Andy Y Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 How about this for a 'bargain' - http://www.ebay.co.u...=item256c04baaa Bought on RMweb Marketplace last week from a member for just £20...that's some mark up. Also seems to have done the same with a Hornby 56 and 50. A fellow site member reported this and flagged it up for my attention. The member concerned is already on moderated status for 'attitude' and there was previous evidence of profiteering - http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/13285-Bachmann-2-epb/page__st__400__p__489088&do=findComment&comment=489088 His access to the RMweb Marketplace has now been disabled as I agree that it is against the spirit of this community. I do not like to see a member being taken advantage of. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I think despite the many differences we have round here, this is one thing most of us can agree on. Back on topic, is this really rare being last year's Skaledale? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-R8570-railway-bridge-Rare-Very-hard-find-now-/220938146403?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item3370f09263 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted January 30, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 30, 2012 I think despite the many differences we have round here, this is one thing most of us can agree on. Back on topic, is this really rare being last year's Skaledale? http://www.ebay.co.u...=item3370f09263 The form of description this bloke uses drives me nuts, not to mention gives me a headache, by using huge 'shouty' script. I gave up trying to read it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 It can't be that rare as there's another one on at present with a bid of £1.20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted January 30, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 30, 2012 I would have thought it would be more difficult to find a buyer with £20k + to spend, than to find several buyers if he were to split the collection and sell each separately. He has sold items for much less in the past. Go on Colin, you know you want them. 20k, drop in the ocean to a man of means For a man of means perhaps, but not for me Tony!! Anyway they wont run on my OO track. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
amdaley Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 For a man of means perhaps, but not for me Tony!! Anyway they wont run on my OO track. I think we'd need a lotto win to be interested. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted January 30, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 30, 2012 Back on topic, is this really rare being last year's Skaledale? http://www.ebay.co.u...=item3370f09263 It was rare at one time - when I realised I need one late 2008(?) I had trouble tracking one down. However as you are saying it was last year, I guess it got re-released? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 I may be wrong about the year but I'm pretty sure they will still be on the shelves somewhere. Anyway, the key thing is it can't be that rare if it's a production item from within the last couple of years. Unless "my local model shop doesn't have one" makes it rare these days... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unchuffed Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 (edited) "Collectable 1961 Triang OO Gauge BookSeller Kiosk, Very Good Condition, for Sale" (a ) It's Airfix (bog standard Smiths Kiosk) (b ) £5.99 starting price is bit steep (c ) £8.00 p&p is just taking the wee-wee All from from trustable_honest_trader.... http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2ebb19ba92 Thinking about it anything could be described as "collectable" - some strange folks collect their bodily wastes in plastic bags, for example Edited January 30, 2012 by Unchuffed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted January 30, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 30, 2012 For the collector: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200-Clear-Self-Adhesive-Seal-Plastic-Bags-7x6cm-/190633435555?pt=UK_Packaging_Materials&hash=item2c62a361a3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukasz Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Considering the wagon is normally priced at around £13-£15 without postage and packaging these decals on them are mighty expensive http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bachmann-37-601Z-Lovatt-Spring-Water-VGA-Vans-x-2-NEW-/200646731652?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item2eb77a2784#ht_992wt_698 cheers, Lukasz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted January 31, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2012 Considering the wagon is normally priced at around £13-£15 without postage and packaging these decals on them are mighty expensive http://www.ebay.co.u...84#ht_992wt_698 cheers, Lukasz He has some other pricey stuff as well that's sold out in many outlets (though nothing (yet) like the levels of some of our favourite sellers). However, a new feature with this kind of shop. Hornby (ex Lima) Bubble Car on ebay £84.99 BIN, P/P Free. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-R2509A-Class-121-DMB-BR-Green-NEW-/140664739238?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item20c04595a6 Or his ebid shop £77.99 + £4 P/P: http://uk.ebid.net/for-sale/Hornby-r-a-class-dmb-br-green-new-50643379.htm?from=googleshop_uk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted January 31, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2012 For the collector: http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2c62a361a3 Actually they could be quite useful. In my case, for collector substitute - bloke who's always losing little bits..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted January 31, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2012 People are funny arem't they? This guy is selling quite a few limited items with a start price of 99p so all credit to him. However, with this one he's started at £99.95. I don't know if it's worth it or not but could frighten a few people off. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bachmann-OO-GAUGE-CLASS-25-LOCOMOTIVE-97252-ETHEL-3-BRITISH-TOY-FAIR-2008-/170774652778?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item27c2f6676a Then he goes and puts all these in one lot for a starting price of 99p when he surely could make much more by listing them individually? Am assuming this will go to someone with spare cash who will split them and re-sell them for a quick buck? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bachmann-OO-gauge-SET-RARE-MODELZONE-EXCLUSIVE-RTC-ROLLING-STOCK-/170774675710?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item27c2f6c0fe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWJ Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KMRC-LTD-EDT-Bachmann-32-726Z-FREIGHTLINER-SHANKS-CLASS-66-LOCO-66522-BOXED-/160713906301?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item256b4b987d How much??? Have I missed something? Is this actually 'O' gauge with DCC sound fitted? Cheers, Will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman7 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 I think despite the many differences we have round here, this is one thing most of us can agree on. Back on topic, is this really rare being last year's Skaledale? http://www.ebay.co.u...=item3370f09263 It's actually from a few years back and seems quite popular on the s/h market. Unlike some of the chancers featured in this thread, £12 or so doesn't seem too outrageous! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trains&armour Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/160727293138#ht_500wt_1203 Very rare GWR livery indeed....... And a very reasonable international postage at 20 pounds Sierd Jan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted February 1, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 1, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.u...8#ht_500wt_1203 Very rare GWR livery indeed....... And a very reasonable international postage at 20 pounds Sierd Jan When a British vendor, selling a British model, has the error of their ways pointed out by an overseas member, they really do need to try harder. It's not even the early crest! Some folk have a silly idea of international postage costs - they should look at the box-shifters' published rates to see what is reasonable. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Some folk have a silly idea of international postage costs - they should look at the box-shifters' published rates to see what is reasonable. ... or use the Royal Mail website and see what postage actually might be. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 http://www.ebay.co.u...=item256b4b987d How much??? Have I missed something?  Is this actually 'O' gauge with DCC sound fitted? Cheers, Will No, if it was O gauge with DCC sound you could probably add a '0' (ten times the price) Given that a sound chip tends to be well over £100 for anything and that the basic 66 goes for £80 odd, and that it has a certain "rarity" then the BIN price doesn't seem quite so silly. It is a BIN price and they do tend to be silly anyway. I have seen worse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
amdaley Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 When a British vendor, selling a British model, has the error of their ways pointed out by an overseas member, they really do need to try harder. It's not even the early crest! Some folk have a silly idea of international postage costs - they should look at the box-shifters' published rates to see what is reasonable. Thats true & one of the biggest offenders are the NRM, Enamel mug £6 + EU delivery £19.95. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWJ Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 No, if it was O gauge with DCC sound you could probably add a '0' (ten times the price) Given that a sound chip tends to be well over £100 for anything and that the basic 66 goes for £80 odd, and that it has a certain "rarity" then the BIN price doesn't seem quite so silly. It is a BIN price and they do tend to be silly anyway. I have seen worse. Kenton, I agree completely but in this case I don't think the model does have sound, so it seems OTT Cheers, Will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted February 1, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 1, 2012 Bidding is a good bit lower on this http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110812929421?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 compared to the two that were up recently .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted February 1, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 1, 2012 Thats true & one of the biggest offenders are the NRM, Enamel mug £6 + EU delivery £19.95. That's the price for the EU Mugs that buy them!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Kenton, I agree completely but in this case I don't think the model does have sound, so it seems OTT Cheers, Will Yes absolutely right - don't quite know where I got the idea from ! I must say that I pass BIN only offers by as I think they are all a rip off. I still think ebay is for selling unwanted junk and that everything should start at a lowish starting price. If the buyers then want to get in a bid war for it then that is fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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