Why Collection Index?
Most platforms in the collecting world focus on selling, pricing, or market activity.
They are built for transactions.
Collection Index is built for collectors.
Collection Index is not a marketplace.
It doesn't push prices, bids, or sales pressure.
Instead, it focuses on knowledge, discovery, and connection.
We believe collecting is a journey — not just a transaction.
It's about understanding the brands, finding the right stores, and making informed decisions.
While other platforms scatter information across forums, marketplaces, and blogs — Collection Index brings store and brand information together in one focused, clean directory.
Here, you don't just buy blindly.
You explore, learn, and discover.
What Collection Index Offers
Collection Index is your comprehensive guide to the diecast collecting world.
Discover & Explore:
- Store Directory: Find diecast retailers worldwide — online shops, physical stores, and specialty dealers
- Brand Database: Learn about 100+ diecast manufacturers, their history, scales, and specialties
- Educational Guides: Expert tips on collecting, scales, pricing tiers, and brand comparisons
- Community Contributions: Help grow the directory by suggesting stores you discover
We organize where to find models and knowledge about brands — helping you make informed collecting decisions.
What Makes Collection Index Different?
No Marketplace Noise
We're not a store. No ads, no sales pressure — just a curated directory to help you find authentic retailers.
Worldwide Coverage
From local hobby shops to international dealers — discover stores across continents with map-based search and filters.
Educational Focus
Brand histories, scale guides, and collecting tips — we help you understand what you're collecting, not just where to buy.
Quality Over Quantity
Carefully curated stores and verified information — not an endless list of unvetted links.
Community Driven
Collectors help collectors — suggest new stores, share discoveries, and build a global directory together.
Focused & Clean
Diecast only. No clutter, no distractions — just the tools collectors need to find their next piece.
Our Mission
Collection Index is where collectors find their next piece — informed, not pressured.
We're not a marketplace. We're not a forum.
We're a guide — connecting you with stores, brands, and knowledge.
Because collecting should be about discovery and passion,
not algorithms, ads, or endless scrolling.
The Hunt Never End!
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