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Rocket Railways in Colville have acquired a large collection of G Scale stock. Link here: https://m.facebook.com/story.php?st...mPXVDhcGnZUl&id=827187414286668&sfnsn=scwspmo
Rocket Railways - large selection of G Scale stock
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playmofire
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I'm not sure their marketing technique is of the best.
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I know the owner quite well. He's managed to build a highly successful business by playing on the ebay and Facebook marketplaces and selling more stock than you might imagine. Over 400 items per week!
He uses a technique where he comes across as slightly uninformed about what he's selling and letting the buyers assess the value.
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I would suggest if there's anything you fancy, you get in contact with them. They're genuinely nice people and do sell things at realistic prices.
Gavin Sowry
Garden Railroader and Raconteur
Rather deal with that sort than the 'Rare', or over hyped type.
playmofire
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Thanks for the clarification, Matt, but there seems to be no way to find out what he's got to sell.
maxi-model
UK/US/ROW steam narrow gauge railways 1:1
For an experienced E bay trader that is a very strange MO. To achieve good prices apart from a good feedback rating you need to have full and accurate descriptions of articles. A good front 3/4, r 3/4, back and front view +any packaging and identification label(s) is a must. Otherwise you will only get the desperate and experienced buyer, that and the risk of wreaking your rating. Better shop website or sell via a specialist sale house. Basically these items have no providence. I wonder how much they paid for this lot. "Legacy Sale" ? Max
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A search on Google brimngs up a website:
www.rocketrailways.co.uk
Model Railway Store in Coalville - Rocket Railways
Welcome to Rocket Railways… Here you will be able find something to complement your model railway layout. We buy and sell OO Gauge, N Gauge, O gauge, G Gauge and indeed any other gauge. So whether you are looking to sell your items, trade or buy we hope you enjoy our website.We started this...
www.rocketrailways.co.uk
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From what I gather he doesn't want to sell these mail order, due to the risk of damage. He's well set up to send smaller gauge in the post, but this will be for sale in his shop only.
SevenOfDiamonds
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Having said which, just before midnight last night, he listed 18 of the locos on eBay with a postage figure quoted
Cheers
David!
JimmyB
Now retired - trains and fishing
Have to say not much in the line of bargains, however he is running a business.
maxi-model
UK/US/ROW steam narrow gauge railways 1:1
As does every trader I have ever dealt with
"How much ?" "Well what do you think ?" And so on back and forth until you stitch yourself up or they pitch a high price and the haggling begins. Seems he has a rough idea from his eBay listings 
Probably why we have a "No best offers rule" on the listings here. Max
Couple of interesting Garrets appeared as well.
G-round hog
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This looks like a guy I once purchased from on Ebay, before he used his current trading title. The man I am talking about was called Jason Thickpenny.
I bought an OO gauge DMU. When it arrived it was running in oil, all over the bodywork. When I returned it as defective he appealed to Ebay. The outcome was bizarre and an indication of Ebay's contrary policies. It found for the seller but awarded me the money back.
I bought an OO gauge DMU. When it arrived it was running in oil, all over the bodywork. When I returned it as defective he appealed to Ebay. The outcome was bizarre and an indication of Ebay's contrary policies. It found for the seller but awarded me the money back.
Gizzy
A gentleman, a scholar, and a railway modeller....
I visited the shop a couple of months ago, and found a few bargains for my N scale layout, as well as a Playmo level crossing which I manage to fit brass rails in place of the plastic ones.
The shop was difficult to find though. Even a local railway enthusiast postman didn't know where it was!
I found that the young chap there was quite helpful, and I'd visit again if I was passing by....
The shop was difficult to find though. Even a local railway enthusiast postman didn't know where it was!
I found that the young chap there was quite helpful, and I'd visit again if I was passing by....
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I'm not here to defend Jason, but I can comment on how I've found him as a person. I exhibited at his inaugural model railway exhibition, sold him some stock and have bought bits from him when he was based in Grantham. My daughter also worked for him at his escape room business.
I've found him to be a genuine guy and he's trying to surround himself with knowledgeable people. One of his team is very good at repairs and they're getting better at understanding the stock they have.
He's good to his staff, pays promptly and does his best to run a good business. He's concentrating on the starter and low end of the business, with lots of old Hornby and Lima at pocket money prices, but he does get some interesting bits in as well, including 3.5" and 5" gauge from time to time.
I've found him to be a genuine guy and he's trying to surround himself with knowledgeable people. One of his team is very good at repairs and they're getting better at understanding the stock they have.
He's good to his staff, pays promptly and does his best to run a good business. He's concentrating on the starter and low end of the business, with lots of old Hornby and Lima at pocket money prices, but he does get some interesting bits in as well, including 3.5" and 5" gauge from time to time.
It's good to see some one being sensible about his business
G-round hog
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My transaction was two years ago and as you can see from the attached image his feedback rating was close, but not 100%.
After eBay's unfounded accusation, but getting my money back, I did not leave negative feedback.
I did this on the premise, "Every dog is allowed one bite".
A final image, taken today, shows over 10,000 transactions, with probably a feedback rate marred by a single dissatisfied customer.
After eBay's unfounded accusation, but getting my money back, I did not leave negative feedback.
I did this on the premise, "Every dog is allowed one bite".
A final image, taken today, shows over 10,000 transactions, with probably a feedback rate marred by a single dissatisfied customer.
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I have to say, when you consider some of the people in this hobby with at times quite unreasonable expectations, that's very good going. It sounds like he learned from some of his early problems with stock not meeting customer expectations and now either prepares it a little better - or at least accurately describes it.