Datsuncog Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 29 minutes ago, eddyramrod said: I'd also like the red Triumph and the black Granada, but I'm not willing to pay his price. Have to wait for them to come down, I think... Yeah, about that... Bless me, Shiters, for I have sc3n3d... Yes, I've done the very thing I swore I'd never do. I specifically bought these two to flip. I'm not really much of a wheeler-dealer type. Whenever I've bought stuff from the stalls, whatever price I pay is the price you subsequently pay. Sometimes, because of my simply terrific business acumen, I offer discounts and freebies and end up making a minor loss. But hey ho. It's all good clean fun, and I do this Friday tat nonsense for the love of it, not the benjamins. But after seeing these couple of Fords earlier, I peeped on eBay... and it seems the going rate for the XR4i is about £40, while the black Granada Ghia seems to hover around £50. Fark me. Without going into too much detail, following some industrial unrest in my particular line of work, my upcoming pay packet is going to be a few hundred quid lighter then usual. Obviously this is less than ideal, especially with a cat who maims himself in minor ways on a regular basis. So, with a heavy heart, I'm going to try my hand at the eBay shark tank. I've a box of other models under the bed which have failed to attract significant interest after a few airings here, so the idea is to attempt to make up the shortfall with diecast. As one does. Fortunately, the previous owner stayed well away from these models with his leaky tube of Bostik. They're jolly dusty, but otherwise not too bad. There's a slight bit of scuffing to the rear window though, seemingly caused by rubbing against the box's vac-formed insert. Meh. I still think the wheels look wrongly positioned, though the Pepperpot rims are quite nicely done, I'll give it that. Overall - I've not a lot of desire to call this my own, but if the eBay denizens want to bid me, then I'll listen. The Granada's similarly dusty, though seems unmarked. But I just can't jive with those rims. I'm sure Vanguards have managed more delicate mouldings, so I don't know why these look so blocky and filled-in where they should have holes. Possibly a black wash might make them look a little more realistic? I'll take them home, give them a good clean and polish, then take some better pics and bash them up for £9.99 starting price. Ebay keeps waving free listings offers at me, so I might take them up on it, finally. Hopefully, I won't end up losing out... (famous last words). Amishtat, egg and Burnside 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sierraman Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Accurate though. That Sierra looks like they always used to with bollocksed track control arms. Datsuncog and NorfolkNWeigh 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Ah well now.... thanks for going back, anyway. Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Aye. It's the horrors of capitalism... it seems that any Vanguards on the stall go very quickly - I've never seen any turn up for a second week, and it seems that the price fluctuates depending on what he's paid - the boxed Vanguards on the stall a fortnight ago were only a fiver each. If I can at least not make a loss on these two, that'd be a start... but I do feel a little bit grubby as a profiteering free-marketer. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnside Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Datsuncog said: Aye. It's the horrors of capitalism... it seems that any Vanguards on the stall go very quickly - I've never seen any turn up for a second week, and it seems that the price fluctuates depending on what he's paid - the boxed Vanguards on the stall a fortnight ago were only a fiver each. If I can at least not make a loss on these two, that'd be a start... but I do feel a little bit grubby as a profiteering free-marketer. ? I'm sure if you hadn't brought them, someone would have likely done so for the same reason. May explain why all the other Vanguards sell so quickly? I reckon they would be worth both starting at a min of £20 each, but if your in no rush maybe price them higher. Worse case you can always drop the price down. But's that's just my humble opinion see feel free to ignore it. The Minichamps Scorpio saloon btw looks a right score too for £3. I paid more than that for a 1:87 scale version! Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadworkUK Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I'm very grateful for those honest pics of the Vanguards XR4i – I had previously been quite keen on picking one up, but agree with you that the shape is all RONG, and there's far too much curvature to the front plan view. In fact, the whole thing looks like it's been overinflated by a couple of bar. On the other hand, I'm not too disgusted by the wheels on that Granny. Your Minichamps Scorp looks like the pick of the bunch, though. Great find. Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I'd have done the same if I'd seen the eBay price - the Granada is lovely but there's something very wrong with that XR4I. Had the Cosworth sold? Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 2 hours ago, bunglebus said: Had the Cosworth sold? No, the white Cosworth was still there - but it was missing a mirror and the box was quite badly bashed. I only had £20 on me, so I paid me money and took me chance, as it were... though like Eddie I took a shine to that red Triumph 2500 too, being nearly identical to one my uncle owned in the 1980s. It would have been worth selling my blue or green examples to make room for it! I suspect that a few other chaps frequent the stall with a view to reselling - I could be wrong, but the way all the Lesneys are frequently scooped suggests a bulk-buyer in the vicinity rather than a collector... Thrill of the chase, hey? I'm very pleased with the Scorpio, though. That's my preferred find of the day. Burnside 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I saw some Matchbox cars in Tesco today..There was a Lotus Europa & a Mercedes W123 Estate amongst a whole load of generic stuff.Neither were very special,& there was no price,so I left them ? Split_Pin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheffcortinacentre Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 Are the two grey saloons (possibly two tone) next to the red vw splittie MK1 zodiacs? If so would be interested in one if there next week. Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 37 minutes ago, sheffcortinacentre said: Are the two grey saloons (possibly two tone) next to the red vw splittie MK1 zodiacs? If so would be interested in one if there next week. Yes indeed - they're recent-ish models made by Classix at 00 scale; I think I might still have one in with my small-scale stuff, boxed. Will keep watch for next week! sheffcortinacentre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Another reverse rake window project has been completed. It's a Minnow GT Here's my effort. Burnside, NorfolkNWeigh, Split_Pin and 11 others 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 I've also found a model of a Buick electra park avenue similar to my real one. It's made by GLM who I've never heard of, made in China and bought from a Russian seller and it was by far the most I've spent on a single model. I was nervous about buying this, but Pastis fuelled a press of the "buy it now" button. It arrived in under a week, superbly packed. It's bloody nice At the other end of the price scale this Ami by Universal Hobbies arrived: And this nasty DS: eddyramrod, egg, 59Impala and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Tesco were due to start selling Matchbox this month - guess where I'm headed tomorrow? Collect this lot from the Post Orifice today; Anyone want this Honda? 20190824_105107 by RS, on Flickr 20190824_105121 by RS, on Flickr Badly painted Corgi X1/9; 20190824_105145 by RS, on Flickr Bandai airport tractor thing, ramp bus and lorry; 20190824_105246 by RS, on Flickr 20190824_105307 by RS, on Flickr 20190824_105335 by RS, on Flickr Tintoys coach 20190824_105400 by RS, on Flickr Tomica Hi-Ace and Suzuki Carry; 20190824_105435 by RS, on Flickr 20190824_105458 by RS, on Flickr 20190824_105507 by RS, on Flickr Corgi Pontiac Firebird; 20190824_105526 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox - goes well with my custom one; 20190824_105540 by RS, on Flickr 20190824_105611 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox Hot Rod 20190824_105638 by RS, on Flickr Corgi Land Rover 20190824_105659 by RS, on Flickr Been after one of these for ages - now I have two; 20190824_105742 by RS, on Flickr 20190824_105729 by RS, on Flickr 20190824_105758 by RS, on Flickr Corgi Surtees; 20190824_105853 by RS, on Flickr Lots of Crapis! 20190824_105941 by RS, on Flickr Bonus spare tyre; 20190824_110012 by RS, on Flickr Transporters for broken down Crapis; 20190824_110311 by RS, on Flickr 20190824_110302 by RS, on Flickr 20190824_110348 by RS, on Flickr Badly painted Hot Wheels Golf cab - from the Italian company they bought out I suspect; 20190824_105816 by RS, on Flickr And this; 20190824_110135 by RS, on Flickr 20190824_110120 by RS, on Flickr 20190824_110205 by RS, on Flickr 20190824_110154 by RS, on Flickr 20190824_110250 by RS, on Flickr Amishtat, morrisoxide, Sudsprint and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 "LIKE" Especially for that Tomica Suzuki Carry. It doesn't fit my collection at all. Nest stop ebay.... Datsuncog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frogchod Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 I'm back. Apparently those Suzukis are mega bucks, first one up on ebay.fr was 125 euros, second one 144 euros I'm oot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr A Lawrence Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Today's carboot purchases.... £3 for the lot. Sudsprint, eddyramrod, Amishtat and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 Liking the Super GT Crapi. Another for my list. I paid £3.99 posted for those Tomica/Bandai models! Burnside and Datsuncog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Datsuncog Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 6 hours ago, Frogchod said: Apparently those Suzukis are mega bucks, first one up on ebay.fr was 125 euros, second one 144 euros I'm oot All older Tomicas seem to be absolutely nuts in terms of prices. Makes me treasure the few I've managed to find though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 The pre-war 'moyen age' Norev models of the 60s/70s are kind of the MoY of the Norev range. But, they are still nicely done. This is my second Renault NN, I also have a red one. This model also comes in turquoise and grey. Here is my red one... Datsuncog, Split_Pin, Sudsprint and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Car boot finds,everything was either 50p or £1.00 ? Sudsprint, Split_Pin, morrisoxide and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Hot Heap, VW Fastback and RS2000 are nice - you can replacement interiors for the Hot Heap too. What's the blue Redline next to the Hot Heap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 15 minutes ago, bunglebus said: Hot Heap, VW Fastback and RS2000 are nice - you can replacement interiors for the Hot Heap too. What's the blue Redline next to the Hot Heap? Maserati Mistral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 Nice. Well worth your >£1 investment! I also bootsaled today; 20190825_120621 by RS, on Flickr There are a few you guys might be interested in, and a lot that are for customising etc. Welly Lupo; 20190825_120934 by RS, on Flickr Matchbox Laser Wheels Fiero; 20190825_120956 by RS, on Flickr MB Baur BMX E30; 20190825_121103 by RS, on Flickr MB ovloV lorry (up for grabs - I find myself thinking "someone on Autoshite will like that" now; 20190825_121121 by RS, on Flickr Majorette 911 - very happy with this one; 20190825_121256 by RS, on Flickr 20190825_121314 by RS, on Flickr Another one I bought purely cos I knew one of you would want it - any Saab lickers fancy this Hongwell 9-5? 20190825_121449 by RS, on Flickr 20190825_121455 by RS, on Flickr 20190825_121444 by RS, on Flickr 20190825_121500 by RS, on Flickr Corgi 2CV? 20190825_121515 by RS, on Flickr Nope! 20190825_121524 by RS, on Flickr (This is the Corgi one) MB Merc lorry in great shape 20190825_121545 by RS, on Flickr Missing the cockpit but couldn't leave this Dinky behind 20190825_121606 by RS, on Flickr 20190825_121614 by RS, on Flickr MB car transporter minus a couple of cars 20190825_121628 by RS, on Flickr Grrreat! 20190825_121647 by RS, on Flickr HW Lotus; 20190825_121717 by RS, on Flickr Tiny VW T1 fire panel van; 20190825_121845 by RS, on Flickr Very silly Majorette; 20190825_121938 by RS, on Flickr MB Trickshifter 20190825_121958 by RS, on Flickr 20190825_122006 by RS, on Flickr MB Lambo; 20190825_122124 by RS, on Flickr Maisto Porsche Speedster 20190825_122201 by RS, on Flickr Corgi Seddon Atkinson; 20190825_122330 by RS, on Flickr HW El Camino; 20190825_122407 by RS, on Flickr Hongwell Porsche 550 Spyder; 20190825_122446 by RS, on Flickr Dinky TR7; 20190825_122530 by RS, on Flickr SuperKings Tranny; 20190825_122619 by RS, on Flickr Now this is a big ol' beast - New-Ray '70 Challenger 20190825_122654 by RS, on Flickr 20190825_122700 by RS, on Flickr 20190825_122710 by RS, on Flickr Bought these 3 boxed Porsches for £1 each; 20190825_122752 by RS, on Flickr 20190825_122813 by RS, on Flickr 20190825_122827 by RS, on Flickr And that's it - got a few wheel donors etc while I was there of course. The Saab, Volvo/Seddon trucks and probably the TR7 are up for grabs for what I paid plus postage if anyone is interested. Datsuncog, Split_Pin, Skizzer and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 A few more finds from this morning Split_Pin, Sudsprint, Datsuncog and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flat4alfa Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 New Ray 1:32 always interest. If it wants rehoming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 MK1 Passat is nice, and the Volvo and Fiat with comedy dog's head sticking out of the window are on my list too - shouldn't that be a fixed window anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spottedlaurel Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 I have no idea about what there is in the 1970s/80s Majorette range, I'm always seeing more on here that are new to me like that Volvo. What's the white thing on the right, Lancia Montecarlo? Also Majorette? Overly wide wheels on it look similar to the couple of their TR7s that I have. Stuff I picked up at the charity shop and a show over the weekend: All new additions to my little Corgi 1:36-ish collection. Caravan has survived particularly well. CX was the most expensive of these at a fiver. Seller had one or two Husky things quite cheap, would have got the Zodiac Mk3 estate he had but the tailgate was broken but this Ford camper was nicely intact. AS colour scheme on the Datsun pickup which I don't recall seeing before. I had one of those Weetabix racing cars when I was young. Sierra and Mercedes appear to be Corgi mouldings, but without their name on. As ever when a seller has a well-stocked stall but I'm conscious of not wanting to spend too much on a load of completely unnecessary stuff, I'm already regretting a few things I didn't get. Like the Bburago (or Polistil?) 1:24 Metro in racing livery and Opel Kadett coupe. Both had minor damage/missing parts but were a decent price. 155V6, Sudsprint, flat4alfa and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
155V6 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 1 hour ago, bunglebus said: MK1 Passat is nice, and the Volvo and Fiat with comedy dog's head sticking out of the window are on my list too - shouldn't that be a fixed window anyway? Always thought that too ? Schuco Passat is probably my favourite,along with the yellow Corgi Dodge Magnum which is not that common. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Split_Pin Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Incidentally, I have an almost identical model of that Mazda 2 but it's made my Matchbox. Interesting that both Tomica and MB chose the same colour! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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