Discussion seems a bit non-existent at the moment. Any thoughts on ebay tactics? Having just been outbid on ebay on the basis that I don't spend 24 hours glued...
Hello Robin My first contribution to the discussion group. ebay has good and bad points, you need to be alert and streetwise or should I say 'railwayana wise'....
All very sensible stuff. I tend to put a bid in when I first see the item which tends to be my maximum, although after some thought I may up this. My number 1...
Hi I agree with Alan and Steve's tactics, I think that "cold" bidding in the last hour or 30 minutes should be banned, that way at least you know who the...
Dear All Group Members Continuing this theme - I have had some excellent items off ebay, some at very reasonable prices, and no disappointments so far. I...
Hi Group I might comment on one aspect of Alan's email (members names and areas of interest) I know most serious collectors ebay name and so if I know that a ...
Hi All, We have the same sort of antics, here in New Zealand. We have a local auction site on the net, called 'Trade Me'..You can find just about anything on...
Andy I looked at that site, but it is limited to Australia, New Zealand and Chatham Isles. Why would anyone want to sell on a limited site when ebay is open...
Alan, we have 15 members as of now. I don't actually know all the names, as these have to be disclosed by the individual. I don't think it would be appropriate...
Hi Malcolm I think you hit the nail on the head when you said it was limited to 'down here'. People I have spoken to can't be bothered with ebay, and having to...
All, My biggest gripe with Ebay when selling is the packaging. I don't mind listing things for sale but packing and posting is a pain, especially unusually...
Hello All Packaging is a problem and I ease this a bit by saving second hand materials for re-use. I also try to quote the postage costs at the time of...
Steve You may be interested to know that Korea has a similar concept high speed train (OK not so high speed - 150kph) diesel hydraulic and if you are lucky...
1. Malcolm - Yep, I'd be interested to see pics (sorry for the delay - your email dropped down my inbox whilst I dragged myself into the modern age by...
I found the results interesting - shed plates seem to have halted the ever upward moves and wagon plates didn't shine - the ROF Woolwich was cheap, and so many...
Hello All, I was present at the last Sheffield auction and although the attendance was as always high, by half time the punters had thinned noticeably. I also...
Well, I have only looked at the web site, and was quite surprised at how prices in general seem to have dropped. Interestingly, there was a plate I sold there...
I think it's important to remember that any item is 'worth' what somebody is willing to pay for it. I am a relative newcomer to the hobby but it's very easy to...
How come we suddenly have all these live auctions? Some decent material which makes one wodner if the less regular ones are based around selling someone's...
I notice increased advertising recently in popular railway magazines seeking both to purchase railwayana and entries for auctions. This may be bringing out...
... hi everyone my name is michael, i read with interest the postings about the number of new auctions & and i ask can they survive. the statistics are saying...
I have a couple of engraved brass lever plates from a Stevens & Sons frame. Most of the black wax infill has dropped out and I'd like to replace it. Does ...
Many thanks Paul, it worked perfectly. Red, black, yellow and white wax available from the supplier who has a website _http://www.tradeinpost.com/wax.html_...
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