Just curious what forumites prefer when buying in the secondary market in either the OGR Forum 4-Sale page or e-bay . Would you prefer to see freight cars listed for sale as a consist, or listed individually? I recently listed a set of 12 Weaver coal cars 4-sale as a consist but no hits. Your input is greatly appreciated.
Steve
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Singles, definitely. When I was avidly collecting, I often wanted one piece of a lot, but didn't have the $. Also, if one does have the means to get the whole thing, they're then stuck with having to sell any unwanted pieces themselves. You'll realize more money from individual sales, as well.
I think individually or at least in very small lots. 12 cars is probably a bit much for many folks. In the case of the coal cars, you could also offer a package deal for all, or an individual price.
About half of my locos I bought used.
I had too many bad experieinces with e-bay to use it anymore. People lie, don't ship what they promise, etc.
I buy a lot of used from trainz.com (their actual site or their own auctions) or by perusing e-bay and paying attention only to bigger sellers - those who have a brick and mortor commercial address. I then often call the store and place the order by phone, or go to their own website and order.
Singles, definitely. When I was avidly collecting, I often wanted one piece of a lot, but didn't have the $. Also, if one does have the means to get the whole thing, they're then stuck with having to sell any unwanted pieces themselves. You'll realize more money from individual sales, as well.
In the case of 12 cars where the only difference is the number, it does make a lot of sense to be willing to sell any or all of them. In the case of something that really is supposed to stay a "set", like the Lionel "Northern Pacific Freight Set" or one of the 6464 box car sets it can make it significantly harder for the seller to sell the rest of the cars.
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