Sometimes PIC don't tell the tail either. I bought a lot of cars and steam engine off E-bay. I was mainly after a cover hopper, crane, and 62' tanker. The steam engine was a plus. Seller said he was sending a long some HO train stuff parts as well. What he did not say was the parts where the parts that had been broken off the engine and other cars. He all so siad they where in good shape for there age, I guess a broken steam engine that is 30 years old is still in good shape if it will not run?
I am not to PO about it, what I was after came in good shape and running now. But sure would have liked that steam engine to have run.
Cuda Ken
I hate Rust
What this shows is if you have any doubt about the accuracy of the item, it is not a bad idea to contact the seller. Much can be learned from the response. I was going to ask for a link but I see Antonio already did.
Jim
Mark,
Can you post the link to this sale?
"I like my Pullman Standards & Budds in Stainless Steel flavors, thank you!"
Mark, this guy certainly exemplifies the personification of "stupidity".
Smart move on your part. No matter how desireable the item is.......if I don't see a picture, I'm not bidding.....period. As has been stated so many times, ebay is the world's biggest flea market and there are sellers with an incredible variety of attitudes including those mentally handicapped in the common sense and courtesy departments.
Caveat Emptor (let the buyer beware)
dgwinup wrote: As Bugs Bunny used to say, "What a maroon!!" Darrell, quiet...for now
As Bugs Bunny used to say, "What a maroon!!"
Darrell, quiet...for now
And don't forget... "What an ultra-maroon!! What an ignoranumus!!"
Marlon
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Best Regards, Big John
Kiva Valley Railway- Freelanced road in central Arizona. Visit the link to see my MR forum thread on The Building of the Whitton Branch on the Kiva Valley Railway
kreighaus wrote:nice guy, sure he will make millions
This wouldn't be the same guy who listed the common Athearn diesel engine for a fortune, would it? If I recall right, his answers to questions were very similar.
The Cedar Branch & Western--The Hillbilly Line!
With an attitude like that, there's a good chance he'd probably rip you off anyway. The car may not even exist at all.
Dick
Texas Chief
There is a current ad on ebay for a resin cast caboose. There is no picture. The ad simply states ....
THIS IS A VERY NICE WELL DETAILED CABOOSE.IT HAS NICE SCALE METAL HANDRAILS AND GRABIRONS.CAR # IS 35940 IT HAS ANGLED OUTSIDE CORNER BRACING AND A LOW COUPALA AT THE END OF THE CAR AND ITS 32' LONG
Obviously, with no picture, and graded C7, I wanted more info. I contacted him to see if the caboose was complete ( painted / lettered / trucks / couplers, etc. ) .... this was his reply ....
NO PIX.LOOK,YOU GUYS ARE GOING TO HAVE USE YOUR IMAGINATIONS IF YOU WANT TO BE THE NEXT MALCOLM FURLOW.OFCOURSE THE CABOOSE IS COMPLETE.WHY WOULD I SELL SOMTHING THATS NOT COMPLETE? AND AS FAR AS HURTING THE SALE.I DON'T CARE IF YOU BUY IT OR NOT.I THOUGHT THERE MIGHT BE A DEDACATED D&H MODELER OUT THERE THAT WOULD LIKE TO OWN A NICE CABOOSE.THERS NOTHING ON EBAY THAT SAYS I HAVE TO POST PICTURES ANYWAY.HECK.GET ON THE INTERNET AND DO A LITTLE RESEARCH AT ONE OF THE RAILROAD PICTURE GALLERY SITES.THATS ALL I GOT TO SAY ABOUT THIS
I dunno .... I don't think I'll be buying anything from THIS guy anytime soon - sheesh !!!
Mark.
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