Geez, how many #65c Combines w/open step do I have to buy

[Brad Pittiful]

before i find one without the hole in the base...i found this in a lot with 10 other models...i was hoping it had a no hole base but sadly (not really) it has the hole...i didnt ask for pics of the base as i was going to buy it anyway no matter if it had a hole or not...the pics posted on the auction showed the open step so it wasnt unknown...the rest of the lot contained some nice models...none really played with hard...they do show some play wear though...but over all a nice little lot with a rare piece included

[johnboy]

Very nice, I've looked at hundreds of these without any luck. You're the man!

[Brad Pittiful]

thanks John...keep looking...they are out there...im still looking for the no hole base...i will succeed!

[mike]

I love these holes.
Brad, you enjoy Congratulations.

[motorman]

I love these holes.

Have i clicked onto a dodgy website? Are we still talking about Matchbox??

[Brad Pittiful]

I love these holes.
Brad, you enjoy Congratulations.

thanks to Mike and Nico!

I love these holes.

Have i clicked onto a dodgy website? Are we still talking about Matchbox??

its like the seinfeld episode...the guy called the wall sockets...holes

[Diecast]

Very nice, I've looked at hundreds of these without any luck. You're the man!

Hi John
You must be patient, I was successful until after my millionth attempt for open ladder, now I have to make two million attempts for the base plate without the hole
Antonin

[johnboy]

Thanks Antonin, I don't know if I should feel happy or depressed

[kwakers]

I believe the base without hole is actually a pre-production casting. I passed a Mint one up out of a large collection of a great friend of mine's for $125 in 1978(?). Because the hole was not visible on a display shelf, I didn't think much of it. Were I to have seen the open step (I don't remember knowing about Harold Colpitts publishing that open step in his 1976 Guide, so I may not even have noticed), I would have eagerly bought this ultra rare one from him to display.
In my opinion Antonin, you may have to check 2 million plus more Combines to find one without the base hole. OR, you could ask Jason or Numi to sell you either their 'spare', or the one they will find next week with their eagle eyes.......(Of course I am joking, but Brad may also have one by next month....LOL So many talented 'Matchbox hunter' friends to joke with) kwakers

[Diecast]

In my opinion Antonin, you may have to check 2 million plus more Combines to find one without the base hole kwakers

Thank you very much for a piece of good advice Dick, I have started just now, 1 000 001, 1 000 002, 1 000 003,...
Antonin