Matchbox Lesney King Allis - Chalmers Earth Scraper K - 6 - A1 BPT MW NM & Crafted Box
Item History & Price
Please add us to your favorites list! Check out my other items!1. Item Description and Bidding/ Shipping Cost and Policy/ Payment Instructions: One (1) Matchbox Lesney Allis-Chalmers'260' Earth Scraper or Mover, orange body, dark red motor casting; 24 x 18 angled tread tyres on unpainted 12 mm metal wheels; decal on scraper arm side (one side missing) . This model is in near mint condition but would be VNM but for the missing decal. It was introduced in 1961 and was sold thi...s type and a red plastic wheels variation (Mack). It is approximately 14.5 cm in overall length. Please carefully examine the high definition photos for the essentially flawless original paintwork detail. The tyres show no indications of use. The scraper works perfectly and both springs are present and in as new condition There are no casting or mechanical defects. Additional photographs can be sent to your e-mail address and questions will be entertained up to 4 hours prior to auction end.The following is quoted from Vintage British Diecasts:
"The Lesney Matchbox King-Size K-6 Allis Chalmers Earth Scraper joined the range in 1961, It was always painted orange but shades can vary. The engine was painted red and the grille and headlights were trimmed with silver, The wheel hubs were unpainted metal to begin with but later issues had red plastic hubs, All were fitted with black plastic tractor type tyres, The arms that connect the hopper displayed decals with '260' in a circle in white and 'Allis Chalmers' in black, To add realism the hopper was hinged so that the scraper could 'open' and reach the ground and small springs mounted either side of the hopper would close it which was a clever but simple piece of engineering but how we go about emptying the hopper was another matter. The Earthscraper was packaged in C, D and E type boxes, It was replaced by the Mercedes Ambulance in 1967." I make the complimentary box which will be sent with the model. They are constructed of correct weight tag board. They are laser printed so they will be somewhat glossier than an original Lesney era box, which was printed with lithography. This box is intended for display and storage purposes with a genuine Lesney Products model only.
Please do not pay before we send you an invoice. After all items upon which youintend to bid have closed, you may ask for an invoice. For deliveries outsideof the US, we will make sure that proper, lowest cost combined shipping is applied. Fordomestic deliveries, waiting for the invoice will ensure that all of the itemsyou have won are captured and combined in one package.
It is understood that all images of items used in this listing are of original, genuine Lesney products. Only the model itself is being offered for sale in this listing unless expressly stated otherwise in the description. The box is a gratuity.
2. Grading:VNM = Very Near Mint. The paintwork is, for all practical purposes, close to new. Original factory flaws will be noted in the listing if they exist. All original accessories are present.
NM = Near Mint. Restoration unnecessary. The paintwork is nearly perfect, clean, shiny and bright on all exterior surfaces (except for possibly the base, if painted). Original, virgin paintwork approaches 100% with the possible exception of any factory paint flaws or very minor storage (not impact) wear. Negligible rolling use of the wheels may be present. The model is mechanically perfect. All original appliques and accessories are present.
EXC = Excellent. Minor paintwork and/or applique imperfections may exist, usually due to improper storage, not play, and will be evident in the photos. Paintwork imperfections may have been restored. Decals or other appliques may have been replaced with replicas. 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 parts will be disclosed. 3. Shipping Caveats:U.S. Buyers: Tracking and insurance is included regardless of postal class. We do not charge handling fees. International Buyers: Please ignoreshipping calculator for multiplepurchases as we will give you the absolutelowest rate available in a combined package consistent with safeinternational packaging practises for the class of post Buyer chooses. No handling fees. Postage rates are published at http://www.usps.com. Please inquire estimated postage prior to bidding. We ship by weight only. If free shipping is offered, it only applies to U.S. customers. We do not subscribe the eBay Global Shipping Programme.
Shipping transit time: We ship paid invoices on the day following the close of the auction. Sellers have no control over transit time to offshore locations. eBay guaranteed delivery policy applies to domestic shipments. Note to international buyers: First Class International deliveriesto certain countries may require up to 60 days to arrive. 4. Terms and Conditions:Payment: If payment is not made immediately, thesuccessful bidder must contact Sellers within 48 hours tolet Sellers know when they may expect payment. ForU.S. Bidders, eBay now stipulates that PayPal is the onlypayment method which may be referenced in this listing. Please contact useif you do not have a PayPal account. ForInternational Bidders, only PayPal is accepted. In the absenceof an agreement between the parties made within 48 hours after the firstpurchase, payment must be received within five (5) days of theauction end unless otherwise agreed or Sellers reserve the right to relistthe item without notice.
Feedback: Positive feedback is always left upon payment within terms.
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"The Lesney Matchbox King-Size K-6 Allis Chalmers Earth Scraper joined the range in 1961, It was always painted orange but shades can vary. The engine was painted red and the grille and headlights were trimmed with silver, The wheel hubs were unpainted metal to begin with but later issues had red plastic hubs, All were fitted with black plastic tractor type tyres, The arms that connect the hopper displayed decals with '260' in a circle in white and 'Allis Chalmers' in black, To add realism the hopper was hinged so that the scraper could 'open' and reach the ground and small springs mounted either side of the hopper would close it which was a clever but simple piece of engineering but how we go about emptying the hopper was another matter. The Earthscraper was packaged in C, D and E type boxes, It was replaced by the Mercedes Ambulance in 1967." I make the complimentary box which will be sent with the model. They are constructed of correct weight tag board. They are laser printed so they will be somewhat glossier than an original Lesney era box, which was printed with lithography. This box is intended for display and storage purposes with a genuine Lesney Products model only.
Please do not pay before we send you an invoice. After all items upon which youintend to bid have closed, you may ask for an invoice. For deliveries outsideof the US, we will make sure that proper, lowest cost combined shipping is applied. Fordomestic deliveries, waiting for the invoice will ensure that all of the itemsyou have won are captured and combined in one package.
It is understood that all images of items used in this listing are of original, genuine Lesney products. Only the model itself is being offered for sale in this listing unless expressly stated otherwise in the description. The box is a gratuity.
2. Grading:VNM = Very Near Mint. The paintwork is, for all practical purposes, close to new. Original factory flaws will be noted in the listing if they exist. All original accessories are present.
NM = Near Mint. Restoration unnecessary. The paintwork is nearly perfect, clean, shiny and bright on all exterior surfaces (except for possibly the base, if painted). Original, virgin paintwork approaches 100% with the possible exception of any factory paint flaws or very minor storage (not impact) wear. Negligible rolling use of the wheels may be present. The model is mechanically perfect. All original appliques and accessories are present.
EXC = Excellent. Minor paintwork and/or applique imperfections may exist, usually due to improper storage, not play, and will be evident in the photos. Paintwork imperfections may have been restored. Decals or other appliques may have been replaced with replicas. 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 parts will be disclosed. 3. Shipping Caveats:U.S. Buyers: Tracking and insurance is included regardless of postal class. We do not charge handling fees. International Buyers: Please ignoreshipping calculator for multiplepurchases as we will give you the absolutelowest rate available in a combined package consistent with safeinternational packaging practises for the class of post Buyer chooses. No handling fees. Postage rates are published at http://www.usps.com. Please inquire estimated postage prior to bidding. We ship by weight only. If free shipping is offered, it only applies to U.S. customers. We do not subscribe the eBay Global Shipping Programme.
Shipping transit time: We ship paid invoices on the day following the close of the auction. Sellers have no control over transit time to offshore locations. eBay guaranteed delivery policy applies to domestic shipments. Note to international buyers: First Class International deliveriesto certain countries may require up to 60 days to arrive. 4. Terms and Conditions:Payment: If payment is not made immediately, thesuccessful bidder must contact Sellers within 48 hours tolet Sellers know when they may expect payment. ForU.S. Bidders, eBay now stipulates that PayPal is the onlypayment method which may be referenced in this listing. Please contact useif you do not have a PayPal account. ForInternational Bidders, only PayPal is accepted. In the absenceof an agreement between the parties made within 48 hours after the firstpurchase, payment must be received within five (5) days of theauction end unless otherwise agreed or Sellers reserve the right to relistthe item without notice.
Feedback: Positive feedback is always left upon payment within terms.
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