Where to go to sell 80's rare Lionel?

Mike....obviously you are here to sell these "rare" items.  There is a buy/sell board on this forum.  I would recommend that you decide how much you want and post them for sale observing the rules of the forum.

Otherwise, since you were an employee and had contact with the "right people" you may want to contact them for help....

And of course, there is e-bay where you can present to the entire world...

Alan

I would like to sell them, but do not know their value to cannot post them in that forum.  I do not want to go the ebay route unlss I have to.  I was really seeking a source that would be interested in buying them for a reasonable price, likely to resell them and make a buck themselves.  I am willing to share the profits.  That's why I posted as seeking information. 

I would go the Ebay route, or if you are a TCA member, take them to York in April. Another option would be to contact Gary Zippie and talk to him. 724-981-7701

Trainz.com may be interested but they will only offer you about 50% of value (they gotta make a buck)

I think you really need to think of a price first where ever you decide. If you go to York without a price in mind you will get a lot of $10 offers

Well your going to need car numbers, no one is going to pay much without knowing what your selling. Living in the former Lionel area I really don't know of employee cars being worth all that much. However one never knows...jim

I know of one individual (a TCA member) who collects rare Lionel items. I am not sure if he would agree that what you have is what HE calls "rare," since that usually applies to pre- and post-war items.

He once bought an entire PW collection just to acquire one box car that appealed to him.

If you are a member of the collecting clubs, I'm sure you can ask around and find out who the high-rollers are in the "rare" category. Then contact them privately. 

The auction houses that specialize in rare and historically significant toy trains might be another source of information.

Mike,

I would like to talk to you about these items. I have started a small collection of interesting LTI items (pre production samples, master molds, etc.) Email me at Derekthomas1 at gmail.com and I will get in touch with you.

Thanks,

Derek

I would seriously consider Stout Actions.

Scott Smith

I'd be worried about any public venue as these cars found their way home with you...if you get my drift!!!  Contacting the people you RELIEVED of their property...NOT TOO PRUDENT as George would say!!! PS never use your real name on OGR...it's like using your Credit Card at the 7-11 before your hoist it.