How do I sell my model train collection?

How do I sell my model train collection?

1. Sell Your Trains Yourself At Train Shows. Price Received. Effort.
2. Sell Your Trains Yourself On eBay. Price Received. Effort.
3. Sell Your Trains Using a Live Auction House. Price Received. Effort.
4. Sell Your Trains Through an Online Auction Service. Price Received.
5. Sell Your Trains To A Train Dealer or a Single Buyer. Price Received.

What do you call someone who collects model trains?

A railfan, rail buff or train buff (American English), railway enthusiast or railway buff (Australian/British English), trainspotter or ferroequinologist is a person interested, recreationally, in rail transport.

Where is the best place to sell model trains?

eBay is a huge selling site, probably the most used. It offers a massive audience for what your selling and all the facilities needed to list, sell and manage items your selling. There is a popular model railway section on eBay, full of deals on model trains and a broad following of buyers behind it.

Are model trains a good investment?

You can still make money off your hobby even if investing in model trains directly isn’t the best idea. You can still buy and resell them and make a modest profit. In that case, just need to think of it as a shorter-term thing than a long-term thing. Use a different window of opportunity and you can still make money.

Is there a club to collect toy trains?

The Train Collectors Society, based in the UK, was formed over 30 years ago. It is a voluntary run not for profit club for people who are interested in or want to collect or operate toy trains and commercial model railways.

Is there a model railroad club in Michigan?

Grand Rapids Model Railroad Historical Society – HO scale model railroad club in the Grand Rapids area sponsors an annual train show in Holland, Michigan Grand River Valley Railroad Club – Operates HO, N, On30, and Z scale layouts in Wyoming, Michigan

Are there any model train clubs in Canada?

The National Model Railroad Association, Inc. advances the global scale model railroading community through education, advocacy, standards, and social interaction. The NMRA supports 18 regions worldwide and over 150 local Divisions. For a list of NMRA affiliated Model railroad Clubs in Canada, click here: https://www.nmra.org/canada

Is there a Lionel Collectors Club of America?

LCCA TO RELEASE TWO NEW ADDITIONS TO THE MODEL TRAIN ARCHIVES! The 50th Anniversary celebration of the Lionel Collectors Club of America continues! As previously announced, the LCCA has purchased several additional model train archives for the exclusive use of our members.