There are many reasons why you might be interested in scale models for your business. You might want to sell model kits, display scale model trains, sell scale model products, or all of the above and more. Your business will determine your scale model needs.
If you are in the toy business and want to add scale models to your product line, you need to include a variety of products. Model car kits, model airplane kits, and model train kits are just a few items you will want to stock.
Buy these items in bulk to get the best prices. If you are a business that wants to display scale models or provide them as toys for clients, you don't need a large selection. You just need to tailor your scale model purchases to your client base.
Whatever your need for scale models, here are a few tips to help you get the most for your money:
1. Buy model kits made with different materials.
2. Buy a large number of items that will sell quickly, but only buy a small number of specialty items.
3. Focus on your client base. If selling scale models, offer a range of prices to appeal to a large population. If displaying scale models, offer them to attract a variety of ages.
Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Buy model cars
Model cars and diecast model cars may be the most popular types of scale models. Offer a large number of these products to your clients.
I recommend: Toy Wonders, Inc. is a model cars wholesaler where you can search by scale or vehicle type, car model, car brand and manufacturer, and/or car accessory. Buyers must supply retail identification and purchase a minimum amount.
Diecast Models Wholesale provides a list of cars available from this website. Once you click on the scale model car you are interested in, you get the product description, price, and number available.
ModelCars.com and
OakridgeHobbies.com are also great places to find model cars and model car kits.
Buy model trains and model train scale kits
Trains are popular scale model items for collectors. Offer an assortment of model trains and model train scale kits for your customers.
I recommend: Arizona Trains & Hobbies accepts wholesale orders for railroad and train products. Businesses must provide their retail information in order to purchase products at wholesale prices.
Scale University specializes in scale model trains and kits. You can buy model kits or purchase products separately.
Collect diecast model cars and model airplanes for your business
If you want to display scale models for your business, consider buying hard to find items and collectibles.
I recommend: Diecast Collectibles Plus! has a wonderful array of airplane models at inexpensive prices.
Die Cast Cars is a website dedicated to the scale model car, but the products are pricey. You search by car model or diecast car manufacturer. If you are interested in more expensive collectible scale models, visit
Model Planes.com,
Fairfield Mint Collectibles, and
ScaleCars.com.
Tips & Tactics
Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide
- If you purchase scale model trains to display, remember to buy at least one scale model railroad.
- If you plan to display a large number of scale models, consider buying a scale model display case.
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