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the63busman
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 Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2017 11:00 pm Post subject: Endoh Tin Bus question |
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Looking for estimates on value for Endoh "Fruits" bus in nearly mint condition (one tiny chip away from perfection) and Coca Cola Panel in excellent "played with" condition but missing 2 hubcaps. Just curious for now. Thanks!
Andy
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the63busman
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| Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 6:24 pm Post subject: Re: Endoh Tin Bus question |
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Also looking for info on this one.
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vwjetboat
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| Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 6:47 pm Post subject: Re: Endoh Tin Bus question |
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| any marking under them ? need more then 1 pic of each.. need to see markings.. japan ? china ? |
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vwjetboat
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the63busman
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| Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 7:38 pm Post subject: Re: Endoh Tin Bus question |
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That one sold for $375 almost 6 years ago and is the more common version with windows rather than the panel. I've had these for at least 25 years. Goes back to a time when all I drove was ACVWs. No more VWs in the driveway now.
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vwjetboat
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| Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 7:39 pm Post subject: Re: Endoh Tin Bus question |
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| I have not found either of the others yet.. but you got a little pocket change sitting there thats for sure.. |
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the63busman
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| Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 7:40 pm Post subject: Re: Endoh Tin Bus question |
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| Tried to add more pics but will not upload them. ??? |
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Blue Baron
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| Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2017 10:35 pm Post subject: Re: Endoh Tin Bus question |
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As you know the Coca-Cola van is more sought after because it's a double collectible, being coveted more by Coke collectors than VW collectors. They fetched quite a bit a few years ago, but I couldn't tell you where the market stands on them right now. In general toy prices have been pretty stagnant for the past few years. (You'll notice many of the higher priced items tend to go unsold.)
The Fruits is also very nice due to the condition and attractive colors/logos.
The kindergarten bus is by T.T. of Japan, and came in this color and also in yellow. Because of its whimsical nature and odd proportions, it's not as coveted as some other bus tin toys, but still makes a nice addition to a Transporter collection. Even though there are many more Bandai buses in circulation, I'd still value it below the Bandai.
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