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http://www.ebay.com/itm/TYCO-TRAIN-AND-CARS-/281085567693?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item41720162cd#ht_91wt_946
I certainly hope the Buy It Now price is a typo!
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Posted - March 30 2013 : 03:34:52 AM
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With that Buy It Now price he certainly lives up to his eBay name!
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Posted - March 30 2013 : 08:03:41 AM
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Nelson-
That clown with the 4-4-0 relisted his offer for the same price after the previous bid period expired.
That has to be the definition of stupidity- doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result(in this guy's case, actually finding a fish that would buy it for the offered price!
Quick, let me get my "Monopoly Money" checkbook!!!
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Posted - April 01 2013 : 1:58:01 PM
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| With eBay fixed price you have the option of "Good Until Cancelled" and it just renews itself every 30 days.
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Posted - April 01 2013 : 5:22:31 PM
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It was
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/TYCO-MANTUA-1776-ENGINE-/251252204698?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item3a7fcc649a
Gotta love this pricing on this engine :3
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Posted - April 01 2013 : 8:07:57 PM
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how about this one? I DO want! 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/HO-TRAIN-ENG-PLYMOUTH-DIESEL-RCA-NEW-IN-BOX-MANTUA-/121087000648?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item1c31590048#ht_139wt_909
Is it worth that? I doubt it
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Posted - April 02 2013 : 03:39:29 AM
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quote:Nelson-
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That has to be the definition of stupidity- doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result...
Originally posted by siouxlake - March 30 2013 : 08:03:41 AM
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No, that's the definition of insanity.
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Posted - April 02 2013 : 4:22:16 PM
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| I've seen a couple of Tyco trolleys in plastic boxes like that RCA loco. One had a made in Japan drive with the wheels correctly placed behind the sideframes. Does Tony have any info on these engines?
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Posted - April 02 2013 : 11:48:01 PM
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quote:*The Ebay seller who's been listing an old Golden Eagle locomotive for weeks now with the starting price between $99.00 and $199.00.
*The person who listed four old Bachmann/Athearn/Tyco engines with a buy-it-now for $500.00!!!
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it is still being listed as of today 4-2-13 - CT ;)
2 years at this buy it now price and still hasn't sold  
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Posted - April 03 2013 : 09:57:02 AM
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He's not the only guy, that doggone $1000 mighty Casey set still gets relisted!
just me Ray... and just because I have Tyco doesn't mean I am not a model railroader
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Posted - April 03 2013 : 4:15:55 PM
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Funny. I guess he had to come up with a price from somewhere. At least he decided to put a decimal in a logical place.
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Posted - April 03 2013 : 9:48:45 PM
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| I wonder what shape that Bicentennial engine will be in after he tries to fit it in a small flat rate box?
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Posted - April 03 2013 : 10:02:00 PM
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quote:Nelson-
That clown with the 4-4-0 relisted his offer for the same price after the previous bid period expired.
That has to be the definition of stupidity- doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result(in this guy's case, actually finding a fish that would buy it for the offered price!
Quick, let me get my "Monopoly Money" checkbook!!!
Siouxlake Ron
Originally posted by siouxlake - March 30 2013 : 08:03:41 AM
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Ron, third time and counting, and he hasn't budged on the price.
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Posted - April 04 2013 : 01:26:46 AM
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bachmann-HO-Northern-4-8-4-and-56-Tender-w-realistic-smoke-/181088772174?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_2&hash=item2a29bb604e#ht_781wt_1162
Ugh....idiots these days
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Posted - April 05 2013 : 12:49:41 AM
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400 bucks for a Northern with split axles? I say go for it! 
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Posted - April 05 2013 : 6:54:20 PM
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I don't follow pricing on Life-Like train cars but I beLIEve that this seller thinks that the end of the Hostess Twinkies has raised the demand & price of this car.
Recently, a company has bought the Twinkie cakes and will start new production in the near future. Don't know what company made this purchase but I'm certain that Microbusss will look it up & let you know...
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Posted - April 05 2013 : 9:58:56 PM
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Where's the link, Walt?
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Posted - April 05 2013 : 10:21:24 PM
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Sorry, Glenn... Damn that was dumb! I had even copied the link !! Here it is... http://www.ebay.com/itm/life-like-ho-twinkies-box-car-mint-/271184687481?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item3f23ddf179
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Posted - April 05 2013 : 10:56:59 PM
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"very collectable and hard to find right now"
What's so special about right now? I feel like he's describing a piece of seasonal fruit, rather than a model train car
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Posted - April 06 2013 : 12:06:54 AM
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DaCheez - Hostess/Interstate Bakeries went totally bankrupt in the USA after a employee strike
So they liquidating all assets & property
Twinkies will be back this summer tho
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Posted - April 06 2013 : 01:50:05 AM
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On the other side of the coin, here's a pretty good haul for $500. If you were willing to re-sell piecemeal you could keep a few pieces you want and more than recoup your investment.
http://tinyurl.com/Athearn-ROUNDHOUSE-AHM-LIFE
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Posted - April 07 2013 : 3:33:51 PM
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quote:On the other side of the coin, here's a pretty good haul for $500. If you were willing to re-sell piecemeal you could keep a few pieces you want and more than recoup your investment.
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That is a lot more than I am willing to spend for that lot Nelson!
I kind of think it will take a long time to recoup the investment and there is little room for profit there.
just say'n..
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Posted - April 07 2013 : 7:24:18 PM
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| http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hornby-Flying-Scotman-Live-Steam-Train-with-Extras-/321101009113?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item4ac31c90d9 Not even the live steam engine included in this itself is worth 1,000 dollars
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Posted - April 07 2013 : 8:08:10 PM
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quote:| Not even the live steam engine included in this itself is worth 1,000 dollars |
It's alright, I'm pretty sure he was drunk when that auction was listed:
"Inculed is 10 fright car's & 12 passanger's car's."
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Posted - April 07 2013 : 10:15:06 PM
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| $195 for shipping??? yeah riiigghttttt
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Posted - April 07 2013 : 11:08:47 PM
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quote:| [quote]It's alright, I'm pretty sure he was drunk when that auction was listed: |
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Posted - April 08 2013 : 08:51:06 AM
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| Is anyone going to ask the guy who keeps selling the golden eagle locomotive for 100 dollars why its so exspensive?
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Posted - April 08 2013 : 1:41:58 PM
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I just bought five Bachmann Notherns, mint in the boxes, for $50. Three J's, an Overland and a Niagara. All newer than that CP in the yellow box.
I emailed the seller on that and pointed out you can get it brand new for $125 with DCC and an upgraded drive. I was told someone told her husband he should be able to get twice what they were asking out of it because it's rare.
Not in this lifetime.
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Posted - April 08 2013 : 4:42:38 PM
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That is a lot more than I am willing to spend for that lot Nelson!
Originally posted by Mustangs_n_Trains - April 07 2013 : 3:33:51 PM
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Me too, but I thought a dedicated flipper like you could turn a profit selling those boxed train sets. Maybe I'm overestimating what Tyco and Lionel collectors are willing to spend.
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Posted - April 08 2013 : 10:27:51 PM
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this just sold for $85.00 + shipping 4-8-13 - SERIOUSLY?
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Posted - April 09 2013 : 01:40:09 AM
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$85?? forget it!! I paid super less than that for the Coal Loader!
I do want one of them Crane Loader Set tho
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Posted - April 10 2013 : 3:45:41 PM
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| Hell, I'm going to dig mine out and run it then. It's MIB in a plain white train set box. I have to go up to the storage unit anyways, if it ever stops raining.
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Posted - April 18 2013 : 12:43:25 PM
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Boxes anyone?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LOT-OF-55-HO-SCALE-ATHEARN-10-1-2-BLUE-EMTPY-BOXES-FOR-DIESELS-FREIGHT-CARS-/121096648596?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item1c31ec3794
+$30.00 shipping
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Posted - April 22 2013 : 10:18:14 PM
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This guy claims to be selling some sort of passenger car lighting kit. I wonder what they're lit with....MAGIC?
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/121097426019?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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Posted - April 23 2013 : 05:16:54 AM
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I was looking at old listings and some folks got a Bachmann white box split-axle NYC Niagara up to $147 a while back.
Of course, mine at $40 goes off with no bids. Where are these crackheads when I need them?
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Posted - May 16 2013 : 12:32:49 PM
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AHM Casey Jones, with box.
Aren't these the locos that have solid gold frames and axles.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-AHM-4-6-0-Casey-Jones-Steam-Locomotive-Tender-5151-I-C-HO-Scale-MIB-/190840779608?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item2c6eff3358
The seller says he "can't brag on this set enough". That's obvious from the asking price.
Unspoken expectations are premeditated failures.
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Posted - May 16 2013 : 4:44:10 PM
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An in-the-box Casey Jones went for $100 even about 2 months ago, and all it takes is a fluke auction like that to get sellers setting outrageous amounts as if it's the going rate.
The seller has too many complaints against him for my taste anyway.
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Posted - May 16 2013 : 5:25:08 PM
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on the 8th/16th of may he had it with a start piece of $90 somewhat lower ken
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-AHM-4-6-0-Casey-Jones-Steam-Locomotive-Tender-5151-I-C-HO-Scale-MIB-/190836876455?pt=Model_RR_Trains&hash=item2c6ec3a4a7
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Posted - May 16 2013 : 5:59:44 PM
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| That $125.00 is the revised price. Earlier today it was: $2,500.00
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Posted - May 17 2013 : 12:42:33 AM
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I can't believe what Big Boy parts are going for, especially this smoke box front and steam dome.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221217508720
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321112354572
And to think I bought a trailing truck in mint condition at a train show for a quarter.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321112333928
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Posted - May 17 2013 : 12:58:07 AM
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WOW! Just wow! Heck, I could part out my mint $100 big boy and triple or quaddroople my profit!
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Posted - May 17 2013 : 01:20:11 AM
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You could turn quite a profit. $100 for a mint one was a very good deal.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221217504162
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221217495109
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321112320064
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Posted - May 17 2013 : 05:54:01 AM
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Hey - just a reminder - posting of ebay links is not really good - why? - they expire and when others click on them in future - nothing is there - save the image or copy the wording would be better. not trying to bust any ones bubble - This was once brought up by NYC and several others years back. Yes -i am guilty as rest -but have been removing expired links from my posts
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Posted - May 17 2013 : 1:16:03 PM
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| When I looked at that Casey Jones it was at $1250.00. I emailed and asked if his decimal point was off by a digit because it's a $100 engine at best.
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Posted - May 18 2013 : 12:29:52 AM
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AND to think, I just looked at this link, and that Twinkies Car SOLD for $50.00! Some peoples kids..........
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Posted - May 18 2013 : 12:36:01 AM
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Don't look now.. they SOLD! For $80.00 plus $30.00 shipping!
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Posted - May 19 2013 : 9:46:28 PM
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This McDonalds just sold tonight for $200.00 - starting bid was $34.99
Item condition:
Used
“Condition Excellent.”
Ended:
May 18, 2013 18:39:23 PDT
Winning bid:
US $200.00
[ 19 bids ]
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Posted - May 20 2013 : 02:32:13 AM
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| I like the sign a little bit. Who made this building, Fisher-Price ??
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Posted - May 20 2013 : 02:49:25 AM
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| That's a Mike's Train House or someone's O-scale I believe, a liscensed product.
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