Hornby DUBLO train set

[Tom1312]

Hi,

I've been clearing out my parents house and come across this lot.













Sadly I'm not sure if it's safe to see if it work, however can anybody identify it and let me know if it's worth anything?

Thank you.

[Boatbuoy]

That little collection definitely has some value to it, so don't throw it away. It's all 3-rail (they went to 2 rail later on) and isn't compatible with modern track which will limit the potential target audience, but there are dedicated 3-rail collectors out there. The models look to be be in fair condition and you have boxes which always appeals.

Try contacting eiither;

The Hornby Railways Collector Association - http://www.hrca.net/

or

The Train Collector Society - http://traincollectors.co.uk/

Either of those should be able to put you in touch with valuers or dealers who will be able to help you out.

HTH
Olly

[Tom1312]

Thank you, I've emailed the second site you have suggested.

I think the images are a bit more generous that the reality but it would be great to know what it's worth, it's my Grandads so be great to let him know it's still going.

[Tom1312]

Unfortunately I don't have the space or skill to do such a thing.

Realistically I'd like to sell it as the aim was to get some money to go towards some wedding rings.

Don't get me wrong, I'm aware it's not the holy grail of finds I'm just struggling to find the best place to try and sell it.

Thank you for the advice though!

[Tom1312]

I'm South East Essex, near the big sea side town.

[Dibble]

anonymous said:

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I've got a fair old chunk of my Dad's Dublomstuff I need to get rid of... We're talking 60-80 locos, hundreds of carriages/trucks and miles of track. Some stuff is still boxed. Buildings, people, controllers, the works.

Any suggestions for a Lancashie/North West dealer? I did speak to one guy a couple of years back. Having done a bit of a tot up on comparative eBay prices, I estimated there was about £5,000 worth, and I think I estimated on the pessimistic side. He offered £1,200...

[Boatbuoy]

Dibble said:

Any suggestions for a Lancashie/North West dealer? I did speak to one guy a couple of years back. Having done a bit of a tot up on comparative eBay prices, I estimated there was about £5,000 worth, and I think I estimated on the pessimistic side. He offered £1,200...

There's obviously a difference in what it's worth to and end collector, and what a dealer is going to pay. The dealer is going to have to hold onto your collection for quite a while in order to make his/her return. Also, the market for this stuff is going to naturally reduce. A friend of mine had a vast, and I mean VAST collection of 1960's 00 gauge trains and he started to sell them off about 5 years ago before the bubble burst. Collectors of these items are going to be the guys who had these as kids who want to create the halcyon days now that they can afford more than their 1960's pocket money would allow. As that generation naturally reduces so does the market, and the prices.

As for being in the North West, I'd suggest trying Hattons of Liverpool. They held the unsold Hornby Dublo stock for years and years and if anyone knows the market it's them.

Edited by Boatbuoy on Monday 20th June 10:12

[Tom1312]

I think I'll eBay my lot and see what happens.

[williamp]

:cough: he's got a book on Take That :cough:

[Wacky Racer]

Try Hattons on Smithdown Road Liverpool.


http://www.hattons.co.uk/

[Boatbuoy]

Just to update this, I happened to notice an advert over the weekend for Warwick & Warwick auctioneers. They have a specialist department that covers this subject and seem to offer a service for free valuations at their travelling open days. Might be worth seeing if they're holding one near you.

Mind you, I haven't read the T's & C's:

http://www.warwickandwarwick.com/valuations/model-...

[Tom1312]

Thank you

williamp said:

:cough: he's got a book on Take That :cough:

Its a shared book case....

[Sebring440]

Tom1312 said:

Its a shared book case....

What books does the other fella have then?

[Tom1312]

Sadly when we moved she got rid of all her books bar the two Take That ones.

Sentimental value and all that...