Where Your Order Ships From
DiecastModeler pulls from two fulfillment sources. Every product card shows Ships from CA or Ships from NC so you know before you add to cart.
California (CA) — dropship catalog
Most of our catalog (~8,000+ SKUs) ships from our diecast dropship partner in California. These are brand-new, factory-packaged models sent directly to you after we process your order.
- Largest selection — Greenlight, Jada, Auto World, and many more
- Updated daily from supplier inventory
- Typical processing: 1–3 business days, then USPS transit (see the map below)
North Carolina (NC) — our warehouse
Selected diecast and hobby items ship from our Ocean Isle Beach, NC warehouse. These are physical stock we hold locally — often hard-to-find or closeout pieces from our Hiteck Hobbies inventory.
- Greenlight, Jada, Auto World, Maisto, KATO, and other name brands
- SKUs ending in -NC are NC-only items (separate from the CA catalog)
- Processing: 1–2 business days — usually faster for East Coast delivery
How long will it take to reach you?
Pick your state (or tap it on the map) to see estimated delivery time from each location. Estimates are business days including processing, not a guarantee.
From California (CA)
From North Carolina (NC)
Mixed carts
If your order contains both CA and NC items, you may receive two packages from different locations. You'll get tracking for each shipment. Shipping is still charged once per order: $9.99 flat for two or more items — see our shipping rates.
Quick comparison
| Ships from CA | Ships from NC | |
|---|---|---|
| Selection | Full daily catalog | Curated warehouse stock |
| SKU format | Supplier product ID | Often ends in -NC |
| Inventory updates | Daily sync | When we receive/sell stock |
| Best for | Browsing the full catalog | Specific NC closeouts & cases |
Questions about a specific item? Contact us with the product name or SKU.