flea market finds

[Attila Bethlenfalvy]

Take time to look through boxes and under tables at flea market and swap meets then post finds here.

Having a solid run this weekend and am in tune apparently. 2 flea markets, 2 cities, in 2 days, from 5 different vendors total.

Johnny Lightning 1/64 Dragula for $2.
http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/7880/dsc04106m.jpg

Johnny Lightning 1/43 Dragula for $2.
http://imageshack.us/m/840/9416/dsc04107u.jpg

Johnny Lightning 1/64 VW ambulance for $3.
http://imageshack.us/m/191/1176/dsc04100v.jpg

Lesney Matchbox 1/64 '65 S&S ambulance NM in MB for $25. (Minty box made this worthwhile.)
http://imageshack.us/m/860/7982/dsc04099o.jpg

Road Champs 1/43 Horror Hearses for $15/4.
http://imageshack.us/m/7/6949/dsc04101o.jpg
http://imageshack.us/m/683/5194/dsc04102a.jpg
http://imageshack.us/m/861/3766/dsc04104f.jpg
http://imageshack.us/m/151/8559/dsc04105y.jpg

While the last may be too morbid for some, they may have proven the best value. This child's toy with shooting coffins was under $2 at supermarkets when released in '96. Infrequently seen in package nowadays, if/when they do turn up now - they're usually $10-12 each loose. There are four in the series.

Snagged another red Matchbox '63 Cadillac ambulance and HW Ecto for less than retail. Also added a few other HTF HW '50s Cadillacs from the obsolete 100% line. Fun way to enjoy a rain soaked weekend.

[Attila Bethlenfalvy]

Nothing great this weekend. Of note, this new Lesney Matchbox Fleetwood casting is in mixes hitting stores now; 3 per case of 12. Flea market vendor had a fresh box before I've seen them elsewhere for a buck cheaper than retail.

http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/8365/dsc05046q.jpg

Passed on this Emergency! lunchbox given condition. Indoor vendor though if one of you collectors want it I can return next weekend with an offer. $25-35 seems more inline.

http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/2250/dsc05033o.jpg
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/4171/dsc05034dh.jpg

[Attila Bethlenfalvy]

Today for $12.

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/9710/dsc05341d.jpg

[Darren Bedford]

I would take a black one for 5.00 at the meet in Ohio !

If you are willing to let one go,
Darren

[Attila Bethlenfalvy]

This morning for $7. HTF 5-pack from '06.

http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/861/dsc06125k.jpg

Already gave the rest to a friend's son.

http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/7545/dsc06133o.jpg
http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/1299/dsc06132j.jpg

Pretty decent Lesnay Matchbox Superfast ambulance version for $10:

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/2435/dsc06134r.jpg

[Mike Stevens]

Attila,
Some very good finds in this lot.
Thanks for sharing.
Mike

[Attila Bethlenfalvy]

Indoor flea market this morning. Passed on these @ $35 and $45 each respectively, not being familiar with either. Should've written down manufacturers to look them up...known to any other collectors?

http://img542.imageshack.us/img542/5605/dsc06730p.jpg
http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/1046/dsc06731hd.jpg

JL '65 Ford Falcon mint in package for $6, shown in background of my loose; now an extra. Don't see this service car often and it has awesome subtle black on black rooftop graphics.

http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/160/dsc06734y.jpg

Find-o-the-day happened @ yard sale. Dead mint loose Tomica/Tomy Cadillac Superior ambulance from '76 for $8! Now I want to have the NYC police version to bookend it.

http://img200.imageshack.us/img200/5514/dsc06735p.jpg
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/5218/dsc06736o.jpg

[Cary Livingston]

The Milwaukee car is a Lledo....and worth $10ish.....good pass......and nice find on the Tomica.:thumb:

[Attila Bethlenfalvy]

Warmer temps mean vendors pack flea markets once again. Yesterday scored over 30 '49-'64 Cadillac diecast, mainly loose, from a 7000+ piece collection being sold off. Additionally found these procars - all duplicates to throw in my hearse/ambulance trade pile:

http://img809.imageshack.us/img809/7296/dsc09168b.jpg

Early this morning, an intriguing find. Wannatoy 9.25" '55 Cadillac Series 75 limo! Only seen one before (years ago) and it was plain plastic, no detail. Maybe hand painted? Nice job if so. Seller bought at a random port stop during a Caribbean cruise this past January.

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/1481/dsc09158d.jpg
http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/4978/dsc09157g.jpg
http://img850.imageshack.us/img850/3241/dsc09167m.jpg
http://img715.imageshack.us/img715/72/dsc09163dv.jpg

Marked $20, seller said he'd take $15. While pulling money out, seller spotted/wanted an '11 HW Super Treasure Hunt in my hand. Had just paid $1 for it, worth $20-$25...done deal! Although I don't collect limos per se this '55 may stick around for awhile. :thumb: