model display cases

[cscarlson]

Where does everyone buy their display cases. and where do you buy ones for larger models?

 

[Interceptor430]

I got mine at Carlisle, and have seen them at other car shows.
That's the best way - get it at a show and avoid the ripoff shipping costs.....there are also lots of 'modeler' shows -
or maybe check with one of the flea market die cast dealers.
I hope that helps.

 

[cscarlson]

Thanks that's an idea. what part of N.C. do you live in?

 

[Interceptor430]

Hey, glad the ideas were helpful.
I'm in what's called the 'Triad' of N.C. - that's Winston-Salem,
Greensboro, High Point.....a nice place to live.....1 hour to the mountains, 1 hour north of Charlotte, about 4.5 hours to the
Beach.

 

[cscarlson]

I am originally from charlotte, moved when i joined the Air Force years ago, i was in charlotte this past august.

 

[Interceptor430]

Oh - so you know the area well!
I spend a great deal of time at the Speedway, and have many friends in a car club based in Charlotte.
Air Force eh?...that's Great! I have special memories of my time in
the Air Force (1972-1976). Started as a B-52 Electrician (Robins AFB, GA, & Guam) - then I xtrained into Air Traffic Control (Eglin AFB, Florida - that was SWEET duty!)
All the BEST 2 U!

 

[cscarlson]

Yes, i do know that area well and a few charlotte police officers i went to school with. i miss the area at times but utah is great place to do all kinds of things.

 

[oldace84]

I'd sure like to know one other place to buy cases.....but they are just to expensive.....don't you think so?????
tony

 

[cscarlson]

Yes, i am hunting for affordable display cases for my models. i do not want to take them out of their packages though.

 

[Talmadge]

Try Sue's Race Shop in Asheville, NC. 828 277-7656. They have a web site but do not list display cases. I have purchase from them, they seem to be reasonable. I got the 2001 Andy Pilgrim, Dale Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Racing Corvette from Sue's along with a Display Case.

2002 Yellow Roadster

 

[71LS5]

Hobby Lobby is a good place to buy cases. They usually have sales going on and you can pick them up pretty cheap.

 

[cscarlson]

do you have an e-mail adress for hobby lobby?

 

[Rob]

do you have an e-mail adress for hobby lobby?

http://www.hobbylobby.com

 

[veteluvr74]

I was able to get some decent cases for 1:18 models at KB Toy stores. They were only about $4. They are nothing fancy but they get the job done.

 

[96corvetteLT4]

I have about 25 cars so far and my wife was complaining about them taking space under the bed, in the closet, etc. all in the boxes. She found a TV stand that is about 6ft long and 24" wide, and 3ft tall with clear glass sliding doors. I tossed the wood shelves that came with it and installed clear glass shelves. I added a rope light clipped to the underside of the top. Now I have all my cars out of the boxes, in a lighted, dust free display. It looks great at night. I call it 'my car dealership'.

 

[Corvette-Pilot]

96corvetteLT4,
Sounds great !
Where did you find the case?
How much $$$$

 

[OSU-VETTE]

I have lots of luck with eBay for all cases like this, I have bought in bulk football cases for my memoribilia (sp?), one at a time is high for shipping, but if you have a few, or get a few to go in on it, you can get them dirt cheap. Do a search for acrylic case, or display case, etc. Be patient and do your research.

 

[OneHotV6]

KB Toys or Toys-R-Us has them for $4-$5 bucks.. just check them before you buy, sometimes they are broken.