The toy train pricing guides published today generally adhere to grading standards established by the Train Collector’s Association (TCA). Those standards are:
C-10 MINT - Brand New all original, unused and unblemished.
C-9 FACTORY NEW - Brand New all original, unused, may evidence factory rubs and the slightest evidence of handling, shipping and having been test run at the factory.
C-8 LIKE NEW - Complete all original, no rust, no missing parts, may show effects of being on display and/or age, may have been run.
C-7 EXCELLENT - all original minute scratches and paint nicks, no rust and no missing parts. No distortion of component parts.
C-6 VERY GOOD - Minor scratches and paint nicks, minor spots of surface rust, free of dents. May have minor parts replaced.
C-5 GOOD - Sign of play wear with scratches and minor paint loss. Small dents, minor surface rust. Evidence of heavy use.
C-4 FAIR - Scratched, moderate paint loss, dented missing parts, surface rust. Evidence of heavy use.
C-3 POOR - Requires major body repair. Heavily scratched, major rust and missing parts. Restoration candidate.
C-2 - Restoration required.
C-1 - Junk, parts value only.
I have tried to describe and picture any of the flaws of
this item, please feel free to contact me through E-bay if you have any
questions concerning this or any of my other listed items prior to bidding if
you have any questions. Please expand
the photos to get a very detailed look at the item, these are the exact cars
that you will receive.
Combined shipping is most always available, please request
an invoice prior to paying on multiple items.
Please note that I do no cleaning or repairs and leave that to the
hobbyists.
Most all used items will be in need of some work and tend
to be dusty and even dirty from sitting in storage. These are mostly older aged items, there will
be flaws unless noted. Please look at
all photos carefully and do not bid unless you are certain you will be able to
work with any defects. I?d rather you
not make the purchase than be disappointed and want to return the item. I?m happy to research any questions or send
additional photos as needed. All items
are sold and shipped out as they are received ? no work, repairs or cleaning
are done.
Feedback will be gladly given after the buyer has inspected
their item and has left feedback for me.
To avoid either of us having a negative experience, please inspect your
item on receipt, and contact me immediately if you are not satisfied so the
situation can be remedied. I want my
customers to be happy. Good luck with
your bidding, and happy auctioning!
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Dan Turner
Dashing Dan