Hi all, recently had to move into a MUCH smaller apartment so I’m forced to do the unthinkable and sell all I have and was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction. I model HO scale, anywhere between the 50’s and current. Just motive power and rolling stock. All top of the line. Motive power is mostly Athearn Genesis and Atlas Master Series, rolling stock is also all top of the line. Motive power is mostly New England roads, B&M, MeC, Guilford, from F-units to modern units. Also, none of these models have ever been run. Never had a chance to build a layout before my circumstances changed. Most models have been weathered to one degree or another and some prototype details added. I believe I have about 20 loco’s (they’re all in boxes) and maybe 50 pieces of rolling stock. Any help you can provide will be very much appreciated. Thank you.
If you don’t have a swap meet in the area. Ebay. You will need a digital camera. Just some random thoughts. Otherwise put the models in boxes on a shelf for better days. Rgds IGN
In case you don’t already know, selling on these forums is not allowed by Kalmbach. If you can find a club in your immediate vicinity, some of their members may give you more than what you could get on e-Bay.
Also, since your collection is HO scale, you would probably get better advice on the Model Railroader Magazine forums instead of here. This forum is for discussion of real trains, not models.
Announcing that a collection is up for sale is not quite selling. As long as individual items are not listed, pricing information, date of auction etc., I think a post like this is OK. He is just asking for advice and not soliciting bids. But he got his answer, and that should be the end of it. He probably has posted the same message on the MR. OK? Doesn’t the MR have an items for sale section for modestly priced paid advertizements, like the tourist railroad section and trip announcements in TRAINS? I imagine if MR does have such a section, the investment in a small add would be trivial compaired to the income derived. The add could just request prospective buyers to send for a complete list, possibly via the internet.
A long time ago I subscribed to MR, also. I think I remember such a section, also including people looking for specific models or repair parts.
If you check the top bar of the “Trains” website you’ll see a heading called “Resources”. Move your cursor there, then click on “Coming Events.” You can use that to search for any train shows coming up in your area.
Most local shows run by clubs will rent tables to those with stuff to sell, and being a member may not be a pre-requisite. My advice is first visit a show to get a handle on the going rate of what you want to sell. You’ll probably have to take a hit on price, but not too much, Then again, it depends on what you’ve got. Have a look-around, get your eye in, then go for it.