Pricey model steam trains
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Came across these "O" gauge model steam trains as in browsing for old scale model engines. I'm familiar with the likes of Wrenn, N Gauge, double O, etc but never heard of the these models. For what they are they are very pricey imo. Who'd pay money like that I don't know.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACE-0-Stanier-4-6-2-Duc...
Wish I had one in my small collection of assorted N Gauge and die cast double 00 steam trains. I remember years ago the chap we bought them from said they were each worth about £300 (provided they had their original boxes, which I still have), this was about 28 years ago, but looking on eBay turns up plentiful numbers and they dont seem to fetch much more than 100 quid (if you're lucky enough to sell for that).
Most people naively think they own something rare and valuable in their collection, yet a quick ebay search shows they aren't so rare afterall. It's like all those old pensioners going on Dickensons Real Deal thinking they're going to get a fortune from flogging what they think is a priceless family antique that's been in the family for generations, only for Dickenson to offer them 40 quid lol.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ACE-0-Stanier-4-6-2-Duc...
Wish I had one in my small collection of assorted N Gauge and die cast double 00 steam trains. I remember years ago the chap we bought them from said they were each worth about £300 (provided they had their original boxes, which I still have), this was about 28 years ago, but looking on eBay turns up plentiful numbers and they dont seem to fetch much more than 100 quid (if you're lucky enough to sell for that).
Most people naively think they own something rare and valuable in their collection, yet a quick ebay search shows they aren't so rare afterall. It's like all those old pensioners going on Dickensons Real Deal thinking they're going to get a fortune from flogging what they think is a priceless family antique that's been in the family for generations, only for Dickenson to offer them 40 quid lol.
Edited by Jukebag on Sunday 24th March 22:26
I find ebay to be misleading in terms of getting a feel for values. Plenty of model 00 and N Gauge models on there anything from 70 quid up to several hundred quid, yet do people buy them?.
I have a small collection of Wrenn 00 steam trains, can't remember the full lot but from memory they are Bulleid, Lyme Regis, and a small tanker, plus Brittania in plastic, as well as Mallard and another A4 in N gauge. All I think, certainly the diecast Wrenns, have the original boxes. The question is are these worth anything much?.
I have a small collection of Wrenn 00 steam trains, can't remember the full lot but from memory they are Bulleid, Lyme Regis, and a small tanker, plus Brittania in plastic, as well as Mallard and another A4 in N gauge. All I think, certainly the diecast Wrenns, have the original boxes. The question is are these worth anything much?.
Edited by Jukebag on Tuesday 26th March 17:54
hi i have quite a collection of oo gauge locos .unfortunately none worth a great deal mine have normally been older types not running or lame ducks ready for the bin . i love restoring things back to running order and looking pretty good . not necessarily pristine . but those locos look realy good . only trouble is if you buy one and then in a year or two decide to sell i would imagine you could take quite a hit on resale price anyway thanks
Yertis said:
I had heard of Ace trains before but never really took any notice 'till now. Considering their size they look pretty crude to me.
Ref the point about value, lots of things that I was assured would have value turn out, with the advent of eBay, to be worth sod all.
Ace & Darstead models are "coarse scale" O gauge. Pretty similar to the old tinplate models of yesteryear. That Duchess is well overpriced.Ref the point about value, lots of things that I was assured would have value turn out, with the advent of eBay, to be worth sod all.
The problem with values, and valuations, nowadays is twofold.
Firstly, the likes of Ebay has meant that anybody can just wait for the item to turn up and then wait again if the price is too high, the need for urgency/higher prices has reduced.
Secondly, there's far more similar stuff available nowadays, through deaths and executor sales. Supply is much higher than before, but demand is probably much lower as younger generations have other interests.
Firstly, the likes of Ebay has meant that anybody can just wait for the item to turn up and then wait again if the price is too high, the need for urgency/higher prices has reduced.
Secondly, there's far more similar stuff available nowadays, through deaths and executor sales. Supply is much higher than before, but demand is probably much lower as younger generations have other interests.
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