Hornby Trains to sell...
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Hi chaps,
I inherited my grand farthers Hornby train set with lots of boxed locomotives and carriages some 25 years ago and my mother has finialy given me the nod to move it all on to help fund the purchase of our next and hopefully first family house.
The problem is I havent got a clue where to start with getting it all values, I'm unsure of what it may or may not be worth but common sense tells me that boxed hornby trains have some value.
Could anyone offer any guidence or point me in the right direction.
Cheers
I inherited my grand farthers Hornby train set with lots of boxed locomotives and carriages some 25 years ago and my mother has finialy given me the nod to move it all on to help fund the purchase of our next and hopefully first family house.
The problem is I havent got a clue where to start with getting it all values, I'm unsure of what it may or may not be worth but common sense tells me that boxed hornby trains have some value.
Could anyone offer any guidence or point me in the right direction.
Cheers
e-Bay?
There also must be enthusaist web sites for model railway buffs. Most such sites have "For Sale" forums and it might be worth prowling around those to get an idea of market values.
Finally, there will also be retailers' web sites where you can browse second-hand values.
In the world of models, it is not just the model that generates desireability,. Condition of model, condition of packaging, particular version of model etc all make a difference.
There also must be enthusaist web sites for model railway buffs. Most such sites have "For Sale" forums and it might be worth prowling around those to get an idea of market values.
Finally, there will also be retailers' web sites where you can browse second-hand values.
In the world of models, it is not just the model that generates desireability,. Condition of model, condition of packaging, particular version of model etc all make a difference.
If the collection is a reasonable size then an auction house would be a good place to go for some advice, if you can use ebay and write good descriptions then that could be easy and if listed most things will find their value.
Some locos can fetch ridiculous prices, some are more likely to end up disapointing you, but overall if they are in good condition and have all been bought as part of a collection odds are there will be one or two gems.
Some locos can fetch ridiculous prices, some are more likely to end up disapointing you, but overall if they are in good condition and have all been bought as part of a collection odds are there will be one or two gems.
As a model train collector (Although I collect N Scale) the first thing I’d do is catalogue everything you have, make sure you make note of the condition of each item, whether it has its original box and for the locomotives ensure they’re in working condition. (If they’ve been sitting for 25 years it’ll defiantly be worth giving them a service too).
In terms of what you can expect to get from the sale it all depends on quality and what items you have, Mid 80’s stuff isn’t in huge demand as it predates many of the features modellers like, such as DCC readiness and flywheels. Are all the models you have made by Hornby? You may have some Lima (worth slightly less) or Wrenn if you’re lucky which are highly collectable.
As others have mentioned eBay is defiantly a good place to research, follow similar items and see what they go for, eBay can really surprise you, I’ve seem locomotives got for way more than they’re worth on many occasions as people really do get carried away.
As a general rule the average working locomotive should fetch between £15-45, carriages £5-15 and Wagons £1-5. You also need to decide whether to sell as a job lot or individually, you’ll likely see a better return selling the items individually although job lots often do go for big money.
Have a look at http://www.modelfair.com too, as they have a wide selection of used items for sale which may help you value your collection.
In terms of what you can expect to get from the sale it all depends on quality and what items you have, Mid 80’s stuff isn’t in huge demand as it predates many of the features modellers like, such as DCC readiness and flywheels. Are all the models you have made by Hornby? You may have some Lima (worth slightly less) or Wrenn if you’re lucky which are highly collectable.
As others have mentioned eBay is defiantly a good place to research, follow similar items and see what they go for, eBay can really surprise you, I’ve seem locomotives got for way more than they’re worth on many occasions as people really do get carried away.
As a general rule the average working locomotive should fetch between £15-45, carriages £5-15 and Wagons £1-5. You also need to decide whether to sell as a job lot or individually, you’ll likely see a better return selling the items individually although job lots often do go for big money.
Have a look at http://www.modelfair.com too, as they have a wide selection of used items for sale which may help you value your collection.
Edited by philwhite on Friday 26th March 13:58
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