ianmacc Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 11 hours ago, Andy WD said: I'm thinking the bubble is slowly deflating. Has anybody noticed that prices are gradually returning to realistic levels in bidding? There's been a few auctions recently where bids ended at about a third or a half less than similar items a couple of months ago. Is this a sign of normality returning and the ability to rummage under tables at toyfairs and shows....? BiN prices are still unrealistic from a few chancers though! Interesting. I buy job lots to keep bits and fund my hobby and I offload bog standard Hornby and similar stuff and I’m still achieving good prices. But yes, I take the time to present the items well etc. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy WD Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 (edited) I'm more of a wagon collector, but there certainly seems to have been a downward trend I've noticed recently. Now I'm not sure if it's just caused by the new search system, or if it is a the bubble bursting, but certainly it seems to my bank balance that it's happening. I totally agree that in general the Loco Kit side still seems buoyant, but generally I think that's just @hayfieldand myself bidding for the same items Edited January 30, 2022 by Andy WD Spelling 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted January 30, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 30, 2022 I have noticed that some of the rolling stock kits that normally command ridiculous money are now only fetching silly money - D&S being a prime one. I shouldn't be adding to the stash but picked up a D&S and a Connoisseur for both less than their starting price and the starting price this time last year would have been bid on I believe. The Connoisseur kit was about £40 less than I've seen them go for. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 3 minutes ago, Bucoops said: I have noticed that some of the rolling stock kits that normally command ridiculous money are now only fetching silly money - D&S being a prime one. I shouldn't be adding to the stash but picked up a D&S and a Connoisseur for both less than their starting price and the starting price this time last year would have been bid on I believe. The Connoisseur kit was about £40 less than I've seen them go for. I think sometimes for whatever reasons things get overlooked. On the other hand quite often something fetches a very high price which seems to encourage others to list their items, and as the items availability increases prices drop But if you are in the right place at the right time bargains can be had 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted January 30, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 30, 2022 1 hour ago, hayfield said: I think sometimes for whatever reasons things get overlooked. On the other hand quite often something fetches a very high price which seems to encourage others to list their items, and as the items availability increases prices drop But if you are in the right place at the right time bargains can be had I've definitely seen that before - a flood of similar items once one has finished at a high price. When people say look how much Ian Kirk LNER kits go for, there's definitely a market for re-introducing them. Ok, so watch what happens to prices if that ever happens Same with D&S of course. Whilst production is highly restricted at best, they will command high prices. Ramp up production again and the bottom will fall out of that market. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted January 30, 2022 Share Posted January 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, Bucoops said: I've definitely seen that before - a flood of similar items once one has finished at a high price. When people say look how much Ian Kirk LNER kits go for, there's definitely a market for re-introducing them. Ok, so watch what happens to prices if that ever happens Same with D&S of course. Whilst production is highly restricted at best, they will command high prices. Ramp up production again and the bottom will fall out of that market. London Road Models do actually produce some now, which often are much cheaper !!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted January 30, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 30, 2022 5 minutes ago, hayfield said: London Road Models do actually produce some now, which often are much cheaper !!! I think some of the 51L (Wizard) are ex-D&S too. I understand the LRM ones have also been revamped to make them not only cheaper but better. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted January 30, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 30, 2022 The EMGS is now reproducing some D&S bits and bobs. Mike. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted January 30, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 30, 2022 3 hours ago, Enterprisingwestern said: The EMGS is now reproducing some D&S bits and bobs. Mike. Is there a list somewhere of what? My primary interest is GER which Danny has kept hold of as it's his "baby" as it were, but wagons from other companies were of course all over the shop 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted January 30, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30, 2022 30 minutes ago, Bucoops said: Is there a list somewhere of what? My primary interest is GER which Danny has kept hold of as it's his "baby" as it were, but wagons from other companies were of course all over the shop I'm pretty sure it's items such as W-Irons rather than kits. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 On 30/01/2022 at 16:09, Enterprisingwestern said: The EMGS is now reproducing some D&S bits and bobs. Mike. Yes, you're quite correct. Accessories but no kits! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 On 30/01/2022 at 13:17, Bucoops said: I've definitely seen that before - a flood of similar items once one has finished at a high price. When people say look how much Ian Kirk LNER kits go for, there's definitely a market for re-introducing them Colin Ashby has some of the ex Kirk range and he may be willing to run off small quantities of kits. He may be persuaded!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 On 30/01/2022 at 00:08, Andy WD said: I'm more of a wagon collector, but there certainly seems to have been a downward trend I've noticed recently. Now I'm not sure if it's just caused by the new search system, or if it is a the bubble bursting, but certainly it seems to my bank balance that it's happening. I totally agree that in general the Loco Kit side still seems buoyant, but generally I think that's just @hayfieldand myself bidding for the same items And probably outbidding me......... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted February 5, 2022 Share Posted February 5, 2022 On 30/01/2022 at 00:08, Andy WD said: I'm more of a wagon collector, but there certainly seems to have been a downward trend I've noticed recently. Now I'm not sure if it's just caused by the new search system, or if it is a the bubble bursting, but certainly it seems to my bank balance that it's happening. I totally agree that in general the Loco Kit side still seems buoyant, but generally I think that's just @hayfieldand myself bidding for the same items 2 hours ago, MartinWales said: And probably outbidding me......... Firstly if I am out bidding you both then I must be getting too generous in my old age Not buying at the moment, firstly not much is of interest, then those I am interested in seem to sell for silly money I am having a bit of a thin out at the moment, I really should be a bit more ruthless as I have far too much stuff, so you might have a chance of a second bite of the cherry 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Richard_A Posted February 6, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2022 I finally found 2 copies of the modellers backtrack which describes the 16t mineral wagons. Probably not the most exciting purchase but useful. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted February 7, 2022 Share Posted February 7, 2022 All of them? That was a four part article as I recall. Money spent on MBT can never be wasted, though, it's an invaluable resource. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Richard_A Posted February 7, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2022 5 hours ago, jwealleans said: All of them? That was a four part article as I recall. Money spent on MBT can never be wasted, though, it's an invaluable resource. No just 2 out of the 3, I've been looking for these for a long time. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
benzino Posted February 8, 2022 Share Posted February 8, 2022 (edited) Small bargain purchase. Hornby HAA and a Bachmann HEA for £4.50 each. The listings probably had most thinking it was just the real coal loads for sale. Happy with the hea especially as even the old replica/Dapol wagons seem to be over 20 quid lately Edited February 8, 2022 by benzino 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted February 13, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13, 2022 Another Johnson 1P bought. I put in the opening bid and won! I must not buy any more, six 1Ps is enough for anybody. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted February 13, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Rowsley17D said: Another Johnson 1P bought. I put in the opening bid and won! I must not buy any more, six 1Ps is enough for anybody. Can't buy much for 6p these days. Mike. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DK123GWR Posted February 15, 2022 Share Posted February 15, 2022 £82.75 for a DCC fitted 2010 tooling Hornby Castle, including delivery and accessory pack. The only caveat (unless I've been hoodwinked) is that the front bogie has come off, which should be an easy (and free) fix. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Richard_A Posted February 16, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16, 2022 3 cambrian bogie bolster d kits for £30, thank you please. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy WD Posted February 20, 2022 Share Posted February 20, 2022 London Road Models unbuilt L&YR Barton Wright 4-4-0 for £66. Included Gibson driving wheels. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted February 20, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 20, 2022 8 hours ago, Andy WD said: London Road Models unbuilt L&YR Barton Wright 4-4-0 for £66. Included Gibson driving wheels. Sadly the seller took down the 2-4-2's 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Richard_A Posted February 21, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 21, 2022 An early Bachmann class 46 for £40 including postage, not as good as the new ones, but it'll do me fine. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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