Picture Guidance
Get the best offer for your collection with clear, detailed photos
Why Good Photos Matter
Clear, well-lit photos help us provide the most accurate and fair valuation of your Hot Wheels collection. Better photos often mean better offers!
Essential Photo Tips
Use Natural Light
Place your cars near a window with bright, natural light. Avoid using flash as it can create glare and shadows.
Clear & Focused
Make sure your photos are sharp and in focus. Take a moment to check each photo before sending.
Organize Neatly
Arrange cars in organized groups to prevent duplicates or missed vehicles in your photos.
Cars in Original Storage Cases
If your cars are stored in the original square storage cases with trays
Perfect Setup
- Take one photo of each tray
- Make sure each car is facing wheels down
- Use bright, natural lighting
- Capture the entire tray in each shot
Example photo of storage case tray
Cars arranged wheels-down, clearly visible
Loose Cars Collection
For cars not in original storage cases
Example group photo layout
20-40 cars arranged on desk/countertop
Group Photos
- Arrange 20-40 cars per photo
- Use a desk or countertop surface
- Space cars evenly for clear viewing
- Take multiple photos if you have many cars
Pro Tip
Group photos help us prevent missing cars or counting duplicates. If you have a large collection, feel free to take several group photos!
Cars Still in Original Packaging
These require special attention for accurate condition assessment
Step 1: Group Photo
Take one photo showing all packaged cars together on a desk or countertop.
- • Shows the full scope of your collection
- • Helps us count total items
- • Provides overall condition overview
Step 2: Individual Close-ups
Take a close-up photo of each individual package.
- • Shows package condition details
- • Reveals any damage or wear
- • Helps identify specific models
Individual close-up example
Shows car condition and specific details
Complete collection overview
Shows how collection is normally stored
Why Both Photos Matter
The group photo gives us the big picture, while individual close-ups let us evaluate the condition of each package for the most accurate valuation possible.
Quick Photo Checklist
Ready to Send Your Photos?
Follow our guidance above and send us your photos to get a fast, fair offer for your Hot Wheels collection.