C&S Brass, Any Scale, Listed on eBay

[pizlinard72]

Thank you Jim for that info. That is really interesting. I'm trying to replicate the train that is on the top of our forum. Have the cars and the caboose. This condenses all that I love about C&S. Small rails, little engines and big country. The engines would be No 8 and 69 in On3. I have not seen either one of them offered in a number of years. I'll keep up my hope that maybe one day...
Best, Christian

[Jim Courtney]

Keep looking, Christian. As Keith Hayes posted, patience sometimes pays off.

I've gone as long as 3 years until something C&S brass turned up that I wanted, felt I could use. I'll keep looking for you as well.

[pizlinard72]

Thank you Jim
That's very kind of you. I'll certainly keep looking.
Christian

[pizlinard72]

The No 5 sold for 699.90. The bid was added one second before the end of the auction

[Doug Heitkamp]

That's a good price for a tough to find piece of On3 C&S brass in todays market.

For what it's worth, I just sold an Overland Sn3 C&S #22, unpainted on eBay. When it was all said and done, eBay tagged me for 13.5% in fees. This might explain the high prices we have been seeing lately.

[Jim Courtney]

Commission fees are getting high everywhere.

PBL now has a 25% commission fee, and they only resell their models imported in the past, no Overland C&S.

Last time that I inquired, BrassTrains was charging something like 22-23% commission.

Ebay listings generally have higher shipping and handling charges now--don't know if this reflects true increases in shipping costs or a way to offset some of the higher commission fee.

[Wayne Taylor]

eBay is charging 12.55% on the shipping fee as well as 12.55% of the sales tax they charge the buyer and which the seller never sees.  The only way for the seller to offset this is to raise the shipping cost substantially.  That may very well be why we are seeing a dearth of good HOn3 brass locomotives online this year.

[Jim Courtney]

I would suggest that all of us try to sell any surplus C&S brass by first listing it on Darel's "Swap Meet" sticky (above) before listing things on eBay.

That would tend to keep things "in the family" so to speak, among the members of this forum. One would have to decide what an individual brass model's value is to them (i.e. original purchase price, current estimated market value, etc.) before posting and be satisfied if the model sells at that price. Granted with the inflation of brass prices, almost mimicking the real estate market, one might get more for the model on eBay even considering the eBay fees.

I would find greater satisfaction knowing that one of my acquisitions has found a good home in this fraternity, even if it yields a lower price at sale . . .

[Norm Acker]

Couple of On3 Masons on eBay now for those of you who didn't know.

[pizlinard72]

Good Morning
Unpainted Sunset C&S 74
https://www.ebay.com/itm/384296558531?hash=item5979dc1fc3:g:2JsAAOSwhM5g~0il

Have a good day
Christian

[Jim Courtney]

With Covid coming back for a repeat engagement, I'm not sure who or how many might be attending the Sn3 Symposium in Albuquerque next week or the national Narrow Gauge Convention in Hickory, North Carolina, the first week of September.

Perhaps those that do could keep an eye out in the Vendor's Rooms, at the two conventions, for C&S brass in HOn3, Sn3 and On3. Assuming that the Forum is still up and running, perhaps you could post a notice to the rest of us on the forum, allowing us to contact the vendor directly.

For myself, I'm still looking for another Overland Sn3 C&S number 69, preferably unpainted.

And I think Christian is looking for On3 Overland C&S number 8 and On3 Precision Scale C&S number 69 for his "Alma Train".

Should I create another thread "C&S brass at the Conventions"?

[Norm Acker]

And I'm looking for an On3 #73 if anyone finds one. Thanks guys!

[pizlinard72]

Thank you Jim
Yes, I‘m looking for No 8 and No 69 in On3.
Kind Regards
Christian

[Doug Heitkamp]

**Price Reduction**

Recall the C&S Brass Whistle Todd pointed out, well after a number of auctions with no bids, it's now down to the bargain price of $929.00!

https://www.ebay.com/itm/224573635559?ViewItem=&item=224573635559

[Mike Trent]

The whistle seems to have  a "2" stamped on the arm. So this may have been the whistle from Brooks 2-6-0 #2. My dad had three C&S whistles and they were all stamped with the locomotive numbers. #5506(#807), #903, and #914.

#74's whistle is stamped #67.

For what it's worth.

[pizlinard72]

Good Morning Everyone
A PSC 60 On3 Basket Case is for sale. I do not know if it is complete. I can neitehr see gearbox nor motor. Not for the faint of Heart.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/334124052440?hash=item4dcb586fd8:g:LpcAAOSwLllhI~uN
Have a Great day!
Christian

[Norm Acker]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/LMB-Lambert-On3-Mason-Bogie-2-8-6T-Steam-Engine-BRASS-O-Scale-RARE-/165001375041?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0

[pizlinard72]

Good Morning
Sn3
OMI 9
https://www.ebay.com/itm/255112439058?epid=2262110821&hash=item3b65e2e512:g:uoEAAOSwrBlhKl1J

OMI 22
https://www.ebay.com/itm/255112458573?hash=item3b65e3314d:g:Yp0AAOSwo9FhKmLU

Scratchbuilt Passenger Cars
https://www.ebay.com/itm/154582553636?hash=item23fdd69424:g:G3EAAOSwNLJhJTi5

https://www.ebay.com/itm/203579240842?hash=item2f6644b18a:g:jyIAAOSwczRhJToA

ON3
Combine Scratchbuilt
https://www.ebay.com/itm/154583991871?hash=item23fdec863f:g:iAkAAOSw8PNhJpW0

Have a good day
Christian

[Doug Heitkamp]

Here is a good one - South Park Finescale Sn3 Cooke 2-8-0 Kit

https://www.ebay.com/itm/194322200191?hash=item2d3e81767f:g:gr0AAOSwXAVhLD3N

[pizlinard72]

OMI Sn3 71
https://www.ebay.com/itm/255009017191?hash=item3b5fb8cd67:g:qP0AAOSwFMNgvoCX
Stay healthy
Christian