Australia Post, the US Government, and to a lesser extent eBay, have essentially said "No More Small Packet Letter Post".The impact on RecoverToy is to remove our ability to cheaply send our low value toy car parts for a realistic cost outside of Australia. In a nutshell, the USA Government have created a law that requires all inbound mail to the USA to have specific … [Read more...] about No More Small Packet Letter Post
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RecoverToy eBay UK Store
Our not so new RecoverToy_UK store is gradually being populated with our reproduction box listings. While we have had the RecoverToy eBay UK Store account for a number of years a lack of time has delayed us listing. There are differences in how the UK eBay site operates and we are still coming to grips with the differences between the sites. We will eventually list all our … [Read more...] about RecoverToy eBay UK Store
RecoverToy and the Coronavirus COVID-19 2019-nCoV
Thanks to all our customers who have asked about RecoverToy and the Coronavirus (aka COVID-19 or 2019-nCoV). We are all ok and currently healthy. For our on-line orders, we are still trading, until instructed otherwise, and as long as the post office is open we will be posting orders on a daily basis. All our planned markets and swap-meets have been postponed indefinitely and … [Read more...] about RecoverToy and the Coronavirus COVID-19 2019-nCoV
RecoverToy new reproduction Matchbox Lesney boxes
We have added to our range of reproduction Matchbox Lesney boxes over recent weeks. You can find a number of the later issue Superfast K style boxes have been listed. Like a box for the Matchbox Superfast #23 Boss Mustang G.T 350 issued around 1982 and others including: Volkswagen VW Hot Chocolate #46 Funny Car Dragster Toyota Celica #77 sedan version Toyota Celica … [Read more...] about RecoverToy new reproduction Matchbox Lesney boxes
RecoverToy will be at Adelaide’s Mega Toy Fair in June 2016
RecoverToy will be at Adelaide's Mega Toy Fair in June 2016. The toy fair is open on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th of June. Opening time is 10:00. Bring all your old diecast models that need tyres and we will fit new tyres to make that model look great. Tyres for Matchbox Toys, Dinky Toys, Corgi Toys, Tri-ang Minic, Tri-ang Spot-On, Budgie Toys, Britains and many more. We will … [Read more...] about RecoverToy will be at Adelaide’s Mega Toy Fair in June 2016
Australia Post capitulate from small business protests
RecoverToy was far from being the only voice complaining at the Post Office counter. A mass of voices via Facebook and eBay forums, has seen Australia Post capitulate from small business protests. The rule change was to the use of international letter post for small merchandise items. It was introduced on Monday 18th April 2016 and was previously unannounced. It was hidden … [Read more...] about Australia Post capitulate from small business protests
Australia Post forces suspension of trade
Updated: Australia Post capitulates from small business protests IMPORTANT !! We are closed due to Australia Post changing the rules !! Australia Post has changed the rules on International Letter Post and we are currently trying to understand what this means. It appears that where we could previously send parts and tyres for $4 per package, the new rates will be, as … [Read more...] about Australia Post forces suspension of trade
New 1300 phone number for RecoverToy
As we start to get our new website setup we have added a 1300 number to provide another point of contact. Being based in Melbourne, Australia, our time zone is usually GMT +1000 hours or GMT +1100 hours during our summer daylight saving time. You can now call us on 1300 936 762 as well as contacting us via our email Contact form. … [Read more...] about New 1300 phone number for RecoverToy
RecoverToy Toy Car Parts
RecoverToy is open again! After our lengthy shutdown in 2014 due to family illness, we re-opened in late November and are still working to catch up on orders and our stock. This store is currently undergoing a re-design and we have to ask you to excuse the mess. Some things are not working quite right but will be back up shortly. The RecoverToy shop with our full list of … [Read more...] about RecoverToy Toy Car Parts