Large Scale Central

Jim Beam Train

General Discussion
#1

Hey guys, a friend of mine inherited this set and is planning on selling it. All of the decanters are unopened and in-tact. Just curious if anyone had any know how , or even an idea of the best place to sell.

Thanks,

Matt

#2

If they are empty, Ebay but they are not that valuable, if they are full then the USPS doesnt allow mailing of alcohol.

Do a search on Ebay and then watch the auction items to see what the final selling prices are.

#3

Here’s a link to one of the Jim Beam Decanter sites:

http://for-sale.yakaz.com/jim-beam-train-decanter

Might give you some idea of the value of them.

Happy rails!

dave

#4

Had the same train lucky to get $75.00, all was full.

I did Craig’s list

Don

#5

A second hand store here had 6 of these plus the track. They finally went for $60…All most all of them had paperwork and the original boxes.

Cheers TOF

#6

Time to drink a toast to railroads. :wink:

#7

Well it seems like you guys are right. There may be more money in un-drank booze than there is in the train itself. I’ll have to throw the idea his way of drinking away the blues of disappointment hehe.

Thanks for the input!

Matt

#8

I don’t think you can sell them on eBay if they are full of alcohol. You need a licence to do that where I come from but hey, nudge nudge, wink wink… You don’t have to let Elliot Ness know about it.

Andrew

#9

It’s funny because 15 years ago when I started my career it was for a Wine and Liquor wholesaler

and the Liquor stores that had them were selling between 300.00 to 500.00 each. Now you can’t give them away.

#10

My wife and kids gave be both sets as gifts years ago - They look great on a shelf, - do gather dust though - The liquor evaporates over time… I occasionally see them on “evilbay” they don’t command large prices - Might be best to just enjoy them.

#11

They are like Avon bottles and other stuff. They marketed them as collectible, then made so many they were not worth anything. The liquor inside is probably more valuable.

#12

Ebay is loaded with Jim Beam (and others) decanters of all shapes and sizes, some are interesting, but none of them seam to go for very much.