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I'm completely new to this whole thing. I signed up just to post this. I am in Pittsburgh, PA, I recently found a TON of train sets in my paps basement UNOPENED (ex Spirit of America) all there, some are still in plastic wrap. I would like to sell them, I'm just starting to do the research on them. If there are any interested buyers please email me with a price. THERE ARE SEVERAL BOXES! Some include a complete Steeler village.
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Posted - January 23 2012 : 5:17:57 PM
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Posting pics would be helpful!
" Heck with counting 'em rivets, TRAINS ARE FOR FUN! Not called the Mad Scientist for nothing either!"
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Posted - January 23 2012 : 5:32:52 PM
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| I donh't know how to do all that. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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Posted - January 23 2012 : 6:51:45 PM
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try this link 
http://www.tycoforums.com/tyco/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=7857
the papeclip is a camera now
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Posted - January 23 2012 : 8:09:12 PM
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| I would definatly be interested when you post some photos and prices ok
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Posted - January 23 2012 : 9:55:19 PM
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I don't want to take anything out of the boxes, but here's the mess on my floor and this isn't even all of it. There's trains, villages, tracks, you name it, its here. If someone wanted the whole lot for a lump price that works too. That way they could take what they want and resell the rest? I don't know where to begin with sorting it out, I don't know what goes together (unless its packaged together).
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Posted - January 23 2012 : 11:07:18 PM
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| I'd like to know what you has for buildings
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Posted - January 24 2012 : 12:13:38 AM
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Any steamers? Any at all?
I buy, repair, and collect
http://scvr.weebly.com/
http://seyboldlocomotiveworks.weebly.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheDeputation?feature=watch
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Posted - January 24 2012 : 12:14:46 AM
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Any steamers? Any at all?
I buy, repair, and collect
http://scvr.weebly.com/
http://seyboldlocomotiveworks.weebly.com/
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheDeputation?feature=watch
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Posted - January 24 2012 : 12:24:33 AM
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JLFSCP,
What kind of money are you looking for?
I may take them off yopu hands if the price is right.
PM me
Thanks.
Ken
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Posted - January 24 2012 : 2:14:50 PM
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quote:I'm completely new to this whole thing. I signed up just to post this. I recently found a TON of train sets in my paps basement UNOPENED ... If there are any interested buyers please email me with a price.
Originally posted by JLFSCPÂ -Â January 23 2012Â :Â 4:51:56 PM
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Well, you really need to first make a LIST of everything there. You say you have LOTS of sets, but that can be from 2-4 sets, or 20, which is it? First , set these priorities to listing items :
1 - Sets, complete - would bring the most money, worth the most, need NAMES of the sets, ie Santa Fe Express, etc. and any part/set number listed on the box.
2 - Buildings, accessories - special ones bring good money, others not. List them by Maker/Description ( Tyco McDonalds, a very good money maker )
3 - Engines - again, special road names are worth more than say UP or Santa Fe, which are dirt common. Say Boxed or Loose, if they are not in a box.
4 - Rolling stock - some are common, others are very rare, so would depend.
Track, probably brass, is not worth dirt, with maybe some exceptions. Same for any detailing material like trees, lichen, etc, you can get better quality ones new, I doubt anyone collects those boxes just for the boxes. So I'd list all the major TRAIN items, ie sets, buildings, and engines and rolling stock, in that order, to give a fairly complete idea of what you have there,and put the other stuff aside for now. Otherwise no one knows what to offer you, and it'd just be shooting in the dark. You need to list the collection as completely as possible, WITH road name details for train items, to get the most out of this deal. The Bicentennial steam set is a start, as to being identified. Keep it going!
Jerry in Virginia
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Posted - January 27 2012 : 2:24:10 PM
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https://www.dropbox.com/gallery/54046717/1/trains?h=2290c0
This is to my dropbox that has all the pictures of what I have. Please let me know. Local pick up would be ideal but I'm willing to drive to meet if the price is right.
Thanks.
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Posted - January 27 2012 : 4:38:16 PM
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excuse me Jerry but the McDonald's was made by Life-Like not Tyco
 Would totally offer some money for the one gas station (MB) AHM crossing gate, Model Power container set, Lindbergh Tow Boat, & Bachmnann Hambuger Stand
But it the usual excuse not working alot & $0 
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Posted - January 28 2012 : 3:07:09 PM
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I would like to purchase the Matchbox service Garage. Please PM me with a price.
Thanks
Paul
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Posted - January 28 2012 : 6:11:14 PM
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quote:https://www.dropbox.com/gallery/54046717/1/trains?h=2290c0
This is to my dropbox that has all the pictures of what I have. Please let me know. Local pick up would be ideal but I'm willing to drive to meet if the price is right.
Thanks.
Originally posted by JLFSCPÂ -Â January 27 2012Â :Â 2:24:10 PM
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go figure... picture #64... My posted picture of trucks (Duel thread)...
Coincidence to stumble upon an answer of origin within 30 minutes of the picture I took and seeing one in this set of pictures.
I'm impressed!
John
I don't have a one track mind. It depends on the turn-out.
"I love your catenary!"
Is that a power-trip or just another pick-up line?
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Posted - January 28 2012 : 10:56:25 PM
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Hi, JLFSCP,
Wow, that's a ton of buildings, mostly in sealed boxes. Should attract some interest. Really nice job on the photos, by the way.
I like the sets and rolling stock, but I don't have room for all of those structures. Maybe someone wants to split the collection? So far, I haven't worked up an offer. I'll have to think about it. I'm really in the dark about market prices for the kits. Who knows, we'll see what other comments you get.
I'm nearby in Pittsburgh (South Hills). I could manage a pickup, if we put something together. Meanwhile, thanks for posting the pics. Always fun to see!
-Todd
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Posted - January 29 2012 : 12:15:08 AM
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| im near by in guys mills pa
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Posted - February 02 2012 : 3:45:38 PM
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| I've sold the whole lot for $500! Thanks guys for your interest! If I find more I will post.
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Posted - July 02 2014 : 11:06:01 PM
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Here is what I picked p at a sale recently
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Posted - July 02 2014 : 11:09:43 PM
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and what brand is it?
also got this set
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Posted - July 02 2014 : 11:17:37 PM
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having problems loading pics
both the set and cable car are on e bay now 
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Posted - July 02 2014 : 11:20:16 PM
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last one
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Posted - July 22 2014 : 6:50:47 PM
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picked these up and they are on e-bay if anyone is interested
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