Amazing collection of pre-digital, mostly Marklin, all boxed, plenty of Crocodiles, boxed C track etc.
Some HOe, Gauge 1 and Z and a couple of rare items including original Northlander, Heinzl trams ...
A scattering of Fulgurex, Primex (incl 2701 Orient Express) Fleischmann, Rowa, Roco, Liliput etc

I spied at least one digital item.

Kimball

I registered on the site, but there are four problems. Actually, there are five, but the last one is a minor security risk so I won't elaborate.

1. They ask for your credit card details upon registration. This suggests that they are storing this information on their website or a related site. In my opinion, this is an unsafe practice.

2. They don't appear to offer PayPal or some other safer payment option. I did not get past the registration process, so I can't be certain of this one.

3. Shipping is your problem. There are a lot of things out of your control here and many things that might go wrong if you are unable to pick up the item yourself.

4. The site is missing a way to delete your account. I had to fill in a contact form to get my half finished account removed from the site. I don't expect a response to this one until next week.

It is a pity as there were some nice items of interest for me.

I've placed a few bids

Hi Adrian/XXUP
Likewise to Chris I’ve registered my name and credit credentials with Vickers & Hoad and dealt with them for quite a few years and purchased items.
If you are not sure about V&H, I’m sure you can email them direct or even call them if you are in Australia
Cheers Peter Caws
Robertson

there are also reserve prices, so if your bid is to low they'.. send you an email saying your bid has to be higher

John

good question, mine wasn't that long, Its a bit confusing, I've registered but than I found I didn't register until it was ok for me to bid on items

John

I've received same message, sent them my drivers licence and they replied they haven't received an attachment, so I've sent it again, will see if they received it this time., apparently its the company policy to ask for an ID with all new customers.

John

Its not going well, received an email from the Auctioneer, my bidding has been approved but they don't pack or send items, there are carriers available for furniture's etc. all items have to be picked up from the Auctioneer., most items I've looked at with biddings the reserve price hasn't been met,

530 items are offered, I have put in 12 bids (excepted) and other 41 bids have been excepted (reserve price met), so far 53 items have been excepted out of 530 items,
hopefully my brother can attend the auction on the 26th Nov. 2024

here is a copy of the email:

New message from Vickers & Hoad

Hi, Thank you for your registration for the Trains1 timed online only auction. We have approved you for bidding. There is no viewing for this auction. Please note that payment and pick up for the auction is required strictly by 4pm Friday 29th November 2024 from our Bowral rooms - 4/87 Kirkham Rd, Bowral NSW 2576. Payment and pick up is available between 10am-4pm Wednesday 27th November and by appointment on Thursday 18th to Friday 29th November 2024. Late payment or collection may incur handling fees. As Vickers & Hoad do not pack or ship, should you require shipping/postage, please find below some carriers who may be of assistance with shipping for smaller items. Should you require carriers for furniture, please do not hesitate to ask us. Pack & Send Southern Highlands - (02) 4872 3511 (southernhighlands@packsend.com.au) Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us. Thank you, happy bidding! Kind regards, Vickers and Hoad 0447 498 564

I wonder whether you can retract a bid ?

I assume that is per small item?

I've send them an email and the quote they came back with was A$ 1189.00, instead of the measurements being mm they've assumed its cm.

John

Won 2 items, a Rivarossi railcar AC and 3 packets of Eheim masts, nine alltogether, I let the others go mainly 4610's

HO (D) Marklin 37608 Electric Passenger Train (7) Blue Star Train Cream/Blue 37608, R 601, Blue Star Train | Gauge H0 - Article No. 37608, Prototype: "Blue Star Train" (BST) class 601 diesel powered rail car train, sold for A$ 1200, estimate was A$ 300.00- 500.00

John

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I was fortunate to pick up 4 items. Happy with the prices. A couple of items went above my limit. Luckily I live within driving distance of the auction so hopefully can pick them up directly. Fingers crossed the items (listed as unused) are in good condition.
I’m not a fan of auctions but being able to put in your maximum bid and have the app bid incrementally up to that max made the process far less stressful than I imagined.

I just found out my postage is over A$ 100.00 for a parcel that weighs less than 500g and its measurements are 200mm x100mm x 100mm, I'm trying to find another transport company, Australia Post charges A$ 10.80

John

John what's your surname so I can let them know, send me an email regards.,

John

Just out of interest - have people received their items and are they what they expected (good condition, working...)?
Susan

Good to hear the positive feedback John. Helps with any future auctions there might be....
Susan

Hi Ross,
I haven't seen any engraving on the loks I bought. I'm assuming that if they did have an engraving that they would be stolen?