Joined: 22/09/2007(UTC)
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I recently inheritated a set of Marklin trains that my grandfather bought in Germany shortly after WWII ended. I was wondering if anyone could tell me where to look for the value of these trains. By looking on the original paperwork (in German)it states "Gauge 00". it also my be HO gauge. Not sure I just know the history of where they came from, I don't know much about the trains themselves.
SK800 loco w/tender
RS800 (2 but 1 could be mainly used as parts)
Mitropa 342
344 baggage van
386 poultry car(2)
Mitropa 343
327 passenger car (have 6 of these)
364 D.R.B. low-side gondola
Talbot 367 (2)
328 coach van (2)
341 (2)
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Melanie
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 Joined: 03/04/2007(UTC) Posts: 1,605
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Hello,
I could give you a rough price on the cars, but it would be no where near as accurate as if I had pictures. If you need help posting pictures let us know.
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Bill's right, pictures would be a big help in setting value, though I can tell you right now that SK800 has already raised a few heart rates.  When it comes down to value, I point out three things to people---condition---what its book value is---and what you can get for it right now. Condition is subjective and you'll be surprised, even stunned at the value of something that looks like junk over something that looks mint in box. Book value is in a realm I've never dealt with. It is there primarily for insurance purposes. Current sale value is best found in places like Ebay. Research what you have, compare conditions, catalog pieces---be patient---don't sell in lots, sell as individual pieces, take PayPal, open your market to International bids, give good descriptions...all these things help determine how much it's worth in the end. I can assure you that the folks who were walking to the dumpster the day I was to toss grandpa's old "European train junk", would not have been so generous to me had they known how much that "junk' has netted me over the years since, and still left me with an heirloom quality set to pass on to my little ones. |
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Joined: 22/09/2007(UTC)
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Location: Wooster, OH
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Joined: 22/09/2007(UTC)
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Please respect these masterpieces. 
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Melanie.
You have a lovely collection of old marklin which any marklin lover would give their eye teeth to own. Valuable yes but not enough to retire on! No one could give you a proper valulation here. I will give you my rough idea but others will probably disagree.
Looking at ebay prices.The SK 800 is in poor condition and worth IMO $150 to $250. On the other hand the RS 800 looks very good and could be worth double that.
The rolling stock depending on condition worth $20 to $70 each
hope that helps
regards
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Geoff (UK)
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I see you have the documentation for some of the items. This helps, but you did not mention whether you still have the original boxes. They will add significantly to the value. Other forum members are very good with valuations, so I won't try myself. It does look like a set that , sold individually, would give you a nice chunk of money. That Mitropa looks very interesting...
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Joined: 03/04/2007(UTC) Posts: 1,605
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Hello Melanie,
Drstapes has the best estimation...I would say the RS 800 is worth around $325 because it looks like the shell is on the end of crumbling...please be very careful with it. I have had some that were in great condition, then they crumble in my hands. I would advise you to keep this one because shipping it would be too great of a risk! It also looks repainted to me but I can never tell! Nothing extremely rare but certainly something you would find in a typical set. I do like that all the couplers are the (is it zinc?) silver kind.
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Bill |
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Joined: 22/09/2007(UTC)
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Location: Wooster, OH
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Thank you guys for all of your help! I looked at the RS800 closer and there is a crack at the end. But I don't think it's a repaint. I know as long as I can remember it was never repainted. I really don't think that my dad would have repainted it.Looking at it close it didn't looke repainted. My Dad didn't have good eyesight or the patience. Also there is a lot of track too. There is another RS800 that is broken but may be used as parts.
Thanks again,
Melanie
P.S. If anyone is interested in all or some of the pieces, please send me an email with your offer. Thanks
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Joined: 22/09/2007(UTC)
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Oh one more question does anyone know what the number is on the top picture that I have posted? I can't find a number on it and don't know what it is.
Thanks,
Melanie
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Joined: 03/04/2007(UTC) Posts: 1,605
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Hello,
The two green passenger cars are number 341. They are in the same series as the 343 and 342. I am not sure which version but they have the tinplate trucks and silver couplers. Nice pieces.
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Bill |
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Hello,
You have an offer in your mailbox!
Let me know,
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William |
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Melanie
you don't mention if they are in original boxes or not . It may change the value
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Joined: 22/09/2007(UTC)
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Quote:[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by jeehring
<br />Melanie
you don't mention if they are in original boxes or not . It may change the value
I don't have any of the original boxes. sorry :(
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Joined: 03/04/2007(UTC) Posts: 1,605
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Offer in the mail....thanks. |
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Joined: 22/09/2007(UTC)
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I still have all of my trains for sale. As soon as the holidays are over I am thinking about putting them on ebay if I don't get any offers from here.
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Joined: 03/04/2007(UTC) Posts: 1,605
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Are they going up on Ebay?
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Bill |
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Joined: 22/09/2007(UTC)
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Quote:[size=1" face="Verdana" id="quote]quote:Originally posted by CCS800KrokHunter3
<br />Are they going up on Ebay?
Thanks,
Bill
I will be working on putting them up on ebay hopefully soon! So, watch for them. I will post a link once I get them up. Thanks for the intrest! Melanie
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Joined: 03/04/2007(UTC) Posts: 1,605
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Good luck!
Let us know if you need any help with descriptions!
-Bill |
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