Matchbox Lesney Vauxhall Cresta rare 22 b12 (\'58) dk gold SPW NM+ & crafted box
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Matchbox Lesney Vauxhall Cresta rare 22 b12 (\'58) dk gold SPW NM+ & crafted box:
$129.28
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1. Item Description and offerding/ Shipping Cost and Policy/ Payment Instructions: One (1) Matchbox Lesney Vauxhall Cresta rare 22 b12 (1958 design), hard-to-find metallic dark gold body, green tinted window insert, silver trim front only, red rear, 9 x 24 silver plastic wheels, dome/rivet axles, short front rivet post variation. Stannard code 21. This superb model is in near mint plus code 1 condition. It was introduced in1958 andwas sold in 15 variations based upon colour, wheels, window presence and tint (Mack). There exist 27 distinct Stannard code types. This model is a Stannard code 21, metallic dark gold body, 9 x 24 silver plastic wheels, green window insert tint, short front rivet post, silver trim applied to front of model only (dark gold, green, 9x24 SPW, D-R, A-C.). It is approximately 66 mm in overalllength.Please carefully examine the high definition photos forthe fine, nearly flawless code 1 virgin original paintwork detail. The virgin black paintwork on the metal base is in perfect condition.The 9 x 24 silver plastic wheels show no use.The tow hook is perfectly intact. There are nocasting defects. This 1958 issue Cresta in hard to find dark gold will display as practically new.Additional photographs can be sent to your e-mail address and questions will beentertained up to 4 hours prior to sale end.Imake the free box which will be sent with the model. I use themto displaymy own collection which then allows me to carefully store my original boxes. They are constructed ofcorrect weighttag board,square and functionally perfect, fresh and colourful, meticulously detailed inside and out. They are laser printed so they will be somewhat glossier thanan original Lesney era box, which was printed with lithography.This box is intended for display and storage purposes witha genuine Lesney Products model only.We always ship multiple purchases combined. If you are concerned about international shipping cost, askus for an estimate of total shipping and we will promptly reply. Free shipping, if offered, is for U.S. customers only. We will, however, offer our international customers the very best rate available (ignore the shipping calculator!) consistent with safe shipping practises. We use sturdynew packing materials whenever possible.
Please do notpay before you complete all of your purchases. Please do not pay before we sendyou an invoice. After all items upon which you intend to offer have closed, youmay ask for an invoice. For deliveries outside of the US, we willmake sure that proper, lowest cost combined shipping is applied. For domesticdeliveries, waiting for the invoice will ensure that all of the items you havewon are captured and combined in one package.
2. Codes and Grading:CODE 1 means no paintwork restoration or mechanical repair has been performed on the model based upon personal knowledge or careful inspection under magnification and UV light.CODE 3 means thatwe have carefully restored some paintwork imperfections and/or made a mechanical repair, for example, such as to straighten a bent axle. Ifwe believe such repair or restoration was done by others,we will discloseour opinion in the listing.Note: \'+\' or \'plus\' indicates the upper range of the grade meaning better than average condition for a given grade.FC = Fair condition, CODE 1, unrestored, offered as-is.Significantpaintwork, applique,and/or mechanical flaws will exist which will be evident in the photos or disclosed if not visible. This grade is commonly known as \'well played with\' and significant play wear will be evident. We normally will not sell such models individually unless recommended for parts or restoration or if the model is particularly rare. Some or all of the original complement of accessories may have gone missing.GC = Good condition, CODE 1 unrestored, offered as-is.No significantflaws exist other than those connected with paintwork and/or appliques unless disclosed in the listing. This grade is commonly referred to as \'gently played with\' and minor play wear will be evident. Some or all of the original complement of accessories may have gone missing. VGC = Very good condition, CODE 1 or 3 (see description above).Significant but not extensivepaintwork and/or applique imperfections exist, usually due, in our opinion,to improper storage, not necessarily play, and will be evident in the photos if unrestored.Alternatively, the modelmay have beencarefully restored and/or competentmechanical repairs may have been done by us or others. Whenever wehave performed or notice such restoration,we will disclose it in the listing.Accessories may be missing, whichfact will also be noted in the listing. EXC = Excellent, CODE 1 or 3 (see description above).Minor paintworkand/or appliqueimperfections may exist, usually due, in our opinion, to improper storage, not play, and will be evident in the photos if unrestored. Alternatively, thepaintwork imperfectionsmay have beencarefully restored by us or others. Decals or other appliques may have been replaced with replicas. Wheneverwe have performed or notice such restoration(s),we will disclosethem in the listing. For this grade, no mechanical problems exist, including windows, if applicable, and no such repairs have ever been performed, in our opinion.Minor wheel use may be evident. All original accessories are usually present for this grade.If not, what is missing or replaced with replica partswill be disclosed. NM = Near Mint, CODE 1, restoration unnecessary. The paintwork is nearly perfect, clean, shiny and brighton allexterior surfaces (except for possibly the base, if painted). Original, virginpaintworkapproaches 100% with the possible exception of anyfactory paint flaws orvery minor storage (not impact) wearwhich will be disclosed in the listing if not evident in the photos.Negligible rolling use of the wheels may be present. The model is mechanically perfect. All original appliques and accessories are present.VNM = Very near mint, CODE 1, restoration unnecessary. The paintwork is essentially as new. Original factory flaws will be noted in the listing if they exist. All original accessories are present. M= Mint, CODE 1, restoration unnecessary.Original condition as from the factory, full stop.The model has not been handled by human hands since it left the factory.We may occasionally sell original pristine blister packed models but even these may have rubs. No other of our offerings will ever be graded M.Shipping transit time: Our policy is to shippromptly.Sellers will make every effort to ship within24 hours ofreceipt of a cleared payment but force majeure applies for circumstances beyondthe Sellers control (e.g.; a postal strike, natural disaster, communicationsinterruption, inclement weather, personal incapacitation, etc.). In any case,once it leaves our hands, Sellers have no control over transit time.
Note to international buyers (except Canada): Postage fromthe U.S.A.has become expensive since the January, 2013 increase took effect. We willalways offer more than one class of post. FirstClass International post is the least expensive option but cannot beinsured or tracked once it leaves the U.S.A. Only proof of USPSacceptance of your parcel can be provided. First Class International deliveriesmay require up to 60 days to arrive. Theinternational Buyer accepts risk of loss ifFirst Class International is chosen UNLESS an additional fee for RegisteredPost is paid in addition to First Class International postage.
International estimated combined shipping rate is subject toinquiry priorto offerding based upon the gross parcel weight of the number ofmodels anticipated to be won. Our shipping charges are reasonable and basedstrictly upon United States Postal Service class rates. We are not in thebusiness of making a profit on shipping.If cost of shipping seems to be excessive,it is probably incorrect.
Payment: If payment is not made immediately, thesuccessful buyer must contactSellers within48 hours toletSellers know when they may expect payment. ForU.S. buyers, now stipulates that PayPal isthe onlypayment method which may bereferenced in this listing. Please contact meif you do not have a PayPal account. ForInternational buyers, only PayPal is accepted. In the absenceof an agreement between the parties made within 48 hours after the firstpurchase, payment must bereceived withinfive (5) days of thesale end unless otherwise agreed orSellers reserve the right to relistthe item without notice.
required disclaimer: It isunderstood that all images of items used in this listing are of original, genuineLesney products. Only the model itself is beingoffered for sale in this listing unless expressly stated otherwise in the description.The Lesney Legacy box is a gratuity.
Matchbox Lesney Vauxhall Cresta rare 22 b12 (\'58) dk gold SPW NM+ & crafted box:
$129.28