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Anyone know a good guide to O-gauge trains?

Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:57 pm
by Callaway Chris
Looking to price a train set I just unwrapped - appears to have been last touched some time in 1957 :hi

Re: Anyone know a good guide to O-gauge trains?

Posted: Sun May 27, 2012 11:33 am
by Callaway Chris
1.5 years later, I am really getting motivated to move these trains. Who to see about this? Train expo? No time... Hobby shop? Maybe... But would they be fair in pricing?

:wtf

Re: Anyone know a good guide to O-gauge trains?

Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 12:34 am
by Kermit1
That makes two of us. My train has been boxed up at my mom's house since the late 50's also. I received it in 1955 for Christmas. Going home this week to look at it and perhaps bring it back to Ohio with me. Good luck on the sale. Have no idea what it may be worth. Sorry.

Re: Anyone know a good guide to O-gauge trains?

Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2012 2:07 pm
by Jeroenvgfn
I think Ebay should bring serious money.

these kind of items are hot for collectors.

Re: Anyone know a good guide to O-gauge trains?

Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 7:45 pm
by Callaway Chris
Over 2 years, and no movement on my end... I really wish I knew of a place or person who would give me a fair price for all of this... I have BOXES and BOXES taking up space :nono

Re: Anyone know a good guide to O-gauge trains?

Posted: Sat Dec 22, 2012 9:30 pm
by BIGJOHN
For Chirstmas???
:conf

Re: Anyone know a good guide to O-gauge trains?

Posted: Fri Jan 04, 2013 9:35 pm
by awesum
I know somebody who knows about train stuff. Let me know if you want him to reach out to you and how he should contact you.

Re: Anyone know a good guide to O-gauge trains?

Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2015 11:04 am
by Callaway Chris
It's now 4 years + and they are still in boxes, just sitting...

If anyone has info on how to gauge (no pun intended) the 1950s O-Gauge trains and their values, I'd be curious to hear. Thanks!

Re: Anyone know a good guide to O-gauge trains?

Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2018 12:22 pm
by Callaway Chris
So, as a follow-up, I went to the local train dealer. He said $1,400 for all, using the Greenburg Train Show Guide Book. I passed, as he really only offered me $680 and said he'd have to factor a profit.

Ended up listing on Craigslist for $1,200 and took slightly less. Buyer suggested he's one of the last to appreciate the trains, and felt like he gave me a gift in buying. Whatever, as he was a dealer, too, I think. Just lower overhead than the other guy.