RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted February 7, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2011 Some of you may know I'm in the market for an O gauge TOAD brake van http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260729041904&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT but honestly, that's more than the list price of a new, untouched, guaranteed kit from Parkside Good job I paid £35 delivered for one today from Castle Trains Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted February 10, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 10, 2011 Thirty three notes for a Bachmann blue/grey Mk2 open standard?!?!? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270701388228&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT Come on Bachmann, we need a fresh batch as this is getting ridiculous!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Emily Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 Thirty three notes for a Bachmann blue/grey Mk2 open standard?!?!? http://cgi.ebay.co.u...e=STRK:MEWAX:IT Are these not the same coaches that box shifters were bumping out cheap a while ago because there was a glut? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted February 12, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12, 2011 Are these not the same coaches that box shifters were bumping out cheap a while ago because there was a glut? Not the TSO's, no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted February 13, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 13, 2011 ...and the Hornby Networker lunacy continues: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220733929099&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT WHAT is going on??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Noticed a couple of Lyddle End items which had been bid up to around £36 and £46 when I looked last night so it seems as if the barking mad Skaledale prices are getting down to the smaller versions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Downendian Posted February 13, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13, 2011 What has recently driven me mad is Nick Hornby has recently brought out a book called "31 songs" Has severely hampered my eBay searches for Hornby 31s Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I know they're collectable spares but.... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Triang-Hornby-Spares-Locomotive-Coach-Wagon-Buffers-/110648302415?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item19c3271b4f The seller has a few other 'bargains' too. The goods shed door starts at more than I paid for the rest of the thing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forest2807 Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Lima-Mk1-Sealink-Corridor-2nd-Mint-Boxed-Condition-/250773149486?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item3a633e972e Think I'll save up for a rake........ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EddieB Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 Think I'll save up for a rake........ You'll need to save hard: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Blec-PDR-75-Power-Rake-/120683522104?pt=UK_BOI_FarmingEquipment_RL&hash=item1c194c6838 [sorry] Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Hi All Saw this on Feabay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Bachmann-37-354b-13-ton-Sand-Tipler-Wagons-x4-new-/290526696672?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item43a4bd94e0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cary hill Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Hi All Saw this on Feabay http://cgi.ebay.co.u...=item43a4bd94e0 Actually this appears to be for 4 of them at £5.95 each post free. More "reasonable" than "mad" B) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garethp8873 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I know LMS Coronation Carriages are a scarce item but for this price? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Hornby-LMS-Coronation-Coach-Maroon-/130485354405?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item1e61887fa5 Supposedly a rare item. What a load of bull! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BR-TOAD-BRAKE-VAN-STAFFORD-ROAD-RARE-WEATHERED-/220737766595?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item3364ff04c3 Garethp8873. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted February 17, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17, 2011 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BR-TOAD-BRAKE-VAN-STAFFORD-ROAD-RARE-WEATHERED-/220737766595?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item3364ff04c3 I suppose the weathering does make it rare, or even unique, given that each weathering job is slightly different, but not all of us are mad about weathering anyway. This seller specialises in such treatment of run-of-the-mill RTR, and they must sell, as he has 3 bids to £22! Even if it were a vehicle of my prototype, I would not be bidding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted February 17, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 17, 2011 Here is one I don't understand. Vi-Trains Class 37's, complete, mint, unopened in box with all the detailing parts in their little plastic bag can be readily had for as little as thirty notes, yet every time a set of detailing parts on their own appears on EBay, nutters bid up to twenty quid for them. You could buy a Vi-Trains 37 brand new, keep the detailing parts bag and then sell the body and chassis separately and make a profit if any common sense were applied. Is the world really that full of Muppet's these days? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted February 17, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17, 2011 Is the world really that full of Muppet's these days? Yes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny Emily Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Is the world really that full of Muppet's these days? Gonzo, Fozzie Bear and Miss Piggy are all alive and well and bidding in a frenzy on Ebay. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Welly Posted February 18, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 18, 2011 http://cgi.ebay.co.u...=item3a633e972e Think I'll save up for a rake........ £180 for a Lima Sealink Mk 1! Bluddy 'ell! My local model shop has a pile of MIB Lima Mark 1 coaches that have not been sold in years - there's no way he can shift them at £14 each!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37255 Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Here is one I don't understand. Vi-Trains Class 37's, complete, mint, unopened in box with all the detailing parts in their little plastic bag can be readily had for as little as thirty notes, yet every time a set of detailing parts on their own appears on EBay, nutters bid up to twenty quid for them. You could buy a Vi-Trains 37 brand new, keep the detailing parts bag and then sell the body and chassis separately and make a profit if any common sense were applied. Is the world really that full of Muppet's these days? Likewise Bachmann 08s... I've seen bodies go for up to £25 in good nick, and recently sold a chassis for the same price, yet there are complete boxed locos going for as little as £35! I might have to invest ;-). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Fancy a damaged Hornby Sir Nigel Gresley Ok its a limited edition (over 2000 made) but there are loads on ebay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280629139425&ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270705545468&ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT The chassis went for £40. I have bought ones for £25 before (its no different than any other A4 chassis ) If your really rich you can also have the box start bid £15 plus £3.00 postage for a empty box 0 bids so far Total cost = £ 117.50 plus postage (if you want the box to keep it in ) :P:P:P for another £8 you can buy a mint unused example on ebay I better start bashing some of mine about Totally Bonkers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted February 19, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19, 2011 I know that thrifty folk offer sundry items on ebay, and you or I may be grateful on the day, but this really is scraping that barrel. The title spelling may not be helping the seller's case, either. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ladder-Tri-ang-milk-wogon-/320659419584?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item4aa8ca71c0 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 From the postage cost it must be that new Lead version Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poggy1165 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 The Amazon thing - some people offer books at stupid prices and just hope that mugs will look no further. I have seen copies of my own books (novels, not railway related) offered at 5 or 6 times the cover price. The funny thing is both are still in print and available brand new for the cover price or less! I hope no one has been caught especially as I don't benefit from the sale. Generally, it is a better place to sell books than Ebay and there's a facility on there telling you the lowest price, so you can offer yours for 50p less than the next guy. Not a bad venue for selling unwanted railway books. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointstaken Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 I know that thrifty folk offer sundry items on ebay, and you or I may be grateful on the day, but this really is scraping that barrel. The title spelling may not be helping the seller's case, either. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ladder-Tri-ang-milk-wogon-/320659419584?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item4aa8ca71c0 .... and "estimated delivery 16-17 working days ". Eh ? Dennis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwaterscotland Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 .... and "estimated delivery 16-17 working days ". Eh ? Dennis Ebay's estimated delivery time is made up from Royal Mail's estimated delivery time (in this case 1-2 days) plus the sellers maximum estimated dispatch time (in this case "within 15 days"), hence the 16-17 days. 2 weeks to post a tiny item out though Andy B) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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