The price is determined by the popularity of your old lionel train. This is sort of hard to predict to make something more valuable. You see, when a model train model is popular, it means there would have usually been lots of that particular model created, so popularity is important but also a killer of your price.
There are still some very popular and highly sought after model trains that were produced in rather large numbers. A good example of this would be the model of train made by Lionel called the Santa Fe Super Chief. There were many produced but still values highly today. So there is hope for your model train even if it's not rare.
Now if you take in everything I've said in this article and the other two on this subject, you should get a fair idea of what your model train would be worth to the right collector. Again though, people will only pay what they want to pay regardless of what you had it valued at. Good condition, rare model trains will always fetch high prices.
If you want to get an idea of example of prices. Look on Ebay and see what your model of train is selling for. Look on model train forums and ask people what they think your model train or model train collection is worth. If you are looking for a buyer, you might even find one here on these forums! - 16003
There are still some very popular and highly sought after model trains that were produced in rather large numbers. A good example of this would be the model of train made by Lionel called the Santa Fe Super Chief. There were many produced but still values highly today. So there is hope for your model train even if it's not rare.
Now if you take in everything I've said in this article and the other two on this subject, you should get a fair idea of what your model train would be worth to the right collector. Again though, people will only pay what they want to pay regardless of what you had it valued at. Good condition, rare model trains will always fetch high prices.
If you want to get an idea of example of prices. Look on Ebay and see what your model of train is selling for. Look on model train forums and ask people what they think your model train or model train collection is worth. If you are looking for a buyer, you might even find one here on these forums! - 16003
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