Hello,

My father recently passed away and we are needing to sell his Marklin train set. He built a very detailed track with buildings, trees, cars, people etc. It was quite incredible, but unfortunately we need to sell the set. I am trying to figure out where to sell everything and what the value would be.

He has the following components:

Marklin Digital control system (60215) with transformers
Multiple different locomotives (steam, diesel)
Ice 2 Digital Train set
40+ different freight cars (some are still in boxes)
Tons of track (all different types of pieces)
Bridges, control boxes
Color light signals
Model cars, people, trees, several buildings etc.


I know he spent well over $10,000 on the set up, but I not sure what is is worth.

Everything in less than 2 years old and is in perfect condition.

Can anyone help with an estimation of the value, and give me an idea where I should list it to sell? eBay, Craigs list?

Any info would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

I would second all the advice offered by Tom above, and add there is an annual Price Guide called Koll's, [Kolls Link] this book is based upon sale prices realised at recent auctions and is considered a good Guide, but it is only a Guide.

The price of an item will be determined largely by an items desirability, condition, how much it has been used, completeness and especially for older items the condition of the box and manual and for really old items if the box is original and not a copy.

Finally, if using Ebay try to find a couple of recent prices as there are some people who are selling items on Ebay for crazy prices and in all likelihood they will not realise these prices.

BR