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Re: eBay madness

Post by Jimmyb » Fri Sep 11, 2020 2:37 pm

steamgeorge wrote: Fri Sep 11, 2020 2:11 pm What would be a fair price
As with all "supply and demand" items what a genuine buyer is willing to pay, or with an auction what the highest of two bidders is willing to pay.

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Re: eBay madness

Post by FWLR » Sat Sep 12, 2020 8:50 am

Mmmm, I don't do this hobby to be a collector though. I do it to enjoy the hobby, building models and running (When it's possible) locos.

I would be scared stiff of running that loco at £2,400 with no remote....The horror to see it fall off the tracks, like they do if people are honest when they run theirs....

Still everyone to their own and if someone what's to spend that kind of money, that's ok with me... :thumbright:

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Re: eBay madness

Post by 90733 » Sun Sep 13, 2020 12:07 pm

It’s worth remember this is also the original Blanche/Linda model as opposed to the more common Charles that they re-released. I know this loco personally and it’s is in excellent condition, spending a lot of time in a display case. I also know of the tendered version of this loco (unlined) selling for similar money recently.
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Re: eBay madness

Post by TonyW » Mon Sep 14, 2020 10:26 am

Rod mentioned that this particular Blanche does not have radio control. That can be quickly and easily remedied without much further outlay.

Another factor that has to be considered is the lining, in that it has been lined! Geoff Munday's recent retirement from LightLine has created, I feel, a bit of a bottleneck with regards to getting locos lined. Certainly I have had a more than normal number of requests to line locos recently, and I suspect the others who do it professionally are in the same situation.

This would be the ideal loco for somebody who wants a lined one ... now!
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Re: eBay madness

Post by Old Man Aaron » Wed Oct 14, 2020 8:26 am

A real bargain, this one; and a highly informative description to boot!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ROUNDHOUSE-2 ... Sw7xlfhJ6O
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Re: eBay madness

Post by philipy » Wed Oct 14, 2020 10:36 am

Must be in the running for the "Worst paint job ever" competition.
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Re: eBay madness

Post by FWLR » Wed Oct 14, 2020 10:41 am

Crazy Crazy Crazy....That's really all I can say :roll:

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Re: eBay madness

Post by Peter Butler » Wed Oct 14, 2020 10:53 am

A case of ebay madness from another perspective..... I recently offered an item for auction, which 'sold' to a prospective buyer with a feedback score of 7 at 100%.
However, when he failed to complete the transaction I looked at his feedback reports and 4 of them said he is not trustworthy, should be avoided at all costs and be barred from ebay. I contacted him and he has no intention of paying, but it cost me the insert fee and I may still be billed for commission, unless ebay take notice of my report to them not to due to the circumstances? How can he still be allowed to stay and continue his fraudulent behaviour?
A second listing of the same item is currently awaiting delayed payment..... again!
That is what I call ebay madness!
The best things in life are free.... so why am I doing this?

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Re: eBay madness

Post by steamgeorge » Mon Nov 30, 2020 8:32 am

Think there might be too many zero's on this one or am I missing something..........

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ffestiniog-R ... 4396865536

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Re: eBay madness

Post by Andrew » Mon Nov 30, 2020 8:37 am

steamgeorge wrote: Mon Nov 30, 2020 8:32 am Think there might be too many zero's on this one or am I missing something..........
The loco is - a chimney! Maybe that's why it's described as "incredibly rare"???

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Re: eBay madness

Post by FWLR » Mon Nov 30, 2020 8:53 am

Peter Butler wrote: Wed Oct 14, 2020 10:53 am A case of ebay madness from another perspective..... I recently offered an item for auction, which 'sold' to a prospective buyer with a feedback score of 7 at 100%.
However, when he failed to complete the transaction I looked at his feedback reports and 4 of them said he is not trustworthy, should be avoided at all costs and be barred from ebay. I contacted him and he has no intention of paying, but it cost me the insert fee and I may still be billed for commission, unless ebay take notice of my report to them not to due to the circumstances? How can he still be allowed to stay and continue his fraudulent behaviour?
A second listing of the same item is currently awaiting delayed payment..... again!
That is what I call ebay madness!
Just seen this Peter sorry.

Ebay are taking the preferable mate. They are making money on this also by not getting the guy banned. When I buy off eBay, I have always paid when I win it. What's the point in withholding monies or being late paying, unless there is a problem somewhere with the transaction.

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Re: eBay madness

Post by philipy » Mon Nov 30, 2020 8:56 am

The description is a bit odd as well. Starts off by saying it was purchased for him as a child by by his father but then later says he ran it when he purchased it!
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Re: eBay madness

Post by TonyW » Mon Nov 30, 2020 1:01 pm

steamgeorge wrote: Mon Nov 30, 2020 8:32 amThink there might be too many zero's on this one or am I missing something..........
I've got one of those. GRS body on an LGB chassis, but painted as DUKE. And it has got a chimney.

Not wishing to rip anybody off, I'd let it go for £1800...

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Re: eBay madness

Post by ge_rik » Mon Nov 30, 2020 3:12 pm

Hey, come on chaps, that price does include postage .......
The previous item mentioned on here had a postal charge of £120 so this must be a bargain.....

Isn't it????? 🤔

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Re: eBay madness

Post by Andrew » Mon Nov 30, 2020 3:20 pm

ge_rik wrote: Mon Nov 30, 2020 3:12 pm Hey, come on chaps, that price does include postage .......
The previous item mentioned on here had a postal charge of £120 so this must be a bargain.....

Isn't it????? 🤔

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Well I'm thinking of buying this one AND Tony's. And then breaking the chimney off Tony's one so I've got matching pair...

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Re: eBay madness

Post by invicta280 » Mon Nov 30, 2020 5:55 pm

Andrew wrote: Mon Nov 30, 2020 3:20 pm

Well I'm thinking of buying this one AND Tony's. And then breaking the chimney off Tony's one so I've got matching pair...
:lol: :lol: Brilliant!

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Re: eBay madness

Post by FWLR » Tue Dec 01, 2020 10:47 am

Andrew wrote: Mon Nov 30, 2020 3:20 pm
ge_rik wrote: Mon Nov 30, 2020 3:12 pm Hey, come on chaps, that price does include postage .......
The previous item mentioned on here had a postal charge of £120 so this must be a bargain.....

Isn't it????? 🤔

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Well I'm thinking of buying this one AND Tony's. And then breaking the chimney off Tony's one so I've got matching pair...
Mmmmm...thinking about it. :scratch: :scratch:

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Re: eBay madness

Post by steamgeorge » Mon Mar 15, 2021 8:09 am

The definition of madness - a Mamod for £900?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Live-Steam-L ... SwjDBgTSh4

The same seller has a Locomotion railbus for £1800.....................

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Re: eBay madness

Post by ge_rik » Tue May 11, 2021 8:15 am

It seems that it's not only on eBay that the profit hungry madness strikes
Fancy some wheels anyone (normally around £20 a pack)

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bachmann-Indus ... 076&sr=8-1

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Re: eBay madness

Post by FWLR » Tue May 11, 2021 10:24 am

Blooming heck...Have you also seen the price of the rail joiners....

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