DK123GWR Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 42 minutes ago, jcredfer said: I have to wonder if the bidders are bidding up until the last moment, before withdrawing their bids at the last moment. Perhaps they want to teach the seller a lesson, or maybe they know the seller and want to mess him/her about, for some previous event? Time may yet reveal..... Julian It's a shame it didn't start at 99p with no reserve, otherwise I'd bid in just in case. 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 6 hours ago, John M Upton said: It's even more odd when you consider Murdoch was a comparatively late entrant into the series, only made a handful of appearances (and a couple of those were reused footage cameos) and never appeared again as far as I am aware after the models to CGI transition. Must say, I'm glad I was never a 'collector' - especially a collector of 'Thomas'! 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted October 24, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 24, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, eldomtom2 said: Surely at this point the price has far outstripped the cost of a Railroad 9F + respray and etched plates? Not madness directly, but taking advantage of it. "please read" https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-OO-GAUGE-MURDOCH-REPLICA-FOR-THE-THOMAS-THE-TANK-RANGE-please-read/224206039604?hash=item3433b8aa34:g:cRkAAOSwDRdfkt~5 Looking back at sold listings - this is the 4th from the same seller.............. Edited October 24, 2020 by newbryford 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted October 24, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 24, 2020 So basically a home made knock off trying to cash in at a still exorbitant price! I think the face may have been sourced from here though: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TOMY-TRACKMASTER-THOMAS-THE-TANK-ENGINE-FRIEND-MISSING-FACE/224203351955?hash=item34338fa793:g:OPEAAOSw2MdfCgZP As it just happens to be missing..... 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 I've just drawn a face in crayon on a brick. It's unique. Anyone want to give me £50 for it before it goes on eBay? 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted October 25, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 25, 2020 (edited) Twelve hours to go and Murdoch just hit two grand. I think the seller should prepare for disappointment as I strongly suspect the winning bidder may not pay up, much like the joker who was overbidding on Bachmann S Stock a few weeks ago. Edited October 25, 2020 by John M Upton 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 10 hours ago, MrWolf said: I've just drawn a face in crayon on a brick. It's unique. Anyone want to give me £50 for it before it goes on eBay? You're underselling yourself. Julian 1 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 6 minutes ago, jcredfer said: You're underselling yourself. Julian I know, I know, all of the experts in the sales of fine art bang on about it. "If you don't value your art highly, then nobody else will!" 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted October 25, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 25, 2020 Roll over Banksy, here comes (Thomas the) Tanksy. 1 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Bertie the brick. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 44 minutes ago, MrWolf said: I know, I know, all of the experts in the sales of fine art bang on about it. "If you don't value your art highly, then nobody else will!" Sold a house on that principle. It was going for a fairly normal price, as I wanted to shift it. It didn't sell, so I moved to another Agent, who suggested asking for 1 1/2 times to standard price, on the grounds that it would give the impression it was something "Worth having". 5 days later - done deal!! Now, what price your brick?? Julian 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Good point. I reckon I should ask £1500 for it. Someone is bound to realise that they could double their money on eBay, so they'll snap it up. The next one I make will have to be more expensive, as to obtain another suitable brick, I will either have to fix the shed door or replace the handbrake cable on Miss R's Triumph Herald. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Yep, that'll work. Maybe it's all about sales tactics. 1. Due to the number of theiving smackheads on our doorstep, the "shed" is a veritable fortress. 2. I would never neglect the brakes on Miss Riding Hood's car. If anything happened due to my negligence I'll never get another girlfriend that pretty, I'm too old, too short and too poor. 1 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 10 minutes ago, MrWolf said: Yep, that'll work. Maybe it's all about sales tactics. 1. Due to the number of theiving smackheads on our doorstep, the "shed" is a veritable fortress. 2. I would never neglect the brakes on Miss Riding Hood's car. If anything happened due to my negligence I'll never get another girlfriend that pretty, I'm too old, too short and too poor. All very wise, indeed. Brakes, tyres, steering, looked after with first class care, the rest doesn't matter too much - particularly if an RAC {insert own personal preference} membership paid up. A good lady, also looked after with total first class care! Julian 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted October 25, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 25, 2020 1 hour ago, MrWolf said: too short There are aids for that sort of thing. Mike. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 21 hours ago, John M Upton said: It's even more odd when you consider Murdoch was a comparatively late entrant into the series, only made a handful of appearances (and a couple of those were reused footage cameos) and never appeared again as far as I am aware after the models to CGI transition. That is interesting, as I don't remember it at all. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 4 hours ago, Enterprisingwestern said: There are aids for that sort of thing. Mike. There's so many answers to that one! Eg Cuban heels? Or Your wife says they don't work... etc etc... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted October 25, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 25, 2020 Murdoch now at two and a quarter grand with three hours to go.... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 5 minutes ago, John M Upton said: Murdoch now at two and a quarter grand with three hours to go.... The bidder IDs suggest mostly dealers? The current leading bidder was the first to bid back at £62.00! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 Well chaps, this is better than the television! Which I know isn't saying much.... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DK123GWR Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 14 minutes ago, Paul H Vigor said: The bidder IDs suggest mostly dealers? The current leading bidder was the first to bid back at £62.00! If they're buying this with intent to make a profit then I hope they get what they deserve - several years staring at the mustard monstrosity until inflation makes the price seem reasonable. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia NSE Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 2 hours ago, John M Upton said: Murdoch now at two and a quarter grand with three hours to go.... This is much better than any TV drama. The suspense is unbearable 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 19 minutes ago, Sophia NSE said: This is much better than any TV drama. The suspense is unbearable 'I'm A Modeller ... Get Me Out Of Here!' 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman7 Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 I think the seller will be lucky to get paid for that one.... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted October 25, 2020 Share Posted October 25, 2020 2 hours ago, MrWolf said: Well chaps, this is better than the television! Which I know isn't saying much.... Imagine if you bought this Murdoch - and having to explain what you had done to the 'domestic authorities'! 2 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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