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Hi All, I have been looking for number 14 B3 box ambulance for almost twenty years seen a lot of rough ones but nothing mint. The top of my wants list number 34 VW Camper, 52 BRM, 58 Drott, 69 Tractor Shovel. Most of these i have been after for about 15 years Pete.

petethesweet wrote:Hi All, I have been looking for number 14 B3 box ambulance for almost twenty years seen a lot of rough ones but nothing mint. The top of my wants list number 34 VW Camper, 52 BRM, 58 Drott, 69 Tractor Shovel. Most of these i have been after for about 15 years Pete.

What condition models are you seeking?

Hi Tinman thanks for the reply.I only collect mint boxes & mint models Pete

For me a model in any condition would do. Spent Years searching for a Dinky Toys Rolls-Royce. This was all pre mobile, internet etc, so the best I could do was put a WANTED advert in my local Post Office.

Eventually an example turned up, at the Beaulieu Autojumble and spotted by my Dad. Now some of you know why I loved my Dad so much!

I still have that first example but of course have expanded on it with further versions, but treasure that first one because of the memories.

Ghosthunter.

GHOSTHUNTER wrote:For me a model in any condition would do.

I usually quote Bill Manzke in situations like this:

"Condition only matters if I have one."

Price, however, always matters. In other words, the relationship of condition and price must be reasonable.

Furthermore, this policy results in frequent upgrades and lots of bad condition duplicates I cannot get rid of, but nonetheless I am determined to stick to this policy, as for many variations it seems doubtful if I will ever find better examples (at a reasonable price).

petethesweet wrote:Hi All, I have been looking for number 14 B3 box ambulance for almost twenty years seen a lot of rough ones but nothing mint. The top of my wants list number 34 VW Camper, 52 BRM, 58 Drott, 69 Tractor Shovel. Most of these i have been after for about 15 years Pete.

I may be able to help with the 14 B3 box and ambulance. I just acquired a large collection of mainly B boxes. I will check when I get home tonight.

Hi Hydre thanks for looking for me, there may be something that you are looking for that i can you with Pete.

petethesweet wrote:Hi Hydre thanks for looking for me, there may be something that you are looking for that i can you with Pete.

Pete, here are a few pictures of the 14 B3 Box I have, Let me know what you think - all the other ones I have are B5 boxes this being the only B3 that I have. I only listed this as a 8.5 in my collection. It is not mint but still a nice example. I am after many items most of which are on the harder end of things to acquire. I am willing to deal as the saying goes though. Feel free to PM me if interested.

Pete, Hydra,

This thread has gone seriously off-topic (even by VBD standards). Please continue your conversation as a PM.

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