Andy WD Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 Has to be bargain of the day given the current prices for etched kits, although it would be interesting to know how long it actually takes to get to the buyer through UK and French customs at the moment, and don't forget the VAT! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234336143234 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted January 3, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) This Thompson BG in BR blue seems to have more windows than the normal variants https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284593130129?hash=item4243128a91:g:n2YAAOSwLp1h0uv3 Edit: pic now changed from BR Mk2 to Thompson BG Edited January 3, 2022 by Metr0Land 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted January 3, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 3, 2022 My impression of the Tude of Gos is that he has a rather loose grip on what items are actually worth, and, like many dealers, simply applies a percentage over the price he paid for it to sell it at. If this is the case, then there will occasionally be instances of him having paid a low price for an item and applying his standard percentage, which represents the profit he intends to make on it, with the result that a bargain can be had! It is my belief that this method of pricing is also responsible for some of the rather delusional item from Hats or Rails, only I reckon they use the catalogue RRP as the base point, not the price they paid for it. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted January 3, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) I've had a couple of bargains from him for run of the mill items. He obviously finances his Studebaker from the things he describes as 'rare kit built' Edited January 3, 2022 by TheSignalEngineer 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveyDee68 Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 7 hours ago, Metr0Land said: This Thompson BG in BR blue seems to have more windows than the normal variants https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284593130129?hash=item4243128a91:g:n2YAAOSwLp1h0uv3 Same thing can be had from our infamous Mr Gostude - for a mere £17.50 more!! If it sells for its starting price of £20, should this be listed as a bargain? Steve S 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PieGuyRob Posted January 3, 2022 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Don't know if this counts, but, three different sellers, all the same price, and, the exact same photo... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted January 3, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 3, 2022 5 minutes ago, PieGuyRob said: Don't know if this counts, but, three different sellers, all the same price, and, the exact same photo. They are just price comparison sites, all lead to the same ebay seller. 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted January 3, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 3, 2022 8 hours ago, Metr0Land said: This Thompson BG in BR blue seems to have more windows than the normal variants https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284593130129?hash=item4243128a91:g:n2YAAOSwLp1h0uv3 I don't think so. IIRC they had them all the way along except over doors. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted January 3, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 3, 2022 39 minutes ago, TheSignalEngineer said: I don't think so. IIRC they had them all the way along except over doors. Pic's been changed since original posting 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveyDee68 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Brace yourselves … https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-R3064-RailRoad-BR-Smokey-Joe-00-Gauge-Steam-Locomotive-/224624460964?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 I thought this one of Mr G’s offerings, but no! Who is going to be brave and be the first to message the seller and say, “Are you mad?!” Steve S 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyman7 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 5 minutes ago, SteveyDee68 said: Brace yourselves … https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-R3064-RailRoad-BR-Smokey-Joe-00-Gauge-Steam-Locomotive-/224624460964?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 I thought this one of Mr G’s offerings, but no! Who is going to be brave and be the first to message the seller and say, “Are you mad?!” Steve S Yet another 'dropshipping' seller. List thousands of random items at more than the normal retail price; when someone buys they just buy in at normal price and ship to their buyer, keeping the profit. 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 10 minutes ago, SteveyDee68 said: Brace yourselves … https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-R3064-RailRoad-BR-Smokey-Joe-00-Gauge-Steam-Locomotive-/224624460964?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 I thought this one of Mr G’s offerings, but no! Who is going to be brave and be the first to message the seller and say, “Are you mad?!” Steve S Note: it is "... designed to withstand gentle knocks."! 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveyDee68 Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 (edited) OMG!! There’s another one, only a little cheaper!! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-R3064-RailRoad-BR-Smokey-Joe-00-Gauge-Steam-Locomotive-/182777995158?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 The thing is, the description is EXACTLY THE SAME as the previous post, plus the seller is selling the SAME OLD SHUGAR as the other seller! I suspect they are one and the same!! Unbelievable!! Steve S PS I just wrote to the first seller basically saying (nicely) that they were attempting to sell a basic toy at the price of a scale model… PPS Posted before seeing the previous reply - which makes a lot of sense! Thank the Lord nobody here will be daft enough to fall for it! Edited January 5, 2022 by SteveyDee68 Saw an earlier reply!! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northmoor Posted January 5, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 5, 2022 1 minute ago, SteveyDee68 said: I just wrote to the first seller basically saying (nicely) that they were attempting to sell a basic toy at the price of a scale model… You should write to the seller telling them that if eBay realise they are Forward Selling (similar to dropshipping), they may have their account suspended. Unless eBay have given up and prefer to just take any seller's fees, regardless of how bent they may be? 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Lots of lovely negative feedback. I didn't have to scroll far to find "clearly drop shipped from Amazon" amongst the comments. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveyDee68 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 I just found this one … https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/117-Bachmann-32-152-N-Class-2-6-0-31813-in-BR-black-late-crest-Boxed-Excellent-/353393562775?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 I mean, the fact that “Mel” pointed out the bent running plate to the seller (and is thanked for doing so) and that the seller explains that it can be pushed back into place with your fingers… From the number of items the seller has on sale, he must be aware of Mazak Rot. He describes this loco as being in “excellent condition” - what, besides the fact it has terminal metal cancer? His prices are all a little bit on the “optimistic” side for my liking - it was the Railroad 0-4-0s at £50+ that caught my attention - but this listing smacks of downright fibbing. Have suggested he re-lists as “for spares and repairs” only for a vastly reduced price more realistic for an effectively doomed loco. Otherwise, he’s misleading his potential buyers and that gets him reported! Steve S PS Is one of the side effects of a dose of Covid the loss of one’s patience or sense of humour? Normally I can report on this sort of stuff and simply laugh at the stupidity but just recently I’m finding myself getting annoyed at it all! 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveyDee68 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 56 minutes ago, SteveyDee68 said: OMG!! There’s another one, only a little cheaper!! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-R3064-RailRoad-BR-Smokey-Joe-00-Gauge-Steam-Locomotive-/182777995158?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 The thing is, the description is EXACTLY THE SAME as the previous post, plus the seller is selling the SAME OLD SHUGAR as the other seller! I suspect they are one and the same!! Unbelievable!! Steve S PS I just wrote to the first seller basically saying (nicely) that they were attempting to sell a basic toy at the price of a scale model… PPS Posted before seeing the previous reply - which makes a lot of sense! Thank the Lord nobody here will be daft enough to fall for it! I wrote to this one suggesting they were dropshipping etc Replied as follows: Hi Steve, Thank you very much for your concern. For your information, we do drop ship as per eBays policies, using wholesale suppliers, which is in line with eBays Policies, Thank You. Kindest Regards, Nigel. —————— It seems that eBay don’t mind such behaviour then …. 55 minutes ago, Northmoor said: Unless eBay have given up and prefer to just take any seller's fees, regardless of how bent they may be? Let the nailhead see the hammer! 1 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 18 minutes ago, SteveyDee68 said: I just found this one … https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/117-Bachmann-32-152-N-Class-2-6-0-31813-in-BR-black-late-crest-Boxed-Excellent-/353393562775?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 I mean, the fact that “Mel” pointed out the bent running plate to the seller (and is thanked for doing so) and that the seller explains that it can be pushed back into place with your fingers… From the number of items the seller has on sale, he must be aware of Mazak Rot. He describes this loco as being in “excellent condition” - what, besides the fact it has terminal metal cancer? His prices are all a little bit on the “optimistic” side for my liking - it was the Railroad 0-4-0s at £50+ that caught my attention - but this listing smacks of downright fibbing. Have suggested he re-lists as “for spares and repairs” only for a vastly reduced price more realistic for an effectively doomed loco. Otherwise, he’s misleading his potential buyers and that gets him reported! Steve S PS Is one of the side effects of a dose of Covid the loss of one’s patience or sense of humour? Normally I can report on this sort of stuff and simply laugh at the stupidity but just recently I’m finding myself getting annoyed at it all! In perfect running order - but for how long? Until the distorting chassis locks up? "A very good collectors piece" Piece of what exactly? I have an idea.... I have zero patience with people who act dumb but are clearly selling junk. I've been to see numerous old motorcycles that apparently are runners, but the seller doesn't have any petrol to hand. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 4 minutes ago, SteveyDee68 said: I wrote to this one suggesting they were dropshipping etc Replied as follows: Hi Steve, Thank you very much for your concern. For your information, we do drop ship as per eBays policies, using wholesale suppliers, which is in line with eBays Policies, Thank You. Kindest Regards, Nigel. —————— It seems that eBay don’t mind such behaviour then …. Let the nailhead see the hammer! What was it I said a while back about some people's entire business model being to know where to buy an item cheap and then fleece people who don't? I for one won't be helping the #### buy a new Range Rover... 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveyDee68 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, MrWolf said: What was it I said a while back about some people's entire business model being to know where to buy an item cheap and then fleece people who don't? I for one won't be helping the #### buy a new Range Rover... What I get annoyed about (probably should just chill about it) is that some newbie to the hobby goes onto eBay and then gets ripped off by these chancers. @MrWolf did you check out any of his other listings? The Hornby 4F (yep, the one based on the old Airfix model including the tender drive) up for sale at £150+ because it makes for a good “collector’s item”? Or the many listings explaining that the models come from a lifetime collection from an ex forces veteran who died after falling from the loft on the second day of lockdown and whose family have entrusted the seller to auction the collection? (I know - that’s almost as cliché as Rails telling us they have a new member of staff pricing up secondhand eBay items!) I really need to get some sleep! Steve S 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 The sad but most likely bogus back story I find offensive as well as irrelevant to the condition of the goods offered. Such tales are usually the precursor to somehow trying to justify the extortionate price. If he is trying it on, I know quite a few ex servicemen who would like to meet him. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted January 6, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 6, 2022 7 hours ago, SteveyDee68 said: OMG!! There’s another one, only a little cheaper!! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-R3064-RailRoad-BR-Smokey-Joe-00-Gauge-Steam-Locomotive-/182777995158?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 The thing is, the description is EXACTLY THE SAME as the previous post, plus the seller is selling the SAME OLD SHUGAR as the other seller! I suspect they are one and the same!! Unbelievable!! Steve S PS I just wrote to the first seller basically saying (nicely) that they were attempting to sell a basic toy at the price of a scale model… PPS Posted before seeing the previous reply - which makes a lot of sense! Thank the Lord nobody here will be daft enough to fall for it! And one has sold with 3 more available.. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Darius43 Posted January 6, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 6, 2022 Not model railway related but I see that eBay (courtesy of Google adds) is happy to promote con-artist scam products. Given the forthcoming massive rise in household energy costs it is comforting to see Big Tech doing their bit to deepen the misery. Cheers Darius 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted January 6, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 6, 2022 IMHO, eBay continues to prove how right P.T.Barnum and Thomas Tusser were! Mike. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 5944 Posted January 6, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 6, 2022 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JAMESON-BRASS-KIT-BUILT-MODEL-OF-A-LMS-CORONATION-CLASS-4-6-2-STREAMLINE-LOCO-/304289601170?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 At least for nearly £400 you get free postage! Flangeless centre driving wheels too. Some of his other stuff is, err, keenly priced should we say. £65 for a Mainline J72. Or the same price for a Lima Small Prairie - how much is a Bachmann one?! And to go full Gosturde, we also have "rare" and "kitbuilt" bandied about for pretty grotty RTR stuff. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/00-KIT-BUILT-MODEL-NoXXX-BR-COMPOSITE-SUBURBAN-COACH-RARE-/304289595295?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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