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my grandfather inlaw recently passed away, he was a big postwar lionel collector, but he had alot of misc cars and kits in his collection. there were a few items in the collection that we didnt know anything about, that didnt seem to go with the rest of them. there were two westbrook car kits, a texas and pacific, and a B&O, 4 box's. from looking at it i think that inorder to complete the car you need the hardware kit, and there are two box's of those. i saw someone was asking information about them eailer. i know there are a number of people on the fourm that build some amazing cars (brotherlove) wasnt sure if these kits would be of interest to anyone here.

 

there is also quite a few circus car's we found, some unopened as they still have the tape on the bottom. now, i know this isnt in the for sale fourm, but i have no idea what these items are worth. anyinformation or interst would be great. i'll be in lancaster pa for the next two days before leaving for oklahoma

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There has been a Westbrook box car kit and hardware kit on ebay as separate listings. Combined their buy it now price is $60 plus shipping. They've been there a long time so it's reasonable to say that is expecting too much. Below that you just never know. I've seen some in good condition go for $25 and others equally nice not sell for $10. I personally like those old kits but most people want the newest most detailed pieces.

>>They are only good for 2-railers, since the underframe gets in the way when trying to mount high rise trucks.

 

A Dremel (or hacksaw blade) can take care of that.  I have put Weaver 3-rail trucks on two Westbrook kits in the last couple months. You can just cut the underframe a short distance in from the bolster and mount the Weaver trucks, using fender washers for spacers as needed.

 

The eBay suggestion is a good one.  I would buy these but my spouse would serve papers on me if I get any more kits.

 

BRUCE

Not true.  I have discovered that if I start at 99 cents I get about twice what I think my stuff is worth.

 

On the other hand, while Westbrook is venerable, and I feel a bit bad that they are being cut up, they are ten dollar kits.  I would bet you could get $25 plus shipping, but that is because there are a lot of bidders out there who do not know the value of older stuff.

 

I did four items last month.  I told my accountantnI would be happy with $300.  I started them at 99 cents.  I got almost a grand!  And one did not even sell at 99 cents.

Originally Posted by bob2:

Not true.  I have discovered that if I start at 99 cents I get about twice what I think my stuff is worth.

 

On the other hand, while Westbrook is venerable, and I feel a bit bad that they are being cut up, they are ten dollar kits.  I would bet you could get $25 plus shipping, but that is because there are a lot of bidders out there who do not know the value of older stuff.

 

I did four items last month.  I told my accountant would be happy with $300.  I started them at 99 cents.  I got almost a grand!  And one did not even sell at 99 cents.

true but then you run the risk of not getting what its worth at all. guess thats part of auctioning. i might stick them on the for sale forum here, we'll see.

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