This site is about a collector of die-cast models, collectables & gemstones hoping to exchange with people with same interests.

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This sites purpose.

"Using my eye for the unusual, with a little bit of haggling & good luck, I've managed to acquire the collectables presented on this site. These items have been sourced over the years from various places such as collectors fairs, car boot sales, eBay & from local auction firms.

Now these niche collectables are in need of rehoming. My home needs more room & this hobby has run its course. The purpose for collecting has always been as a type of investment & now the cost living is such.

So using the skills & knowledge that I've learnt through the Open University alongside my knowledge of collectables, I've set up this website to help in this rehoming process.

This site is also a type of assignment recommended to gain CPD points with the Open University. The development of this site has given me the tangible experience of the skills & knowledge in which the Open University has provided. (see the bottom of this page for further information).

I could easily sell these items through eBay or at an auction, but I've decided that I want to experiment instead with my very first website & dedicate it more towards Manx clientele.

I sense that this site will not only appeal to collectors, but to people wanting to buy a small office toy or a tourist looking for a Manx souvenir. Perhaps they would make good presents between couples; or for friends & family. Certain items on this site will have a nostalgia feel to older generations.

Maybe you would like to pick up on a old hobby? Or perhaps you would like to start collecting die-casts models?

There's lots of different interesting retro & vintage objects that are of good collectable quality.

I have researched my items & I've presented them with a brief descriptive breakdown of their composition & some accompanying contextual information & facts.

I recommend you research my items for yourself before contacting me. Just do a simple eBay search then find the avetage sale price in the filters.

The Price indications shown in the "Menu & Gallery" section are priced at the average sold, sale prices on eBay. These prices are only a guideline & can be negotiated. That's roughly price that I paid for them. I'll always try to have the most competitive price anytime as it is possible. Combined postage 'at cost' offered for multiple purchases.

Please find my eBay profile at following link: 🔍

https://ebay.co.uk/usr/a.c.buist_e-trading_Manx

I've been a member/buyer through eBay since 2016. My eBay ratings should help indicate my trustworthiness.

These items are "only worth what someone's willing to pay" so please haggle & barter with me.

I may also consider an honest swap should you have something unique you want to rehome, just contact me for a chat.

I collect vintage "Dinky Diecast Toys". Should you have one & would like to do a swap?

Refunds are not a problem.

Essentially the content of this site fits neatly into one box. Please email me through this website should you need more information".

- Andrew Buist.

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This site is not a business nor intends to function as such or to become so. There are no live payment links or similar attachments on this site.

Once I've departed with my small collection this site will have achieved its objective & as such, this site will then cease to be.

Please email through this site for further information. I'm only exchanging with Isle of Man & UK based residents.

Receipts are given with each order. PayPal is preferred.

🔹 Matchbox "Models of yesteryear" diecast. Limited special edition with original box. Produced in 1986. Mint condition.

🔹 Original, circa 1960's "General Postmaster GPO Brass Cap Badge" with a "Unique area coded enameled, brass uniform badge" (very niche vintage collectors set).

🔹Victorian, Hallmarked Silver Jubilee Brooch - circa 1897.

• George III, 1798 Manx half penny.

• 1982 Silver Manx 5 pound coin.

• Victorian 1839, Manx Penny (rare) Fine.

🔹 Collectable copper 1797, Georgian Irish Masonic token. • Contextual information around the token: "The Royal Black Institution was formed in Ireland in 1797, two years after the formation of the Orange Order. Anyone wishing to be admitted to the Royal Black Institution must first become a member of an Orange Order Lodge. The Royal Black is often referred to as "the senior of the loyal orders". Members wear a sash or collarette of which the predominant colour is black". This token is just slightly larger then a two penny piece.

• Natural Emerald Cut Red Ruby.

• Natural Oval, Blue Sapphires Untreated.

• Natural untreated white Diamond.

• Dinky no.670, Original, near mint. Circa 1950/60's (repro box).

• Corgi no.422, Original, circa 1960's. Very good condition (repro box).

• Corgi no.345. Original, good condition, circa 1970's (repro box)

🔹 Remember Corgi collecting? Let me know.

🔹 Corgi, Limited "Isle of Man" edition Daimler bus.

🔹 Pair sale: Corgi "VW van Type 2" 1992 & a Corgi "VW Morris Minor" - circa 1980/90's.

Updated skill base.

"Below are O.U. digital badges which I achieved (with separate certification) as part of online, part-time, introductory & intermediate 'Openlearn' courses. These courses were done through the Open University & six of these courses were endorsed by "Continuous Professional Development" (CPD) Accreditation. These were done prior & during the creation my website with the successful completion of these courses providing me with 144 CPD points.

These 144 CPD points go along side 30 Credits I've previously earned for my completion of the Open University's "Y031 - Art & Languages Access module".

But more important then points or credits, these courses have provided me with valuable skills, new insights & useful information. Furthermore, I would recommend these courses to anyone wanting to develop their own website"...

Further information can be found through the following links: