wilson 55 LGB lots at the moment

Took so long to register, the only lot I was interested in had gone (and for a daft price anyway, even dafter after adding in the extra costs).
 
viaEstrecha said:
Took so long to register, the only lot I was interested in had gone (and for a daft price anyway, even dafter after adding in the extra costs).
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Yes there was a 25% commission charge but some people got some bargains, I reckon some shop owner was there as there was profit in some pieces for some. what were you after ? I ended up paying £520 (inc comm) for what i wanted, have seen it elsewhere for £1000. Hope it works! i just need to buy some rack track and then i can start my new build project in the new house.
 
bugger, I had forgotten about this.
 
Team_Kona said:
Yes there was a 25% commission charge but some people got some bargains, I reckon some shop owner was there as there was profit in some pieces for some. what were you after ? I ended up paying £520 (inc comm) for what i wanted, have seen it elsewhere for £1000. Hope it works! i just need to buy some rack track and then i can start my new build project in the new house.
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Ah, I wasn't looking too seriously - apparently my wife didn't actually want a Mikado as her surprise birthday present tomorrow! :D
 
I must admit, I have never considered the auction houses..

How long before you can see what things went for?

PhilP
 
Ralphmp said:
Interesting - my Sky Broadband Shield has blocked access to this site due to it falling into the category of Weapons, Violence, Gore and Hate! Clearly best to avoid the disgruntled losing bidders!
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yes, they specialists in Millitary (guns etc) but hate is a bit stong for them sky, more sky Tv channels would fall into that ! , The bidding was also on a site called The sales room but they charged a lot more commision.
 
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Team_Kona said:
Yes there was a 25% commission charge but some people got some bargains, I reckon some shop owner was there as there was profit in some pieces for some. what were you after ? I ended up paying £520 (inc comm) for what i wanted, have seen it elsewhere for £1000. Hope it works! i just need to buy some rack track and then i can start my new build project in the new house.
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Don't know what you've managed to buy, but I have a large quantity of LGB rack rail 10210 and rail holders 10220 if you are looking for some. Send me a message via 'conversation' If interested.
 
What a sale. It’s been a long time since I have seen so much LGB stuff in one place……but did you see the prices!!. I bid high for the Mikado, but chickened out as I had bid on some other items. In the end I got a nice Red Mallet and a couple of smaller loco’s. The Pola and Faller kits went sky high…….Ho Hum!
kev
 
lgbmad said:
What a sale. It’s been a long time since I have seen so much LGB stuff in one place……but did you see the prices!!. I bid high for the Mikado, but chickened out as I had bid on some other items. In the end I got a nice Red Mallet and a couple of smaller loco’s. The Pola and Faller kits went sky high…….Ho Hum!
kev
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Hi Kev congrats on the red mallet

Picked up my Zugspitze bahn loco yesterday, dont know about your stuff but it is brand new, never even seen a track before, the only thing that looks old are the staples in the Manuel (tad rusty) but seeing at this kit is 1997/1998 (25 years old) just done a test and all working. I had a word with the lady on the desk at the auctioneers and they didnt have a clue to what they were and no clue as to the source. I thought that the zugspitze loco set was going to be out of my price range (they go for £1000+ second hand and always in the USA) so concentrated on the Mixnitz-St. Erhard set, I chickened out on it when it got above my budget. When the zugspitze came up i got giddy when the bidding just stopped so triggered !, Think i have been watching too many episodes of Antiques Road trip !
 
Team_Kona said:
Hi Kev congrats on the red mallet

Picked up my Zugspitze bahn loco yesterday, dont know about your stuff but it is brand new, never even seen a track before, the only thing that looks old are the staples in the Manuel (tad rusty) but seeing at this kit is 1997/1998 (25 years old) just done a test and all working. I had a word with the lady on the desk at the auctioneers and they didnt have a clue to what they were and no clue as to the source. I thought that the zugspitze loco set was going to be out of my price range (they go for £1000+ second hand and always in the USA) so concentrated on the Mixnitz-St. Erhard set, I chickened out on it when it got above my budget. When the Zugspitze came up i got giddy when the bidding just stopped so triggered !, Think i have been watching too many episodes of Antiques Road trip !
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So.....now I know why my bid didn't make it for the zugspitze loco set.......lol. I did get the Mixnitz-St. Erhard set though.
As you say, the items are like new. I spoke to the Auctioneer who valued the LGB items this morning when I collected my items. The collection was from a local widow which was stored away in a loft for some time after her husband passed away. It would appear the garden was very small so not likely that a railway would of been running. Maybe the gentleman was just an avid collector. Its a sad fact of life that most collections appear in auctions following such a sad time.
After watching 'Scouting for Toys' about the Vectis auction house, I will be leaving their details for my wife just in case.........don't get me wrong.......I have no plans on going anywhere just yet you understand!! If you have a collection worth £5000+ Vectis informed me that they would collect, which would be one less thing for family to worry about. Now all I have to do is sell some of my other LGB items to pay for this new lot:oops::rofl:
Kev
 
lgbmad said:
What a sale. It’s been a long time since I have seen so much LGB stuff in one place……but did you see the prices!!. I bid high for the Mikado, but chickened out as I had bid on some other items. In the end I got a nice Red Mallet and a couple of smaller loco’s. The Pola and Faller kits went sky high…….Ho Hum!
kev
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Those LGB Red Mallets are quite rare and very desirable. Do you mind if I ask how much you paid for that in the end?
 
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