fishermanlee   10 #1 Posted October 7, 2019 Hi,does anybody know any shops that buy old pre 1940 matchbox cars? Trying to sell them to help my grandad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
jemson   10 #2 Posted October 7, 2019 I took some more modern ones to Sheffield Auction house and they sold them for me . Recommended. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
WalkleyIan   10 #3 Posted October 7, 2019 Matchbox didn't start till 1953. Possibly you mean Dinky toys that started in the 30s?  I've bought old toy cars via AE Dowse on Scotland St but it seems they've gone now and merged with Sheffield Auctions  https://sheffieldauctiongallery.com/   Or have a quick word with Sheffield Transport models on London road, though I think he's more aimed at trains.     Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
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Auction_Gall   15 #5 Posted October 7, 2019 3 hours ago, jemson said: I took some more modern ones to Sheffield Auction house and they sold them for me . Recommended. Thank you Sir. Yes, we have a Specialist Toy Valuer here in our auction house in Heeley and Specialist Collectable Toy Auctions very regularly. Please call us on 0114 281 6161 or pop in for a free valuation on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 10am to 4pm or email any photos to us and we will get back to you. If it is a large collection, our Valuer will come out to you and collect your items.  Kind regards Sheffield Auction Gallery Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
abbeyedges   83 #6 Posted October 7, 2019 Lesney Toys started in 1947. They were responsible for the manufacture and distribution of their Matchbox range. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
MEC176 Â Â 10 #7 Posted October 8, 2019 Â Hello, put them to auction is one option but unless they are mint and boxed do not expect to get much for them well worn and played with " Dinky or Matchbox " toy's are worth a lot lot less, another option is take them to a toy fair and sell them as seperate item's the dealers at toy fairs will give the best deal and you can compare yours with what's being sold to get an idea what they might be worth but remember there is a buying and a selling price dealers will buy from you as with an auction they will go as a job lot, but saying that you need to do your research first, Elsecar Heritage Center Barnsley 29 October there is a toy's fair starts at 6pm till 9pm easy to get too plenty of parking go along and look before you decide don't rush into a sale. Â Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest busdriver1   #8 Posted October 9, 2019 21 hours ago, MEC176 said:  Hello, put them to auction is one option but unless they are mint and boxed do not expect to get much for them well worn and played with " Dinky or Matchbox " toy's are worth a lot lot less, another option is take them to a toy fair and sell them as seperate item's the dealers at toy fairs will give the best deal and you can compare yours with what's being sold to get an idea what they might be worth but remember there is a buying and a selling price dealers will buy from you as with an auction they will go as a job lot, but saying that you need to do your research first, Elsecar Heritage Center Barnsley 29 October there is a toy's fair starts at 6pm till 9pm easy to get too plenty of parking go along and look before you decide don't rush into a sale.   Exactly, the dealers at toy fairs buy most of their stock at toy auctions so a better price may be gained that way. The downside is they may well just cherry pick and leave you with a lot of fairly average / undesirable models. If so. put them on ebay and they will sell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
tinfoilhat   11 #9 Posted October 9, 2019 If you're doing an auction, give vectis a go. Toy specialists. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Guest busdriver1 Â Â #10 Posted October 10, 2019 On 09/10/2019 at 19:13, tinfoilhat said: If you're doing an auction, give vectis a go. Toy specialists. Vectis are good for mint / boxed, less than that they are not so good. I repeat, most dealers at toy fairs buy from auctions so by going direct you can possibly get a better deal. Especially if they are not mint / boxed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...