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sandwich station

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And if you click on either of the auctions where it says "59 Sold" and "150 Sold" the prices are mostly £75 and

£12.95   :rolleyes:

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Not sure if others have picked up on this already, but there seems to be an emerging trend of quite vague titles, presmuably to get people to look at their listing. For instance, I notice the following with the title 'Hornby train sets':

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-train-sets-/251325184425?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item3a8425f9a9

 

However, the sellers interpretation of 'train set' is a Railroad Class 31 (actually, 'sets' in the title implies multiple as well!). Other locos are listed with the same misleading title, and there are plenty of other sellers who seem to do this as well. Surely there should be a controller, a small amount of track and a wagon or two for 'train set' to apply at the bare minimum?

 

Yes I thought there were more vague titles these days.  Unfortunately it's always stuff I don't want, or stuff at very high starting prices.  It's never something I want that's been badly described and a good price :sadclear:

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Not sure if others have picked up on this already, but there seems to be an emerging trend of quite vague titles, presmuably to get people to look at their listing. For instance, I notice the following with the title 'Hornby train sets':

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-train-sets-/251325184425?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item3a8425f9a9

 

However, the sellers interpretation of 'train set' is a Railroad Class 31 (actually, 'sets' in the title implies multiple as well!). Other locos are listed with the same misleading title, and there are plenty of other sellers who seem to do this as well. Surely there should be a controller, a small amount of track and a wagon or two for 'train set' to apply at the bare minimum?

£55 for a Railroad class 31 that's £44 at Hatton's and which would come with the standard warranty, unlike the Ebay one which is another Australian version judging by the photo!

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£55 for a Railroad class 31 that's £44 at Hatton's and which would come with the standard warranty, unlike the Ebay one which is another Australian version judging by the photo!

 

The ebay (Australian version) one has a price tag of £63.00 stuck on it, so it's a bargain at only £55 ;) :rolleyes_mini: 

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Its because he has run out of stock and is waiting for more to arrive, it saves him the re-listing fee plus it stops anyone who buys one now having to wait, its quite a common ebay practise,

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£55 for a Railroad class 31 that's £44 at Hatton's and which would come with the standard warranty, unlike the Ebay one which is another Australian version judging by the photo!

Maybe they are hoping somebody is specifically looking for the Australian version, after all it saves cleaning the wheels! :angel:

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Unless I'm missing an eBay rule / practice / odd algorithm...

If you search for "Hornby kit kat" (long story) one of the 'buy it now' entries is from our friend Gostude at GBP12.50 + free postage.

http://m.ebay.co.uk/search?cad=1&so=12&isRefine=true&cmd=SREF&kw=Hornby+kit+kat&pgn=1

 

If you then click on it, you suddenly get GBP8.50 postage charge. So unless you notice it, you may be paying more than you bargained for.

 

Shifty?

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Unless I'm missing an eBay rule / practice / odd algorithm...

If you search for "Hornby kit kat" (long story) one of the 'buy it now' entries is from our friend Gostude at GBP12.50 + free postage.

http://m.ebay.co.uk/search?cad=1&so=12&isRefine=true&cmd=SREF&kw=Hornby+kit+kat&pgn=1

 

If you then click on it, you suddenly get GBP8.50 postage charge. So unless you notice it, you may be paying more than you bargained for.

 

Shifty?

I think it may be a function of where we search from. I am being told £7.50 postage in the general listing, i.e. before clicking.

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Actually, this is how the moulding starts out. The ducketts, roof, etc. are all separate parts on the later Hornby China brake vans....;)

 

Dunno how we missed this gem, only a few mins left at time of posting

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Railway-Set-trees-paint-grass-bridge-tracks-etc-/181033717025?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item2a26734d21

 

ANOTHER SHOUTING SELLER THOUGH STRANGELY HE DOESN'T MENTION THE 17 REDS HE'S GOT IN THE LAST YEAR

 

The listing says "Tracks", but I cannot see any.... :scratchhead:

 

Also, paints via Royal Mail....I think there may be a problem there if "they" found out.... :triniti:

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Dunno how we missed this gem, only a few mins left at time of posting

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Railway-Set-trees-paint-grass-bridge-tracks-etc-/181033717025?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item2a26734d21

 

ANOTHER SHOUTING SELLER THOUGH STRANGELY HE DOESN'T MENTION THE 17 REDS HE'S GOT IN THE LAST YEAR

 

 

Decimal point in the wrong place?

 

 

Well I've put in an offer of £2.85, let's see what happens.

 

Update: my offer was declined. I can't say I'm too disheartened, with the nine quid postage it was on the edge of worthwhile rather than an outstanding bargain.

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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOCO-MAINTENANCE-CREW-ENGINE-SHED-DETAILING-SET-Hornby-MEN-LOCOMOTIVE-WORKMEN-/390644437211?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item5af43910db

 

They can't be serious, the bidders that is. I didn't know wether to laugh or cry!

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The recession obviously isn't affecting everyone if people are likely to spend £1,000 on a 3 year old!

 

"Manufacturer recommended age:3 years and up"

 

and seemingly available on the Italeri website for 33 euro plus postage http://shop.italeri.com/Products/21447-6507-pzkpfw-vi-tiger-i-ausfe-mid-production.aspx

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and seemingly available on the Italeri website for 33 euro plus postage http://shop.italeri.com/Products/21447-6507-pzkpfw-vi-tiger-i-ausfe-mid-production.aspx

And you can get a 1/24th scale one with full r/c, a BB gun, 3 forward speeds for £185 or a 1/35th scale Tamiya model with r/c for £125.  Although personally I think the 1/6th scale version for nearly 4 grand is more attractive - apart from the price.

 

http://www.mark-1-tank.co.uk/tiger-1.html#muraitiger

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