Just Inherited "Sadly NO Polk Equipment"

oldrocker
oldrocker Posts: 2,590
edited October 2013 in The Clubhouse
Really wish I could say, Look at all my Grandfather's Polk equipment I got. However, I did just finish unloading 17 totes "more to pick up" of vintage toy rail road stuff. The amount is beyond belief. He worked for the rail road for 45 years. I don't want this stuff. I'm hoping to find some direction to sell it so I can go see Trey someday and do all the mods to my sda's.
Any ideas would be great. Tried the usual train sites/forums. Ebay is the usual response. No idea how to proceed.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,399
    edited October 2013
    send me a list of what you've got... Lionel? I have a nephew that would adore it.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • Nightfall
    Nightfall Posts: 10,086
    edited October 2013
    Sorry for your loss
    afterburnt wrote: »
    They didn't speak a word of English, they were from South Carolina.

    Village Idiot of Club Polk
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    edited October 2013
    Will do. I can send pictures if needed. Its mostly older stuff, about 600 cars all in the "what appears" original boxes. Hate to be vague at this point, its just Tons of stuff.
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    edited October 2013
    He always said he'd make 100. He was 98. Had a GREAT life..Thanks
    Nightfall wrote: »
    Sorry for your loss
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    edited October 2013
    I realize I only have 149 posts. I have done Polk business with moosebash66 on some replacement tweeters which went "flawless". I believe he will verify for my integrity.
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,399
    edited October 2013
    not worried about your integrity sir. You being in Indiana is good enough for me... besides, I have a few friends there that could track you down for a whuppin' if need be. :lol::wink:
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    edited October 2013
    Would only take one, I run really slow these days.
    I'll check on the Lionel thing. Nephew wouldn't need 8 foot sections of track would he? I think there is over 200 of those pieces alone.....
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,399
    edited October 2013
    oldrocker wrote: »
    Would only take one, I run really slow these days.
    I'll check on the Lionel thing. Nephew wouldn't need 8 foot sections of track would he? I think there is over 200 of those pieces alone.....
    I would be looking for all you have if it's Lionel. HO or N gauge is too small for him to play with yet, but I may be interested as well. If any of this stuff is of collector quality, I may not be able to afford it, but lets see what you've got. I would recommend keeping some of the nicer stuff just to have the heirlooms to pass along to future generations.

    I too am sorry for your loss.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    edited October 2013
    Will do, gonna do some inventory work in the morning, take some pictures to post.

    "2 channel guy"
    Parasound 2250,
    Parasound 2100
    1986 SDA's "Ive had less than a year"
    CD player "So cheap, I will not say"

    And WILL make it someday to Mr. Trey's for the Super Modifications!!!!!!!

    And evidently, not experienced enough yet to know how to have system info below my posts......
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited October 2013
    Take your time and do some research before you start selling that stuff. It can be worth major money in the right hands. My step father's father had a decent size collection of domestic trains and train related items. Most were in ok condition but kept in a house that looked like it had orange wall paint due to the nicotine. When he passed they sold it as a lot for somewhere around the $15k range. Once they got done settling his estate and life had calmed down they found they could have probably made about double that.

    Don't rush it. Take your time, remember there's always someone quick to take advantage of a situation...
    Wristwatch--->Crisco
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,630
    edited October 2013
    Sorry for your loss Oldrocker-- 98 that incredible.
    ..
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  • DaveHo
    DaveHo Posts: 3,508
    edited October 2013
    Don't be too quick to unload what you've got. If it's older Lionel, given the volume, you may very well have more than a 100K worth of trains. Do some research.
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 25,425
    edited October 2013
    DaveHo wrote: »
    Don't be too quick to unload what you've got. If it's older Lionel, given the volume, you may very well have more than a 100K worth of trains. Do some research.

    BINGO^^^^^ Family friend was always self employed loved trains had so much stuff it was warehoused. He never had any life insurance but he did have $750,000.00 in old train gear. I remember his wife ALWAYS rode him to get rid of all his clutter and he always said you'll thank me when I'm gone. Her comment was and I'm sure we have all heard this from our wives"It may be sooner than you'd like" well when she ended up selling it all and seen the dollars this was her comment " I wish he had 3 more storage areas just like this" and "we should of sold this yrs ago" but he knew if he sold yrs ago she would have nothing.....

    take your time with that stuff most is worth a mint!!!
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  • 4xoddic
    4xoddic Posts: 372
    edited October 2013
    Our local PBS station runs an old series "Tracks Ahead," i got the following link via TA's site to "World's Greates Hobby." Click on both Indiana & Iowa (IN clubs run on to the Iowa listings).

    "Welcome! Joining a model-railroad club is a great way to meet enthusiastic members of the hobby. Click on the state to look for clubs in your area."

    http://www.greatesthobby.com/wgh/directory/clubs.asp.html

    TA has shown some fantastic train layouts; as well as "museums" where members have established permanent layouts, some as memorials. Wouldn't be surprised you may meet a hobbyist who knew of your grandfather.
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    edited October 2013
    Thanks for the advice. I went thru some of it today, will post some pictures. I'm up to about 200 cars and 40 engines so far.
    Lots of "moving/electrical" accessories, old books.
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    edited October 2013
    Here's some of the stuff.
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    edited October 2013
    Haven't made a list yet, took about 30 pictures and will post different ones.
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    send me a list of what you've got... Lionel? I have a nephew that would adore it.
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    edited October 2013
    More random pictures of whats gonna keep me busy this weekend.
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    edited October 2013
    the little crossing guard guy is kinda neat, hooked it up and it works.
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  • txcoastal1
    txcoastal1 Posts: 13,279
    edited October 2013
    From the look of your picture test, and pics above looks like there might be some real gems. Patients and research are in your future.

    http://www.lionelcollectors.org/

    Look at the special events calender, the have dates in Cleveland, and Springfield, Mo

    cool stuff
    2-channel: Modwright KWI-200 Integrated, Dynaudio C1-II Signatures
    Desktop rig: LSi7, Polk 110sub, Dayens Ampino amp, W4S DAC/pre, Sonos, JRiver
    Gear on standby: Melody 101 tube pre, Unison Research Simply Italy Integrated
    Gone to new homes: (Matt Polk's)Threshold Stasis SA12e monoblocks, Pass XA30.5 amp, Usher MD2 speakers, Dynaudio C4 platinum speakers, Modwright LS100 (voltz), Simaudio 780D DAC

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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    edited October 2013
    Trying to build a catalog of some sort, get all the pics with the right items. Good excuse to open some good wine, fire up the ole victrola and start taking notes...
    pitdogg2 wrote: »
    BINGO^^^^^ Family friend was always self employed loved trains had so much stuff it was warehoused. He never had any life insurance but he did have $750,000.00 in old train gear. I remember his wife ALWAYS rode him to get rid of all his clutter and he always said you'll thank me when I'm gone. Her comment was and I'm sure we have all heard this from our wives"It may be sooner than you'd like" well when she ended up selling it all and seen the dollars this was her comment " I wish he had 3 more storage areas just like this" and "we should of sold this yrs ago" but he knew if he sold yrs ago she would have nothing.....

    take your time with that stuff most is worth a mint!!!
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    edited October 2013
    Thanks for the link, late last night I contacted a museum up north and will followup on that lead. I'm not really a "train" guy. However, it sure does bring back memories.
    Not sure if I said this last night, there were 17 totes of stuff and thats just the things that were packed up..
    txcoastal1 wrote: »
    From the look of your picture test, and pics above looks like there might be some real gems. Patients and research are in your future.

    http://www.lionelcollectors.org/

    cool stuff
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  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,399
    edited October 2013
    That two story rail house... My dad gave me one when I was a kid. Definitely worth something today....

    I look at some of these things and cry a bit. I have not had any relationship whatsoever with my father in 30 years, and all of the things that were his as a kid... which ne gave me, are long gone now, thanks to a step-mother that destroyed the relationship I had with him, and worse yet, a father than went along to get along.

    Your stuff will have real value, perhaps well into the mid 5 figures.
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2300 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    edited October 2013
    Sorry to hear about the family thing. Grandpappy "what we called" him was a character thats for sure and will be sadly missed.
    But I know he is in a better place now and feeling fine.
    I had some guy offer me $400.00 for the yellow 3 piece set earlier today, I declined at the moment as I need to go thru everything.
    The oil well thing is kinda cool, it works, the pump moves correctly. Will be a fun project, timely but fun. As I said earlier, have not made a list yet, thats gonna take some massive time and work. Would rather work on my sda's but I am quite modification/challenged in a bad way....
    nooshinjohn wrote: »
    That two story rail house... My dad gave me one when I was a kid. Definitely worth something today....

    I look at some of these things and cry a bit. I have not had any relationship whatsoever with my father in 30 years, and all of the things that were his as a kid... which ne gave me, are long gone now, thanks to a step-mother that destroyed the relationship I had with him, and worse yet, a father than went along to get along.

    Your stuff will have real value, perhaps well into the mid 5 figures.
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  • PolkieMan
    PolkieMan Posts: 2,446
    edited October 2013
    Some really nice things and mint too! I would take plenty of time with it.
    I am sure you will be able to buy any Polk Speaker you want.
    POLK SDA 2.3 TLS BOUGHT NEW IN 1990, Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-198
    POLK CSI-A6 POLK MONITOR 70'S ONKYO TX NR-808 SONY CDP-333ES
    PIONEER PL-510A SONY BDP S5100
    POLK SDA 1C BOUGHT USED 2011,Gimpod/Sonic Caps/Mills RDO-194
    ONKYO HT RC-360 SONY BDP S590 TECHNICS SL BD-1
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,603
    edited October 2013
    Very cool stuff! I still have a Lionel set from 1957 that was my Dad's when he was a kid.
    --Gary--
    Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out.
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    edited October 2013
    I just hope to get my sda's to Trey someday and get them modded out, maybe pick up a few other pairs of speakers some day.
    Probably just box this stuff back up, vacuum seal what I can and pass it all on to the grandkids, if we ever get any..
    PolkieMan wrote: »
    Some really nice things and mint too! I would take plenty of time with it.
    I am sure you will be able to buy any Polk Speaker you want.
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  • oldrocker
    oldrocker Posts: 2,590
    edited October 2013
    Probably would be neat to set it all up and watch it run, take a ton of room though. Think I'll stick to my first obsession, Polk speakers. Funny is, when I first joined this site, people always said " beware of the rabbit hole", did not know what it meant back then, I do now!!!!
    halo71 wrote: »
    Very cool stuff! I still have a Lionel set from 1957 that was my Dad's when he was a kid.
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  • halo71
    halo71 Posts: 4,603
    edited October 2013
    I hear ya. Keep in mind some of that old Lionel stuff is worth a few bucks. The Union Pacific engine I have has gone in the $300-$450 range by itself on ebay. Mine is pretty minty as well. Sadly the original boxes did not survive.
    --Gary--
    Onkyo Integra M504, Bottlehead Foreplay III, Denon SACD, Thiel CS2.3, NHT VT-2, VT-3 and Evolution T6, Infinity RSIIIa, SDA1C and a few dozen other speakers around the house I change in and out.
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