RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted December 7, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 7, 2021 Exactly; the auctioneer's job is to get the best price for the items under his hammer, and a good auctioneer is practicing a very highly skilled trade with a high level of psychology and technique. eBay does not have auctioneers nor does it act as an auctioneer, or even as an auction house, it is simply an open bidding marketplace, capitalsim red in toof an' clore, where the pitiless iron laws of supply and demand rule all. Except that they don't, they are interfered with by marketing techniques by the sellers, some of whom will try to bend the truth to the greatest extent possible within the limits allowed by the laws, and some of whom simply have no idea what the thing they are selling actually is (Ivatt tender described as shunting locomotive etc.). It is of course this sort of activity, carried out by rank amatuers on one hand and by what the Irish call 'cute hoors' on the other that is the staple diet of this thread; free market shennanigans as a spectator sport. Never forget that there's one born every minute, just make sure it isn't you. Vivat Gostude! Or, as they say in the pub when I show off my latest bargain on the phone, 'how much?'. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203743365849?hash=item2f700d0ad9:g:ICgAAOSwjIxhsKPx Salvageable, I'm sure, but still a bit of a wreak? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 A bit steep given the bent and cracked footplate, smokebox saddle, handrails etc.... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wairoa Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 Worth it as it comes with a good box. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted December 8, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 8, 2021 Do you work for Hattons? 3 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted December 8, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 8, 2021 7 hours ago, Paul H Vigor said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203743365849?hash=item2f700d0ad9:g:ICgAAOSwjIxhsKPx Salvageable, I'm sure, but still a bit of a wreak? For twice the price you can get a brand new one no doubt 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 7 hours ago, Paul H Vigor said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203743365849?hash=item2f700d0ad9:g:ICgAAOSwjIxhsKPx Salvageable, I'm sure, but still a bit of a wreak? Which makes this a bargain then. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bachmann-32-075A-class-56XX-Tank-6600-/185198028985?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy WD Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 18 minutes ago, MrWolf said: Which makes this a bargain then. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bachmann-32-075A-class-56XX-Tank-6600-/185198028985?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 No, no, the box is too worn! 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy WD Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 8 hours ago, Paul H Vigor said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203743365849?hash=item2f700d0ad9:g:ICgAAOSwjIxhsKPx Salvageable, I'm sure, but still a bit of a wreak? Weathered.....as a genuine Dai Woodhams example circa 1976 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted December 8, 2021 Share Posted December 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, Andy WD said: No, no, the box is too worn! "Box worn" - by whom!? 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted December 8, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 8, 2021 25 minutes ago, Andy WD said: Weathered.....as a genuine Dai Woodhams example circa 1976 Dai's locos were never as bent out of shape as that! 45 minutes ago, MrWolf said: Which makes this a bargain then. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bachmann-32-075A-class-56XX-Tank-6600-/185198028985?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 Preaching to the choir. I have 3 of these, brilliant models, and a lot of loco for the money even at the new price. This one is definitely a bargain, and I'd bite if I didn't already have as many as I am likely to ever need. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 I had one back when they were new, like you say, brilliant little models. I don't need one for my current layout though! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 1 hour ago, Andy WD said: No, no, the box is too worn! That's not the kind of thing you want in a box.... 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 23 hours ago, MrWolf said: That's not the kind of thing you want in a box.... A super short, plunging, LBB [Little Black Box] - just what you need for all those socially distanced office Christmas parties! 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 There's definitely something wrong with you lot... 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted December 10, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 10, 2021 You started it, going on about that being the kind of thing you don't want in a box, you bad man... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 According to the memo that I got from human resources, blaming and shaming is no longer the done thing. Then again, neither is being judgemental and I did that in my last post. Hang on, it seems that I am now in trouble for referring to HR as "a bunch of bleeding heart, hand wringing snowflakes". There's no pleasing some people.... 1 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 (edited) 11 hours ago, The Johnster said: HR, wherever I have ever worked, are the Death Of Reason; I wouldn't worry about what the likes of them b*ggers. Nothing a good baseball batting wouldn't sort out... Baseball bats? Too good for 'em! However, a priest would be appropriate... Edited December 10, 2021 by Hroth 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted December 10, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 10, 2021 8 minutes ago, Hroth said: Baseball bats? Too good for 'em! However, a priest would be appropriate... Go on then you do the job and see how nice it is. When a Director tells you that person is going to get sacked and when you try to defend them you get pushed out. Or how daring to talk about mental health gets you told you can't do the job. Who can you turn to? no one is who. HR are used as the excuse by rubbish managers who say everything is HRs fault to avoid taking responsibility. Or dealing with grievances of employees being mistreated by their manager and somehow you are expected to listen and be all nice and then support the managers. It drives many of us mad, as does the PC nonsense which comes out from some in the public sector. As someone who has been working non stop and probably ten or so hours a day for the past two years on one payroll and HR systems project including weekends and evenings the comments and no one sees what goes on, are just plain insulting and demeaning. Grow up comes to mind. Rant over. Please can we get back to the madness of Ebay? 1 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted December 10, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 10, 2021 11 hours ago, The Johnster said: HR, wherever I have ever worked, are the Death Of Reason; I wouldn't worry about what the likes of them b*ggers. Nothing a good baseball batting wouldn't sort out... That's based on your rubbish experience of some for which I am sorry, but please do not paint all of us the same. Its no wonder many in HR end up with Anxiety and Depression having to put up with the constant barrage of comments like that as well as being expected to tow the party line, support the company and be good people when everyone else can do what the hell they like. Maybe its my GAD, but I don't find suggestions of violence funny. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy WD Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Hroth said: Baseball bats? Too good for 'em! However, a priest would be appropriate... When you said Priest i immediately pictured this....Priest Edited December 10, 2021 by Andy WD Link 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 I think the problem is that in all occupational groups there are a number of bad apples who give the rest a bad name. Sadly, humane administration of workplace problems is forgotten, whilst the pain inflicted by a minority who enjoy being unsympathetic is remembered for a long, long time by those who have been on the receiving end. I wasn't having a go at you and, I expect, neither was the Johnster. Anyhow, let's draw a line under it. Has anyone found some dodgy eBay offerings??! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy WD Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 1 minute ago, Hroth said: I think the problem is that in all occupational groups there are a number of bad apples who give the rest a bad name. Sadly, humane administration of workplace problems is forgotten, whilst the pain inflicted by a minority who enjoy being unsympathetic is remembered for a long, long time by those who have been on the receiving end. I wasn't having a go at you and, I expect, neither was the Johnster. Anyhow, let's draw a line under it. Has anyone found some dodgy eBay offerings??! I haven't checked under @@RARE@@, @@LOOK@@ or Gostu*e today 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2E Sub Shed Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 Rare Hornby Dublo plain green front end EMU 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 5 minutes ago, 2E Sub Shed said: Rare Hornby Dublo plain green front end EMU £1350 for an Emu? I'd expect a nesting pair of Dodos for that money.... 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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