How do I buy on Trainbid?

Four ways: Buy Now at the listed price, Make Offer to propose your own price, Claim It to reserve an item with a 10% deposit and pay the rest in installments, or bid in an Auction. Checkout is secure through Stripe.

How does shipping work?

Sellers ship within 3 business days and provide tracking. Your shipping cost is shown at checkout before you pay.

Payment is handled securely by Stripe at checkout. A $0.99 buyer checkout fee applies per order.

Claim It lets you reserve an eligible item with a 10% deposit, then pay the balance in two equal installments at 30 and 60 days. The item ships once it's paid in full.

What if an item isn't as described?

Inspect your item on arrival and open a resolution request through Trainbid if something's wrong. Our Return & Refund Policy explains the inspection window and how issues are resolved.

How do I sell on Trainbid?

Create a listing with photos and details, choose how to sell it — Buy Now, Auction, or accept offers — and set your price and shipping. Your listing goes live to a dedicated model-train and collectibles audience.

What does it cost to sell?

A 3.95% selling fee and a 3.55% payment-processing fee apply to each completed sale. If you use a Trainbid shipping label, the label cost is deducted; bank withdrawals have a $0.67 cashout fee.

Your funds are released once the buyer accepts the item, or after 5 days pass with no dispute — then you can withdraw to your bank.

How do I ship a sale?

Ship within 3 business days. Use a Trainbid-provided shipping label or your own carrier, and add valid tracking so your payout isn't delayed.

What if a buyer reports a problem?

Issues are handled through Trainbid's resolution process — you'll have the chance to work it out with the buyer (accept a return, refund, or a partial) in line with the Return & Refund Policy.

TrainBid Marketplace - Buy & Sell Model Trains

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Lionel 6-9787 O scale 3-rail Jersey Central boxcar
US $19.95
81
0 Watchers
Listed 148 days ago
FREIGHT CARS
Lionel 6-9492 O scale 3-rail boxcar Lionel Lines
US $19.95
89
0 Watchers
Listed 148 days ago
FREIGHT CARS
Lionel 6-9447 O scale 3-rail Pullman-Standard boxcar
US $19.95
80
0 Watchers
Listed 150 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
Lionel 252 sold. can't delete.
US $75
98
0 Watchers
Listed 152 days ago
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Lionel 6-16621 O scale 3-rail Alaska Railroad log dump car
US $19.95
81
0 Watchers
Listed 153 days ago
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Lionel O scale 3-rail Ralston Purina reefer 9873
US $21.95
85
0 Watchers
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MTH Railking Scale Northern Pacific RS-1 30-20083-1 PLEASE READ
US $235
103
0 Watchers
Listed 154 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
Lionel 6-38081 JLC C&O Allegheny #1650
US $900
185
1 Watchers
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TRAIN SETS
chili express
US $225
113
0 Watchers
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Lionel 6-9013 O scale 3-rail Canadian National Hopper
US $14.95
84
0 Watchers
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Lionel O scale 3-rail TA&G Railway Hopper road #9012
US $16.95
106
0 Watchers
Listed 155 days ago
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Great Northern 10 car Demostration Boxcar set
US $1,040
102
0 Watchers
Listed 158 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
Lionel Visionline Pilot Niagara
US $1,700
224
4 Watchers
Listed 161 days ago
FREIGHT CARS
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US $74.95
96
0 Watchers
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LOCOMOTIVES
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US $624
122
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PASSENGER CARS
BRASS car sides PASS PS SLEEPER GN # 6-5-2 HO SCALE SET OF TWO FOR TWO CARS
US $19.95
95
0 Watchers