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 Posted - June 10 2015 : 1:00:38 PM
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Does anyone know where I can find a value guide for Tyco spirit of 76 trains?
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Posted - June 10 2015 : 1:17:07 PM
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Mike - I have come across some generalized guides for Tyco on the web, but nothing specialized to the category of their Spirit of 76 trains.
In the end they are worth what someone will pay - so I tend to research ebay and see what things sell for there (not necessarily what is being asked, but the final sale price). Of course ebay is generally much higher than what you'll find at train shows.
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - June 10 2015 : 1:44:48 PM
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Hi Jerry
Yes I watched e-bay and the prices are erratic. I have a good collection of the spirit of 76 trains. There's is two in Particular that I am looking for. It is the Early Version of the Tyco bicentennial Box car. One is all blue and the other all red. I have only seen them on ebay twice. The last time the seller wanted $89 a piece for them. I am trying to find out what kind of value they have. I don't want to pay an arm and a leg for them, but without these two versions I fell my collection is incomplete.
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Posted - June 10 2015 : 2:21:37 PM
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My favorite from the Spirit of 76 lineup is the Rodgers 4-6-0. I just love the looks of it.
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Posted - June 10 2015 : 5:48:55 PM
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I found this link http://www.ebay.com/gds/TYCO-Brownbox-Trains-/10000000175933943/g.html which was interesting, but only one line about the Spirit of 76 trains. According to the author, sets are worth "$85-$100".
I would ask, what is it worth to complete your collection? If you are finding prices to be pretty erratic, there may not in fact be a "true worth" established that you could rely on if you decided to sell at any point.
It's confounding though, to try to gauge value off ebay. Not just Spirit of 76 but anything and everything. I think most sellers inflate the prices in hopes they will find that one collector that needs that one item and will pay the price to get it done.
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - June 10 2015 : 7:06:27 PM
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Also is the USA Express set
this is NOT a bicentennial set!
it came out in 1990 just b4 the 1993 bankruptcy of Tyco
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Posted - June 11 2015 : 7:00:18 PM
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| Hi Yardmaster - Be ready to pay for the red and blue Bicentennial boxcars as there weren't many produced - $50-100 is average for these - I have the complete spirit of 76 collection including a few pieces that no one else seems to have and haven't seen listed - i have videos on spirit of 76 on here and youtube - Brian - BriansTyco
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Posted - June 12 2015 : 01:21:12 AM
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quote:Hi Yardmaster - Be ready to pay for the red and blue Bicentennial boxcars as there weren't many produced - $50-100 is average for these - I have the complete spirit of 76 collection including a few pieces that no one else seems to have and haven't seen listed - i have videos on spirit of 76 on here and youtube - Brian - BriansTyco
Originally posted by Brianstyco - June 11 2015 : 7:00:18 PM
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Hi Brain
Where do I look for the video on youtube. I'd like to see it.
Thanks,
Mike (Yardmaster54)
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 Posted - October 01 2015 : 3:50:33 PM
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I'd like to see too!!
I'm building a Bicentennial Set myself. .... all I've got so far is the C-430 and the caboose. I've got a LONG way to go!! [wink]
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Posted - October 01 2015 : 7:18:53 PM
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oh I should mention that I am trying to get a USA Express loco
no need for caboose since the caboose was a generic red with 2 white stripes on it but would be cool to get one custom made USA Express 
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Posted - October 03 2015 : 11:43:17 AM
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Here SO76 Locomotive Video i done = Enjoy
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Posted - October 03 2015 : 11:45:25 AM
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Here is boxcar video
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Posted - October 03 2015 : 11:53:37 AM
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cannot see anything matey
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