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by Martin Avis
Sat Feb 20, 2021 12:12 am
Forum: The Reference Library
Topic: Stannard on Ebay US
Replies: 4
Views: 9113

Stannard on Ebay US

Postage costs may make this uninteresting to non-US colllectors, but a rarely-seen copy of the 1985 Stannard is currently on Ebay US for a very low starting price. Item number 303892002737. Good luck to any of our US friends!
by Martin Avis
Thu Jan 28, 2021 5:30 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: My 4th Book.
Replies: 11
Views: 14193

Re: My 4th Book.

Where are your books available from George?
by Martin Avis
Sun Jan 24, 2021 6:23 pm
Forum: The Reference Library
Topic: Adverts
Replies: 7
Views: 6019

Re: Adverts

This is a very strange one. After seeing this thread I decided I really should include it in my digest of Matchbox books, so I set about trying to research more about it. Sadly, apart from the picture referenced above that was posted to hobbydb.com by Chris Falkensteiner, I have come up a blank. Not...
by Martin Avis
Fri Jan 22, 2021 11:45 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Website Visits
Replies: 3
Views: 2313

Re: Website Visits

You could possibly add that "The updated softcover 2020 version is available for purchase via his website."
Happy to oblige!

Cheers.
by Martin Avis
Fri Jan 22, 2021 11:10 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Website Visits
Replies: 3
Views: 2313

Re: Website Visits

Hi Rodger, I might account for a few of those over the last few days! I am currently working on a catalogue of Matchbox-related publications (there are a lot more than I thought) and naturally, yours are included. Below is a screenshot of the page devoted to your excellent book - is there anything y...
by Martin Avis
Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:46 am
Forum: The Reference Library
Topic: Matchbox books
Replies: 6
Views: 4329

Re: Matchbox books

Welcome home!!! If you look at the fine print of your moderators contract, you will discover that "You can check out any time you like, But you can never leave!" I never intended to leave - I just ended up staying away longer than I expected! It feels really nice to be back. Is your book ...
by Martin Avis
Sun Jan 17, 2021 4:05 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Recent posts
Replies: 5
Views: 2683

Re: Recent posts

I had the third drop down as descending by mistake. All is as it should be now!
by Martin Avis
Sun Jan 17, 2021 1:02 pm
Forum: The Reference Library
Topic: Matchbox books
Replies: 6
Views: 4329

Matchbox books

I am currently compiling a catalogue of all the books I can find that cover Matchbox toys. I thought I had quite an extensive collection, but have discovered that their is a huge amount of literature out there. Right now, my list is up to almost 100 entries with a picture of the cover for each one. ...
by Martin Avis
Sun Jan 17, 2021 12:50 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Recent posts
Replies: 5
Views: 2683

Recent posts

Having been absent from the forum for a couple of years, I’m trying to catch up with my reading. Can anyone tell me if it is possible to list by recent posts? I can see that each thread has the most recent post beside it, but can’t find a way to order the column (the end one) by the most recent mess...
by Martin Avis
Sun Jan 17, 2021 12:39 pm
Forum: The Marketplace
Topic: Deals and VBD
Replies: 5
Views: 14067

Re: Deals and VBD

Is Welsh libel law different to English, Hugh?