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Welcome to EstatesalesInc!
We are one of the Leading Sellers of Antiques, Collectibles and Quirky items on .
We have been selling since 1998 and ALL of our sales start at .99 cents.
We are proud to announce that we maintain a "FIVE STAR Detailed Seller Rating"
and our staff strives for 100% customer satisfaction, our 100% response rating will vouch for that.
We work with consigners from Coast-To-Coast and work
hard to make sure we have top quality items.
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Shabby Chic Vintage Condition! ~ Some Original Stickers
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Vintage Roberts \"U-Ride-It\" Ride On Pressed Steel Fire Rescue Truck Some original paint and stickers Company comparables found from the late 1940\'s to 1950\'s Imagine the joy of the child that found this beauty under the tree at Christmas This is just plain Cool! Approximate Size: Overall 21 1/2\" x 14\" x 9\" Condition: Overall OK shape with losses to paint and stickers, bends to sheet metal GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY offerDING! Some history from TNTToyTrucks about Robert\'s Toys: The Robert’s Manufacturing Company of New Castle, Pennsylvania was in the toy making business during the late 1940’s and early 50’s. Among their toy line they included a large, but rather ungainly looking, dump truck which had a big scoop attached to the front that could be raised over the cab to deposit its load of dirt directly into the bed of the truck. These rather improbable trucks never really caught on in the toy collector market, but are often associated with the Robert\'s name.It was the Robert’s ride-on vans, however that really stole the show. These were truly spectacular toys. They were sturdy and large enough (22” long) for a small child to comfortably ride and easily control with their raised steering wheels.Today’s collectors value these vans primarily for their wonderful advertising logos. The huge flat side panels of the Robert’s vans made them ideal for displaying colorful graphics and intricate decal work. Robert’s vans featured many well-known products. See the list on this page. There may be more out there!Production dates for these vans are uncertain, but they were marketed from at least 1948 through 1955. McElwee’s Collector’s Guide #10, published in 1994, has a good overview of the Robert’s vans. Reprints of these booklets can be found on .The most distinguishing characteristic between the very earliest of the vans and later models was the style of the grille. The early van grille was a separate piece of sheet metal which was lithographed with horizontal bars and then inserted behind a large gaping hole above the front bumper. A metal plate was used for the Roberts name badge just above the grille opening.Later vans did away with the separate grille and replaced it with a simple decal. Grille decal designs and colors changed over the years. The metal \"Robert’s\" name badge was also eliminated in favor of a decal above the windshield. At first the decal read simply, “Robert’s” and later it read, “Robert’s U-Ride-It.”Two types of steering wheels are also used. The early vans featured a simple one-piece bent rod wheel and column assembly with no bell attached - a bell was added later. The steering wheel design was changed to a stamped metal shape attached to the steering column with spot welding. These later design steering wheels had bells.In addition, the early vans used two-piece spot welded wheels with rubber tires and came with painted steel front bumpers. Later versions were covered by a rubber channel stapled in place over the steel bumper.As an added extra, some of the Robert’s vans came equipped with ladders mounted on both sides through slots cut in the body. The TV repair trucks had these ladders as did the Rescue Squad van. However, many other ladder-less vans were produced with these slots still in place, leading to some confusion as to their purpose.
You just can’t beat the Robert’s vans for pure eye-appeal! They really stand out as excellent examples of advertising toys of that era.Estimated shipping weight, (packaged) is 13 lbs 8 oz in a 25 x 18 x 13 box.The Calculator is not always right - if the shipping looks too high email us and we will give you an accurate quote prior to the sale ending. ************What a great find!
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FACTS ABOUT ESTATEsalesINC
(Norb & Marie Novocin)
Estate sales, Inc.
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Please note: We put up a very ecclectic collection of items and are not experts in every area,
so descriptions are our best guess as to what something is. While we try to research each item to the
best of our ability, it is the buyer\'s responsibility to know what they are buying.
TERMS OF SERVICE
is ALL we do for a living, husband and wife (Norb & Marie) working together, while we home school our kids on our farmette in Rural Delmarva. We have worked very hard to build our little business and it is very important to us. We try and do business the old fashioned way and have a rather simple outlook.
Treat all of your customers as if they are family.
Be courteous, answer emails, be fair in all your deallings and try and make friends of each and every customer.
BUT... with \'s new star rating and the rate increases in the U.S. Postal rates we needed to define and explain our methods of business.
ONE - Who We Deal With
We sell and ship world wide to anywhere, so please email us for a quote to wherever you happen to be.
TWO - Shipping Charges
We charge shipping based on the USPS system, we will sometimes ship via courier if we can get it to you within the same time frame or faster. We add a reasonable cost for materials, normally that is $2.00 for regular sized packages. For small flat items $1.00. That covers the expense of boxes, envelopes, bubble wrap, peanuts, (We only use new packing materials, life is too short to scrounge through dumpsters). For larger items that take a larger more expensive box, we charge a little more, to cover the special box, example paintings or lamps. For oversized items or items that will take special attention to package, (Build a crate, wrap a zillion things individually, etc.), we ask you to email us for a quote on shipping prior to the sale ending. If you do not, we charge the same amount as if you did. In other words WE NEVER GOUGE OUR CLIENTS SHIPPING COSTS!!
THREE - International Shipping
We charge shipping based on the USPS international system. The rates follow the same guidelines as number two above, though for international customers we add an additional $1.00 to cover the extra paperwork involved in international shipping. If an amount goes over $50 in value we will only ship it with Priority or Express Mail, regardless how small an item. That allows for us to have international tracking. There is no tracking available on First Class Mail.
FOUR - Insurance
\'s policies no longer allows us to charge the client for insurance. But... we still apply insurance to any item that goes over $27.00 in value. We reserve the right to use the insurance carrier of our choice. Sometimes that is Postal or the Carrier\'s Insurance and sometimes that is a private insurance company such as DSI or U-PIC/Shipsurance. If we use a private insurance company the package will not be marked insured, but it will be.
FIVE - Methods of Payment Accepted
We aoffere by \'s rules and try and stay abreast of their changes. We accept Paypal. Paypal also accepts the major credit cards, or we also take Credit Cards Directly over the phone, (MC, VISA, DISCOVER, AMERICAN EXPRESS, CARTE BLANCHE, DINERS CLUB, JCB) Bottom line, whatever method is most convenient for you.
SIX - Time Frame To Pay
We ask all sales to be paid for in the fastest possible time frame. (This is all we do for a living and we need the money to pay the bills and buy more unique and fun items to put up on )
SEVEN - Shipping Time Frame
We make every effort to ship in a timely manner. We are home schooling the boys, listing tons of items, and as like any of us are just plain swamped, so we have to schedule a special time to pack and ship. We ship on a first paid, first shipped basis. (We do not ship any item until it has been paid and the funds have cleared.) With the ebb and flow of payments we manage to get everything out of the door within one week. If there is a rush, we will make every effort to work with you in getting it out of the door faster. As you can see from our response, we do not disappoint. OF COURSE, items that need special attention, crating, etc adds to the time frame of those items.
EIGHT - Local Pickup
Sometimes it makes sense to come by and pickup your items. Sometimes an item is just too big for any other option. If you\'ve arranged local pickup with us, you must pickup the item within 30 days otherwise it will be subject to storage fees or relisting.
Finally, NINE - Communication
Please feel free to contact us at anytime, with any question or comment. Unless we are out of town we make an effort to answer all emails as quickly as possible.
