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F40PH set for sell!

General Discussion
#41

Err…not really Jason, thats only $150 for the engine, which had dual power blocks, and less than $90 each for 5 pasenger cars.

How much would the same set using an Aristo FA1 and 5 passenger cars go for? USA? MTH? I think it would be significantly more.

Anyway the seller got what he wanted for them.

Poor Mark didnt even get the chance to have a bidding war with me :wink: :smiley:

#42

:lol:

#43

Now that you broke it down like that.:open_mouth:

#44

And here I am just looking for the body shell…

#45

Gee Bob I almost feel guilty about mine…almost mind you :wink:

#46

By the way, there’s a Santa Fe shell only up on Ebay now, just saw it

#47

Yup… I’m watching it, but its by a 0-feedback seller, so I’m wary.

#48

That could have the effect of keeping the price down. May be worth the chance if the price is low enough.

#49

…somehow I’ve survived without ever using Ebay, and have found great prices …what am I doing wrong ?

#50

Don’t ask :o

#51

I have checked E-bay on many occasions but have never found anything that I would pay the the asking or bidding price to get. I don’t understand why the concept of a seller offering his wares to the higgest bidder as not being the fairest way for him to get the most money for what he is selling. I guess some individuals think we should get the government to regulate selling on E-Bay so everyone can get what they want at the price they want to pay and not what they have to pay. I am looking to buy a Bachman Climax to go with my Shay and Heisler but haven’t found one yet that I think is worth the money that was being asked for it. I guess I will have to increase my top dollar figure if I really want a Climax to fill out my three stall engine house. Until then one stall will remain empty. THAT IS WHAT AMERICA IS ALL ABOUT. LEARN TO LIVE WITH IT.

John

#52

John

the arguement was why do people unrelated to a sale on ebay find it necessary to blast every forum about a particular sale.

as for the thought about governmental regulation - don’t be stupid

i hope every climax on ebay gets forumed to death and you never get one because the price will be ridiculous

have a nice day

#53

A widget sells for whatever price it is worth, and not a penny less!

#54
mark Dash.... said:
John

the arguement was why do people unrelated to a sale on ebay find it necessary to blast every forum about a particular sale.

as for the thought about governmental regulation - don’t be stupid

i hope every climax on ebay gets forumed to death and you never get one because the price will be ridiculous

have a nice day


Well Mark, that sure is a nice attitude.

I’m actually glad people post these notices. I just picked up a discontinued Bachman Indy at what I consider a very fair price from eBay. I wouldn’t have known it was there if someone hadn’t posted it on another train forum.

I’m sorry you haven’t been able to steal what you need.

Steve Featherkile said:
A widget sells for whatever price it is worth, and not a penny less!
Exactly. There were two Indies listed by the same seller at the same time. Both sold for within $3 of each other. I think I got the better deal - I paid $3 more for NIB Vs a dusty shelf queen. There's still one left if anyone is looking.

Jon

#55
Steve Featherkile said:
A widget sells for whatever price it is worth, and not a penny less!
Not quite true, I would rephrase that to: A widget will sell for whatever price some idiot is willing to pay for it.

Witness the $450 LGB Zillertal Beer Keg Car on weaselBay. Someone was willing to cough up some serious dough for a car that could be bought and shipped NIB for about $100.

Its “worth” was about $100, based on the retail selling price, that “worth” became irrelevant when egos got irrational and it became a pissing match between two bidders.

#56
Victor Smith said:
Steve Featherkile said:
A widget sells for whatever price it is worth, and not a penny less!
Not quite true, I would rephrase that to: A widget will sell for whatever price some idiot is willing to pay for it.
Vic, isn't that the same thing though?
#57

It must be the cold weather. For a subject like this to hit three pages in no time must mean there is nothing else of interest to talk about. I guess I will just keep shopping around for a Climax in my price range until the weather warms up and I can go outside and work on the layout.

#58

No, John, this is more like sitting around the pot bellied stove of yesteryear, with your cronies, discussin’ and cussin’ and spittin towards the spittoon. Jus’ ol’ friends jackin’ their jaws.

#59

WOW! This is great

#60

OK…OK…why not just change the original subject line to read, “F40PH set for sale” and get it over with…Who in heck wrote the original line…egads…