RMweb Premium TinTracks Posted November 17, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 17, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Paul H Vigor said: Saw this and thought of MrWolf! 😉 I've just had a look at this sellers other items. There's a fair few car badges and forecourt signs etc. Then I looked at their address. Pickering N Yorks YO18 8NA (about 90 mins across the moors from me) Just a bit more info. Mathewsons (Bangers and Cash on the telly) has another site in Pickering the postcode of which is YO18 7NA , more or less next door. Coincidence ?? Regards, Rich Edited November 17, 2023 by TinTracks 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted November 17, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 17, 2023 6 hours ago, Paul H Vigor said: Just think what you could do with any left over bike parts!? Turn them into desks and next year you'd be an ebay millionaire! He would be of no use to us then! Mike. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveyDee68 Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 7 hours ago, MrWolf said: I think I might just get into trouble if I bought that as a modelling desk! Aesthetically = 9/10 Practicality = 1/10 Where’s the drawers for stashing modelling tools and unmade kits? Steve S 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted November 17, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 17, 2023 1 hour ago, SteveyDee68 said: Where’s the drawers for stashing modelling tools and unmade kits? You're gonna need a bigger bike! Mike. 3 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatofludham Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Strange take on the theme "retaining wall" 1 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 10 hours ago, Enterprisingwestern said: He would be of no use to us then! Mike. We wouldn't be worthy! 😉 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Innerhome Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 Starting to list some books on Ebay - and decided to try out the AI description generator - an example is below - what utter rubbish. I can see that auto generated descriptions will provide this thread with no end of fun. The worrying part is the comment made earlier (on anecdotal evidence) that using AI descriptions had the effect of increasing the sale value..... For my own sanity I will be sticking to simple factual descriptions. For "Profile of the Duchesses" Discover the world of the Duchesses with this captivating book by David Jenkinson. Published in 2005, this hardcover edition is a valuable addition to any book collection. The book features 128 pages of detailed information on the lives of the Duchesses, their influence, and their impact on society. The book is written in English and measures 280mm x 210mm, making it easy to read and handle. It is a perfect choice for anyone interested in railway history, as it explores the topic in depth. The book has been published by opc, one of the leading publishers in the industry. Get your hands on this fascinating book and delve into the world of the Duchesses. 3 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted633 Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 https://www.hattons.co.uk/1495618/hornby_r3842_po05_class_w1_hush_hush_4_6_4_10000_in_lner_apple_green_pre_owned_sold_as_seen_non/stockdetail Not sure what you're supposed to salvage from this for £150, but at least it's got a good box 1 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted November 17, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 17, 2023 Classic Hatton's overpriced carp in a good box. They'll possibly have a complete, running, example for less but without a good box. I used to browse Hats' 2h listings, but not any more; there are much better ways of wasting my life! 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted November 17, 2023 Share Posted November 17, 2023 15 minutes ago, ted633 said: https://www.hattons.co.uk/1495618/hornby_r3842_po05_class_w1_hush_hush_4_6_4_10000_in_lner_apple_green_pre_owned_sold_as_seen_non/stockdetail Not sure what you're supposed to salvage from this for £150, but at least it's got a good box Looks like someone drove 10000 into the buffers at Kings Cross. The affair was all very hush hush..... 🤪 2 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted November 17, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 17, 2023 1 hour ago, Innerhome said: Starting to list some books on Ebay - and decided to try out the AI description generator - an example is below - what utter rubbish. I can see that auto generated descriptions will provide this thread with no end of fun. The worrying part is the comment made earlier (on anecdotal evidence) that using AI descriptions had the effect of increasing the sale value..... For my own sanity I will be sticking to simple factual descriptions. For "Profile of the Duchesses" Discover the world of the Duchesses with this captivating book by David Jenkinson. Published in 2005, this hardcover edition is a valuable addition to any book collection. The book features 128 pages of detailed information on the lives of the Duchesses, their influence, and their impact on society. The book is written in English and measures 280mm x 210mm, making it easy to read and handle. It is a perfect choice for anyone interested in railway history, as it explores the topic in depth. The book has been published by opc, one of the leading publishers in the industry. Get your hands on this fascinating book and delve into the world of the Duchesses. I think there is scope for a whole new raft of bullsh!t bingo cards here! Mike. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 7 hours ago, Innerhome said: Starting to list some books on Ebay - and decided to try out the AI description generator - an example is below - what utter rubbish. I can see that auto generated descriptions will provide this thread with no end of fun. The worrying part is the comment made earlier (on anecdotal evidence) that using AI descriptions had the effect of increasing the sale value..... For my own sanity I will be sticking to simple factual descriptions. For "Profile of the Duchesses" Discover the world of the Duchesses with this captivating book by David Jenkinson. Published in 2005, this hardcover edition is a valuable addition to any book collection. The book features 128 pages of detailed information on the lives of the Duchesses, their influence, and their impact on society. The book is written in English and measures 280mm x 210mm, making it easy to read and handle. It is a perfect choice for anyone interested in railway history, as it explores the topic in depth. The book has been published by opc, one of the leading publishers in the industry. Get your hands on this fascinating book and delve into the world of the Duchesses. Be careful! "The Book of the Duchess" was also one of Chaucers early works... https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Book_of_the_Duchess 🙃 3 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveyDee68 Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 I see RAILS OF SHEFFIELD have their newest staff member working on their eBay listings again… Class 71 locomotive There’s something about the description that I find … lacking … in detail*… Can you spot what it is? 😉 HOURS OF FUN! * Talk about “a blind man on a running horse” 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveyDee68 Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 (edited) Follow up to my previous post… I contacted the seller to point out their major omission in their description to discover I had previously contacted them… Originally, this was listed as a Heljan model, so I pointed out that Heljan have never produced a Class 71. They replied that this is a class 71 body on a Heljan chassis, and they would update the listing to correct the error. 👍 The thing is, I’m sure last time I saw it that it had things at each of its four corners that allowed it to actually move under its own power. 🫢 The only way it might move right now is vertically, if dropped from a height. Steve S UPDATE It has wheels after all! Having written to them, they have got back to me and upon peering VERY hard at a much enlarged photo the wheels are JUST visible … Which means I doubt they are to scale! In any care case, a pristine version can be had for 50p more than the atrocity available from RAILS! Edited November 20, 2023 by SteveyDee68 Corrected a pointless previous autocorrection 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, Hroth said: Looks like someone drove 10000 into the buffers at Kings Cross. The affair was all very hush hush..... 🤪 "One [not so] careful owner"? Edited November 18, 2023 by Paul H Vigor to add information 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveyDee68 Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 (edited) I think the decimal point is out by one place for this listing… LIMA LMS GUV van That, or P K Rail Model Railway is yet another mendacious chiseller? Maybe check out the NEAR identical item on sale from pwd100 before you make your mind up… LIMA BR GUV van Steve S Edited November 20, 2023 by SteveyDee68 Fixed post further to error pointed out 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Should we award the ancient chisel of Mendacious Maximus, or is it a genuine mistake? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveyDee68 Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Wow. Just … wow! £60?? Metcalfe Municipal Building I mean, okay, someone is building them and selling them ready made, but does that include improving the appearance of bare cardboard edges or simply gluing them together as per kit instructions? The rest of the items this seller has on offer are also thus priced. Think I’ll buy the kits and take my chances building them myself! Steve S 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveyDee68 Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 Just now, MrWolf said: Should we award the ancient chisel of Mendacious Maximus, or is it a genuine mistake? Difficult to say - most of their other items are more “sensibly” priced… Maybe the good condition box went to their head?! 😆 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, SteveyDee68 said: Wow. Just … wow! £60?? Metcalfe Municipal Building I mean, okay, someone is building them and selling them ready made, but does that include improving the appearance of bare cardboard edges or simply gluing them together as per kit instructions? The rest of the items this seller has on offer are also thus priced. Think I’ll buy the kits and take my chances building them myself! Steve S Built to order in five days. Reliable shipping by Yodel £2.99 My inner cynic says it will have been returned to kit form in the post! 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, SteveyDee68 said: Difficult to say - most of their other items are more “sensibly” priced… Maybe the good condition box went to their head?! 😆 Cue an awful lot of box jokes...😆 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 8 hours ago, MrWolf said: Cue an awful lot of box jokes...😆 I bought some low-quality cardboard. It’s tearable! 😎 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 9 hours ago, SteveyDee68 said: I think the decimal point is out by one place for this listing… LIMA LMS GUV van That, or P K Rail Model Railway is yet another mendacious chiseller? Maybe check out the identical item on sale from pwd100 before you make your mind up… LIMA LMS GUV van Steve S What has happened to model railway pricing online? It seems to have gone nuts? I went to the Swansea Model Railway Show in September and the face-to-face traders present seemed very fair. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
33C Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 8 hours ago, MrWolf said: Cue an awful lot of box jokes...😆 Menta in arca.... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jol Wilkinson Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 A new member for the "Still available new for less than half the price" club of ebay traders. A look though his list of items shows many such examples. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/126168599700?hash=item1d603c0c94:g:KHUAAOSws0JlQYDi 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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