Model railroad and railroadiana collections can be very hard to manage, especially when they are left by a loved one whose family doesn’t share a passion for trains. I have created this page to help provide some advice and options for anyone looking to pass on a collection.
The easiest way to manage a collection is to donate it to a registered non-profit organization. The receiving organization will give you a formal letter and itemized list that you can use for a tax deduction.
Finding an organization to take a collection isn’t always easy.
I am involved with two non-profits that regularly accept collections of models, books, lanterns and other railroad-related items. Feel free to use the contact form below to reach out.
I am happy to connect you.
Some organizations may keep certain pieces while selling others as a fund-raiser. Donations are a great way to ease your burden and help a good cause.
If you want to realize cash for your collection, the easiest way is to find a dealer who will buy the whole thing. While this can be easy, it will likely return the lowest dollar value. If you are in the NY. NJ, PA area I can offer some connections. Feel free to use the contact form below to reach ou
There are auction houses that specialize in train items. This can be a heavy lift and the amount realized is unpredictable, but for huge collections it is often the only way to deal with it all at once.
If you don’t mind a part-time job, selling online or at train shows will likely yield the most money for a collection. It is incredibly time consuming and an over reliance on sites like eBay can result in fees and income tax that eat up your profit.
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