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Sinclair shows off an early version of his mini set
Q ACan you tell me a little about a miniature TV set I have – and offer a value? It is the Sinclair Microvision and is just a few inches wide. Michael Turner, Sheffield Good vintage or retro tech dealers will ask for €100-plus for one in top condition. Inventor Sir Clive Sinclair was behind the tiny black and white set. It came before Sony’s Watchman, though the Sony had early flatscreen technology. This is quite a rare item from the late 1970s and the first-ever multi-standard receiver, so can be used around the world. The later Sinclair 2in pocket TV is also iconic. Could you give a valuation on my friend’s Days Gone By model cars and vans, which her mother collected for many years? She has 30 in original boxes, plus buses and another 30 or so assorted cars, all boxed and never played with. Jean Hollings, via email Most sales are in job lots of perhaps 10 to 30 or more. I think the average price might be close to €165 for a set of 30 in top condition, still boxed. hese cars were a follow-on from the successful Yesteryear models by Matchbox. They first appeared in 1983 and were made by Lledo. In general they are not as sought-after as Dinky toys or perhaps Corgis. Your friend could always take good photos and offer them for sale with a modest reserve and let the market decide the value. Matchbox car