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Hey Gents,
What's the noise out there about the big auction. Did any of us get lucky? I didn't!
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Posted - January 12 2008 : 08:50:36 AM
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Are we all talked out on this subject? Surely some of you have something interesting, informative or otherwise to say about those items.
I thought I had a chance to win somthing, but didn't.
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Posted - January 12 2008 : 09:44:12 AM
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I thought I might bid on a few items, but it quickly became apparent to me that the prices were going to la-la land. So I just watched for curiosity's sake.
Sorta reminded me of an auction of G scale trains and scenery from 3 years ago I went to (it was 1 mile from where I live). There was furniture that was auctioned first, then when the trains were started it looked to be maybe 15 people there total. Item after item sold near (and often over) new prices for the same items (most things were 10 years old or less). It quickly ended up most of us just watching two newly rich guys overbid on item after item (I think one was a doctor, the other a lawyer).
It got so absurd that after one crazy bidding match, the auctioneer stopped and said "Let's hear it for bidder #xx". All the auction staff started applauding crazily, a few people clapped politely, while the rest of us had expressions saying WTF???? I used to go there maybe once a month or so, but I think that was the last time I went there.
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Posted - January 12 2008 : 10:54:10 AM
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| I think the big winners were Dan's Trains and Ebay for the commisions they made.
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Posted - January 12 2008 : 2:28:49 PM
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quote:| ...Sorta reminded me of an auction of G scale trains and scenery from 3 years ago I went to...Item after item sold near (and often over) new prices for the same items...It quickly ended up most of us just watching two newly rich guys overbid on item after item... |
One of the things that has lead me back to mass-market HO is that it is a great cheap thrill. I don't need no pathologically-competitive PIGS ruining it! [:(!]
Having thus ranted, I'm guilty too, for buying on ebay, and basing my present evaluations of items on recent ebay sales. I've had difficulties getting out in recent years. But, I am looking forward to getting back to the train clubs, swap meets, and yard sales.
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Posted - January 12 2008 : 6:13:45 PM
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I guess since oil prices have gone up so has everything else. Must have been some crack smoking going on at Dans train depot in the last few hours of those auctions is all I can say. Maybe some of those guys will be around in about 30 years when I sell all my stuff so I can retire early.
A lone amature built the ark! A large group of professionals built the titanic!
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Posted - January 12 2008 : 11:03:55 PM
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quote:I guess since oil prices have gone up so has everything else. Must have been some crack smoking going on at Dans train depot in the last few hours of those auctions is all I can say. Maybe some of those guys will be around in about 30 years when I sell all my stuff so I can retire early.
Originally posted by ILUVBUDWSRÂ -Â January 12 2008Â :Â 5:13:45 PM
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I'm with you on that one Budman. Since i have been buying Tyco-the prices have risen dramtically on certain pcs in the last few months. As someone said on the forum elsewhere-"Tyco is the New Lionel" or it is becoming it fast.
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Posted - January 12 2008 : 11:33:08 PM
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quote: As someone said on the forum elsewhere-"Tyco is the New Lionel" or it is becoming it fast.
Originally posted by Brianstyco - January 13 2008 : 03:03:55 AM
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I'll just move on to Life-Like or Bachmann[:D]
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Posted - January 13 2008 : 12:02:34 AM
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quote:quote:| ...Sorta reminded me of an auction of G scale trains and scenery from 3 years ago I went to...Item after item sold near (and often over) new prices for the same items...It quickly ended up most of us just watching two newly rich guys overbid on item after item... |
One of the things that has lead me back to mass-market HO is that it is a great cheap thrill. I don't need no pathologically-competitive PIGS ruining it! [:(!]
Having thus ranted, I'm guilty too, for buying on ebay, and basing my present evaluations of items on recent ebay sales. I've had difficulties getting out in recent years. But, I am looking forward to getting back to the train clubs, swap meets, and yard sales.
Originally posted by Roy - January 12 2008 : 6:28:49 PM
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I heard that! Like old Mopars you could buy for $10k 10-15 years ago selling for $50K-$75K on that stupid Barrett Jackson auction now.[xx(]
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Posted - January 13 2008 : 12:25:06 AM
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SPEAKING OF OLD MOPARS................ I just happen to have one. I can haul a lot of trains in that baby...... -Bob
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Posted - January 13 2008 : 12:36:11 AM
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quote:SPEAKING OF OLD MOPARS................ I just happen to have one...
Originally posted by tyco_prototypes - January 12 2008 : 11:25:06 PM
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'58 Custom Sierra?
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Posted - January 13 2008 : 12:52:27 AM
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1958 Custom Sierra. I love the forward look of Virgil Exner and the fins on old cars.......... -Bob
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Posted - January 13 2008 : 01:00:56 AM
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1958 Custom Sierra. I love the forward look of Virgil Exner and the fins on old cars.......... -Bob
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Posted - January 13 2008 : 1:06:08 PM
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Lionel has a track car of one of those, Yes?
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Posted - January 13 2008 : 2:06:46 PM
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Alco
Lionel collectors have different opinions on what kind of car it is.
Most say its a Desoto but some say its a Plymouth...depends who you ask.
Heres a link to one...
http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p103/taycotrains/101_0849.jpg
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Posted - January 26 2008 : 7:02:00 PM
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quote:
Originally posted by tyco_prototypes - January 12 2008 : 11:25:06 PM
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Makes a Tim Allen Home Improvement Dog Sound of Satisfaction.
BTW, what did I miss? Did a collection of some Tyco big wig hit the market recently?
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Posted - January 26 2008 : 8:22:32 PM
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Yes Sir Todd,
Dan's Train Depot sold some stuff from the stash of a VP of Tyco....Here are some of the items sold...
(290196636413)
(200189199690)
(200189199743)
(200189199772)
(200189199814)
(200188490641)
Images are gone but the prices some idiot paid are still there...[:O)]
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Posted - January 27 2008 : 1:50:26 PM
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| Thanks. At first glance I thought, umm so what, but I know the devil is in the details. I like that Canada Dry car, I probably would have gone after that myself.
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 Posted - January 28 2008 : 12:51:57 AM
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Yes Sir Todd,
There were some real gems peeking out of the piles... But, I’m afraid that this forum will not see much of them…
Good Bye and Good Luck…
Ben aka LoopnHook aka as a “crack smoking pathologically-competitive PIG”
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