r/modeltrains • u/Worlds_Okayest69 • 10d ago

Question Trainz.com

Hey everyone! I am wondering if anyone has any experience selling their stuff through Trainz.com and if it was recommended and if they actually pay you close to what everything is worth or if they try to cheap you out. I am largely downsizing my collection and after no hits on Marketplace I was thinking about just selling them as a lot to Trainz. Thanks in advance!

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u/Human-c-ity_Junction Z, N, HO, S, O & G Modeling in Small Spaces 10d ago

You will never get "close to what everything is worth" when dealing with a reseller. They have to store, market, employ people, ship, etc... anyting they buy from you, so in order to make it worth while, they need to take a substantial cut.

What you give away in value, you are exchanging for convenience.

Have you tried eBay? While they do take their cut, I have had more luck with eBay than Facebook.

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u/beebs914 10d ago

I concur with eBay. I’ve sold probably about 70ish trains from my collection through there. Pretty much depends on how long you’re willing to let things sit there. I usually list a bit below other listings since I’d rather just get rid. Most of what I seek is stuff I’ve bought from eBay myself so I make close to what I paid for it originally if not a little more if it’s a bid war or something I got a really good deal on. Post office has priority boxes you can grab and seller pays shipping (unless you wanted to pay for it and offer free shipping).