Matchbox Dicast cars

Some of the points on selling Matchbox diecast also apply to any other brand such as Dinky, Corgi, Trax etc. I have coellected Matchbox cars for more years than I care to remember and am one of those devout 'Yesteryear' collectors but also collect anything in the ranges that take my fancy.
When selling there are several points to remember to acheive a good price
1. RARE: I see this description bandied about on every other listing. Listed at 99c how can it be rare, please do your homework first and don't put this word there because YOU think it is - I will not even open an ad with this heading as nothing turns me off quicker. A rare item at 99 cents means the seller is totally cuckoo or has simply no idea.
2..MINT: Is it really mint - meaning no chips scratches or missing decals? Mint means exactly as it came from the factory possibly 40 to 50 years ago. Most collectors grade their models with 10 the absolute best right down to 1 although most collectors will not go past 7 or 8. Very few models even factory direct are grade 10 as these were mass produced items for kids to play with but is generally accepted as top quality.
3.BOXES: Boxes should be clean and crisp without creases or end flaps missing to be described as mint. Any of the previous or sellotape sticky residue will decrease the value of a box. When described as 'MINT

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