soony Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 Is it really an autocoach?? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-AIRFIX-RAILWAYS-No-54256-O-B-R-DIDCOT-AUTO-COACH-CODE-3-VN-MIB-/302275660284?hash=item46610889fc:g:iIAAAOSwls5Y5pKi Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RFS Posted September 21, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 21, 2017 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-Steam-Locomotive-GWR-4-6-0-Drysllwyn-Castle-4073-Castle-Class-/172875245847?epid=931269399&hash=item28402ae917:g:RyQAAOSwzilZwm9E EDIT: Actually, if anybody's had a crappy day and wants a good laugh: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/OO-Gauge/122601/m.html?item=172875245847&epid=931269399&hash=item28402ae917%3Ag%3ARyQAAOSwzilZwm9E&_ssn=soldbyus2014&_sac=1&_sop=16 What are these people on? Well this seller has 1189 items for sale, yet has none in his sold list. Wonder why .... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) How many attempts must it take to start a scrap item at a scrap price? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-CADBURYS-BOX-VAN-/192306587263 Is it rare because it doesn't actually have 'Cadbury's' on the side? Edited September 22, 2017 by Il Grifone 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 (edited) Is it really an autocoach?? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-AIRFIX-RAILWAYS-No-54256-O-B-R-DIDCOT-AUTO-COACH-CODE-3-VN-MIB-/302275660284?hash=item46610889fc:g:iIAAAOSwls5Y5pKi PRODUCED BY AIRFIX IN HONG KONG CIRCA 1978-81 '00' GAUGE YOU ARE BUYING A "HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE" AIRFIX UNBOXED MODEL No.54257-0 BR "DIDCOT" AUTO COACH , FINISHED IN GWR BROWN & CREAM LIVERY / WHITE ROOF LIVERY AS No.W187W, IN ORIGINAL GOOD+ CONDITION MISSING SOME OF ROOF VENTILATION DOMES ( COMMON FAULT No...I am NOT buying that...it is not "HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE" and Parts missing is not GOOD + condition! The running number is BR....so has someone re-numbered a GWR livery model? If so...NOT ORIGINAL even! And the supplied photo is no help whatsoever! Edited September 22, 2017 by Sarahagain 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytrains Posted September 22, 2017 Share Posted September 22, 2017 Is it really an autocoach?? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VINTAGE-AIRFIX-RAILWAYS-No-54256-O-B-R-DIDCOT-AUTO-COACH-CODE-3-VN-MIB-/302275660284?hash=item46610889fc:g:iIAAAOSwls5Y5pKi Well it is FARTmel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Missing some "Roof ventilation domes" is indeed a common fault, but not easy or cheap to remedy. (They were available as spares once upon a time, but no longer AFAIK, and it's probable that they would all have to be replaced as another manufacturer's part will be slightly different.) Also how can something "code 3" (i.e. repainted) be "VN MIB" (very near mint in box)? I paid a couple of quid for one of these not long ago (from a dealer at a toy fair) - no box (but who cares?) and it needs a bit of TLC. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytrains Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 (edited) Code 3 alert, Code 3 alert. Dive, Dive, Dive. (Sorry wrong program). Code 3 announcement means that somebody has vomited!! Sent to Mr Cartmel. You say "Code 3" this seems to imply that somebody has vomited. Station controllers will use this to inform cleaning staff there is a “code 3” that needs their attention. So how does this come into the equation of an item that you have either not described properly or put ion the wrong photo. Get your act together otherwise you will be on Jankers. Edited September 23, 2017 by andytrains Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted September 23, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 23, 2017 I've just had an email from ebay with "2 bargains for you" and it suggested this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401334291022?ul_noapp=true I think I've never paid more than £8 for an Airfix FO so this one can go whistle.................. The other one was the mythical autocoach mentioned a few post back. I've actually sold something to our friend in Cartmel in the past, but I don't think I'll ever buy from him. Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted September 23, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 23, 2017 Ta to Si on the DEMu forum for this. Three figures for a slide? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BR-Railway-35mm-Slide-Sunderland-South-Dock-Marshalling-Yard-26-01-1978-/162672799892 Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 ....I've actually sold something to our friend in Cartmel in the past,.... More fool him, wha'? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Radford Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I've just had an email from ebay with "2 bargains for you" and it suggested this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401334291022?ul_noapp=true I think I've never paid more than £8 for an Airfix FO so this one can go whistle.................. The other one was the mythical autocoach mentioned a few post back. I've actually sold something to our friend in Cartmel in the past, but I don't think I'll ever buy from him. Cheers, Mick Well the FO is GWR Brown & Cream livery! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
talisman56 Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Did anyone else clock the item in the Tony Hetherington column in the financial pages of the Mail on Sunday today about the woman who wrote in regarding her Ex who set up a PayPal account using her Credit Card details - the Ex had been using the account for years for a business venture which 'trades in model trains and vehicles' - this wouldn't happen to be one of our featured 'friends' on here, would it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 The breaking up of perfectly good items for spares has now reached ridiculous levels: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NO413-Hornby-DUBLO-MECCANO-GUARDS-VAN-CHASSIS-DIECAST-S15C-/222138890130?hash=item33b8827792:g:2TIAAOSwMNxXUCcv The rest of the unfortunate wagons is available on separate listings. A complete one of these can be obtained from any toy fair for a few pounds.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Did anyone else clock the item in the Tony Hetherington column in the financial pages of the Mail on Sunday today about the woman who wrote in regarding her Ex who set up a PayPal account using her Credit Card details - the Ex had been using the account for years for a business venture which 'trades in model trains and vehicles' - this wouldn't happen to be one of our featured 'friends' on here, would it? ... and have any of us inadvertently bought from him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted September 25, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 25, 2017 ... and have any of us inadvertently bought from him? I should imagine as soon as it was reported to Paypal/the credit card company his E-bay account would be closed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Saunders Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 The breaking up of perfectly good items for spares has now reached ridiculous levels: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NO413-Hornby-DUBLO-MECCANO-GUARDS-VAN-CHASSIS-DIECAST-S15C-/222138890130?hash=item33b8827792:g:2TIAAOSwMNxXUCcv The rest of the unfortunate wagons is available on separate listings. A complete one of these can be obtained from any toy fair for a few pounds.... The same applies to cars! The whole is worth less than the sum of the parts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted September 26, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2017 I've actually sold something to our friend in Cartmel in the past, but I don't think I'll ever buy from him. You're either a rich man, or got shafted! Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 The same applies to cars! The whole is worth less than the sum of the parts. Eons ago, not long after the Morris Minor ceased production, it was reported in the press that a dedicated fan decided he wanted a new one (don't ask me why!) and had the bright idea to build one from spare parts. (One could acquire all the bits back then!) It was alleged that it cost over £4000. The last list price of the vehicle was under £1000 IIRC . 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Eons ago, not long after the Morris Minor ceased production.... (One could acquire all the bits back then!) .... You still can acquire all the bits. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted September 26, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2017 The breaking up of perfectly good items for spares has now reached ridiculous levels: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NO413-Hornby-DUBLO-MECCANO-GUARDS-VAN-CHASSIS-DIECAST-S15C-/222138890130?hash=item33b8827792:g:2TIAAOSwMNxXUCcv The rest of the unfortunate wagons is available on separate listings. A complete one of these can be obtained from any toy fair for a few pounds.... It happens here, too. A Jouef Picasso railcar is sold in a zillion bits, clogging up my ‘Autorail’ search. Sigh. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted September 26, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 26, 2017 You're either a rich man, or got shafted! Mike. All I can say is that I was happy with the deal - ker-ching! Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Now what is going on here? This says "Scratchbuilt", but the photo looks very much like a bog-standard Hornby Level Crossing to me? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OO-HO-Gauge-Scratch-Built-Single-Track-Level-Crossing-With-Crossing-Insert-/132334597627?hash=item1ecfc1b5fb:g:GPgAAOSw9fRZwVEG So, the crossing is assembled around an R.600 Straight Track....and a rectangle of black plastic(?) card glued on the bottom to hold it all together..... Well....I'm scratching....my head that is! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Co-tr-Paul Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Alert ! Hornby Christmas Wagons 2017 have been dispatched and appearing soon at mad rush inflated prices... !! Cant get link to work but £79 for this year's............ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted September 27, 2017 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Now what is going on here? This says "Scratchbuilt", but the photo looks very much like a bog-standard Hornby Level Crossing to me? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OO-HO-Gauge-Scratch-Built-Single-Track-Level-Crossing-With-Crossing-Insert-/132334597627?hash=item1ecfc1b5fb:g:GPgAAOSw9fRZwVEG So, the crossing is assembled around an R.600 Straight Track....and a rectangle of black plastic(?) card glued on the bottom to hold it all together..... Well....I'm scratching....my head that is! The Phineas T. Barnum effect strikes again? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andytrains Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Now what is going on here? This says "Scratchbuilt", but the photo looks very much like a bog-standard Hornby Level Crossing to me? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OO-HO-Gauge-Scratch-Built-Single-Track-Level-Crossing-With-Crossing-Insert-/132334597627?hash=item1ecfc1b5fb:g:GPgAAOSw9fRZwVEG So, the crossing is assembled around an R.600 Straight Track....and a rectangle of black plastic(?) card glued on the bottom to hold it all together..... Well....I'm scratching....my head that is! We're on the Road to Nowhere. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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