We Buy Trains!

Brady's Train Outlet is always looking for great model trains and accessories to satisfy the demand of our large and ever growing customer base. No matter how big or small your model train collection is, we buy trains from all scales and eras and we offer a fair price in a timely fashion. 

We will buy your old toy trains, single piece / whole collection: postwar & prewar, modern era LTI, American Flyer, and more! 

 

We do the work for you! We make the selling process as easy as possible for our clients. 

Whatever your reason for selling your model train collection, we understand that it can be a stressful and sometimes emotional decision. Depending on your location and the size of your collection, selling your trains could be as easy as accepting our offer. Let us do the hard part. 

Next steps:

E-mail us (bradystrains@gmail.com) a detailed list of your collection, ideally including product numbers, quantities, and condition. Pictures also help! 

• Lists should be typed, preferably using Excel or a similar program
• The most important information to include are the SKU (ex- 6-12345, 30-4567, 20-9800, 20-9800-1) and the item condition.

John Brady will be in touch to discuss your collection and offer a tentative estimate!

Many customers bring their trains into the store for an assessment. However, if you live out of state, don't despair! You can mail us the piece(s)-- this works well for small collections or single pieces you want to sell. If your collection is large enough, John may be willing to drive out to your house to purchase and transport the collection.

Please note, the value of model trains fluctuates a lot. You likely will not receive what you paid for the trains, or what their "best value" was at one point. Condition and desirability affect the item cost! It is very hard to predict which items will become valuable and which ones become a "flop." Remember that most people purchase trains based on personal preferences and interests, and were not intending to use the trains as an investment opportunity. 

Additionally, new model trains come with a lot of very desirable features such as new sounds, new ways to control the train, and more technology than ever. Older trains often are not as desirable to newer generations of hobbyists. So, even if a train is very old, it doesn't necessarily mean that it will bring in the "big bucks." 

What affects the value of a train?

• desirability
• rareness
• item condition-- is it in good shape (paint, appearance, etc)? does it run? 
• box condition
• technology (sound, control system etc)