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Offline Cramer  
#1 Posted : 17 April 2025 21:51:03(UTC)
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[b][i]TODAY WE HAVE LISTED THE SECOND AND LAST AUCTION FOR STEPHAN CRAMER ESTATE ON HIBID - 320 LOTS MANY OF LOTS ARE MULTIPLE ITEMS AND MANY VINTAGE MARKLIN ITEMS. PLEASE ENJOY AND FORWARD TO YOUR TRAIN COMMUNITY. MR CRAMER OBVIOUSLY LOVED AND ENJOYED THIS AS YOU ALL MUST.
https://www.walter-aucti...ate-of-stephan-cramer-5/ OR LOG INTO HIBID OHIO
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Offline Bigdaddynz  
#2 Posted : 18 April 2025 05:17:59(UTC)
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Offline Vinedusk  
#3 Posted : 18 April 2025 10:15:37(UTC)
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I'm ignoring the SHOUTINESS.

But LOL!

Following the link reveals a graphic! Depicting the island-continent of Erstralyer next to the word 'Marklin'.

Like, WTF?

(with all due respect, most spruikers do shout....)
Fine, young, Tweed salseman that y'are
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Offline PJMärklin  
#4 Posted : 18 April 2025 13:12:34(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: Vinedusk Go to Quoted Post
Following the link reveals a graphic! Depicting the island-continent of Erstralyer ….


Well, perhaps, but the map is incomplete as it is without Tasmania OhMyGod
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Offline Jimmy Thompson  
#5 Posted : 18 April 2025 13:35:02(UTC)
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Online kiwiAlan  
#6 Posted : 18 April 2025 16:30:24(UTC)
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Hmm, could do with better descriptions. Clearly the auctioneers do not know Marklin, there are parts of a King Ludwig set spread across at least three lots.

There are a handful of lots which have pictures from other lots in them, so make sure that you are viewing the correct pictures. Thankfully in most cases there is a label with the lot number of the picture which helps to settle some confusion.
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Offline marklinist5999  
#7 Posted : 18 April 2025 17:14:01(UTC)
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TYep, it's a lot, and some items are wrapped in paper which you can't see unless there are duplicates.
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Offline Mayleneman  
#8 Posted : 22 April 2025 19:55:23(UTC)
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Some nice things here. I need to research and see what I like. A lot of items to try and bid on though. Might be better if spread out.
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Offline BenPerr  
#9 Posted : 03 May 2025 21:27:41(UTC)
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So, the auction is now over and it was quite an experience!
This was my first one & i was doing this for myself (aka not for eBay reselling).
After reviewing the 320 lots, I decided to bid on 144 and divided my bids into 4 categories (Must have, Would like to have, Nice to have & Only if cheap enough).
I created a big spreadsheet to organize everything and most importantly... try to guess what the budget was based on what I was willing to pay for each item in case i won everything (and ask my wife for forgiveness...).

I started entering my bids about 30 minutes before the start, but estimated the time wrong and some lots closed before I was done.
I missed the beginning and was quickly outbid a lost a few early items before I figured out the dynamic of this whole thing.
Having each lot closing in sequential order every 30 seconds means that you are effectively surfing a "wave" of 5-6 active bids and staying on top of everything going on was a challenge! Lots of clicking back-and-forth to refresh and see the status.
After about 2 hours, I was drained and had no clear idea what I won and how much I spent in total...

After a beer, I totaled the damage and realized that I won 77 bids out of the 144 that I had chosen (I will keep the $$ amount to myself...)
Next step was then to drive 9 hours to Ohio to pick-up the whole thing, and glad that I took my old Sienna 2006 minivan as all the rear space was needed and full of goodies.
There I met with Jennifer who was extremely nice in helping checking the various lots and provided some background information about the original estate owner (Steve Cramer). He was an avid Marklin collector who bought most of his stuff from eBay (some invoices are still in the boxes).
He has no direct heir nor close family, so he probably spent most of his retirement in building this collection and based on "He who dies with the most toys wins"... then Steve you definitely won!!

Anybody else got lucky??

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Offline Bigdaddynz  
#10 Posted : 04 May 2025 12:59:59(UTC)
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..... based on "He who dies with the most toys wins"... then Steve you definitely won!!


Somehow I doubt it....

You never met Tim Fairhall!

20210324_203820c.jpg

Seen in Tim's train room (a massive basement) after he passed away. Tim had large amounts of H0, Z Gauge, and a massive 1 Gauge layout... - https://www.marklin-user...44071-The-Zittau-Project
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Offline rbw993  
#11 Posted : 04 May 2025 14:13:51(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: BenPerr Go to Quoted Post
So, the auction is now over and it was quite an experience!
This was my first one & i was doing this for myself (aka not for eBay reselling).
After reviewing the 320 lots, I decided to bid on 144 and divided my bids into 4 categories (Must have, Would like to have, Nice to have & Only if cheap enough).
I created a big spreadsheet to organize everything and most importantly... try to guess what the budget was based on what I was willing to pay for each item in case i won everything (and ask my wife for forgiveness...).

I started entering my bids about 30 minutes before the start, but estimated the time wrong and some lots closed before I was done.
I missed the beginning and was quickly outbid a lost a few early items before I figured out the dynamic of this whole thing.
Having each lot closing in sequential order every 30 seconds means that you are effectively surfing a "wave" of 5-6 active bids and staying on top of everything going on was a challenge! Lots of clicking back-and-forth to refresh and see the status.
After about 2 hours, I was drained and had no clear idea what I won and how much I spent in total...

After a beer, I totaled the damage and realized that I won 77 bids out of the 144 that I had chosen (I will keep the $$ amount to myself...)
Next step was then to drive 9 hours to Ohio to pick-up the whole thing, and glad that I took my old Sienna 2006 minivan as all the rear space was needed and full of goodies.
There I met with Jennifer who was extremely nice in helping checking the various lots and provided some background information about the original estate owner (Steve Cramer). He was an avid Marklin collector who bought most of his stuff from eBay (some invoices are still in the boxes).
He has no direct heir nor close family, so he probably spent most of his retirement in building this collection and based on "He who dies with the most toys wins"... then Steve you definitely won!!

Anybody else got lucky??

UserPostedImage


Hi Ben, I was probably bidding against you on a couple items, lots 99 and 117. But I'm happy with what I won. Still waiting on shipping to get them.

Regards,
Roger
Modeling Immensee, mile/km 0 on the Gottard. SBB Era V.
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Offline BenPerr  
#12 Posted : 04 May 2025 17:18:53(UTC)
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Hi Roger,

I had the lot 99 (red arrow) in sight and my original bid was very low as I got one already (not as nice as that one though!), so I was not pushing this one up - glad that you got it!
I had the 117 as well but did not like the freight wagons in the lot, so same story as above - I think I did $75 and did not increase.
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