Like many of you, I’ve followed Exoto from a distance for years — admiring the craftsmanship, reading the forum threads, and wondering whether the brand would ever find its footing again as a reliable supplier.
As the owner of Garage 73, a premium diecast retailer based in Quebec, Canada, I decided earlier this year to reach out directly to Tony Keusseyan and attempt to open a reseller account. To my surprise, he responded, we spoke, and an account was opened.
I’m pleased to report that my first order has arrived. The models — from the Porsche Racing Legends collection — are everything Exoto promised in terms of build quality. The detail level, the engineering, the paint finish — it’s all there, and it genuinely stands apart from anything else in the 1:18 market at this price point.
Was the experience perfect? No. There was a substitution on the order that I had to address directly with Tony, and I made clear that it wasn’t acceptable going forward.
I’m sharing this not as a glowing endorsement, but as a ground-level report. Exoto is shipping. The product quality holds up. The business relationship requires patience, vigilance, and clear communication — and I say that with full awareness of the history many of you have experienced firsthand.
If you’re in Canada and looking to get your hands on Porsche Racing Legends or Grand Prix Classics pieces, feel free to reach out through Garage73.ca. I’ll be stocking selectively and keeping quantities honest.
More updates to follow as the relationship develops.
— Matt, Garage 73
Our advice: proceed with extreme caution.
Thanks for the note DS Team — and for those reading, I want to clarify the context here.
The caution advice is well-understood and directed at us as a business, not at our customers. Garage 73 is fully aware of Exoto’s complicated history with collectors and dealers alike — it was part of our due diligence before opening this account.
Here’s what that means practically for anyone shopping with us:
Our customers carry zero risk on Exoto models. We do not and will not offer pre-orders on Exoto product. Every unit we list is physically in stock at our warehouse in Quebec before it goes live on garage73.ca. You pay, we ship — same as any other model we carry.
The risk of dealing with Exoto sits entirely on our side as the dealer. That’s exactly where it belongs.
We’ll continue to report honestly on how this relationship develops. So far — one order received, one issue flagged and addressed directly with Tony. Eyes wide open.