train collection evaluation

[striper]

I am in search of help in evaluating an extensive train collection to settle my neighbors estate . the majority of the collection have never been out of the boxes . I would estimate there are some 500 trains ,many are quite rare. where would be a good place to start

 

[jon-monon]

If you can find like items on e-bay, you can watch what they sell for at end of auction. You can ask a dealer, but he'll go low if he wants to buy them. You can find books on collectable antique trains (and about everthing else). I've seen them at Barnes and Nobel.

 

[belg]

Post some pictures, some of us would probably make you an offer on your collection or parts of it. A large collection like this would be better sold in peices or lots if money is the largest concern. Good luck.