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Re: eBay madness

Post by big-ted » Tue Aug 25, 2020 4:17 am

Some of the prices realised by the Abbott collection recently blew my mind, especially given that it was listed with a private auctioneer who adds ~25% in fees on top of the hammer price.

Granted, proceeds were going to the Welshpool & Llanfair railway, so maybe people felt generous in light of the good cause, but still, my pockets weren't deep enough at those prices.

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Re: eBay madness

Post by FWLR » Tue Aug 25, 2020 9:34 am

My pockets aren't deep enough full stop...... :lol: :lol: :lol:

Still I do try and give to heritage lines what I can, especially the Vale of Rheidol Railway, even if it's only a couple of pounds.There is a seller or there used to be on eBay that if you bought from them, some proceeds went to the railway.

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Re: eBay madness

Post by cncmodeller » Tue Sep 01, 2020 5:41 pm

This is mental, somebody has got a wagon kit for sale a one12models ffestiniog wagon

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203091322487

The photos are very informative especially the last one....
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Re: eBay madness

Post by FWLR » Wed Sep 02, 2020 9:37 am

It's had 9 bids though....

Were, are One12 a producer or supplier... :?:

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Re: eBay madness

Post by cncmodeller » Wed Sep 02, 2020 9:42 am

No idea but if I could see it I might have bid myself!
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Re: eBay madness

Post by Chris Cairns » Thu Sep 03, 2020 3:00 pm

One12Models was a sole trader set up in 2017/8 to sell small batches of kits of models that he had primarily made for family members.

He had a Facebook page (now closed) and a basic website for ordering & downloading the instructions (also now closed).

https://web.archive.org/web/20180902102 ... els.co.uk/

After a few attempts at searching Farcebook I've found you a photo of the original FR open wagon 19 kit that his brother built.

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These are high detailed kits.

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Re: eBay madness

Post by cncmodeller » Thu Sep 03, 2020 3:05 pm

Thanks Chris, Yes that is indeed quality, obviously made by another small operation that was largely ignored because it wasn't by a 'mainstream' manufacturer until they were no longer available.
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Re: eBay madness

Post by FWLR » Fri Sep 04, 2020 8:42 am

Yes, thanks Chris. Shame that he has needed to close his sites. :(

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Re: eBay madness

Post by TonyW » Wed Sep 09, 2020 4:44 pm

Roundhouse r/c Lady Anne... yours for Β£4,400: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174427089803

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Re: eBay madness

Post by cncmodeller » Wed Sep 09, 2020 4:54 pm

Alright I refuse!
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Re: eBay madness

Post by Jimmyb » Thu Sep 10, 2020 8:56 am

TonyW wrote: ↑Wed Sep 09, 2020 4:44 pm Roundhouse r/c Lady Anne... yours for Β£4,400: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174427089803
Link takes me to "O gauge steam locomotive untested" !!

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Post by TonyW » Thu Sep 10, 2020 10:39 am

Jimmyb wrote: ↑Thu Sep 10, 2020 8:56 amLink takes me to "O gauge steam locomotive untested" !!
Seller has "revised" the listing with new pics, new price and new description.

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Re: eBay madness

Post by FWLR » Fri Sep 11, 2020 8:13 am

I did see this the other day Tom, I thought it was a tad expensive. It's not even R/C :roll:

Where do these people get their prices from really.... :scratch: :scratch:

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Re: eBay madness

Post by steamgeorge » Fri Sep 11, 2020 2:11 pm

What would be a fair price I wonder? It's a sought after and collectable loco with a professional paint job by a highly respected 16 miller but I've not seen one sell for a long time to compare it to.

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Re: eBay madness

Post by Jimmyb » Fri Sep 11, 2020 2:37 pm

steamgeorge wrote: ↑Fri Sep 11, 2020 2:11 pm What would be a fair price
As with all "supply and demand" items what a genuine buyer is willing to pay, or with an auction what the highest of two bidders is willing to pay.

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Re: eBay madness

Post by FWLR » Sat Sep 12, 2020 8:50 am

Mmmm, I don't do this hobby to be a collector though. I do it to enjoy the hobby, building models and running (When it's possible) locos.

I would be scared stiff of running that loco at Β£2,400 with no remote....The horror to see it fall off the tracks, like they do if people are honest when they run theirs....

Still everyone to their own and if someone what's to spend that kind of money, that's ok with me... :thumbright:

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Re: eBay madness

Post by 90733 » Sun Sep 13, 2020 12:07 pm

It’s worth remember this is also the original Blanche/Linda model as opposed to the more common Charles that they re-released. I know this loco personally and it’s is in excellent condition, spending a lot of time in a display case. I also know of the tendered version of this loco (unlined) selling for similar money recently.
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Re: eBay madness

Post by TonyW » Mon Sep 14, 2020 10:26 am

Rod mentioned that this particular Blanche does not have radio control. That can be quickly and easily remedied without much further outlay.

Another factor that has to be considered is the lining, in that it has been lined! Geoff Munday's recent retirement from LightLine has created, I feel, a bit of a bottleneck with regards to getting locos lined. Certainly I have had a more than normal number of requests to line locos recently, and I suspect the others who do it professionally are in the same situation.

This would be the ideal loco for somebody who wants a lined one ... now!
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Re: eBay madness

Post by Old Man Aaron » Wed Oct 14, 2020 8:26 am

A real bargain, this one; and a highly informative description to boot!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROUNDHOUSE-2 ... Sw7xlfhJ6O
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