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Post by redjimmy1955 on Nov 4, 2024 14:38:12 GMT
Hey all! I had a couple of NOS & NEW CURRENT engines and rolling stock that were pretty much junk out of the box.
Broken couplers...electronics on the fritz...arrgh!
One of my stories consists of a "barely used" engine bought at York. I sent it to Atlas for a repair, only to have a repairman named Don (I think that's the name) tell me the engine had mileage, "like it went to the moon and BACK".
Care to share stories??
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Post by david1 on Nov 5, 2024 2:28:04 GMT
Sorry to hear about your engine. Buying on the secondary market can be a crap shoot but it still is where I get most of my stuff now a days.
Dave
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Post by Adam on Nov 5, 2024 2:32:44 GMT
Oh yeah, I have, intentionally, purchased a few bruised and battered items, locos mostly. Not running, some rust, dirty and dusty. But I love a challenge. Got all of them back into running shape. Maybe not "like new" but got them into good enough for me shape.
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Post by steveoncattailcreek on Nov 5, 2024 3:24:47 GMT
Sorry to hear about your engine. Buying on the secondary market can be a crap shoot but it still is where I get most of my stuff now a days. Well, I think the OP's main point was that the proffered item was touted as being in (much!) better condition than it proved to be when delivered. For me, that suggests the importance of patronizing only reputable stores or auction sites that have good return policies, or otherwise not making bids in excess of amounts you're willing to throw away on a gamble. As Adam pointed out, someone else's "junk box" can often provide a treasure trove of stuff to rehabilitate (or at least cannibalize), as long as it is priced fairly and its condition is not misrepresented. Caveat emptor . . .
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Post by david1 on Nov 5, 2024 3:37:47 GMT
No matter who you buy from there is always a chance he or she is not telling the truth.
You made some good points, knowing who your buying from, buy from reputable dealer or people you know. Know what You are buying. If it looks beat, it probably is!
Test it if you can.
If the dealer won't take it back, walk away! No matter how much you want it.
Dave
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Post by redjimmy1955 on Nov 5, 2024 11:09:16 GMT
Honestly not REALLY putting up a rant...simply sharing a story or two about getting a lemon....lol..go ahead, share yours..
And while I was misled, the upside was I tried some repairs and it was a learning experience!
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Post by frankmulligan on Nov 6, 2024 20:05:48 GMT
I recently sold on eBay an MTH streetcar that I had purchased as part of a lot of items from Stout auctions. I never ran or tested it and the gentleman who bought it said there was an issue with one of the trucks. I ended up refunding most of the purchase price.
Be wary of motive power bought from auction houses. They state that they do not test them and if there are issues that's on you. I'm always surprised by how much these items sell for with that caveat.
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