Consignment Services
Fun Factory Trains Consignment Service Program
Thank you for considering Fun Factory Trains to help you sell your O gauge model railroad collection. Whether you are downsizing your personal layout, parting with a lifelong collection, or managing an estate, our dedicated consignment service ensures your trains find a great new home while maximizing your return. We handle the authentication, photography, marketing, and shipping so you can sit back and collect your payout.
Make up to 50% More Than Bulk Wholesale Resellers
When you sell your prized O gauge collection directly to a bulk hobby liquidator or wholesale reseller, they typically offer you 40% to 50% below actual market value so they can turn around and make a profit. They buy cheap because they have to assume the risk of broken parts, dead electronics, and slow-moving inventory.
Fun Factory Trains flips that model upside down. Our consignment service allows you to pocket up to 50% more cash compared to cash-and-carry wholesale offers.
How We Maximize Your Return
• We Sell at True Retail Market Value: Instead of liquidating your collection to a middleman, we position your pieces directly in front of active collectors willing to pay top dollar on funfactorytrains.com.
• Servicing Unlocks Hidden Value: Wholesale buyers automatically price your items as "untested" or "broken" to protect their margins. Because our in-house technicians test, lubricate, and repair minor electronics issues upfront, we convert your "unknown" trains into certified, premium, top-dollar listings.
• Tiered Commission Keeps Cash in Your Pocket: Our competitive fee structure drops as low as 20% for high-value locomotives, ensuring that the bulk of your collection's true equity goes exactly where it belongs: back to you.
Why Consign with Fun Factory Trains?
• Targeted Audience: Your items will be exposed directly to our loyal community of dedicated O gauge model railroad enthusiasts, operators, and collectors who visit www.funfactorytrains.com daily. • Professional Representation: We professionally clean, test, grade, and photograph every piece. Accurate descriptions and high-resolution images ensure buyers feel confident, leading to faster sales and higher prices.
• Hassle-Free Logistics: We manage the entire transaction process. From answering buyer inquiries and processing secure payments to expert packing and worldwide shipping, we take the stress out of selling.
• Fraud & Liability Protection: Selling independently online comes with risks. We absorb the risks associated with payment processing, non-paying bidders, and chargebacks.
What We Accept
We specialize exclusively in O Gauge (including O-27, Scale O, and Hi-Rail) model railroading equipment. We accept individual rare pieces, complete locomotives, rolling stock, passenger sets, transformer/command control systems, and complete layout collections from major manufacturers, including:
• Lionel (Pre-war, Post-war, Modern, TMCC, Legacy)
• MTH Electric Trains (Premier, RailKing, DCS)
• Atlas O
• K-Line
• Weaver
• 3rd Rail / Sunset Models
Our Simple 4-Step Process
- Initial Evaluation: Contact us with an inventory list, a description of the condition, and a few clear photos of your collection. We will review your submission and provide an initial estimate of market value and viability for our store.
2. Ship or Drop Off: Once approved, you can securely pack and ship your collection to our facility, or arrange a physical drop-off. For exceptionally large collections or estate liquidations, we may be able to arrange an on-site pickup.
3. Processing & Listing: Our team inspects, tests, tracks, and photographs your items. We list them directly on www.funfactorytrains.com and cross-promote them across our active sales, marketing channels and social media networks.
4. Get Paid: After an item sells and the buyer’s return window closes, your funds are credited to your account. We issue payouts on a regular monthly schedule via check or direct deposit.
Competitive Fee Structure
Our consignment fees are tiered based on the final sale price of each individual item, ensuring that high-value pieces retain maximum equity for you.
Terms and Conditions
• Minimum Consignment Value: To maintain our high standards of service, we require a minimum total collection value of $500 to initiate a consignment agreement.
• Exclusivity Period: Items placed on consignment must remain exclusive to Fun Factory Trains for a minimum of 90 days. If you choose to withdraw an item before the 90-day period ends, a small processing and handling fee per item will apply.
• Pricing Strategy: We set competitive market prices based on historical sales data, rarity, and current demand.
We work collaboratively with you to set reserve prices on highly valuable or unique items.
Ready to clear out some space or pass your collection on to the next generation of model railroaders? Contact our consignment team today to get started.