RMweb Gold RFS Posted September 19, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 19, 2023 Another serously optimistic seller - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325808545741. "For parts or not working" it says. Well it's clearly not working, but most of the parts are broken too! But £100? 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjcm Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 "Works but stutters possibly because we are not testing it with a DCC controller" I'd say it stutters possibly because the valve gear is hanging off 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 22 minutes ago, RFS said: Another serously optimistic seller - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325808545741. "For parts or not working" it says. Well it's clearly not working, but most of the parts are broken too! But £100? Is it the latest ULEZ compliant version with no exhaust? You might take a risk on being able to repair it at half the price. 2 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted September 19, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) Looks like somebody grabbed it hard by the crossheads. And then squeezed. Edited September 19, 2023 by The Johnster 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, The Johnster said: Looks like somebody grabbed it hard by the crossheads. And then squeezed. Possibly trying to separate the body and chassis? There's some roughar*es out there... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 1 hour ago, The Johnster said: Looks like somebody grabbed it hard by the crossheads. And then squeezed. They probably trained on Sir Dinadans... 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 7 hours ago, RFS said: Another serously optimistic seller - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325808545741. "For parts or not working" it says. Well it's clearly not working, but most of the parts are broken too! But £100? If it looks like a wreak, and it shivers like a wreak, then it is a £100.00 wreak? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 7 hours ago, Sjcm said: "Works but stutters possibly because we are not testing it with a DCC controller" I'd say it stutters possibly because the valve gear is hanging off Another poor loco that's been abused! 😢 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) 21 hours ago, MrWolf said: Possibly trying to separate the body and chassis? There's some roughar*es out there... Bug*er it, then stick it on eBay. Edited September 20, 2023 by Paul H Vigor to add information 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 9 hours ago, Hroth said: They probably trained on Sir Dinadans... Put one of those in my catapult when I was a kid. Killed a pigeon with it .... Still ran. 2 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, MrWolf said: Put one of those in my catapult when I was a kid. Killed a pigeon with it .... Still ran. https://www.google.com/search?q=stop+the+pigeon+theme&rlz=1C1GGRV_enGB755GB757&oq=stop+the+pigeon+theme&aqs=chrome..69i57j0i512l2j0i22i30j0i390i650l2.12214j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:fbd5c899,vid:sj6-LG5VpGk,st:0 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Not a model railway item, but I have seen such things happen with model railway items. Take a look at pictures 6 and 7. If you pick up a collector's item cheap, (actually only a few quid under what they fetch.) then decide to try trebling your money on eBay, don't forget to peel off the previous sellers price sticker... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295505760605? 2 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TinTracks Posted September 20, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 20, 2023 13 hours ago, MrWolf said: Still ran. The pigeon or the loco? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 34 minutes ago, TinTracks said: The pigeon or the loco? The Running Dead!? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, MrWolf said: Not a model railway item, but I have seen such things happen with model railway items. Take a look at pictures 6 and 7. If you pick up a collector's item cheap, (actually only a few quid under what they fetch.) then decide to try trebling your money on eBay, don't forget to peel off the previous sellers price sticker... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295505760605? Perhaps the price sticker hides a hideous paint chip? I got caught by this stunt some years ago at a collectors fair. Made me very wary of adhesive price stickers on models - they can also damage/remove fragile paintwork. Edited September 20, 2023 by Paul H Vigor to add information 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 46 minutes ago, TinTracks said: The pigeon or the loco? Despite it being a fictional anecdote, I would say Sir Dinadin - 1 Pigeon - 0. 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 12 minutes ago, Paul H Vigor said: Perhaps the price sticker hides a hideous paint chip? I got caught by this stunt some years ago at a collectors fair. Made me very wary of adhesive price stickers on models - they can also damage/remove fragile paintwork. That's why I'm always suspicious of old toys with a price sticker on the roof or bonnet. A lot of the professional dealers have a tiny luggage tag with the string around an axle. 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted September 20, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 20, 2023 11 minutes ago, MrWolf said: That's why I'm always suspicious of old toys with a price sticker on the roof or bonnet. A lot of the professional dealers have a tiny luggage tag with the string around an axle. I don't peel price stickers off newly purchased magazines either for that reason - I hate them, but I've pulled a few brand new ones off (in theory when they are new you can do so, the longer they have been on, the worse your chances get IMO). Worse having a sticker size tear than a sticker! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium kevinlms Posted September 20, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 20, 2023 3 hours ago, MrWolf said: Not a model railway item, but I have seen such things happen with model railway items. Take a look at pictures 6 and 7. If you pick up a collector's item cheap, (actually only a few quid under what they fetch.) then decide to try trebling your money on eBay, don't forget to peel off the previous sellers price sticker... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295505760605? I think it's rather irrelevant if the old price sticker is still on, fact is what the current price is what you need to pay - or not! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 9 minutes ago, kevinlms said: I think it's rather irrelevant if the old price sticker is still on, fact is what the current price is what you need to pay - or not! That's fine with say an old model or kit or whatever that is still in it's box with a shop price sticker on the box from 1965 or whatever. It's a bit careless, / cheeky / arrogant to leave on a price sticker actually on the item from whatever antique fair / car boot / church bazaar you snapped it up from. You're almost certain to put off potential buyers. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
33C Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 1 hour ago, kevinlms said: I don't peel price stickers off newly purchased magazines either for that reason - I hate them, but I've pulled a few brand new ones off (in theory when they are new you can do so, the longer they have been on, the worse your chances get IMO). Worse having a sticker size tear than a sticker! Soak any sticker in "Ronsonol" or other cigarette lighter petrol, £1 a tin, wait, and peel gently off, or use a scalpel to tease off. Evaporates clear too. Put a bit on a sheet of tissue to wipe any excess off. Works on sellotape, brown, packing tape and gaffer tape as well. You know, when they wrap it round a train set box, right across the artwork! 1 2 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjcm Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 "Okay, one last time Dougal. That one is small, but the others are far away" Horny OO gauge 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 27 minutes ago, Sjcm said: "Okay, one last time Dougal. That one is small, but the others are far away" Horny OO gauge ? Is your autocorrect playing up again? I don't know about the Collett 0-6-0, but the GF 94xx Pannier is likely to be a poor runner at best... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjcm Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 4 minutes ago, Hroth said: Is your autocorrect playing up again? I don't know about the Collett 0-6-0, but the GF 94xx Pannier is likely to be a poor runner at best... No he calls them horny in the description but we've all been there. I often get OO goblin instead of gauge for some reason 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Vigor Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Sjcm said: "... he calls them horny in the description but we've all been there." Cold showers all round, methinks!? 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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