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Rare 1970's Palitoy Action Man - Bath Patrol - Top Secret Map Case - Boxed Boys Bath Time Set - Mint in Box Unused

New Old Stock

One of the various accessories sold to complement the boys soldier outfit & accessory range during the mid-1970's.

This is a REALLY HARD to find example in any condition, especially unused!!

100% Genuine Vintage Original

Contents: Dynamite Soap on a Rope, Depth Charge Bath Bombs x 2, Working Compass & Radio Sponge. Inner lid has a map layout.

I'd say that this item is a C9 Near Mint New Unopened Overall Condition. Contents are all Mint untouched and the box has minor age/storage wear. Cellophane has no splits.

Will be sent well packaged via Signed For postage.

I only post items once payment funds actually reach my bank a/c - which alone usually takes 2+ days thanks to ebay holding onto funds to earn interest on buyers/sellers funds - contrary to what they claim happens! And hence why I say my target for mailing items is 5 days! I have also personally experienced "buyers" exploiting a loop-hole in ebay's processes, by attempting to scam by cancelling transactions to get refunded after items have been immediately sent, but the funds not yet fully transferred. In so doing then getting both the item & a full refund.

IF you bid then thanks, but by default you are then confirming that you consider my process reasonable & happy with this! Don't then complain after the event...

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Condition Guide:

C10 – Mint condition. Unused item as sold in shop when new.

C9 – Near mint condition. If used was with great care. May have very small marks or shelf wear.

C8 –Very Good condition. Gently played with. May have a scuff or slight tear to the box/packaging..

C7 – Good condition. Obviously played with, but still presentable.

C6 – Fair condition. Played with signs of general wear/damage/stains etc, but no major defects.

C5 & Below – Poor condition. Played with signs of heavy wear, fraying or damage etc, suitable for spares, restoration or battle scenes.


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The postage part of the P&P costs is based on the items being generally sent via either Large Letter, Small Parcel, 2nd Class Signed-For rate (Royal Mail target = 2-3 working days), or Special Delivery by 1pm services, with suitably secure packaging and all ebay + paypal combined postage amount (only, not on item sale amount) surcharges (13%+5%) also included. Generally speaking as I have no accurate weighing scales, so I have to estimate the P&P and refund any significant overcharges after items have been posted. If I am able to send using a smaller/lower rate, then again I will provide a refund after posting. I re-use packaging previously purchases where possible and charge at a reduced rate to try and keep buyer costs down, but do not provide this for free (sorry - I'm not a charity). I do try to post as soon as possible after payments have cleared, but may take as long as 7 days (maximum) after, because as a rule Saturday is my only guaranteed mailing day. Thanks!

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