HO Scale Tenshodo Shinkansen 500 Value?

[natelotof]

Hello,

I recently purchased the HO scale 500 series model that was produced by Tenshodo/Bachmann. I have not seen any of these show up for sale in quite a while. Has anyone seen one of these sell recently? Anyone know what it is worth? I am considering selling it if the price is right. I had been looking for this set for years and was shocked to find it for sale at a train show in Florida last weekend.

Thank You,
Nate

[The_Ghan]

Hi Nate,

I'm no expert but ...

Did you look on the Tenshodo webpage ?  Scroll down until you find the info about the model ... Run it through google translate and it will all make sense ... almost.  The basic set was Y62,750, the 4-car add-on was Y41,790, and the 2-car add-on (cars 3 and 6)was Y18,900.  Cars 7, 10, 11 and 14 don't seem to be modelled.  But as cars 7 and 11 are similar to car 3, and 10 and 14 are similar to car 6, maybe you are meant to purchase 3 x 2-car add-on to make a full 16 car consist.  If so, the original purchase price would have been Y161,240 for a full 16 car consist, around US$2,000, today.  But I suggest it is worth much more than that in Japan.

I hope that helps.

Cheers

The_Ghan

[garyrobin]

I also have this train in a 6 piece set. It's still in the box and hasn't been open. I'm having a difficult time finding out it's value.

I just sold the set for $500US

[The_Ghan]

Less than half what it's worth?  Someone got a bargain!!!

Cheers

The_Ghan