Selling Train layout?

[CraigN]

I would try to hold onto everything. Selling would only give you a small fraction of what you have invested.

Get a part time job or maybe a defered college loan. Once you're done with School, try to land a job close to home so you don't have to move and pay rent( if possible) and hammer away at the loans. Once your loans are paid, the world is your limit.

[Anonymous]

I think i may start selling some of the rolling stock on ebay and see how that goes for me. Just VERY painful to take apart the layout after countless hours. Thing about the job is, i had to just stop working because i am going back to school full time and that doesn't leave me with much time to work since i graduate this year (full work load just with classes). ConrailJim, no way the PowerStroke is going anywhere. (My other car is the one causing me the trouble) I hate to leave the hobby so i may sell some of the locos and other things i'm not currently using and see what type of money that brings. Thank you everyone for the replys!!!

[loathar]

I've had two I had to get rid of when moving. Nothing like $3000 though. I stripped all the trains, cars and buildings off and gave the layouts away to kids. ( a 4x8 and a 8x16) Hopefully they still live in some form.

[trainfreek92]

well as long as you come back later................

[SpaceMouse]

It is probalby a good idea to sell your layout now. When you graduate, you will have different life circumstances and if you rejoin the hobby at that time, you will have different space issues and all the equipment will be new and improved.

[trainfreek92]

heres a idea get a loan but do not leave the hobby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Anonymous]

Not to insult you or issue of cash crunch

since you are probably going to get taken over the coals selling it
Would a part time job ,help you out
I realize it would be hard on you
Rich
maybe a payment plan for the car issue ?

[Anonymous]

Well, that answers what you have in it, not what you expect to get out of it.

QUOTE: Originally posted by 02F350PSD

I guess i could try disassembling it (even tho i just finish or am about to finish) i figure i have about $3000 invested in DCC,locos, cars, scenery, and misc. for assembly. I don't know what it would be worth if i could possibly just cut it into smaller sections. I live near boston so i am near a major city. Any other imput? Thanks everyone.

[simon1966]

If I were you, much as it would hurt to do it, I would break it up and sell the parts. DCC systems sell well on e-bay, at least the Digitrax stuff that I follow does. Often used Digitrax items sell for close to retail. Your locos and rolling stock would likely sell well separately for reasonalble money depending on the make and condition. Certain track brands (have you ever looked at the prices for used Peco turnouts on e-bay) also sell well used. I think it really depends on the brands and the condition of what you have to offer.

[DALCruiser]

I was just offered a 4x8 layout for free, just come and get it! I have not even seen it, but for free I could probibly salvage something of value. The previous owner is moving and can't take it with them. It's loose and setting on top of a pool table in the garage. Sounds like an easy removal and transport in my van. This guy didn't even want to try to sale it locally, just come and get it.

Dave

[Anonymous]

Or, you could sell your PowerStroke instead.

Just kidding.

Jim
V10Gasser

[Anonymous]

I guess i could try disassembling it (even tho i just finish or am about to finish) i figure i have about $3000 invested in DCC,locos, cars, scenery, and misc. for assembly. I don't know what it would be worth if i could possibly just cut it into smaller sections. I live near boston so i am near a major city. Any other imput? Thanks everyone.

[SpaceMouse]

QUOTE: Originally posted by trainfreek92

QUOTE: Originally posted by SpaceMouse

QUOTE: Originally posted by PABELT

how much for the entire thing?

The best thing to do is go to eBay and look. If you layout looks good, you might do well.

Chip i think he was asking the poster how much the layout was[:D]

Oops! My Bad.

[Don Gibson]

A used layout is like buying someone else's toothbrush.

Remember, everybody there want's a bargain. 25% off MRP (depending on condition) is a good rule of themb. New current item's 50% at best.

Remember II.
The GOAL is to go home with nothing.

[trainfreek92]

QUOTE: Originally posted by SpaceMouse

QUOTE: Originally posted by PABELT

how much for the entire thing?

The best thing to do is go to eBay and look. If you layout looks good, you might do well.

Chip i think he was asking the poster how much the layout was[:D]

[SpaceMouse]

QUOTE: Originally posted by PABELT

how much for the entire thing?

The best thing to do is go to eBay and look. If you layout looks good, you might do well.

[ARTHILL]

I helped a friend bring the rolling stock to a train flea market and she did well. The track was a give away. The layout itself was junked. I sold a layout to a friend once for $100. I wish I had it back. Its really a bad news scene unless you get lucky. Some of the bridges and buildings can be of value if above average in looks. Another lady sold her husband's stuff at a train show and the really nice buildings went well, the rest as a give away. Good luck.

[Anonymous]

how much for the entire thing?

[SpaceMouse]

I see lots in eBay. Some sell for a good price, others don't sell. Location near a major city is a plus.

[jrbernier]

I suspect you may have a hard time selling it intact. Sometimes you will find a dealer who will buy the entire thing as a 'package' and will want a a steep discount(10 cents on the dollar). If there are local train sales or train shows, you might be able to rent a table and sell off the cars/engines/switches/buildings for 25%-33% of the original retail value. The train show route gets you a wider group of 'train buyers'. Then there is the eBay route......

Jim

[CNJ831]

Selling a layout is usually a difficult and iffy proposition. Finished layouts can be expensive and hard to move intact and would have to fit a very specifically sized place in the new location. Unfortunately, they rarely bring any substantial return and most don't sell at all.

The best starting point is to advertise locally, either through LHS(s) or train clubs (you could even try a small ad in the local paper if you live in a heavily populated area). Beyond that there is eBay. There you have to make it perfectly clear that transportation is the buyer's responsibility and any sale should be fairly local. Lots of photos are needed for any eBay ad, especially ones highlighting the layout's best features.

CNJ831

[Anonymous]

Say someone were thinking about selling an entire layout... what would be the best way to go about doing this? Unfortunately college and my car have forced money issues and now i need the money. Anyone have any ideas as to the best way to do this? Layout is 12X14 "L" shaped. 95% complete. Thanks