Everything below this line was originally uploaded in Dec. 2002. Links and text that have been updated recently will be YELLOW.
Many of you have never seen this page and those that have, asked to keep it original. I'll try but certain things need to be changed,
added, corrected, or simply updated to reflect today's status in the NASCAR® retailing marketplace. The majority of information
below is what I directly experienced as a former storefront owner. The remainder comes from trusted sources that have also been
affected at some time. Use any/all information that can help you avoid closing shop. With the market being saturated now's a good
time to barter and there's plenty of deals to be found. Unfortunately many of these deals are by third party dealers who are supplied
by some of the very distributor's listed here. Shop around and think twice about auto-ship. And don't buy in to hype!
This page will eventually be completely updated.

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Distributor Info

(Image below previously found on DiecastDreams.com)

 
Dealers please note: If you're buying from a distributor that also retails, they're competing directly against you for your customers. Look at their advertising, it's aimed towards your customers, not to advertise their wholesale programs. They can also control what you get, when you get it, and how many. You're at their mercy. Think about it, who are they going to take care of first? A close source called to inquire on their preorders and was told by a new employee at the distributor that they were in the second batch of shipments to arrive. When asked why not the first, they were told that their retail shelves were stocked first, then their retail website orders, then they ship to dealers.

"Mom & Pop" stores are closing on a daily basis. Yes the economy's down, but the trickery that has been taking place by a number of distributors has compounded the problems many times over. Dumping product and sometimes blatantly, selling to just about anybody with a bulge in their pocket (cash), hoarding key items, selling to mass retail, supplying flea markets, selling below wholesale in their own stores, selling themselves at a show and at wholesale to the public, and so much more...

Order from those that want to see your business grow! Help support Non-competing distributors.

Consumers please note: Please try and purchase from a legitmate retail storefront in your area to show your support. If you can't, please order from retail websites that aren't listed below as distributors. By supporting your local storefront dealer you'll also be helping to "hold" or even "increase" the value of your diecast purchase. And you never know, you just may enjoy talking to your local dealer once in a while!

And a note to Action and it's Distributors: I feel that the single largest problem is allowing a distributor to retail, some aggressively. According to Denise Roberts, Action required distributors to have a showroom to exhibit product to increase sales/exposure. While it may have been helpful, it left the barn door wiiiiiiide open. And with no strict regulatory control over the product distribution channel, they're dumping this stuff anywhere it can be stuffed (or are told to?). After the death of Dale Earnhardt this market saw an explosion of new customers and an increase in demand. Much of this was due to weekend warriors and money hungry part-timers that seen a buck to be made. Instead of controlling the production numbers (leaving them alone), they were brought up to mass market levels. And after things calmed down and the part-timers thinned out, what happened? OVER PRODUCTION AND STORE CLOSINGS! The very storefronts that have helped build and promote your products for years....they're the ones paying for your ill decisions.


Currently listed Action Distributor's (in Alphabetical order) (17 total) (now 16)
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Action-Performance websites - 1) main website 2) retail website 3) club website 4) banner website 5) dealer website

We would recommend if you have the time and patience, to visit the Yahoo! Financial Message Board and start with message #1 (there are nearly 3000) (now 5000). At times you'll nearly fall asleep and others you'll be wiping away the tears from laughing so hard. Some links may be provided in the below listings when mentioned but here are a few to give you an idea of the enviroment: #1672 (dumping to Wal-Mart).

 

Currently listed Team Caliber Distributor's (in Alphabetical order)

Regardless of rumors, I believe the Owners Series is the best product available dollar for dollar. Detail, packaging, and production numbers are outstanding. The new Dark Chrome Series production numbers are only in the hundreds! The new lineup of Haulers should be competitive as well. And Team Caliber's double-wall master boxes also insure fewer damages, unlike corner pieces being damaged on a regular basis with their competition. Delivery times are also consistant and production cancellations are far, far less than their competition. The only thing lacking are those elusive few drivers that we all know so well. If it weren't for that, this brand would be lapping all others. Keep those numbers low, product arrival on schedule and sales will continue to increase!
Our recommendations: Order direct from Team Caliber. It may cost an extra buck or two but you'll get lower numbers and most importantly, you'll get what you ordered.

Other manufacturers/distributors of NASCAR® collectibles (in Alphabetical order)

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