I have mentioned this several times before. Most unknowing or noobies do not realize this is nothing more than a decorative 'shelf' item and not a 'real hobby' item. A former staff member I supervised got me one for Christmas back in 1996 [yeah they are that old]. He thought he was getting me an actual N scale model train that would run on a track [did I mention 'former' employee]. Well... I Graciously mentioned that it was a nice gesture as a gift. I then told him it was not actually a 'running' model... just a decorative piece that was close to N scale. I don't know how he acquired it... but... he did mention that he got it at a really good price. Sent from my SM-J737T using Tapatalk
I think you've nailed the difference between your listings and, ahem, Brand X. First, you specified that it's JUNK (or perhaps JUNQUE) and second, you sold it in lots. Brand X is trying to sell TOTAL JUNK one piece at a time and describes it as if it's just a half step away from mint condition. I'm reminded of the dust-up which has been occurring outside of the world of model trains, with regard to certain stocks and a certain app that was so beaten down in ratings that it went from five stars to one on Google Play, and wishing that pile-on negative feedback was still allowed. (Veterans of that Internet Auction Community will remember this.) I'd make the effort to zap this seller a couple of dozen times myself! Meanwhile, what's the current pool on when this thread will reach 400 pages
So what does "new" mean? This has become a trend in listings... including all of these from this seller with a feedback rating of 2. https://www.ebay.com/itm/N-Scale-In...-A-B-Diesel-Locomotive-Set-w-DCC/363273779697 Here's the entire description: Appears to be new very nice set N Scale Intermountain 69014-03 Erie FT A/B Diesel Locomotive Set w/ DCC. Condition is "New". Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
All, Have to like these . Tom Minitrix N 4-6-2 UP #2140 Locomotive (Relisted Hi bidder never paid!!) | eBay FLEISCHMANN 8599 90T KRANZUG W/6 8218 TIEFLADEWAGENS--roco arnold minitrix trix | eBay This one wins the prize.. I think, and it has 16 bids. n scale locomotive Bulk Lot (12) Con Cor Mini Trix Santa Fe/4-6-6-4 Rivarossi !! | eBay
The streamlined Hudsons are probably driving the action on this lot. IF they actually run, it's a decent deal and the rest of the lot (including another Hudson) is bonus. Unlike what will likely be today's "winner" from me! I think even with Inflation, this is not a $195 locomotive... https://www.ebay.com/itm/TRIX-Steam...985-West-GERMANY/174613823562?epid=6039386081
Follow up: I did get a quick response to my question about DCC equipped... as a public service, here it is...
OK, BROADWAY LIMITED 3672 N SCALE PRR T1 Duplex #5530 Paragon3 Sound/DC/DCC 836563036725 | eBay if that the case with this seller .. have to like the $ here check the 12 sold . Tom
Yeah, another example of why a seller handle which includes the word "deals" usually doesn't have any...
I'm not going to judge whether or not this engine is worth the asking price. I will judge the seller's terrible spelling (Rivarossissi...ssi) and inability to differentiate "Great Northern" from "Pennsylvania". https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rivarossis...737708?hash=item1f1e6230ec:g:Rv4AAOSwWSxf75~3
Sometimes I wonder how some people survive when the words are right there and they still can't get it correct. Maybe English isn't their primary language. Feel sorry for them. Joe
I fonly there was some way for the computer to help us spell word correct...we could call it auto-spell or computer-correct. And if it also changed words on its own so what you tiped didn't make any cents, evan better!
By no means was I talking about putting down other languages, sorry for the confusion. I was pointing out the difference between Great Northern and Pennsylvania. Joe
How is this one ! FLEISCHMANN 8599 90T KRANZUG W/6 8218 TIEFLADEWAGENS--roco arnold minitrix trix | eBay it states. Current bid: US $180.00 Enter US $182.50 or more Have to Love this one ! > Condition: Used “ like new ” Taxes maybe applicable at checkout. Learn more .. Seriously !! If Taxes are included that would place this item well over $200 . 00 + For starters, I Would like to know what the seller placed the ORIGINAL $ at ? Tom
All, As I posted earlier this past few days FLEISCHMANN 8599 90T KRANZUG W/6 8218 TIEFLADEWAGENS--roco arnold minitrix trix | eBay Condition: Used “ like new ” Winning bid: US $202.51 Shipping: $15.00 Expedited Shipping .. After Totaling it up it comes to > $217.51 Have to like this one! Tom
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Atlas-Athe...978043?hash=item3674fd18fb:g:hnoAAOSw3G9f-xkF Have to appreciate the sellers of empty boxes, especially when they are HO boxes listed under N scale. At least they are original boxes .