Mamod Collector
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Five new engines ..... Ohh been robed tooWell they have finally arrived 
Although I must say I'm disgusted with the seller, as some of you know I purchased four of the steam engines from the same person
As the total cost of the engines came to £270 I asked the seller if he would combine the postage of all four engines, I also asked for them to be sent by Special delivery
Which is a guaranteed next day service and I also asked for insurance to cover the cost of the engines, so the seller agreed and went off for a quote
He emailed me back latter and said the total cost for the special delivery with £500 worth of insurance came to £31, I quickly paid and then eagerly awaited there arrival the next day
And the next day, And the next day, And the next day, and the next day, anyway when they finally arrived today, I was shocked to see the seller hadn't sent them by special delivery he hadn't got them insured
He hadn't even sent them recorded delivery, he had sent them standard parcels, with a postage cost of £8.22, and he charged me £31 that's a over charge of £23
If that wasn't bad enough to save himself even more money he had flat packed the Crescent box to fit it in with the other engines
I have emailed the seller and asked him to rectify the overcharge, if he does I'll let you all know
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Well the first one to be unpacked was the Garette with its original cardboard box
Although the box is quite tatty, still its nice to get the engine with the burner and chimmney still present 
The next one was the Bing, I dont know the model numbers of these engines
So if anyone can help identify them that would be a real help
Next one is the Crescent # 1, again its complete with tatty box and burner
The last pic shows my two varietys of this engine
Next one is my SE1 with beautiful box, I wiped it over with a rag has it was well oiled
And last but not least is my big Doll
I was suprised at the size of this one its a big lump 
I've put the Doll next to the roller for a size comparison shot
I'm hopeing o fire them all over the next week so will video them
Thats all folks, hope you enjoyed the pics
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Spokesmann
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All very, very nice indeed. The SE1 is crisp as is the lovely early colour box, Id say that one is from early '65, interesting it still has a '57 box with a wick lamped version on it... The last Doll is rather special, reminds me of the Careast. The Bing has a wonderful clean base Mike - I like! Not so keen on the Crescents I have to say. Well done!
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Spokesmann
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If those engine had been lost in the mail, all you would have got as compo is £31 Mike. That seller needs to come clean, and quick. Id report this matter to ebay - Id certainly consider negative or neutral feedback too.
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Franco
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Lovely additions to your collection Mike! , but that seller's attitude is disgusting!!! 
Franco.
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John Chapman
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| Franco wrote: | | Lovely additions to your collection Mike! , but that seller's attitude is disgusting!!! |
Absolutely! Super engines, I hope you get a refund and the appolgy that you deserve.
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Franco
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I bought two small items from a seller in Germany last week in seperate auctions, the postage was eight euro on each item. The seller emailed me saying he would send both together and refund me half the postage. The package duly arrived with the items and a sealed plastic bag containing.....eight euro!! 
Franco.
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JJ
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Beauties all of them, really nice additions.
The seller took money for an offered service that wasn't provided. Negative feedback AND reported I think.
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Mamod Collector
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Thx for your comments guys
Ive not heard from the seller yet regarding a over charge refund I'll give him a few days to reply
I'll also try and contact ebay but do they really care ?
I think your right about the neutral or negative feedback
As Mike said if the engines had got lost in the post I would have had no insurence
I cant believe how stupid this seller is, charging for Special delivery then sending by standard parcels
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JJ
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| Mamod Collector wrote: | | I cant believe how stupid this seller is, charging for Special delivery then sending by standard parcels |
It's not stupidity, it's pure dishonesty
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Franco
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Sorry Mike, I wasn't gloating....just trying to show the difference in seller's attitudes
Franco.
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Mamod Collector
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| Franco wrote: | Sorry Mike, I wasn't gloating....just trying to show the difference in seller's attitudes
Franco. |
Your quite right Frank, there is a hugh gulf between some sellers, from the "Cant do enough to help" kind to the damn right "disshonest" sort
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Mamod Collector
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Just to keep you guys up to date
I,ve opned a paypal dispute with the seller, as he sold me a postage option which he didnt provide (A type of theft)
I,ve also offered him a partial postage refund option to close the paypal dispute
I,m not holding my breath though 
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JJ
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Mate, don't leave feedback until you get a satisfactory result. I reckon it's neutral at best.
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steamyjim
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Beautiful engines mate! Love the big Doll!
Shame about the t**t selling them
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Mamod Collector
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| JJ wrote: | | Mate, don't leave feedback until you get a satisfactory result. I reckon it's neutral at best. |
I dont think the feedback system works to well JJ
I think a two week suspension from ebay would have more affect
Plus a neutral feedback
| steamyjim wrote: | Beautiful engines mate! Love the big Doll!
Shame about the t**t selling them |
Thx Jim
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Mamod Collector
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I've got my £22 refund guys, it looks like involving paypal was the way to go
Thx for all your support and sugestions on this one
I recieved a plesent email from the seller, and for this reason I wont leave negative feedback
The sellers email is below
"Hi Mike
I'm sorry this problem has arisen, I do my utmost to ensure satisfaction to my customers.
I confess that when taking 12 large parcels to the posy office I forgot the special delivery on your parcel and am happy to refund £22
I hope this will restore goodwill between us.
Best regards
Mike"
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silverfoxsteam
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Result!
Now, about your Bing Mike. Has it got a trademark and if so what is it?
'BW' would make it post 1918 and a model 10/114/1 if it's 170mmx170mm or the larger 10/114/2 if it's 185mmx185mm.
'GBN' would make it pre 1914 and a model 130/441 or 442 corresponding to the same sizes as above.
It's very 'clean' looking - does the paint seem original?
Let us know what the trademark is won't you!
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Mamod Collector
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Thx for the info Steve
The fire box has a trademark on it and the letters GBN
The paintwork on the base is not original, this is what the seller had to say about the base on the ebay listing
When this engine was purchased from a junk shop 30 years ago it was crudely painted all over in black. This was cut back to find the original colours underneath.
The engine was subsequently re-painted as original.
I have to say he has done a excelent job on the paint work
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silverfoxsteam
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Well it's a lovely engine and with the GBN trademark it's definately a pre-1914 model 130/441 or 2 depending on the size - a nice acquisition, well done!
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