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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MTH Premier 20-98115 B&O Flatcar w/48’ Trailer
US $45
121
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MTH Premier 20-90026B B&O Tank Car
US $40
104
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Lionel Trains & Accessories
US $800
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Soho HO Scale Brass Santa Fe Baggage Car
US $200
106
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Soho HO Scale Brass Santa Fe Regal-Series 4-4-2 Sleeper
US $150
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Westside Models HO Scale Brass, Southern Pacific Baggage Car, Painted
US $50
109
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Westside Models HO Scale Brass, Southern Pacific Dome Car, with Lights.
US $50
123
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Kumata ALCO DL-600b, HO Scale Brass Diesel Loco, Unpainted
US $150
108
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Trains Inc HO Scale Brass Santa Fe "Blind End" Wood Caboose, Unpainted
US $100
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Precision Scale Co HO brass GATX Class TK-M Tank Car with Decals
US $125
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Balboa HO Scale Brass Southern Pacific C-40-4 Caboose, Custom Painted
US $100
101
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Trains Inc HO Scale Brass Santa Fe Wood Caboose, Unpainted
US $75
105
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Trains Inc HO Scale Brass Santa Fe "Side Door" Wood Caboose, Unpainted
US $75
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Pecos River Brass HO Scale Santa Fe TKK Tank Car, Unpainted
US $125
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Pecos River Brass HO Scale Santa Fe TKM Tank Car, Unpainted
US $125
101
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Coach Yard Brass HO Scale Santa Fe 16-Section Heavyweight Sleeper Car
US $400
114
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