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Any model train collectors out there? I need expert advice.?
I have my father's complete train set, from 1930, and I understand it's quite collectible. Many cars, scenery pieces, track. It has been in storage for years and is in pretty good shape, with a little surface corrosion, but lots and lots of dust and the metal is dull. I haven't actually seen it work in 20 years, but I'm sure it woudn't take much to get it going. I've finally decided to let it go. I've ordered a guide to pricing, but so much depends on condition. Here are my questions (thanks for your patience, and serious answers only please):
1) It looks bad now because of the dirt, does that affect how I rate the condition?
2) Should I clean it, and if so,
3) How can I best clean it up for sale without damaging anything?
4) Is eBay the best sale site?
5) Should I sell it as a set or by the piece?
Thanks for any advice.
Dirt/ dust should be removed with something very fine. Perhaps a microfibre duster, and be very gentle.
A very fine sandpaper will bring the tracks back to a shine, as well as enabling them to function properly.
I would get it valued somewhere by someone in the industry to know it's true value.
And I believe you should sell it as a set, if it's all from the 30's. (Not additional pieces from various years)