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[MarkeytMaker]

I shipped out my DD022 Patton Jeep yesterday from my Ebay auction sales...Oh the pain!

After I shipped it out, I sent the buyer an email. I offered the buyer $50 more than he paid and to keep the other item included in the auction for free. I also offered to pay shipping back to me...haven't heard back...don't think I will either!


My set LAH004 was the other one that got away!

 

[Mitch]

The Patton set is rarer than hens teeth. Should you not have kept it??? The same thing happened to the chap who sold me the first LAH band I have had that four years and everytime I speak with him he asks if I want to sell it.
Mitch

 

[sammy719]

I shipped out my DD022 Patton Jeep yesterday from my Ebay auction sales...Oh the pain!

After I shipped it out, I sent the buyer an email. I offered the buyer $50 more than he paid and to keep the other item included in the auction for free. I also offered to pay shipping back to me...haven't heard back...don't think I will either!


My set LAH004 was the other one that got away!

Markey your a strange fellow, I remember awhile back after you came into a bunch of older retired k&C stuff that you put alot of it up on ebay, then you were very upset that you did, the realized how hard it was to find these sets and started to try and recollect them now you sell something on ebay then try to buy it back again do you like the collection part of toy soldiers or is it a buy and trade thing??? good luck in whstever you are trying to do...Sammy

 

[Njja]

The Patton set is rarer than hens teeth. Should you not have kept it??? The same thing happened to the chap who sold me the first LAH band I have had that four years and everytime I speak with him he asks if I want to sell it.
Mitch

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Not really that rare when you consider some of the early wooden and resin

pieces. It usually comes up at least a dozen times a year on ebay. There

were two versions, one with fixed wheels, and one with rolling wheels. I had

the latter version for quite a few years. It was nice, but not as nice as the

current items being offered.

 

[Phantom Warrior]

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Not really that rare when you consider some of the early wooden and resin

pieces. It usually comes up at least a dozen times a year on ebay. There

were two versions, one with fixed wheels, and one with rolling wheels. I had

the latter version for quite a few years. It was nice, but not as nice as the

current items being offered.

There are a very few pieces that I would not sell - the Patton Command car is one of them. You may remember how hard it was for me to find one at a good price. So Markey, every once in a while they do sell for a low price so keep your eyes open for one. Good luck

Terry

 

[LTC Mike]

I am glad he sold it, because I bought it. Been wanting one for some time.

 

[LTC Mike]

Thank you for the offer but I really wanted it. Going to use it in a North Africa scene using the new desert village stuff. I just bought an 8 foot glass cabinet to display it all in. Cant wait.

 

[Mitch]

Njja....

I think rare is the right word as with the issues surrounding the name and how one can use the images of the man we are unlikely to see another venture into this kind of set. So, other things may be as rare etc but, this was my reasoning. I certainly would not sell mine nor would I sell my wooden tigers. I have more interest from friends about the patton command set than I do about tigers.
Mitch

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Not really that rare when you consider some of the early wooden and resin

pieces. It usually comes up at least a dozen times a year on ebay. There

were two versions, one with fixed wheels, and one with rolling wheels. I had

the latter version for quite a few years. It was nice, but not as nice as the

current items being offered.

 

[lancer]

Thank you for the offer but I really wanted it. Going to use it in a North Africa scene using the new desert village stuff. I just bought an 8 foot glass cabinet to display it all in. Cant wait.

Congratulations on the get. Should make a terrific dio with the new KC desert village. Lots of possibilities. -- Al

 

[MarkeytMaker]

Thank you for the offer but I really wanted it. Going to use it in a North Africa scene using the new desert village stuff. I just bought an 8 foot glass cabinet to display it all in. Cant wait.

Mike,
I thought for a moment...what if I say it was lost? Then ethically I said no that's not right...how about be fair and just offer him more than he paid...should have said it was lost...LOL!

 

[MarkeytMaker]

Markey your a strange fellow, I remember awhile back after you came into a bunch of older retired k&C stuff that you put alot of it up on ebay, then you were very upset that you did, the realized how hard it was to find these sets and started to try and recollect them now you sell something on ebay then try to buy it back again do you like the collection part of toy soldiers or is it a buy and trade thing??? good luck in whstever you are trying to do...Sammy

Sammy...Feelings are mutual. As you wrote...

time to ride off into the sunset

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Well my fellow treefroggers it's been wonderful getting to know all of you in this small hobby of ours, but I must call it a day, due to the fact that I had become over vealous in my quest for that next piece, or that elusive retired piece, or the s.l. set or whatever the case was at the time, my life had become nothing but the hunt for the next set instead of the enjoyment I use to get out of my hobby, it has caused strain on my marriage as well as my wallet ha!!! so I do have alot of stuff listed on sale at e-bay, I will miss the collecting part, but I have always wanted to do a little sports memorabilia collecting, hoping it doesn't turn into a hunt as well, I will always be a forum member as long as you guys will have me, I'm not a sell-out, just time to move on, thanks for all the help, info, and being my favorite hobby buddies...Sammy
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As soon as you sell off the K&C you turn First Legion on us!!! How dare you

 

[sammy719]

Sammy...Feelings are mutual. As you wrote...

time to ride off into the sunset

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Well my fellow treefroggers it's been wonderful getting to know all of you in this small hobby of ours, but I must call it a day, due to the fact that I had become over vealous in my quest for that next piece, or that elusive retired piece, or the s.l. set or whatever the case was at the time, my life had become nothing but the hunt for the next set instead of the enjoyment I use to get out of my hobby, it has caused strain on my marriage as well as my wallet ha!!! so I do have alot of stuff listed on sale at e-bay, I will miss the collecting part, but I have always wanted to do a little sports memorabilia collecting, hoping it doesn't turn into a hunt as well, I will always be a forum member as long as you guys will have me, I'm not a sell-out, just time to move on, thanks for all the help, info, and being my favorite hobby buddies...Sammy
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As soon as you sell off the K&C you turn First Legion on us!!! How dare you

Well Markey, it's like this, I have had the most enjoyment in my young collecting (4-5) career years as I have had in a long time, love First Legion, no hunts/retired stuff to worry about, been an enjoyable time, I truly miss my K&C collection but there was never any intent to play round and round the ebay tree like you seem to do, not hating on ya you do your thing and I'll do mine, hope all goes well in all your ebay sales/purchases or whatever, take care...Sammy

 

[Gideon]

Ah, sellers regret. There are few things I would love to have back. I remember selling off a beautiful Tekno 1:43 Lincoln in sky blue - dead mint in mint box - it was a time capsule.

I got great money for it but it's not like still having it. I guess you know how it feels now...

 

[Warrior]

Ah, sellers regret. There are few things I would love to have back. I remember selling off a beautiful Tekno 1:43 Lincoln in sky blue - dead mint in mint box - it was a time capsule.

I got great money for it but it's not like still having it. I guess you know how it feels now...

Sellers regret, has to be worse than buyers regret as with that, at least you've got the item, even if you feel like you overpaid.

Have told countless customers who wanted to sell stuff back to me or trade for a credit that once it's gone, it's going to be tough to get back, it's only fair to give them one last shot to change their mind.

Then there's the story I heard about the collector who got bitten by the collecting bug, went off the deep end on Ebay buying up retired items at through the nose pricing, had a cash emergency and sold it off at .25 cents on the dollar (no, not to me, maybe to someone who sells on Ebay "from time to time"....., as I don't play the Ebay game), then recovered and...........repurchased most of it again at double through the nose pricing, then once again sold it in bulk at a hefty loss.....and some of you guys wonder why your wives get so torked off at your hobby..........

 

[Mitch]

IMO that guys sound slightly crazy. I have stuff thats been bought for me that I don't really like or collect its rare but, I still won't sell as its my collection.

Its down to the individual what they do but there is always these stories from quasi dealer/collectors and the only way to do it and be happy is to buy two of everything one for yourself and one to sell.

Sounds a lot of stress for very little reward to me
Mitch

 

[Njja]

IMO that guys sound slightly crazy. I have stuff thats been bought for me that I don't really like or collect its rare but, I still won't sell as its my collection.

Its down to the individual what they do but there is always these stories from quasi dealer/collectors and the only way to do it and be happy is to buy two of everything one for yourself and one to sell.

Sounds a lot of stress for very little reward to me
Mitch

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I love all the "labels" people have to put on other collectors I guess to explain their lack of conforming to their description of what a true

"collector" actually is!

I supose I have been a collector my entire life. I guess I first realized it when I once again discovered Lionel Trains back in 1973-1974. I ran across a lot of

different ideas on what to collect, how to collect, how to display......but no one ever classified us as anything other then collectors.

There were no "quasi/collectors", or "speculator/collectors", or even "dealer/collectors" ......just plain old collectors!

No one is better then another, each collects what he can find, or purchase within his means.

Some are naturally talented, with the ability to find most anything they are looking for.......something I strive for. In my case though it has little to do

with talent, more research, reading and pure dumb luck in many cases.

I used to find these terms offensive when tossed at me, or people I knew, but today I realize the "labelers" are simply misinformed, or at best

confused.

Be it a stack of old baseball cards, a rack of old comics, or a wall full of Lionel Trains, its the collection of someone......and if he never sells any, or

on occasion sells a few, or even sells them on a daily basis.......when they are in his possesion they are his collection, and he my friends is a collector!

I remember the first time I walked into Madison Hardware in NYC back in the early 1970's. I was referred there by my local hobby shop when I came

in looking for repair parts for an old 400E Engine. A tiny narrow little store until you walked inside and saw the 2 story wall of trains on your right.......just

about everything you could think about! State Sets, Blue Comets, not for sale just a historic look at Lionel down through the ages. Madison Hardware was

probably Lionel's most famous dealer.......when you saw that wall you knew the 2 brothers that owned the business were also collectors.

 

[Mitch]

Njja...

I cannot see for the life of me how anyone could be offended by terms that are used about those collectors who try to speculate on sets. I am not misinformed if that accusation was aimed at my post in anyway shape or form. I also do not see how you can be misinformed if you state this or that. I have no idea what a true collector is and really, have no interest it was not my intention to try and evaluate this. I was responding to the guy Warrior commented on and found that action quite stupid.

If you buy a range of figures, lets say original arnhem range from K&C then sell it as the price and exclusivity rises... Fine. But, to then to re-buy at a higher price and do it again spending more money to get it back and, then, do it again.. then, you are slightly in need of help IMO
Mitch

 

[MarkeytMaker]

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I love all the "labels" people have to put on other collectors I guess to explain their lack of conforming to their description of what a true

"collector" actually is!

I supose I have been a collector my entire life. I guess I first realized it when I once again discovered Lionel Trains back in 1973-1974. I ran across a lot of

different ideas on what to collect, how to collect, how to display......but no one ever classified us as anything other then collectors.

There were no "quasi/collectors", or "speculator/collectors", or even "dealer/collectors" ......just plain old collectors!

No one is better then another, each collects what he can find, or purchase within his means.

Some are naturally talented, with the ability to find most anything they are looking for.......something I strive for. In my case though it has little to do

with talent, more research, reading and pure dumb luck in many cases.

I used to find these terms offensive when tossed at me, or people I knew, but today I realize the "labelers" are simply misinformed, or at best

confused.

Be it a stack of old baseball cards, a rack of old comics, or a wall full of Lionel Trains, its the collection of someone......and if he never sells any, or

on occasion sells a few, or even sells them on a daily basis.......when they are in his possesion they are his collection, and he my friends is a collector!

I remember the first time I walked into Madison Hardware in NYC back in the early 1970's. I was referred there by my local hobby shop when I came

in looking for repair parts for an old 400E Engine. A tiny narrow little store until you walked inside and saw the 2 story wall of trains on your right.......just

about everything you could think about! State Sets, Blue Comets, not for sale just a historic look at Lionel down through the ages. Madison Hardware was

probably Lionel's most famous dealer.......when you saw that wall you knew the 2 brothers that owned the business were also collectors.

I'm down with this post!

...except the part about how to display. I remember this post from a guy here on the forum who had a lionel train displayed on the floor...maybe used as a stepping stone to get from one side of his collecting room to the other?

 

[jazzeum]

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I love all the "labels" people have to put on other collectors I guess to explain their lack of conforming to their description of what a true

"collector" actually is!

I supose I have been a collector my entire life. I guess I first realized it when I once again discovered Lionel Trains back in 1973-1974. I ran across a lot of

different ideas on what to collect, how to collect, how to display......but no one ever classified us as anything other then collectors.

There were no "quasi/collectors", or "speculator/collectors", or even "dealer/collectors" ......just plain old collectors!

No one is better then another, each collects what he can find, or purchase within his means.

Some are naturally talented, with the ability to find most anything they are looking for.......something I strive for. In my case though it has little to do

with talent, more research, reading and pure dumb luck in many cases.

I used to find these terms offensive when tossed at me, or people I knew, but today I realize the "labelers" are simply misinformed, or at best

confused.

Be it a stack of old baseball cards, a rack of old comics, or a wall full of Lionel Trains, its the collection of someone......and if he never sells any, or

on occasion sells a few, or even sells them on a daily basis.......when they are in his possesion they are his collection, and he my friends is a collector!

I remember the first time I walked into Madison Hardware in NYC back in the early 1970's. I was referred there by my local hobby shop when I came

in looking for repair parts for an old 400E Engine. A tiny narrow little store until you walked inside and saw the 2 story wall of trains on your right.......just

about everything you could think about! State Sets, Blue Comets, not for sale just a historic look at Lionel down through the ages. Madison Hardware was

probably Lionel's most famous dealer.......when you saw that wall you knew the 2 brothers that owned the business were also collectors.

Good post John.

 

[Mitch]

Could have been. but, nobody as I stated, was saying what a true collector was and therefore was unecessary to reel it off. my previous post explained what my thoughts about the specific mentioned collector was
Mitch