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Matchbox 1980 Mercedes-Benz W123 Wagon — Light Yellow, Loose: Collector Identification & Condition Guide
Matchbox 1980 Mercedes-Benz W123 Wagon — Light Yellow, Loose deserves its own article because its identity is more specific than the surrounding category. The loose matchbox record from Matchbox is evaluated here through its exact naming, variant data, image evidence and intended project or collection use.
Exact identity and distinguishing details
- Exact product: Matchbox 1980 Mercedes-Benz W123 Wagon — Light Yellow, Loose
- Brand or vendor: Matchbox
- Product type: Loose Matchbox
- SKU or catalog key: GTIN000000814
- Year appearing in the identity: 1980
- Finish stated in the record: Light yellow Condition: Loose
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 3
The recorded price at verification was $3.49 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.
A correct match requires more than recognizing the brand. The year 1980 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. The stated finish is Light yellow Condition: Loose, which should be checked against the exact image rather than a generic brand photo. The SKU GTIN000000814 provides the most efficient cross-check when another listing uses slightly different punctuation or wording.
What the current listing actually confirms
The product page identifies the item this way: “Matchbox 1980 Mercedes-Benz W123 Wagon — Light yellow, Loose This light yellow Matchbox 1980 Mercedes-Benz W123 Wagon diecast vehicle is sold loose without its original card or packaging. Item details Maker: Matchbox Casting: 1980 Mercedes-Benz W123 Wagon Finish: Light yellow Condition: Loose; no original packaging Quantity: One diecast vehicle Review every gallery image for paint, graphics, wheels, and visible condition before ordering.” That excerpt anchors the guide, while the gallery, SKU and selected variant provide the remaining evidence needed for an exact match.
The category-specific decision
The most useful way to evaluate Matchbox 1980 Mercedes-Benz W123 Wagon — Light Yellow, Loose is to separate identity from condition. Identity comes from the subject, scale or casting, finish, graphics, wheels and SKU. Condition comes from the actual photographed surfaces, packaging and moving parts. Mixing those two questions can lead to a correct model being described with the wrong condition.
For this listing, GTIN000000814 should be saved with the gallery. That preserves the release-level evidence even if similar editions later appear under shortened titles.
Second-pass inspection
The exact item should drive the decision. A collector seeking an original release, a builder seeking a donor casting and a gift buyer seeking a recognizable subject may all evaluate the same listing differently. Recording those intended uses prevents condition or packaging details from being overlooked.
Keep the invoice, SKU and one reference photograph with the collection record so the item can later be distinguished from a close variant.
Image-by-image verification
3 product images were available to the catalog at verification. Use them as item-level evidence: zoom in on the SKU, graphics, edges, connectors, part arrangement or package callouts relevant to this loose matchbox. Do not substitute a generic manufacturer image when the exact listing supplies a more specific view.
Pre-purchase checklist for this exact record
- Save the listing URL under GTIN000000814.
- Compare the product image with the expected subject or component.
- Check whether optional tools, motors, paint, batteries or accessories are separate.
- Verify the intended storage, display or installation space.
- Record any unanswered question before checkout.
Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog
Loose Matchbox Cars for Sale · Diecast Shop · 1:12 Scale Diecast Models & Kits · Loose Cars – Legacy Collection
How to document it after purchase
A useful record for Matchbox 1980 Mercedes-Benz W123 Wagon — Light Yellow, Loose includes the original URL, SKU GTIN000000814, package or item photographs, option selected and any instructions. If the product is modified or consumed, photograph the starting state first and record the materials or companion products used.
Those notes create a reproducible history without rewriting an assumption as a fact.
Gift considerations
The exact title makes this a specific rather than universal gift. Confirm that the recipient wants this release, quantity and format; a closely related item may not be interchangeable.
Product-specific questions
Can a similar title be treated as the same release?
Not without matching GTIN000000814 and the images. Similar subjects can differ by scale, finish, road number, quantity, interface or packaging.
Does the article guarantee every specification?
No. It distinguishes confirmed listing facts from checks that still need current source documentation.
What should be saved after purchase?
Keep the receipt, exact URL, SKU, selected option and at least one arrival photograph.
Final check: the correct choice is the item whose title, SKU GTIN000000814, image and variant state agree with the project or collection need. Where one of those elements does not match, continue comparing before ordering.
Review the live Matchbox 1980 Mercedes-Benz W123 Wagon — Light Yellow, Loose listing
Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.
