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kay4pacific
Fireman
USA
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 Posted - 07/21/2012 : 09:19:04 AM
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A friend of mine lost his dad last week and is looking to sell his dad's railroad collection of HO trains. Some of it is Brass.
Anyone know of collectors in the NE area that buys
entire collections?
Thanks in advance.
I may have some photos in the next week or two.
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mabloodhound
Fireman
USA
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Posted - 07/21/2012 : 10:09:13 AM
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Bill,
I'd suggest asking Dave Frary (around the corner from you) if he has any information or connections.
As you probably know, HO "collections" just aren't worth very much, except for the brass.
The other option is using an e-bay consignment shop.
This is just one of them on the Cape http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=capecodonlineconsignments
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Dave Mason
D&G RR (Dunstead & Granford) in On30
“Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.”~Benjamin Franklin
The 2nd Amendment, America’s 1st Homeland Security
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Jim from Valencia CA
Engine Wiper
USA
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Posted - 07/21/2012 : 10:52:27 AM
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| Dave your first quote is one of my favorites, but it was from Dwight Eisenhowers innauguration speech in 1953. |
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mabloodhound
Fireman
USA
4609 Posts |
Posted - 07/21/2012 : 3:27:14 PM
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Jim, you're right, don't know how I missed that and of course the second quote isn't Jefferson's either.
Off to fix those now.
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Dave Mason
D&G RR (Dunstead & Granford) in On30
“Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety.”~Benjamin Franklin
The 2nd Amendment, America’s 1st Homeland Security
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RWL
New Hire
USA
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Posted - 07/21/2012 : 9:25:43 PM
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Your friend could contact the Hobby Gallery in Wolcott, CT. I believe they still obtain collections. The brass could be handled by "The Caboose" also in Wolcott. The address and number for the Hobby Gallery is 1810 Meriden Road Wolcott, CT 06716, (203) 879-2316
It is a sad situation to be in, but good luck to him in the dispersal of his father's collection.
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Orionvp17
Fireman
USA
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Posted - 07/21/2012 : 9:35:14 PM
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Originally posted by RWL
Your friend could contact the Hobby Gallery in Wolcott, CT. I believe they still obtain collections. The brass could be handled by "The Caboose" also in Wolcott. The address and number for the Hobby Gallery is 1810 Meriden Road Wolcott, CT 06716, (203) 879-2316
It is a sad situation to be in, but good luck to him in the dispersal of his father's collection.
Bob
My thoughts exactly. Steve Magnani at the Hobby Gallery and Armand Mazetti at The Caboose have good reputations, work well together, are easy to deal with and would make a good starting point.
Best wishes and good luck.
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kay4pacific
Fireman
USA
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Posted - 07/23/2012 : 9:34:53 PM
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| Thanks, I will pass along this info to him. Much appreciated. |
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Looking for info on buyers of HO collections.
