So, the latest European Matchbox Convention is in the history books. As has been the scenario for a number of years now, Dirk Schleuer, who runs the European convention, has a lot of auction items available to those who are going, but for those who don’t, he doesn’t ignore you. What he does is a 3-auction set-up. Auction A ran from Saturday 27th September at 2pm Berlin time (this is GMT +2), and finished on Saturday 4th October at 2pm (Berlin time). Now it is the turn of Auction C. This begins on Sunday 5th October at 2pm (Berlin time) and finishes one week later on Sunday 12th October at 2pm. Please remember to ensure you know the difference between your time zone and GMT+2.
A quick reminder of the details in German and English for those who are interested. As is the routine, Auction A was open to the world, and Dirk received many bids for the 10 items. Auction B is just for those in attendance. Now that the convention is finishing, Auction C will begin, and run another week coming out of the event. All you have to do is submit your bids by email to Dirk.
Again, a quick recap of the guideline for the auctions. As Dirk says, he will send out daily emails to those participating. The first person who bids a certain amount is the high bidder. If he receives an email from somebody else with the same bid amount (in euros, please remember that, it’s in Germany), they will be informed that this is the high bid, but it is not them. It has worked in the past, so why change it. So, let’s get on with the lots.
Lot C01 is an FEP sample in package of the 2023 Convoy Harry Potter set. Note the different batch dates on the car and train.
Lot C02 is a 2010 FEP sample of the MB713 ’65 Austin Minivan that was a US exclusive basic range release that year.
Lot C03 is a 3D printed sample of the MB1451 ’63 Chevy Corvette Stingray.
Lot C04 is a 3D printed sample of the MB966 BMW M5 Police.
Lot C05 is a pre-production sample of the MB1005 Zamboni with an incomplete written base.
Lot C06 is a pre-production sample of the MB1019 Four X Force, also with an incomplete written base.
Lot C07 is a pre-production sample of the MB1328 ’20 Chevy Corvette C8 Moving Parts variant.
Lot C08 is a pre-production sample of the MB1541 ’91 Mitsubishi Pajero with a blank base.
Lot C09 is a pre-production sample of the MB1497 ’24 BMW 7-series with an incomplete written base.
Lot C10 is a pre-production sample of the MB1027 ’17 Ford F-350 Skyjacker Super Duty with an incomplete written base.
Lot C11 is a pre-production sample of the MB1383 ’22 Lexus LX with an incomplete written base.
Lot C12 is an unpainted sample of the MB1454 ’22 Opel Mokka.
Lot C13 is a pre-production sample of the 2024 modification to the MB572 Emergency Rescue 4×4 with an incomplete written base.
Lot C14 is a pre-production sample of the MB1457 ’70 AMC Javelin with a blank base.
Lot C15 is a pre-production sample of the MB1387 ’24 Chevy Blazer with an incomplete written base.
So, this is it for Auction C. 15 lots. Good luck with bidding. The auction begins Sunday 5th October at 2pm (GMT +2), whatever that translates into your time zone, and runs for 1 week, with lots closing at 2pm (GMT +2) on the Sunday 12th October.