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by The Scorer
Mon Jan 04, 2021 4:05 pm
Forum: The Marketplace
Topic: Matchbox Models of Yesteryear
Replies: 7
Views: 5937

Re: Matchbox Models of Yesteryear

I will second all the advice given, and add this: I've recently purchased near-mint, boxed Yesteryears for $5 US. Rare variations excepted, it's a buyers' market for Series 2 and later models. Insofar as I'm aware, the only model you've listed that can has such a rare variation is the Spyker. Consi...
by The Scorer
Sun Jan 03, 2021 4:42 pm
Forum: The Marketplace
Topic: Matchbox Models of Yesteryear
Replies: 7
Views: 5937

Re: Matchbox Models of Yesteryear

Idris wrote:I would suggest taking a few group shots and posting them here, just on the off-chance that you have something special. (Nothing ventured, nothing gained.)
Okay, thanks, I'll see what I can do.
by The Scorer
Sun Jan 03, 2021 3:18 pm
Forum: The Marketplace
Topic: Matchbox Models of Yesteryear
Replies: 7
Views: 5937

Re: Matchbox Models of Yesteryear

Unboxed models are not really sought after unless they are absolutely mint or rare variants. Damaged models are practically worthless. A picture is worth a thousand words. E-Bay is an option. Thanks very much for your advice. I thought that the fact that they're unboxed would be a problem, but it's...
by The Scorer
Sun Jan 03, 2021 11:04 am
Forum: The Marketplace
Topic: Matchbox Models of Yesteryear
Replies: 7
Views: 5937

Matchbox Models of Yesteryear

I have a small collection of these which I would like to sell, and I'd appreciate some advice on how to do this, please. They are a mixture of Series 1, 2 and 3 and are all in very good condition. Sadly they do not have the original boxes, although the display box (made by my Grandfather, I think) d...