we will come to you or arrange a pickup, or if it’s a smaller collection we send a pre-paid shipping label.

COLLECTIONS WE BUY

What We are Looking For

kaido 1-64 diecast car

Diecast Cars

Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Pop Racers, Kadio House, IXO, MiniGT – 1:64, 1/43, 1/24, 1:18 and more

mini-champ 1:18 F1 Racing Car

Premium Diecast

Exoto, Auto World, Bburago, Maisto, GMP, AutoArt, BBR, Tomica – precision replicas, limited editions

united-gemini-jet-airplane

Diecast Planes

GeminiJets, NG Model, Inflight200, Herpa, JC Wings, Skymarks, Hobby Master

HO Model Train Engine

Model Trains

Kato, Athearn, Bachmann, Broadway Limited, Atlas, Lionel, Marklin, LGB, N Scale, HO Scale and more.

1-16-John-Deere-8R-340-Prestige-Collection-Toy

Farm Toys Construction

ERTL, SpecCast, Britains, SIKU, Wiking, John Deere, Case IH, New Holland, Diecast Masters, First Gear

forces of valor tank

Military

Hobby Master, Forces of Valor, Dragon Models, Panzerkampf, Motor City Classics, Historical Miniatures

NO LOWBALL, NO RUNAROUND

Why Sell to Castle Diecast

Fair Cash Offers

Our cash offers are based off recent sold comps, condition, sell thru rate and 20+ years of collector experience.

Fast Turnaround

Most quotes within 24 hours. Accept and get paid the same day- cash, check or electronic payment.

Free Local Pickup

We come to you anywhere in Jacksonville, St Augustine, Orange Park and North East Florida.

Trusted Buyer

100 + Collections bought, with verified 5 star feedback from the collector community.

FREE NO OBLIGATION OFFER

READY TO SELL YOUR COLLECTION?

Fill out the form and hear back fast. Most quotes are delivered within 24-48 hours. Offers and pickup done same day.

Prefer to talk? Call or text 904-497-0664
Prefer email? Send to sales@castlediecast.com.

exoto diecast car racing coup

Tell us what you’ve got

Smaller collection? You can also text a small number of images to 904-497-0664

  • Above and Beyond Service

    I rarely leave a review, but this one stands out from the rest, by far. Awesome eBayer, answered all my questions about the product. Shipping was lightning fast. He’s a good, honest person who really cares. Item arrived just as described. I’ll be doing business with this seller again.
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    skja3952
    Verified eBay Buyer

  • Meticulously Packaged

    Outstanding deal! Great seller who pays attention to details! Meticulously packaged to survive transit. Bid/buy with confidence, this seller is top notch!
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    leraconigs
    Verified eBay Buyer

  • Great Communication

    Great seller! Good communication. Item was accurately described. Price, shipping cost, and timeline were all reasonable. Very securely packaged. Very satisfied.
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    13fyr1561
    Verified eBay Buyer

  • A Pleasure to Work With

    Product arrived safely and on time. Well packaged and safe. Seller was absolutely a pleasure to work with. A grade-A eBay seller.
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    nickysdaddy04
    Verified eBay Buyer

  • Great transaction

    Great Seller! Good communication . The item was accurately described. The item price and shipping were reasonable. Very Satisfied.
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    13fyr1561
    Verified eBay Buyer

  • Very Happy

    Prompt shipping, excellent packing and the item looks better in person. Thank you very much!
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    kbwphoto
    Verified eBay Buyer

  • Quick Sell

    ★★★★★
    I had a large box of Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars from the 70s and 80s that I thought were worthless. Castle Diecast identified several valuable Redlines I didn’t even know I had and paid me fairly for everything.
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    Sandra R. St Augustine
    Verified eBay Buyer

  • Bought Everything

    ★★★★★
    They were knowledgeable about my father’s diecast collection. He gave us a fair offer on the entire estate lot and handled pickup professionally. Highly recommend for anyone dealing with an inherited collection.
    local jacksonville diecast buyer
    Mike T. Orange Park
    Verified eBay Buyer

FAQ

Answers to common questions about selling your diecast

We base our offers on real market data, not guesswork. For each item, we research recent eBay “sold” listings (not active asking prices) to find what similar pieces in comparable condition have actually sold for over the past few months. This gives us a true current market value rather than an inflated or outdated one.

From that sold-comp average, we typically offer 30% to 50% of the value, depending on factors like condition, completeness (original box/packaging), rarity, and how quickly the item is likely to resell. Items in excellent condition with strong, consistent sold comps tend to land at the higher end of that range, while items with condition issues, inconsistent sales history, or slower resale demand fall closer to the lower end.

We’re happy to walk you through the comps we used for your specific items so you can see exactly how we arrived at our number — no lowball tactics, no mystery math

We focus on diecast cars (including Auto World, Exoto, First Gear, Hot Wheels), model kits (Tamiya, Airfix, Hasegawa, Revell), model trains (Lionel, Bachmann), and military diecast (Corgi, Dragon, Forces of Valor) and Farm Toys (ERTL, SpecCast, Universal Hobbies) and more.

If you have other collectibles, feel free to ask—we’re always happy to chat.

We’re primarily interested in collectible and rare Hot Wheels, including Treasure Hunts (and Super Treasure Hunts), vintage Redline-era models, and limited specialty or convention releases, provided they’re in good condition.

We generally do not purchase standard modern mainline 1:64 scale Hot Wheels, as these are typically more common and lower in resale value. If you’re unsure whether your Hot Wheels qualify, feel free to reach out — we’re happy to take a look and let you know.

We buy select NASCAR diecast, focusing on higher-end, limited-edition pieces and newer Lionel Racing collectibles.

We generally do not purchase standard, mass-produced NASCAR diecast, as these tend to have limited resale value.

If you’re not sure whether your NASCAR collectibles qualify, feel free to reach out — we’re happy to take a look and let you know.

We consider items in any condition, from brand new in the original box to gently used or displayed pieces.

That said, condition plays a major role in determining value — items in mint or near-mint condition with original packaging typically receive higher offers, while well-loved or played-with pieces may be valued lower.

Even if your collection isn’t in perfect shape, we’re still happy to take a look and make a fair offer.

Castle Diecast is a real, established buyer registered in Florida an LLC company with a track record of fair, transparent offers — no lowball tactics or runaround.

We’re happy to communicate by phone, email, or text throughout the process, and we stand behind every offer we make. If you’d like references or more information before moving forward, just ask.

Yes! We pay cash for your collectible diecast, model kits, model trains, and more. If you’d prefer a digital payment instead, we’re also happy to pay via Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, or bank transfer — whatever works best and fastest for you.

While we’re based in and specialize in the Jacksonville, FL area — including Orange Park, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, and Fernandina Beach — where we can arrange local pickup or a quick meet-up, we’re not limited to just this region.

For collections outside our immediate area, we make it easy: we’ll send you a prepaid shipping label and cover the shipping costs ourselves for smaller items or arrange a meet up that convenient for both parties, so you can sell to us no matter where you’re located.

Both! Whether you have a single rare diecast car, model kit, or train, or an entire estate collection you’ve inherited or are downsizing, we’re interested.

We purchase everything from individual pieces to full collections of any size — including diecast cars, model kits, model trains, military diecast, and farm toys. No collection is too small or too large, and we’re happy to give you a fair, no-obligation offer either way.

Getting an offer is easy. Simply email clear photos along with a brief description of your diecast cars, model kits, model trains, or other collectibles to sales@castlediecast.com, or text us at 1-904-497-0664.

We’ll review your items and respond quickly — usually within 24 hours — with either a fair cash offer or a few follow-up questions to make sure we get you the best price.

Once we agree on a purchase and arrange shipping, we’ll provide clear, step-by-step guidance on how to safely pack your diecast cars, model kits, or other collectibles for transit.

This typically includes tips on cushioning, box selection, and securing original packaging, so everything arrives in the same condition it left you. Our goal is to make the shipping process simple and worry-free for you.

Payment timing depends on the arrangement. For local pickups or meet-ups, we typically pay on the spot once we’ve inspected the items.

For shipped items, we pay promptly after the collection arrives and is verified to match the agreed description — usually within a day or two.

Located in St. Johns Florida

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