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Tons of Track
Posted by Fred Bear on Sunday, March 12, 2006 1:37 PM
An old fellow that I bought a Bear recurve collection from sold me a TON of 027 track, curved & straights. .05 per section. There is more than I can ever use, is there a forum for selling this stuff somewhere, and would anyone want it? Pretty decent shape, but needs cleaned. Jake
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Posted by ADCX Rob on Sunday, March 12, 2006 1:44 PM
Put them for sale on eBay & describe them as RARE in bold and you will make a nifty return on your investment.

All kidding aside, this stuff sells on eBay for far more than what it is worth. Give it a try!

Rob

Rob

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Posted by Fred Bear on Sunday, March 12, 2006 2:12 PM
Thanks, I'll give er' a shot! Tons of switches too, eletrical and manual switches and all kinds of whistle controles, lock ons, contactors, he had a ton of stuff. Jake
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Posted by Dave Farquhar on Sunday, March 12, 2006 4:44 PM
Small lots do better than really big lots do (because it costs a lot to ship 30 pounds of track, and most people have modest needs) so if you have the luxury of being able to list an oval or two a week, you'll get better prices. Describe it correctly, list it in the right category, and be up front with your shipping costs, and you should do OK. I would sell the switches in pairs, with a controller, when possible.
Dave Farquhar http://dfarq.homeip.net
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Posted by traindaddy1 on Sunday, March 12, 2006 5:27 PM
Hi! Could not agree more with Dave. Good Luck!
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Posted by Fred Bear on Sunday, March 12, 2006 6:14 PM
Thanks to all that responded, much appreciated. Jerry
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Posted by jefelectric on Sunday, March 12, 2006 7:20 PM
Jake, The OGR forum also has a buy-sell board.
John Fullerton Home of the BUBB&A  http://www.jeanandjohn.net/trains.html
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Posted by Fred Bear on Sunday, March 12, 2006 8:04 PM
Thanks John, is that on this same page? Best Regards, Jake
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Posted by gwg50 on Sunday, March 12, 2006 8:39 PM
I need 3 switchs for a yard if you want to sale me some. Gary

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