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FEBRUARY 2014 www.diecast-collector.co.uk 99
INTRODUCING...
A DIECAST GEMRick Wilson meets the team behind a new name at collectors fairs.
C
ast your mind back to the
December issue and the “News &
Events” section in particular. We
carried the announcement of a
great new venture by retired independent
financial adviser and lifelong diecast collector,
Phil Silvester.
We caught up with Phil, ably assisted by
his lovely wife, Ruth, at the recent Sandown
Park Toy & Collectors Fair where his new
enterprise, Diecast Gems, was launched.
The aim of Diecast Gems is to bring high
quality obsolete diecast toys by Dinky,
Corgi, Spot On and more to the market.
“I have been an avid collector of diecast
toys, particularly Dinky Toys, since I was a
small child and I am excited that I now have
the opportunity to share this passion with
fellow, like-minded people across the globe,
trading and educating about diecast toys”,
commented Phil.
Having been involved with our very
own Ramsay’s British Diecast Model Toys
Catalogue, Phil will also be providing future
contributions to this magazine. He has also
appeared on the BBC’s “Inside Out” regional
news television programme to share his
knowledge and passion.
So why Diecast Gems? Phil explained this
in detail. “Diecast Gems is about sharing my
passion for obsolete diecast toys with others.
We will have a large range of high quality
diecast toys for sale, specialising in Dinky.
What I believe will make my site unique will
be that I plan to do a series of articles when
time permits based on individual or a group
of models. The intention of this is to pass
on not only my knowledge, but also that of
fellow enthusiasts in the hope we will inspire
the next generation of collectors.”
Phil already has substantial stock and is
busy acquiring further top quality models to
bring to the marketplace. This could be either
at auction or by buying collections. Would he
consider the latter? “I expect so. My focus
will be on quality stock and so whether to sell
on commission or buy outright will depend
fundamentally on whether the quality and the
price are right. Another crucial point is that
the collection retains the integrity and values
of Diecast Gems in order to ensure that the
site provides what collectors and dealers will
expect.” Sensible words indeed. A sparkly
future could await and we look forward to
sharing the journey with Phil. DC
i Diecast Gems will be at Sandown
Park again on February 15th.
Feel free to contact Phil with any
enquiries or visit the website:
www.diecastgems.com
phil@diecastgems.com
07973563476
A near mint Danish Tekno Volvo truck.This beautiful Corgi Toys Gift Set No.38 had a price tag of £1,600.

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A DiECAST GEM

  • 1. FEBRUARY 2014 www.diecast-collector.co.uk 99 INTRODUCING... A DIECAST GEMRick Wilson meets the team behind a new name at collectors fairs. C ast your mind back to the December issue and the “News & Events” section in particular. We carried the announcement of a great new venture by retired independent financial adviser and lifelong diecast collector, Phil Silvester. We caught up with Phil, ably assisted by his lovely wife, Ruth, at the recent Sandown Park Toy & Collectors Fair where his new enterprise, Diecast Gems, was launched. The aim of Diecast Gems is to bring high quality obsolete diecast toys by Dinky, Corgi, Spot On and more to the market. “I have been an avid collector of diecast toys, particularly Dinky Toys, since I was a small child and I am excited that I now have the opportunity to share this passion with fellow, like-minded people across the globe, trading and educating about diecast toys”, commented Phil. Having been involved with our very own Ramsay’s British Diecast Model Toys Catalogue, Phil will also be providing future contributions to this magazine. He has also appeared on the BBC’s “Inside Out” regional news television programme to share his knowledge and passion. So why Diecast Gems? Phil explained this in detail. “Diecast Gems is about sharing my passion for obsolete diecast toys with others. We will have a large range of high quality diecast toys for sale, specialising in Dinky. What I believe will make my site unique will be that I plan to do a series of articles when time permits based on individual or a group of models. The intention of this is to pass on not only my knowledge, but also that of fellow enthusiasts in the hope we will inspire the next generation of collectors.” Phil already has substantial stock and is busy acquiring further top quality models to bring to the marketplace. This could be either at auction or by buying collections. Would he consider the latter? “I expect so. My focus will be on quality stock and so whether to sell on commission or buy outright will depend fundamentally on whether the quality and the price are right. Another crucial point is that the collection retains the integrity and values of Diecast Gems in order to ensure that the site provides what collectors and dealers will expect.” Sensible words indeed. A sparkly future could await and we look forward to sharing the journey with Phil. DC i Diecast Gems will be at Sandown Park again on February 15th. Feel free to contact Phil with any enquiries or visit the website: www.diecastgems.com phil@diecastgems.com 07973563476 A near mint Danish Tekno Volvo truck.This beautiful Corgi Toys Gift Set No.38 had a price tag of £1,600.