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Does anybody know the collectible value of a Hot Wheels Train Set from the 1980's?

I hava a very nice 1984-85 Stow and Go Hot Wheels Freight Yard train set that I would like to sell, but I can't get anywhere with a search, other than ebay. One just like mine sold today for $76.00. It is in perfect condition, with all the track and 4 cars, including a scale model of Santa Fe engine, and caboose. I don't want to sell on line, but to a private collector. I would like to know the value so he doesn't gyp me out of it's true worth. Help anyone? Thanks.

Public Comments

1. WHOA thats way before i was born!
2. Look here: http://search.yahoo.com/search?ei=UTF-8&fr=ush-ans&p=hot+wheels+collectors+club&rs=1&fr2=rs-top
3. Have you checked with the Toy Peddler (http://www.thetoypeddler.com/diecast-cars/hot-wheels-collectibles.htm) or Ruby Lane http://search.rubylane.com/collectibles/,id=80.11.6.html or you could see if there is gong to be local Toy Show and see what the going price is. Out of the package you won't get to much.
4. I'd jump all over it but, with a new granddaughter here, I have to be more of a scrooge. Have you checked with the local train club? Model railroading lasts a lifetime.
5. I notice a lot of local dealers charge MORE than eBay value for items. A trea$ure hunt on eBay may sell for $10, the local dealer would sell it for $15-20. However, on the train set it may be hard to find a local collector willing to pay much for because it is considered a "sideline" piece and not a mainstream "hot wheels" car. If you can get $50 for it locally, I would say you did good. I would sell it on eBay instead as you will be more apt to make more money with it. With the right pics and title in your listing, you can do better then $75, maybe even close to $100 if you listed it today (with xmas near)