Producer Spot light - Fleener DCP
Reader,
I thought I would feature a producer in this update. A producer is someone that brings DCP truck runs to market. Either for themselves, to go to the dealer network or both.
Gabe Fleener, aka Fleener's DCP and 1981 Gabe sells on eBay and on Facebook.
To date, the Diecast Library has identified over 90 runs of Gabe's which is pretty cool. Supposedly, there are 130 runs on his resume so we are getting close to having one producer current.
Why is this important? I have found that people want to collect for very specific criteria. Now diecast collectors can search for Gabe Fleener (and other producers) in the library and see all the runs a person has brought to market. That way they can collect everything a specific producer has made if that is goal.
Part of the fun of collecting is the hunt. Such as trying to find a NIB DCP truck from 2010 by producer XYZ. It is a great escape from the ordinary and satisfying when we FINALLY find that prized model to complete a collection. Or at least fill in another gap.
I am always on the hunt for data. If there are sources or old websites to study, please forward them on so the Library is the best resource for collectors.
Happy Collecting,
Eric
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