Swissrail Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 (edited) On 05/02/2023 at 10:57, SteveyDee68 said: It’s Go$tude - he doesn’t need a reason to price anything at a king’s ransom except maybe whether there is a “Y” in the name of the day he posts it onto eBay. Also what is it with Go$tude's obsession with calling things "kit-built" if they have so much as been within a foot of a paintbrush at some point in their existence? He specialises in oxymorons such as: Bachmann kit built, Hornby kit built, etc., etc. and I actually messaged him recently on Ebay to ask what was kit built about a Wrenn Pullman car that had had its roof repainted. He didn't respond. I've also noticed that quite a few of his items are listed more than once...sometimes a lot more than once which tends to suggest he's not got much of an idea of what he has and that implies he's had a good deal of it for a very long time. Not surprising really when you see the state and the prices of some of it. Edited February 6, 2023 by Swissrail 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted February 5, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 5, 2023 8 hours ago, Darius43 said: Apologies for the repetition but I felt the need to change the subject… Speaking of cut and shut. Cheers Darius Well, one needs to do something with all those unpowered power cars that no one wants, so why not? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastglosmog Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 5 hours ago, Swissrail said: How much?! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334696652576?epid=1673592247&hash=item4ded799f20:g:iyMAAOSwrcpju9FZ 280 quid for something that is freelance and... BOXED VERY GOOD USED This locomotive has not had a lot of use. There are some light marks. One pantograph is broken and one headlamp is a little intermittent in operation, so needs to be re set with the pins. This version dates from around 1961 production with the Triang Railways spaced far apart on the sides and working headlamps. So that's alright then. It's old, has working headlamps and is therefore worth a king's ransom. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125716729481 As this one seems to be in better condition for £190 (still way more than I would pay for it), seems like Gostude's box must be worth at least £90! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieGuyRob Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 On 04/02/2023 at 21:44, PhilJ W said: As long as you don't use Veet for men. https://www.amazon.co.uk/review/R3GDDEL1SC1QQ5 That's the funniest thing I have read for a while, thanks. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
33C Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 18 hours ago, Darius43 said: Apologies for the repetition but I felt the need to change the subject… Speaking of cut and shut. Cheers Darius Ingenious! I like it. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveyDee68 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 Right. C’mon. Hands up - who flogged Go$turd their half finished Triang Blue Pullman project?! TRIANG Hornby KITMASTER JOB LOT of BR BLUE PULLMAN LOCOMOTIVE & COACH 2oe I mean, £99.50?! But… wait! No?!! Could those be the legendary Chris Leigh replacement whitemetal cabs with the correct front profile I see in the photos? Maybe this lot is worth the asking price after all?! Steve S 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveyDee68 Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 FFS! What was that earlier discussion about eBay sellers checking out prices on similar items and then using that as a guide to their own pricing? Thing is, if this was a Dapol high detail model, then I would expect to find it somewhere around the price mark it is being sold at. But it ain’t. It’s a “Limby” in a flipping* yellow and red RAILROAD box!! I am reminded of a song from “Sesame Street” … One of these things is not like the others One of these things doesn’t belong Can you tell which thing is not like the others By the time I’ve finished this song? 🙄 * Other adjectives are available 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 I thought that was what they sang at kkk meetings? 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
33C Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 40 minutes ago, SteveyDee68 said: Right. C’mon. Hands up - who flogged Go$turd their half finished Triang Blue Pullman project?! TRIANG Hornby KITMASTER JOB LOT of BR BLUE PULLMAN LOCOMOTIVE & COACH 2oe I mean, £99.50?! But… wait! No?!! Could those be the legendary Chris Leigh replacement whitemetal cabs with the correct front profile I see in the photos? Maybe this lot is worth the asking price after all?! Steve S SSSHHHH! Keep your voice down...... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkC Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 17 hours ago, Swissrail said: Also what is it with Go$tude's obsession with calling things "kit-built" It flags his items up when people use that phrase, a very commonly used one, when searching. eBay don't care that it's false advertising - many have complained about it over the years, but nothing is ever done... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveyDee68 Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 C’mon, RAILS OF SHEFFIELD - £40 for a Triang Blue Pullman in this state? BLUE PULLMAN/CONCORDE 🙄 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 22 minutes ago, SteveyDee68 said: C’mon, RAILS OF SHEFFIELD - £40 for a Triang Blue Pullman in this state? BLUE PULLMAN/CONCORDE 🙄 But they do admit that it requires attention! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted February 6, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2023 45 minutes ago, Hroth said: But they do admit that it requires attention! Like when soldiers come to attention when one of their own is lowered into the ground? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissrail Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, SteveyDee68 said: C’mon, RAILS OF SHEFFIELD - £40 for a Triang Blue Pullman in this state? Trying to sell something in that condition is pure avarice and is based on the idea that if someone's "mug enough" to buy it then they'll happily take the cash. It may be "good business" but it's very dodgy ethics. If that Blue Pullman is worth anything, it's a fiver at a swapmeet, if that. Edited February 6, 2023 by Swissrail 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
33C Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 2 hours ago, SteveyDee68 said: C’mon, RAILS OF SHEFFIELD - £40 for a Triang Blue Pullman in this state? BLUE PULLMAN/CONCORDE 🙄 It would be nice if they were both the same colour. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissrail Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 (edited) Here's another Triang freelance electric for sale by Go$tude for an even higher price: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/374096075264?epid=1673592247&hash=item5719dd1a00:g:c7wAAOSwbSZijmDS Strange thing is that this listing and the previous one selling for £280 are both using photos of the same loco...the one with the broken pantograph! Edited February 6, 2023 by Swissrail 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissrail Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 (edited) WOW! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/333336561274?hash=item4d9c68467a:g:1xUAAOSwY8ZdhiVc I know Gauge 1 stuff is pricey but £6,500 for five imperfect second hand coaches? I note the description includes the following: "Due to value, I would ask you to pay for this item by Bank transfer or if buying internationally by IBAN transfer. " I think you'll find that value and price are two different things. Then there's this potential death trap going for stupid money: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363741934301?hash=item54b0b572dd:g:MEEAAOSwbEFiFLYC £175 for something that is essentialy useless aside possibly from its curiosity value to someone with more money than sense. Edited February 6, 2023 by Swissrail 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Swissrail said: Then there's this potential death trap going for stupid money: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363741934301?hash=item54b0b572dd:g:MEEAAOSwbEFiFLYC £175 for something that is essentialy useless aside possibly from its curiosity value to someone with more money than sense. Well, if you really want one to complete a display of pre-war Hornby, and you're willing to pay the price, then the safest thing to do would be to wire it with a 5A earthed round pin plug, guaranteed not to be inserted into a modern socket. Edited February 6, 2023 by Hroth Plug description revised for clarity 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissrail Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Although it would be even safer if you cut the wires inside the casing just to be sure no one tried to plug it in somewhere. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted February 6, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2023 13 hours ago, SteveyDee68 said: Right. C’mon. Hands up - who flogged Go$turd their half finished Triang Blue Pullman project?! TRIANG Hornby KITMASTER JOB LOT of BR BLUE PULLMAN LOCOMOTIVE & COACH 2oe I mean, £99.50?! But… wait! No?!! Could those be the legendary Chris Leigh replacement whitemetal cabs with the correct front profile I see in the photos? Maybe this lot is worth the asking price after all?! Steve S £120.40 when I look??? Mike. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 2 hours ago, Swissrail said: Although it would be even safer if you cut the wires inside the casing just to be sure no one tried to plug it in somewhere. Definitely not cut the wire inside the transformer as you have the potential for some clownf@rt to plug it in. If you're going to have it as part of a display, put the cable into the plug's cable and double back with a zip tie. Not connected to mains in any way even if someone finds a 3 pin adaptor. I doubt that it will be used in anger, just to complete a collection. Let's not forget however, It is boxed.... 2 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissrail Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 (edited) Not railway related but good luck selling this, a) at that insane price and b) in today's politically correct climate. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363860142619?hash=item54b7c12a1b:g:muAAAOSwlL5imMpf They could also stand next to these: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/363919065174?hash=item54bb444056:g:dDwAAOSwzg5i25DD Edited February 6, 2023 by Swissrail 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swissrail Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 Good God man, you're joking! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/373096182408?hash=item56de43f288:g:vgMAAOSwClhe91PH 2 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted February 6, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2023 I am particularly impressed by the seller's having taken multiple photographs of the 'item' from different angles and with a measuring stick, excellent presentation. It's a bundle of scrap wire! 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted February 6, 2023 Share Posted February 6, 2023 When ebay was a new "thing", the BBC did a report about "getting money for old rope". They put a bundle of old rope up for auction and made a profit... Aa bundle of old wire isn't much different, though I agree that nearly 35 quid is more than a bit steep, even though delivery is free! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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