VINTAGE A. C. Gilbert Erector Set NO. 8 1/2 ELECTRIC SET Ferris Wheel & More
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:307390 | Material: Metal |
| Character Family: Erector Set | Year: 1930s/1940s |
| Brand: A.C. Gilbert | UPC: Does not apply |
VINTAGE A.C. GILBERT ERECTOR SET ~ ALL-ELECTRIC SET No. 8 1/2Builds Ferris Wheel and More!
We are not sure of the date of this set. It comes with a booklet that has two copyright dates -- one 1935 and one 1938. We are dating this set from the 1930's to 1940s. As you can see, it has been enjoyed and played with by several generations of kids!
It comes with an electric motor which we could not get to work -- it needs some repair. It has the "electro magnet" ...too. And it comes with lots of parts and pieces. They are in various stages of condition ranging from excellent to very good to rusty. We do not know if the set is complete. We took pictures of the pieces in groups so you can see exactly what you are getting and the general condition of the pieces.
It comes in the original metal box which does have dents, scuffs, scratches etc. It also has the booklet which construction sets No. 1 1/2, No. 2 1/2, No. 3, No. 3 1/2, No. 4 1/2, No. 6 1/2, No. 7 1/2. and No. 8 1/2 and what can be built with them. It also shows Erector Separate parts. So, this booklet will also be helpful if you have other Erector sets. The booklet does have wear. There is coloring on a few pages, a few rips and tears, some staining. But, overall, for being 80+ years old, it is in pretty good shape.
Erector Set No. 8 1/2 built the following:Stiff Leg DerrickElectric EngineOil TruckTress BridgeCantilever BridgeFerris WheelRailroad TrestleCranesAirplane BeaconAnd Lots More!
This is a great set that has lots of play time left for your young ones! And if you had and enjoyed Erector Sets, this is great to share with your kids and grandkids! Perfect for the collector who wants to play, tinker and restore things to their original condition. Or, perhaps for the collector who is missing pieces from their own No. 8 1/2 set.
Please look at the pictures. How you see it is how it comes to you. If you have any questions, please let us know. Thanks for looking and Happy Bidding!
**********************************************************************************************************************************************WE LIST ITEMS FOR OTHERS SO WE ALWAYS HAVE INTERESTING AND UNIQUE ITEMS UP FOR AUCTION! TAKE A LOOK AT ALL OF OUR NEAT STUFF UP FOR AUCTION THIS WEEK! CHECK UNDER SELLER ID: emerald$ales IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HAVING US LIST YOUR ITEMS ON EBAY, PLEASE CONTACT US. *********************************************************************************************************************************************** PAYMENT POLICY: Payment is due within 4 days from the end of the auction. Seller accepts PayPal only. No reminders to pay or duplicate invoices will be sent. If payment is not received after 4 days, item will be relisted or offered to next highest bidder. Non paying winners are reported to Ebay. SHIPPING POLICY: Can take up to 5 days after payment is received. WE TRY TO SHIP ALL ITEMS ANYWHERE FROM 3 TO 7 DAYS AFTER PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. If you need your item sooner, please email and we will ship ASAP!FOR REGULAR AUCTIONS: WE WILL COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE ITEMS TO SAVE ON SHIPPING! If you win more than one item, we will send a new invoice with the combined shipping cost within 24 hours after the auction ends.FOR BUY IT NOW AUCTIONS: WE WILL COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE ITEMS TO SAVE ON SHIPPING! If you buy more than one item at a Buy It Now, you will have to pay postage on each individual item. However, we will combine the shipping and refund to your Paypal account any excess overage in shipping. USA SHIPPING: USPS PARCEL POST with delivery confirmation and insurance. If you are local and want to pick your items up from the seller, arrangements can be made. If you are a buyer with an Illiniois shipping address, you will be charged 7.75% Illinois Sales Tax on the finaly winning auction price as required by the state of Illinois. Sales tax is not charged on shipping. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: USPS INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS MAIL ONLY. Please check the cost of shipping before you bid by using the eBay shipping calculator available in the auction listing to make sure you are ok with the cost of shipping. All customs duties your country may charge are not included with the shipping and are your responsibility.REFUND POLICY: We accept returns only if item is not as described above. Buyer must return item in the original condition as sent by seller within 7 days of receipt of the item. If the item has been tampered with, we will not issue a refund. Buyer must notify seller if they are returning an item and state the reason why. Postage is not refundable.
We are not sure of the date of this set. It comes with a booklet that has two copyright dates -- one 1935 and one 1938. We are dating this set from the 1930's to 1940s. As you can see, it has been enjoyed and played with by several generations of kids!
It comes with an electric motor which we could not get to work -- it needs some repair. It has the "electro magnet" ...too. And it comes with lots of parts and pieces. They are in various stages of condition ranging from excellent to very good to rusty. We do not know if the set is complete. We took pictures of the pieces in groups so you can see exactly what you are getting and the general condition of the pieces.
It comes in the original metal box which does have dents, scuffs, scratches etc. It also has the booklet which construction sets No. 1 1/2, No. 2 1/2, No. 3, No. 3 1/2, No. 4 1/2, No. 6 1/2, No. 7 1/2. and No. 8 1/2 and what can be built with them. It also shows Erector Separate parts. So, this booklet will also be helpful if you have other Erector sets. The booklet does have wear. There is coloring on a few pages, a few rips and tears, some staining. But, overall, for being 80+ years old, it is in pretty good shape.
Erector Set No. 8 1/2 built the following:Stiff Leg DerrickElectric EngineOil TruckTress BridgeCantilever BridgeFerris WheelRailroad TrestleCranesAirplane BeaconAnd Lots More!
This is a great set that has lots of play time left for your young ones! And if you had and enjoyed Erector Sets, this is great to share with your kids and grandkids! Perfect for the collector who wants to play, tinker and restore things to their original condition. Or, perhaps for the collector who is missing pieces from their own No. 8 1/2 set.
Please look at the pictures. How you see it is how it comes to you. If you have any questions, please let us know. Thanks for looking and Happy Bidding!
**********************************************************************************************************************************************WE LIST ITEMS FOR OTHERS SO WE ALWAYS HAVE INTERESTING AND UNIQUE ITEMS UP FOR AUCTION! TAKE A LOOK AT ALL OF OUR NEAT STUFF UP FOR AUCTION THIS WEEK! CHECK UNDER SELLER ID: emerald$ales IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN HAVING US LIST YOUR ITEMS ON EBAY, PLEASE CONTACT US. *********************************************************************************************************************************************** PAYMENT POLICY: Payment is due within 4 days from the end of the auction. Seller accepts PayPal only. No reminders to pay or duplicate invoices will be sent. If payment is not received after 4 days, item will be relisted or offered to next highest bidder. Non paying winners are reported to Ebay. SHIPPING POLICY: Can take up to 5 days after payment is received. WE TRY TO SHIP ALL ITEMS ANYWHERE FROM 3 TO 7 DAYS AFTER PAYMENT IS RECEIVED. If you need your item sooner, please email and we will ship ASAP!FOR REGULAR AUCTIONS: WE WILL COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE ITEMS TO SAVE ON SHIPPING! If you win more than one item, we will send a new invoice with the combined shipping cost within 24 hours after the auction ends.FOR BUY IT NOW AUCTIONS: WE WILL COMBINE SHIPPING ON MULTIPLE ITEMS TO SAVE ON SHIPPING! If you buy more than one item at a Buy It Now, you will have to pay postage on each individual item. However, we will combine the shipping and refund to your Paypal account any excess overage in shipping. USA SHIPPING: USPS PARCEL POST with delivery confirmation and insurance. If you are local and want to pick your items up from the seller, arrangements can be made. If you are a buyer with an Illiniois shipping address, you will be charged 7.75% Illinois Sales Tax on the finaly winning auction price as required by the state of Illinois. Sales tax is not charged on shipping. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: USPS INTERNATIONAL EXPRESS MAIL ONLY. Please check the cost of shipping before you bid by using the eBay shipping calculator available in the auction listing to make sure you are ok with the cost of shipping. All customs duties your country may charge are not included with the shipping and are your responsibility.REFUND POLICY: We accept returns only if item is not as described above. Buyer must return item in the original condition as sent by seller within 7 days of receipt of the item. If the item has been tampered with, we will not issue a refund. Buyer must notify seller if they are returning an item and state the reason why. Postage is not refundable.
