One thing to keep in mind, some of these smaller run ones are from mid-period RLC. Many were runs of ~8-10k until 2008-ish. That's when numbers really dwindled.
Really love the RLC Models although do not have any in my collection... do not get them here in India.. the Steam punk truck is really a jewel it has an ornamental decorated look...with gold and silver highlights and that spectraflame green color really love it.. The 57 is also very cool and rare.. so is the DeLorean... the Buick with opening hood is lovely!!!
Depends, if is for personal collection, is your own value, but, if is for resale then it devalue at least 35% the cost. And some times the looses reach the initial cost, depend on the car, like the delorean, it continues the original price even if is loose.
I think he has everything, hotwheels themselves send him stuff (i think for free, correct me if im wrong) then he in return give hotwheels feedback if people like them