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

Listed 385 days ago
FREIGHT CARS
Lionel 6-39210 O scale 3 rail Fire Fighting Instruction Car
US $34.95
91
1 Watchers
Listed 386 days ago
TRAIN SETS
MTH Railking General Electric ES44AC and Cars
US $575
178
3 Watchers
Listed 386 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
Lionel 6-28418 Lionel Trolley Co. (Christmas)
US $75
108
0 Watchers
Listed 386 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
Lionel Polar Express Elf Handcar
US $75
112
1 Watchers
Listed 386 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
Lionel 6-28412 Santa's Speeder
US $75
114
0 Watchers
Listed 392 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
ScaleTrains: SOO Line SDL39 #583
US $420
126
0 Watchers
Listed 392 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
ScaleTrains: SOO Line SDL39 #585
US $420
125
1 Watchers
Listed 392 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
Bowser Executive Line: CM&Q SD40-2F #9020
US $300
133
1 Watchers
Listed 392 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
Walthers Mainline: Delaware & Hudson Alco PA #18
US $300
127
2 Watchers
Listed 411 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
Five HO Scale Japanese Brass Trolley Collection
US $675
139
1 Watchers
Listed 418 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
Lionel Century Club 726 (Sealed)
US $325
153
1 Watchers
Listed 418 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
Lionel Century Club 671 S2 Turbine (Sealed) and Boxcar
US $250
151
1 Watchers
Listed 421 days ago
FREIGHT CARS
Lionel 6-6138 O scale 3 rail B&O hopper with coal load
US $19.95
85
0 Watchers
Listed 423 days ago
TRAIN SETS
Lot of O Gauge trains and accessories.
US $1,320
278
1 Watchers
Listed 426 days ago
LOCOMOTIVES
HALLMARK MODELS - Wabash 2800 Series M-1 Class Brass Steam Engine HO Scale
US $335
172
1 Watchers
Listed 427 days ago
BOOKS & MEDIA
“Indiana and the Railroads” brochure, vintage 1938
US $24.95
172
1 Watchers