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where can i sell G scale

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where can i sell G scale
Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 5:27 PM
hi im new here and have a question. my employer past away and his wife needs to sell off his G scale trains and acces. he has lgb loco and a new engine he just purchased and so much too list. we advertised it and no bites. well over 1,400$ worth of trains buildings, track ect. all for 900. dont know where to advertise next...we are in western mass...any ideas....thanks
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 18, 2004 5:54 PM
violet 413 [#welcome] to the form
you could try E-BAY . BEN
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Posted by Rene Schweitzer on Thursday, August 19, 2004 9:23 AM
You can try contacting a club. You can often put a listing in a club's newsletter for a small fee. Go here to find a club near you:
http://www.gardentrains.org/gta/community/clubs/clubs.asp

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Posted by nalts on Thursday, August 19, 2004 1:23 PM
Or you could advertise it here. (not sure if that's a no-no or not) I'm sure there are a few people who would like to take it off your hands.

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Posted by Rene Schweitzer on Thursday, August 19, 2004 2:55 PM
Sorry, Chris, but most forums (this one included) discourage selling.

As another option, Yahoo and Amazon also have auction sections. You can also go to a local hobby shop and see if they are interested.

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 23, 2004 6:20 AM
Check out www.trainz.com. Note, it is trainz with a z and no period after com. I know you can find "O" gauge there. It may be worth a shot. But your best place would be eBay as they have world coverage.
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Posted by vsmith on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 6:24 PM
Based on past experiances...

I really dont recommend Amazon or Yahoo auctions they have such a low viewership.

I also would avoid your local hobby shop unless you know them personally, they will low ball you every time and tell you that your $1000 engine has no resale value but he'll "do you a favor" and buy it from you for $100, the second you leave he'll have a $700 sticker on it. I DO NOT trust them unless I know them or they will sell on consignment, then you can set the price.

Ebay, or a local club is your best option.

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Posted by spankybird on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 7:22 PM
This forum has a place for selling things, you might want to try it.

http://www.trains.com/classifieds/default.asp?id=GardenRailroading#7600

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 8:28 AM

I agree with vsmith

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