
Welcome, new collectors, to the world of diecast chasing! This guide helps identify and understand chases from various brands. Values are influenced by factors like time since release and casting popularity.
Hot Wheels
Regular Treasure Hunts: Common (around 95% of cases), identified by a flame logo on the car and a silver flame on the card. Value is usually similar to mainlines.
- ID Chases: Harder to find, feature spectraflame paint, an ID chip, and the ID symbol. Come on white cards. Rarer than Regular Treasure Hunts but less rare than Super Treasure Hunts.
- Super Treasure Hunts: Rare (estimated 1 in 10 to 1 in 15 cases), feature spectraflame paint, Real Rider wheels, and the TH symbol. Come on cards with a gold flame. Value is generally high but varies by casting.