Sept 4, 2010 Toy Train Auction

Contact N.E.T.T.E for Payment options. All Payments are Due with 20 days of Auction. For Mailing in payments please send to New England Toy & Train Exchange, 110-112 Beaver Brook Rd Unit 7, Danbury, Ct 06810. You can fax Credit card details to 203-794-9211 or you can call 203-730-1404. RULES: A) All bidders are required to read and understand these rules before bidding. RULE #1. All items offered for public auction are always sold as-is where-is. There is no implied warranty of operation on any item offered. Clockwork toys will be tested if a suitable key is available, but no warranty is implied on their operation or longevity. Items are described for convenience only, NETTE is not responsible for errors or omissions in catalogs, ads or Auction lists. Errors made as a result of sloppy or incorrectly filled out bid forms are the responsibility of the bidder. RULE #2. Buyer understands and agrees that registering and bidding at an NETTE auction obligates that buyer to accept and pay for any and all lots hammered down to his/her bidder number as a result of his submitting an online bid. Discrepancies, re-auctioning and all disputes are settled at the auctioneers discretion after the sale is completed. RULE #3. Attending bidders agree that all items purchased are to be payed for in full on the day of auction. Personal checks must be cleared with the auctioneer prior to auction day. Out-of-State buyers must pay by cash, check or credit card unless other arrangements have been made previous to auction day. The auctioneer reserves the right to hold any purchases made by personal check until such check has been cleared by our bank. RULE #4. All attending buyers agree to pay a 6% Connecticut Sales tax on all purchases unless an official Connecticut Resale certificate has been filled out using a valid resale number from any US state. Tax certificates have to be presented at the auctioneers discretion. Bidders can only use resale numbers registered to them or their company. Brokers must have their own Tax number and accept the full responsibility for the conditions of the items they purchase. RULE #5. Mail, Fax, Internet, Phone and Left bids are accepted; phone bids with prior arrangement.Purchases made by these methods, must have a credit card back-up and payment received by NETTE with-in 20 days from the sale date or buyer agrees to allow NETTE to charge the credit card for all purchases. Shipping and packing charges are calculated the week following the auction. No items will be shipped before full payment is received by NETTE. UPS is our preferred shipper, so please no PO box addresses. Requests for USPS or FedX may delay your shipment. Shipping charges include a $10 per box charge plus the cost of Shipping and insurance(unless noted otherwise in the catalog or internet listings). Damage claims are rare at NETTE, but if they happen, we will refund/settle only when and if the carrier reimburses NETTE. This can take from 6-8 weeks. Returns are allowed ONLY if a gross description error has been made in the catalog or on the internet site. The auctioneer is the sole judge for any returns. These issues MUST be brought to our attention no later than 25 days after the auction date. Late paying bidders agree to give up the right of returns for any reasons. RULE #6. There is an additional buyers premium that will be added to all auction purchases using LiveAuctioneers. NETTE only charges 10% if you call, email or fax in your bids, Acceptable payments include: Cash, Checks, Traveler's checks, Money orders. Credit cards(MasterCard, Visa, American Express & Discover) ) GRADING Standards for Toy Train and related accessory items apply to the VISUAL appearance of the item and do NOT consider the functionality of the equipment (see rules page as well) Condition and grading standards are subjective, at best, and are intended as a guide. C10- Mint Brand New: all original, unused and unblemished, factory sealed items C9- Factory Brand New: all original, unused, may have evidence factory rubs and the slightest evidence of handling, shipping or have been test run at the factory. C8- Like New: complete all original, no rust or missing parts, may show effects of being on display and/or age, may have been run Lightly C7- Excellent: all original, minute scratches and/or paint nicks, no rust or missing parts, no distortion of component parts. C6- Very Good: Minor scratches and/or paint nicks, minor spots of surface rust(oxi), May have evidence of heavy use. C5- Good sign of play wear: with scratches and minor paint loss, small dents, minor surface rust, evidence of heavy use; C4- Fair: Scratched: moderate paint loss, dented, missing parts, surface rust, evidence of heavy use. C3- Poor- requires major body repair, heavily scratched, major rust(scale), missing multiple parts, restoration candidate C2-1 Really Bad! Factory touch-up: obvious minor over paint done at factory Pro Touch-up: less than 10% restorative work, done in a seamless or nearly seamless level Restored - Original trains that have been professionally or semi professionally refinished to approximate the original finish, color and graphics(lettering and Logos), may have reproduction small parts Repainted- May include poor restoration attempts, incorrect or custom color, poor texture, bodywork or graphics PLEASE NOTE: The grade(C#) describes the external paint or finish of a piece ONLY! Damage, decals, repro or missing parts, oxidation and run-time will be noted in-addition to the grade of the finish. Condition of original boxes are NOT included in the grading.

Please notify us via fax,phone or email if we are shipping this purchase so that we can calculate shipping. If check is received with shipping chargges added we then assume you are picking up the purchase.

Local Taxes Apply to Ct residence only

GRADING Standards for Toy Train and related accessory items apply to the VISUAL appearance of the item and do NOT consider the functionality of the equipment (see rules page as well) Condition and grading standards are subjective, at best, and are intended as a guide. C10- Mint Brand New: all original, unused and unblemished, factory sealed items C9- Factory Brand New: all original, unused, may have evidence factory rubs and the slightest evidence of handling, shipping or have been test run at the factory. C8- Like New: complete all original, no rust or missing parts, may show effects of being on display andor age, may have been run Lightly C7- Excellent: all original, minute scratches andor paint nicks, no rust or missing parts, no distortion of component parts. C6- Very Good: Minor scratches andor paint nicks, minor spots of surface rust(oxi), May have evidence of heavy use. C5- Good sign of play wear: with scratches and minor paint loss, small dents, minor surface rust, evidence of heavy use; C4- Fair: Scratched: moderate paint loss, dented, missing parts, surface rust, evidence of heavy use. C3- Poor- requires major body repair, heavily scratched, major rust(scale), missing multiple parts, restoration candidate C2-1 Really Bad Factory touch-up: obvious minor over paint done at factory Pro Touch-up: less than 10% restorative work, done in a seamless or nearly seamless level Restored - Original trains that have been professionally or semi professionally refinished to approximate the original finish, color and graphics(lettering and Logos), may have reproduction small parts Standards for Toy Train and related accessory items apply to the VISUAL appearance of the item and do NOT consider the functionality of the equipment (see rules page as well) Condition and grading standards are subjective, at best, and are intended as a guide. brbC10b- Mint Brand New: all original, unused and unblemished, factory sealed items brbC9b- Factory Brand New: all original, unused, may have evidence factory rubs and the slightest evidence of handling, shipping or have been test run at the factory. brbC8b- Like New: complete all original, no rust or missing parts, may show effects of being on display andor age, may have been run Lightly brbC7b- Excellent: all original, minute scratches andor paint nicks, no rust or missing parts, no distortion of component parts. brbC6b- Very Good: Minor scratches andor paint nicks, minor spots of surface rust(oxi), May have evidence of heavy use. brbC5b- Good sign of play wear: with scratches and minor paint loss, small dents, minor surface rust, evidence of heavy use; brbC4b- Fair: Scratched: moderate paint loss, dented, missing parts, surface rust, evidence of heavy use. brbC3b- Poor- requires major body repair, heavily scratched, major rust(scale), missing multiple parts, restoration candidate brbC2-1b Really Badp Factory touch-up: obvious minor over paint done at factory Pro Touch-up: less than 10% restorative work, done in a seamless or nearly seamless level Restored - Original trains that have been professionally or semi professionally refinished to approximate the original finish, color and graphics(lettering and Logos), may have reproduction small parts Repainted- May include poor restoration attempts, incorrect or custom color, poor texture, bodywork or graphics PLEASE NOTE: The grade(C) describes the external paint or finish of a piece ONLY Damage, decals, repro or missing parts, oxidation and run-time will be noted in-addition to the grade of the finish. brCondition of original boxes are NOT included in the gradingbbr brbGRADING of ORIGINAL BOXESbrb brbC10b- Bricky, perfect box with bright color, square crisp with all flaps intact with very small signs of handling. May have factory or Dealer Price Label. brbC9b- Like New, Nice clean box, square fairly crisp with all flaps intact. May have a small bit of edge andor corner wear, maybe a little dark in tone. May have factory or Dealer Price Label or writing. brbC8b- Excellent Plus, Square fairly clean with all flaps present. May have a minor flap tear(12)staining, maybe a little dark in tone. May have partial inner coupler flaps. May have factory or Dealer Price Label or writing brbC7b- Very Good Plus, Fairly Square with all outer 6 flaps present. May have light graffiti. May have a minor flap tears(1 or less) small bit of edge andor corner wear, light staining, maybe a little dark in tone. May be missing inner coupler flaps. May have factory or Dealer Price Label or writing. brbC6b- Good, Somewhat Square with all outer 6 flaps present wminor inner repair. May have light graffiti. May have a minor flap tears(1 or less) small bit of edge andor corner wear, light staining, maybe a little dark in tone. May be missing inner coupler flaps. brbC5b- FAIR, Usable boxes in lesser condition than C6 Rough, Well worn incomplete or in pieces

Contact N.E.T.T.E for Payment options. Please do not use the PAY IT NOW thru Ebay. And we DO NOT take PAYPAL. For Mailing in payments please send to New England Toy Train Exchange, 110-112 Beaver Brook Rd Unit 7, Danbury, Ct 06810. You can fax Credit card details to 203-794-9211 or you can call 203-730-1404. RULES: A) All bidders are required to read and understand these rules before bidding. RULE 1. All items offered for public auction are always sold as-is where-is. There is no implied warranty of operation on any item offered. Clockwork toys will be tested if a suitable key is available, but no warranty is implied on their operation or longevity. Items are described for convenience only, NETTE is not responsible for errors or omissions in catalogs, ads or Auction lists. Errors made as a result of sloppy or incorrectly filled out bid forms are the responsibility of the bidder. RULE 2. Buyer understands and agrees that registering and bidding at an NETTE auction obligates that buyer to accept and pay for any and all lots hammered down to hisher bidder number as a result of his submitting an online bid. Discrepancies, re-auctioning and all disputes are settled at the auctioneers discretion after the sale is completed. RULE 3. Attending bidders agree that all items purchased are to be payed for in full on the day of auction. Personal checks must be cleared with the auctioneer prior to auction day. Out-of-State buyers must pay by cash (In House Only)or credit card unless other arrangements have been made previous to auction day. The auctioneer reserves the right to hold any purchases made by personal check until such check has been cleared by our bank. RULE 4. All attending buyers agree to pay a 6% Connecticut Sales tax on all purchases unless an official Connecticut Resale certificate has been filled out using a valid resale number from any US state. Tax certificates have to be presented at the auctioneers discretion. Bidders can only use resale numbers registered to them or their company. Brokers must have their own Tax number and accept the full responsibility for the conditions of the items they purchase. RULE 5. Mail, Fax, Internet, Phone and Left bids are accepted; phone bids with prior arrangement.Purchases made by these methods, must have a credit card back-up and payment received by NETTE with-in 20 days from the sale date or buyer agrees to allow NETTE to charge the credit card for all purchases. Shipping and packing charges are calculated the week following the auction. No items will be shipped before full payment is received by NETTE. UPS is our preferred shipper, so please no PO box addresses. Requests for USPS or FedX may delay your shipment. Shipping charges include a 10 per box charge plus the cost of Shipping and insurance(unless noted otherwise in the catalog or internet listings). Damage claims are rare at NETTE, but if they happen, we will refundsettle only when and if the carrier reimburses NETTE. This can take from 6-8 weeks. Returns are allowed ONLY if a gross description error has been made in the catalog or on the internet site. The auctioneer is the sole judge for any returns. These issues MUST be brought to our attention no later than 25 days after the auction date. Late paying bidders agree to give up the right of returns for any reasons. RULE 6. There is a 16% buyers premium that will be added to all auction purchases. Acceptable payments include: Cash (In House Only), Checks, Traveler's checks, Money orders. Credit cards(Mastercard, Visa, American Express Discover)