Errors: What Are They Worth?

[@Mello_Man_Ace]

Today's lesson is "How much are they worth"! Only wat' sum one is willing to pay! 😂😂 thx for sharing

[@dustinbowman7351]

Lmao yep that's how it is with about everything my son ask me all the time with his trading cards and I say the same quote and he gives me that blank lost stare

[@thebookishbryants]

Sure. At the very least he could've looked at sold comps and let us know instead of the canned answer everyone gives.

[@MedigoFlameX]

I never realized how collectable errors were in the past. But recently, I've noticed how much more unique errors can be. I skipped a Ken Block Fiesta missing the front wheels, but then I was told they were special so I drove back as quickly as possible to buy it! :D This video's helped me see the other possible errors to spot.

[@DavidPinner-r9w]

Thank you for continuing to saying that it is only worth what someone is willing to give for it

[@enderblazefuision]

I was confused with my economics homework and so I decided to take a break and relax and watch some racegrooves and this video really helped me understand demand for products. Thank you so much!

[@manoman0]

Hey, but don't go to your teacher and tell him how an error can be a potential mark-up on a product! 😂

[@hotwheelsbrothers687]

@@manoman0 loooooolllll!!

[@d.d1252]

My cousin has one with a missing door lol,only the plastic is there

[@Motu_Guru]

Good talk. It's a shame that more and more people try to collect things for the monetary value rather than the joy of collecting. They think because it seems rare it's worth more money. But like you said, it's only worth what someone is willing to pay. Loving those T-buckets. They remind me so much of one of my all-time favorite castings, the Hot Heap!!

[@racegrooves]

Finding that piece of fabric in the package happens from time to time. People think it's a band-aid but it isn't. Your Angry Birds piece is an awesome find! If you make a video of your Errors, you can post it as a Video Response to this Error video. It won't automatically post, I have to approve it.

[@thehayser1]

RaceGrooves Race through

[@theshulibrk8964]

so when i have yellow miata with piece of yellow paint stuck in the plastic box, is worth more than regular one? or it doesnt matter in this place

[@GummiJoker2024]

How old r u

[@marshbjuneb22]

Your right! Errors are only worth what someone will pay for them. A good example of that is that I saw a 2012 Super TH have a so called "major paint error" for sale on Ebay. I didn't think it was major, and the person was selling it for $175! I'm not suprised that nobody offered to buy it!

[@racegrooves]

Reversed bases are awesome finds!

[@hotwheelsbrothers687]

Ya! But I don’t have one:/

[@hotwheelsbrothers687]

I only have missing tempos on one

[@woodturningjohn]

Collecting errors may be fun and people should do it if they enjoy it but spending a lot on them is not wise because it is so easy to open them, change things around and seal them up again with no way of telling.

[@IAMSUPREME22]

Not true. The packaging will tear when you open it and you can't hide the damage when resealing.

[@schon2395]

There is a way to open the card without tearing it, search: "How to counterfeit errors" and you'll see what i mean.

[@Tonza205]

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[@challengeusmtb954]

You just have to judge the person your buying from .plus it's a lot of hard work for very little profit so can imagine there are a lot of people doing it .

[@fortysevun]

bro, people use accitone to open the car and then air dry it to put it back together.

[@mikecostello1727]

I was just schooled... I have been collecting for over 45yrs and I only collect what catches my eye. I never even knew about those "mistakes" that's very interesting..

[@garywood9525]

Since they come from maylasia and someone makes a profit even at $1.00 each , I'm not shocked that quality control is about as reliable as a plumbers estimate . I had a summer job in a Plant that made bottled items and the job paid really well in 1974 . I spotted the odd bad plastic bottle and a chipped glass one right at the screw-on cap spot , there were even defective screw-on caps that would have just made it into the box for retail stores. The pay made me want to keep the job ........maybe some of the workers fear being seen as a malcontent pointing out minor issues when the Stores might catch serious error and treat like damage inventory and eat the loss.

[@thisisacrummyname]

Baseball cards & Pokémon cards are made with way huger profit margin, yet they still high standards with quality control. Though when either one of them have an error it’s worth allot more then a regular card.

[@ichbinototronik5880]

after all these years still helpful, thanks a lot

[@JediGamingX]

I agree. There's no physical price guide on errors because errors are not planned by the company. So, if you come up to an error, make sure you found it, don't buy errors off eBay or someone you don't know because that error might have been orchestrated.

[@racegrooves]

Yes! mis-matched wheels are one of my favorite errors as well. As for customizing them, I keep them in the package =)

[@racegrooves]

That would be an ALW Error (All Large Wheels). That is an awesome piece for two reasons. It is on a Treasure Hunt release and it is on a fan-favorite model! As for how Rare, it is pretty rare. By the way, this video is one of the few where I allow Video Responses if people want to share their Errors. Remember, kid-friendly, be respectful, and try to keep it as short as possible.

[@racegrooves]

It's only worth what somebody will pay for it. But I think they were all made like that so it would not be an unusual piece.

[@pinkglove72]

I just found my first Hot Wheels error, i was so exited.

[@vict8224]

Race grooves are the chevy Avalanche hard to find?

[@racegrooves]

I don't think that the Avalanche is currently available from any of the diecast brands. Last year, Mattel had a pink version.

[@gregghatfield9946]

I would never buy an error car but I have found in stores and I did collect them then .... in 2000 it started happening “tampering” and it sucks. So I know that mine are 100% and I’m good with that ... thanks for the info

[@racegrooves]

@Bangerkid45 Treasure Hunt Errors are most awesome! I opened up this video to accept Video Responses so if you do a showcase video on your Error(s), you can post it here.

[@Cabvk]

I have a question I bought a Hot Wheels 70s Chevelle SS that has a bent axle does that mean is has an error or is that just something else

[@betoyvette]

Good showing Mark. have a few myself but don't go crazy after it, thanks for taking your time to show us all those pieces.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

I have been collecting Hot Wheels cars (star wars and marvel) for probably 5 yrs now and i have about 100+ and i can tell you that i had NO clue that all hot wheels cars aimed to the right ... And as i look at each one, sure enough they ALL aim to the right ... And like you said, its only worth what someone is willing to pay for it ..

[@YenCrew]

"maybe somebody will pay an extraaa... Something" 😂 Your tone in this video is hilarious. But it's true. Awesome video brother, keep it up 👌

[@racegrooves]

I imagine that there are a few Dirty Outlaws that made it out without the top.

[@TimsNewsWV1979]

I like the truck with no wheels lol. I have a big collection and thanks for the help with the 2013 treasure hunt series:)

[@racegrooves]

As I stated in the video, it's only worth what somebody would pay. With your car being a popular release, I would think that it would be worth more than the original purchase price.

[@tortoisetom1]

Nice assortment of errors Mark! I enjoy looking for them too.Thanks for another great video!

[@HtwhlsZteam]

It dawned on me today for some reason that your ASW dealers choice Baja Bug looked familiar to me. Turns out the one I have also has the ASW error. Just to confirm it's supposed to have a big back wheel I ebayed it and low and behold it's supposed to LoL!! I bought it new and had it this whole time and I can safely say it's my first Error find!!!!! Thanks Groovy for da vid!!!!

[@The_elite_soldier]

I love all those rides dude rock n roll 🎸🤘

[@SonicArchitect]

Hi Mr. RaceGrooves, I am a new subscriber and enjoy videos. I am a Hot Wheels car acquirer, I open everything, because I play with my cars not easy to play with packages, I recently found a Treasure Hunt Stockar and got it home and was looking at it, I noticed the rear was not riveted flush so I didn't open it. Great job on your videos. I enjoy the track-time videos the most.

[@racegrooves]

I'm glad that you are enjoying the videos. Enjoy your cars too!

[@racegrooves]

That's a nice conversation piece to show your friends and fellow collectors.

[@Elmanjjjb]

Is there a quality control to correct the problem. Or, does Mattel just let them go to keep up profits up. The toy is only one dollar, but they are making so many they don't care about the quality of their product? When people buy defective products just lets them to improve their quality control. It's a big problem in Super Treasure Hunts. Allowing workers selling them on eBay. If Mattel doesn't take pride in their product how can collectors give more value on them? I love collecting Hot Wheels but should be in MINT conditions. Don't buy errors make them improve the quality. This is my opinion.

[@DavidSmith-ei2xn]

Most Hot Wheels are made in China or Taiwan...the standards are not as high as made in U.S.A. Many times, some parts outnumber the # of cars of any particular model. So left over parts can be and are used (waste not, want not). I collected variations because they were purposely produced...errors are also fun to buy, but it takes an avid collector to spot them. Like the guy said on the video, value is subject to what a person is willing to pay. I have well over a thousand HW...My collection will go to my daughter when I die...I have many rare variations and treasure hunts...I am hoping that when she reaches my age, she will be able to average $5.00 per car.

[@fast03vette4me]

I specialized in errors. ASW, ALW, missing tampos, fenders, etc. USUALLY if it`s a fake it does not "feel right" as soon as I inspect it. It even got down to using a 10x loop to inspect pixels on the card.

[@kieranlai8541]

hi if the cars back is not drilled in properly and the whole bottom part is side ways is that an error?

[@kieranlai8541]

it’s a ford mustang ‘07 btw

[@hotlegendarywheels9144]

Subscribed to your channel. Love your videos. Thanks for what you do.

[@racegrooves]

I don't buy models with bent axles or with the wheels jammed under the fender anymore. It seems more like it's messed up rather than an Error but that's my perspective on the issue.

[@joshuating1155]

i just found an error in one of my cars after watching this video

[@racegrooves]

Treasure Hunt Errors are pretty cool!

[@24ARL]

Hi Racegrooves, interesting video as always, i love all your presentations i find them very useful. Today i found 1 Ford Fiesta treasure hunt 2014 with a Nissan Skyline GT-R card, no video but the pic is on my profile, greetings from Mexico

[@racegrooves]

Congrats!

[@twistedaxles9126]

0:57 11 years after this video was uploaded, i learned that Matchbox cars are packaged left and Hot Wheels are packaged Right and i honestly never noticed until now.

[@darell8310]

I like your error collection its unique to see these thanks for sharing

[@racegrooves]

@Hotshotmech38 What was the error with the Shadow Jet? Errors that are more likely are bent front axles and the canopy over the driver's compartment is often loose or missing.

[@racegrooves]

@jckid02 I do not do sales or trades with people under the age of 18. Sorry.

[@racegrooves]

@ferrarifan9102 No-Tampo Errors are excellent finds - Congrats! Wait, it was on the left side? So did you have to open it up to find the Error?

[@sirmugman]

very nice, and don't forget, in another vid of un-boxing a whole box you found the van with the miss rivatted base, i don't have error cars, just error cases,

[@skorpiolovesmith]

Are t buckets fast on the track? Hope your having a great week!

[@petermiller6629]

I really enjoy your channel...great coverage on errors

[@AppleWHYFI]

Thanks for the video Racegrooves . I found an error Golf GTI today .

[@racegrooves]

Is it still in the package?

[@joshwashere]

And of course, I also see cars w/random wheels missing paint every now and then. My first sighting of the current HW Exotics 5-pack was at a Walgreens, and noticed that the right front wheel on the Lotus was unpainted. When I went back a week later (to check for Maisto restocks or THs), it was gone. 5-packs are pricey at Walgreens, so I'm pretty sure that it either went to an error collector or someone who thought they could make money off of it (in the case of the latter, good luck to them)

[@markvankoersveld5881]

Found a corvette c7r hw race team that had the front rivet double stamped so the front underside of the car is a bit mangled ,packaging is perfect. Interesting find.

[@Chindianstyle21]

Thank you for sharing...Just found me a error Hot Wheel missing front wheels on a McLaren Elva..;)

[@UbiquitousOne]

Thanks for this Racegrooves. I have a few errors myself and LOVE finding and collecting them, I agree that they're only worth what the buyer will pay but the "cool factor" has to play into it. I'd love to show you the few I have but I'm a complete novice at making and posting videos. I have the yellow 458 Lamborghini with two windshields - a blue corvette grand sport that didn't get snapped in the back all the way - a flipped around real rider porsche - a gold delorean with a missing hatch.

[@racegrooves]

That sounds like one heck of an error! Is it still in the package?

[@oramac67]

Is a backwards 84 pontiac grand prix the hot ones worth getting? and if so how much do you think it is worth?

[@MileHighMountainAdventures]

So I just found a Miata in a Stinger branded box, and I picked up both the stinger and miata in their original packaging's. Would they be worth anything?

[@NonDiscoverable8273]

Hey race grooves I have an error i bought a matchbox 9 pack and there was a hot wheel car 😂😂😂😂

[@the_random9718]

Weirdly Daily, that’s not an error, people replace the cars and return them, I see that all the time

[@stgeorge5862]

@@the_random9718 Out of respek I deleted the comment. Merry Christmas.

[@racegrooves]

Thanks Gamer George. Even if there is objectionable content on KZbin, I maintain a family-friendly channel. No cussing and be respectful. Thanks.

[@sammartin2725]

I have a 2018 rally car HW DAREDEVILS 5/5 #04 with a bad red rear rivit it has the red bottom bent and pulled away from top card #FRR94-D7C3 STAMPED L26 multi language on back, if you would like it for your collection you can have it, just let me no I'll send it, thank you Sam martin

[@raymundoperez3030]

@@stgeorge5862 learn out to spell.

[@eatpogs]

A happy, busy life! Mrs Pogs and I are still watching!

[@racegrooves]

If you have an Error, you can post a video response to this video!

[@trollinhotwheelsdad]

You've done it again Mark! Great job and thank you...

[@johnmichaelboy6375]

I previously bought a Mitsubishi Evo 10 with different wheel set from other Evos on the shelf. The front is red chrome ten spoke then the back is five spoke. I didn't plan to sell it but a collector offered me about $70 for it. He collects error cars and it's his first time seeing a mismatched wheel Evo 10 that's why.

[@BigDapPacino]

That sounds like a keeper to me....I love mix matched wheels!

[@LoNeWoLf6661000]

Package error- a chevy pickup set a a peculiar angle as if the card was angled on the line. Peg reinforcement even offset. Didn't even notice till I got it home.

[@racegrooves]

You would think that the person at the factory would notice the wheels and axles missing! But guess what, every Hot Wheels release still sells, with or without wheels LOL!

[@saturnsl89]

did you see the new mystery cars yet? I picked some up last night.

[@nate26894]

Is the all small wheels faster?

[@Narcolepsykid]

The one with no wheels was pretty awesome

[@andrewmalz5252]

Have you seen one without front wheels in a 5 pack? I have one if interested

[@racegrooves]

Nice find but I am not interested in acquiring it.

[@jaspersen219]

I just found a surfin' school bus in my closet with redline wheels. How much (theoretically) would it be worth if I sold it?

[@yoomou364]

I have a Fast Cash with the clipper off..the clipper is also in the blister.

[@hmhsbritannic7765]

Micro9 it can removed or attached

[@theaelykandjapplechannel267]

Evolved Micro9 you can remove the clipper😒😒😒

[@plutaxxpluta8139]

Ihaveit that car

[@kirtlandpratt873]

What about a misaligned clear packaging? Is that a common error?

[@HidekiRising]

Im one that likes to find errors as well. If you think about it companies release millions of products with no errors but when you find one it shows that nothing is perfect.

[@KSProductions1000]

A friend of mine has a boneshaker T-hunt that has big wheels on the front and the back. How rare of an error is this?

[@railtrolley]

I never noticed until you pointed it out that the Matchbox cars face left and the Hot Wheels to the right. I have one error: Matchbox Volkswagen T2 with a missing window unit. Sealed in the original package and i bought it new from the shop.

[@lagotobluesummers7553]

I've got a White Nissan gtr thats missing its windows. Is that a good one?

[@racegrooves]

@WILDARMHORN Most Hot Wheels models do not have side-view mirrors. The Delorean doesn't have them either.

[@mikealan9043]

I have an odd one I found today. R02 date code on a 76 GREENWOOD HW CONTOURED. Package is kinda beat up seal doesn’t look messed with. Is that unusual? It’s an obvious R02

[@racegrooves]

Yes, values are based on what somebody is willing to pay. Certain models and errors will definitely be more collectible than others.

[@HtwhlsZteam]

That BlackHawk is sooooooooo soooo nice!!!!! HAhAHAH now that you did this video more people will probably will look for errors LoLz! MAybe now people will finally understand why we collect em!! Maybe LoL

[@russelladams1287]

Hey Racegrooves I have a 1985 Honda city turbo 2 error where it got a silver five spoke wheel instead red disc wheel.

[@SometimesCreator]

A more recent example: I was looking at me and my brother's Gotta Go car, and I realized something was wrong. On a normal Gotta Go, the seat moves up and down as the car rolls; on our Gotta Go, you have to move the seat manually. I think it has the wrong set of rear wheels (Regular 5-Spoke (5SP) instead of the Modified 5-Spoke (M5SP) it's supposed to have). Of course, that's just my guess.

[@terrirushford1747]

Liam Casey I have a Gotta Go with some dirt in the bowl. It looks like someone forgot to flush

[@manicflippin8125]

I collect errors almost exclusively. One that he didn't cover is cars riveted together backwards, meaning the base is backwards from the body. I have found three like that.

[@racegrooves]

@ThunderBird6619 Thanks for watching!

[@onetrujohnny7451]

i bought a hot wheels 67 GTO last year and the body is twisted but it still got riveted. any thoughts?

[@racegrooves]

@eatpogs I am glad to hear that you two are happy and busy :)

[@racegrooves]

@MrDaleJr2011 Yes, I would agree. It would be hard me to get my buck back if I were to resell it.

[@jimmyjamsandwich692]

If the paint smeared on both sides, I don't care. It's a cool symmetrical paint job on the '71 Challenger, so "win-win"

[@howtowithelizabeth7513]

I got one that’s upside down when I was youngI took it out of the box 😕 I have another one that’s put together crooked and it’s pretty funky I also took that one out of the box 🤦🏻‍♀️ now I wish I would of left them because they would be worth good money

[@leew3846]

Hi I have the Yellow Submarine with someone's random hair in the box (packaging) with it. Would that be worth anything? Thanks

[@RoccoJulian]

No. It was a 2007 new model, It was also few years ago when I was not that involved, and so I did not notice the "error".

[@hoseinmikey]

I saw the most crazy error ever, i saw a white zotic and its window was like totally messed up, it looked like it was melted, and in addition to that, its blister looked like it was too large, it was larger than the other ones. So I bought it. I also had a car (forgot what it was called) where it had 2 5 spoke wheels, a 5 dot wheels and a pr5 wheel. That one was wierd...

[@bttfdmc1984]

errors are my fav to collect because when people go after the t-hunts they skip over some that that can be a true 1 of 1. one of my strangest error is a winner's circle race car that one of the wheel axles weren't flared all the way so one of the wheels are lose in the package

[@sdy0108]

I like additive errors because there's a lot of counterfeit errors out there and unless you find it on your own anyone can take wheels, tempos, windows and wheel paint without taking out the bottom flair but it's near impossible to put extra tempos, wheels, wrong paint or extra parts

[@racegrooves]

On a similar note, decorations that are missing one color of paint can't be faked either. For example, if the side tampo has red, green, black and white, and one of those colors are missing, I like those too!

[@diecastchris]

Wow thats some cool errors.. i have some missing parts ones myself.. thanks for the info

[@6674shorty]

i have a question for you pls,i watched another guys video were he bought like 7 of the same regular t-hunts(but left 1 on the pegs for someone else to find).the comments slated him calling him a scalper,what is a scalper?.

[@racegrooves]

6674shorty That is not the correct use of the term 'scalper'. A scalper is somebody who takes a currently available item and re-sells it at a higher price. On that note, if you find something in the stores and you want to buy them all, that is your prerogative. Whether you buy them for yourself to hoard, to give to friends or to re-sell, they are yours to do with whatever you decide.

[@chunguswwmestupidstars4497]

RaceGrooves good speech

[@SteveBrandon]

My favourite error in my collection is a 2001 #191 Ferrari F355: it's got the roof tampo but it's completely missing the hood tampo, though I only found this out after I got home and looked it up to see what the car was worth. (I bought it in 2011, so it was already 10 years old.) Weirdest error: a 2011 HW series Olds 442 which has a square cloth of fabric attached to it. I also recently found a red Angry Birds car with no front wheels.

[@teppisekasi5471]

i think car with miss matched livery are one of a kind pieces

[@Internetsboifriend]

Good content, educational for would be collecters. In theory everything that could be sold is only worth what somebody is willing to pay.

[@captainmoretokin2172]

i have a ''hot ones'' that supposed to be a grand national but there is a amc pacer instead. kinda cool. got it at alcos before they went under

[@dennisthemenace7748]

.i have that solaire cx4 white min 10:34...mine is red color with the gts 13 stamp on it error on a card that says mustang mach 1 can some one help me cause i dont find that on google or other forums..help pliz

[@b8702131]

Can I have your opinion if the Soo Fine I have that has its top resting on the bottom of the car (top/bottom reversal, poetic) inside the blister an error. Some guys in the HWC forums thinks it's not. I think it is.