HERE'S a great opportunity for all Wirral's die-cast enthusiasts to upgrade their collections.

AuctionHunter, the Globe's own auction venue on the Internet, and the easiest way for collectors to meet and trade, announces the great Spring Dinky Drive, starting on Thursday, April 1.

This is an ideal chance for buyers to bag a bargain and for sellers to advertise unwanted or duplicate items. Access the site through www.thisiswirral.co.uk to auction your die-cast toys between April 1-14 and, using the special AuctionHunter code EAH6DC399, you will pay no listing fee for the first 100 items you wish to sell.

Not only that, but the promotional code also qualifies your die-cast auction listings for free custom lettering on up to 200 items. Using bold or italic script will highlight your surplus models and make them really eyecatching. List before Sunday week - that's March 28 - deferring your auction until April 1 and your die-casts could be featured free in the AuctionHunter showcase - normal cost £60!

Becoming a seller in the great Spring Dinky Drive is quick and easy. Simply register with AuctionHunter, remembering to add the code EAH6DC399, and follow the step-by-step onscreen instructions to complete a listing form.

It's quick, it's easy and it's fun. Remember, all you will pay is the small commission fee on successful sales.

Previously registered users can use the code, too, after e-mailing a request to ukservice@auctionhunter.co.uk For those looking to expand their hobby, throughout April the AuctionHunter site will feature news and tips about all your favourite toys and in-depth stories to help you make an informed choice.

You could even win a superb Corgi Classic in the AuctionHunter fun competition.

This is the place where deals are done: AuctionHunter - the auction you can trust.

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