literallabyrinth
New Member
I have had a lot of trouble finding the information I need, or a forum that may help, so i hope I am not doing anything inappropriate..
I recently received a box of trains and models from an elderly widow trying to clean out her storage house....
Her husband died about 15 years ago and left his collection. I know nothing about these things and considered keeping some of these mint trains(unused) because they are sooo beautiful, but I would rather sell them to people whose eyes may light up when they have them.
I met someone who is a collector in my city in Canada, but before I bring this collection I would like some advice from those of you who can offer guidance so that I know a little bit about what I am offering... and make sure the deceased collector does not roll-over in his grave for all the love and work he put into his hobby.
I am in Canada.
I have tried to look up some of these things, but i don't understand what to look for or how to know the years and stuff, or if and how valuable they are. Also if I should hold onto some...
Also there is a box of models (to assemble and decorate ) some look pretty old but again what should my market be? I would be happy to compensate someone with a piece if they so chose..
I have the following companies in the batch(they look old)
Rivarossi
Liliput
Spectrum
Fleischman
Hornby Railways
Bachmann
Model Power
I am NOT trying to sell anything on this site, I am not a company.
I have a feeling that would be frowned upon.
I will openly give model #'s and names of pieces as soon as i know if I am in the right place..I am supposed to meet this guy tomorrow..even if someone can tell me a site i can look up prices,i would be soooo happy. (e-bay only shows a couple of the items and not any info,(like i only see used prices not mint)
As I said I am lost in this fascinating world of trains and would appreciate a mentor.
Thank You.
I recently received a box of trains and models from an elderly widow trying to clean out her storage house....
Her husband died about 15 years ago and left his collection. I know nothing about these things and considered keeping some of these mint trains(unused) because they are sooo beautiful, but I would rather sell them to people whose eyes may light up when they have them.
I met someone who is a collector in my city in Canada, but before I bring this collection I would like some advice from those of you who can offer guidance so that I know a little bit about what I am offering... and make sure the deceased collector does not roll-over in his grave for all the love and work he put into his hobby.
I am in Canada.
I have tried to look up some of these things, but i don't understand what to look for or how to know the years and stuff, or if and how valuable they are. Also if I should hold onto some...
Also there is a box of models (to assemble and decorate ) some look pretty old but again what should my market be? I would be happy to compensate someone with a piece if they so chose..
I have the following companies in the batch(they look old)
Rivarossi
Liliput
Spectrum
Fleischman
Hornby Railways
Bachmann
Model Power
I am NOT trying to sell anything on this site, I am not a company.
I have a feeling that would be frowned upon.
I will openly give model #'s and names of pieces as soon as i know if I am in the right place..I am supposed to meet this guy tomorrow..even if someone can tell me a site i can look up prices,i would be soooo happy. (e-bay only shows a couple of the items and not any info,(like i only see used prices not mint)
As I said I am lost in this fascinating world of trains and would appreciate a mentor.
Thank You.