Need Advice selling byrnes tools plus other

[RichardT]

I am going to be selling my modeling tools. Because of a recent illness will be moving to live near the kids in New York. Everything here will be sold because will have no workshop. All my tools are geared towards modeling, including Byrnes saw and thickness sander. Also some proxxon, etc. Problem is I cannot lift the weight. I live about 45 minutes south of Atlanta. Any ideas how to sell them without being able to carry them?
I appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks Richard

 

[Kurt Konrath]

Maybe there is someone local in our forum who can assist.

You might list items and what you want for them.

I would love the Byrnes Saw, if I can afford one.

Might be worth the drive down.

Also maybe there is a local eBay vendor who can sell items for you.

 

[Kurt Konrath]

When you say Atlanta I assume you mean in GA, as there is also Atlanta TX.

 

[Rob444]

Should be able to find some local help to move and box any items?

Smaller items should be easier to handle.

Rob

 

[RichardT]

It is the atlanta in Georgia.
I could get help but then the price would include shipping and handling and I understand that would be a lot. I really have no local help.
I sm not sure what would be a good price if someone wanted to pick up. If anyone could advise a range that would help. I suspect it wii end up best offer.
The saw is a flat table, both it and the thickness sander are lightly used and have no blood stains.

 

[paul ron]

why not just post a picture n a price here? ask the kid next door to help pack n ship it? otherwise....

i can understand how difficult it can be. perhaps list as for pick up only? otherwise....

since these tools are hobby related... do you have any hobby shops in the area that may help you? otherwise...

garage sale.

but list the smaller tools you can handle that can be shipped.

as for prices... list m n people in here can help price them for ya.

hope it works out for you.

coming to nyc?... oh boy. jumpin out of the pan into the fire.

 

[Bob Cleek]

I have no idea what they actually sell for, but people are asking insane amounts for Byrnes Model Machines on eBay. I can't imagine they sell for what some ask since Jim Byrnes passed away and they weren't being produced for a while. If nobody here picks them up from you, you can always list them on eBay, with a "pick up only" shipping option. eBay takes a cut of what you get for what you sell, so for tools that are so sought after, I think your best bet is selling them on this forum. I'll bet there's guys emptying their piggy banks for them right now!

 

[Roger Pellett]

Another suggestion. You are moving to an area where with a larger ship modeling population concentrated into a much smaller area then where you are living now. There will also be several ship modeling clubs located within easy driving distance. Move the high value items including the Byrnes tools with your other household goods. When you get to your destination advertise them as “pick up in New York.” They’ll sell quickly.

The Nautical Research Guild’s website, NRG.org, lists the addresses of affiliated ship modeling clubs. I would also contact them.

Roger