Collectibles Q&A

NASCAR memorabilia collectors often have questions about the items they've accumulated. Here are our responses to some of your most recent inquiries:

Q: I have a Brookfield Collectors Guild Coca-Cola Dale Earnhardt Sr car, truck, and trailer that is a limited edition of 2,500. Neither the hood of the car nor the canopy on the truck open. I bought it approx 8-9 yrs ago. It is still in the box, which is in pretty good shape with the certificate of authenticity.

I've searched the internet and have been to local stores looking for help on the value, but I am not having any luck. I'm hoping that you can give me some insight of the value or at least me in the right direction of who can. -- Kris Warren

A: We've got you covered Kris. This 1998 release in mint condition should have a collectible value of $175-200.

Q: Can you please give me the approximate value of a 1999 Racing Champions No. 43 Special Collector's Edition in an unopened box with a 1:64 scale Transporter and seven 1:64 scale Richard Petty Championship cars? The box has been autographed.-TC

A: With The King's signature, this set should be worth around $75.

Q: I have a Dale Earnhardt Fastcash Kentucky Lottery ticket from 2001. It has not been scratched, but it is voided. I was just wondering how much if anything it is worth.--Brandy

A: You have a pretty neat collectible here-something definitely out of the mainstream. I'd place the current value in the $25-35 range.

Q: I have a Jebco Limited Edition Dale Earnhardt wall clock that I was given as a present. I was wondering if you could tell me its value. It has a picture of Dale leaning on a No. 3 with his car behind him and Snap-on racing below him. It say its number 15,118 of 18,000 at the bottom.-Jackson

A: Jebco's early Dale Earnhardt clocks are the company's most valuable releases. This is one of the best. It is probably worth $150-200

Q: I have two Dale Earnhardt cards. One is a Maxx No. 89 from 1999 and the other is a High Gear Wheels No. 64 from 1999. I don't know anything about them and was wondering if they were worth anything.-Carrie

A: Very common cards here. Their values top out at $1-1.50.

Q: I have a seven time Winston Cup Champion Richard Petty collectible plate. It was made by Hunter Manufacturing Group Inc. I would like to know if this has any value.--Kellie Yeager.

A: Kellie, Hunter has done some great pieces over the years, including plates, steins and a variety of other collectibles. This is a nice plate. I'd put the collectible value at $50-75.

Q: Could you please help me find the price for a 1995 Jeff Gordon RCCA car, 1 of 5004?-Cathy

A: This is a pretty pricey car, Cathy. It is worth somewhere in the neighborhood of $200-250.

Q: I have been trying to locate the 1995 No. 14 die-cast car by Revell driven by Jimmy Hensley (Pontiac Grand Prix) sponsored by the Teamsters. Where can any be found?--Tom Felice

A: Tom, you have the ultimate resource in front of you-your computer. Keep doing a search of the car, particularly on auction sites. It will turn up sooner or later.

Q: I have an uncut sheet of Davey Allison Trading cards in a frame. It measures 24 x39.5". It features the young Davey all the way up to his adult life. Any idea what this is worth?-Becky

A: These sheets are fairly common. I'd place the value of the sheet at $30-40, and add another $20-25 for the framing.

Q: I have a print by Sam Bass of Ernie Irvin titled "Starship 28!" It has Ernie and Sam's signature, and it is 104/500. In bottom right hand corner it is typed "1994 Sam Bass Illustration & Design, Inc". Can you tell me the value of this?-Chris

A: An awesome piece of artwork. With the autographs, this print should be worth $350-500.