Vectis model train auction 23/11/23

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This just appeared in my inbox Vectis Auctions | Model Train Sale Quite a few LGB, USAT, Aristocraft, Brawa loco and rolling stock items and even a Delton. Track, scenery, figures (Preiser, etc') too. Hope I haven't trod on anybodys' toes, who were hoping for a quiet bid. Don't forget to add buyers fees (+vat) and postage cost when bidding (ok, grandmother sucking eggs) Hope there is something of interest to fellow Centralistas. Me, I only do 009, 16 mm & 15mm scales, so nothing of much interest. From Max's public service dept'. :)
 
For anyone, like myself, used to bidding on eBay where the price is upfront, the buyers commission would put me off, far too easy to forget it and pay over the odds.

David
 
David1226 said:
For anyone, like myself, used to bidding on eBay where the price is upfront, the buyers commission would put me off, far too easy to forget it and pay over the odds.

David
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haha, yes you have to have a "plan", I just times the bid price by 27% as an average (x1.27 on a calc) . I have been watching these for two years now and from a sale of decent items 70% end up on ebay with a 100% to 200% premium for those retirment dollars to get spent on anyway.
 
DickyC said:
haha, yes you have to have a "plan", I just times the bid price by 27% as an average (x1.27 on a calc) . I have been watching these for two years now and from a sale of decent items 70% end up on ebay with a 100% to 200% premium for those retirment dollars to get spent on anyway.
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Yes, you do see items getting bought at these dedicated auction sites and being "flipped" on eBay. I by chance saw a built, but slightly tatty, GRS L&B Manning Wardle (new, unbuilt kit now £795) bought for £75 and then listed on eBay for £525. I could not resist contacting the seller, in a good natured manner, to ask if it was the one at the Vectis auction, affirmative response. Good luck if you have the knack and willing to take the risk.

Yes, David, you need to have your wits about you depending on what type of auction you are bidding at. While eBay offers a nice clear bidding and final price system the more "traditional" can really produce some excellent bargains. Then again the "make an offer" facillity or pitching a low bid on eBay and sticking to it can produce results. As they say something is only worth what another is willing to pay. Assuming its being sold to the right bidders. Horses for courses. Max
 
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maxi-model said:
Yes, you do see items getting bought at these dedicated auction sites and being "flipped" on eBay. I by chance saw a built, but slightly tatty, GRS L&B Manning Wardle (new, unbuilt kit now £795) bought for £75 and then listed on eBay for £525. I could not resist contacting the seller, in a good natured manner, to ask if it was the one at the Vectis auction, affirmative response. Good luck if you have the knack and willing to take the risk.

Yes, David, you need to have your wits about you depending on what type of auction you are bidding at. While eBay offers a nice clear bidding and final price system the more "traditional" can really produce some excellent bargains. Then again the "make an offer" facillity or pitching a low bid on eBay and sticking to it can produce results. As they say something is only worth what another is willing to pay. Assuming its being sold to the right bidders. Horses for courses. Max
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Some even say "selling my beloved loco of many years......." and the auction packaging is in the pictures in the background. Yes good luck to them your right, plenty willing to pay top dollar for the items so there is a market for all scales and makes. I recently purchased some coachs and had to buy a larger lot of them than need/require to get the right mix and what already fitted my loco (MOB Rc conversion) so will be putting the suplace up on there when i get the chance and will mark up £15 quid or so after taxs, shipping I have paid.
 
I would also like to add, These are very likely Deseased estates, I dont think I have aquired anything that is in bad shape and obviously been well loved, I like to think that the former owner would like to think they go to an enthusiast rather than delboy who cares only for profit. As I have said before traders are due a different responce tot he backroom bobbys, They have to pay the costs of operating their own website or shop, fairs etc and you have a gaurentee when purchasing from them which in todays retail market is not easy. I often see prices in some retailers cheaper than ebay even !
 
David1226 said:
For anyone, like myself, used to bidding on eBay where the price is upfront, the buyers commission would put me off, far too easy to forget it and pay over the odds.

David
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Yes you have to be careful. About 25 quid added to each 100 quid you spend. Saw a Garrett a few years go for a bid well over 3 grand, do the maths....

Eek!
 
Also you have to watch out now, as Vectis will not post out some larger heavier items like they used to. Depending where you live , it’s a long way up north to collect.
kev
 
Quite a few Auction houses using
lgbmad said:
Also you have to watch out now, as Vectis will not post out some larger heavier items like they used to. Depending where you live , it’s a long way up north to collect.
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Quite a few Auction houses seam to be using "third party" postage and packaging suppliers now, An example being "Mailboxes" or other local logistics companies. They will pickup, package and send on most items as thats their business. I used one up in Scotland ( Fox Couriers) who were very proffessional, keen price and items well packaged.
 
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