After investing considerable time learning from other collectors and absorbing as much wisdom from others as I could, I loved the detail and heavy weight (3 lbs.) of Elite die-casts. I decided to slowly acquire every standard paint GMGW Elite paint schemes made for Dale Sr. from 1997 through 2001 via the secondary market (ebaY) which was relatively easy considering the high historical production quantities apparently supported by demand over 20 years ago wen produced. Demand still supported retail pricing for most Dale Sr. die-cast at the time with lower production die-casts demand facilitating higher prices with plenty of opportunistic resellers on ebaY. Dale's passing added even more demand for his die-casts early on which has obviously declined over time like most die-casts.
I learned early on from many to collect for fun (not for value) within a discretionary budget. I have also thoroughly enjoyed the satisfaction of meeting and helping hundreds of other collectors with their collections when possible (CHC - Collector Helping Collector). @Moparbob (Bob), @Dale3DaleJr88 (John), and the late @team3and8 (Jerry) ) to name a few whom set the CHC bar high over the years.
Another blessing of mine is befriending another Dale Sr. fan who has a phenomenal talent, patience and passion of producing top quality custom die-casts for me and others over the years. After Covid settles down I hope to visit him this summer in person after talking to him on the phone for decades. The following custom die-casts (mostly Elite donor die-casts when possible) which represent Dale Sr. standard paint schemes from 1980 through 1985 .. Busch and Cup Series.
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Can't forget a 1978 custom with the correct shade of blue.
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I learned early on from many to collect for fun (not for value) within a discretionary budget. I have also thoroughly enjoyed the satisfaction of meeting and helping hundreds of other collectors with their collections when possible (CHC - Collector Helping Collector). @Moparbob (Bob), @Dale3DaleJr88 (John), and the late @team3and8 (Jerry) ) to name a few whom set the CHC bar high over the years.
Another blessing of mine is befriending another Dale Sr. fan who has a phenomenal talent, patience and passion of producing top quality custom die-casts for me and others over the years. After Covid settles down I hope to visit him this summer in person after talking to him on the phone for decades. The following custom die-casts (mostly Elite donor die-casts when possible) which represent Dale Sr. standard paint schemes from 1980 through 1985 .. Busch and Cup Series.
Can't forget a 1978 custom with the correct shade of blue.
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