RARE 1932 ERECTOR HUDSON NUMBER A, NICE, COMPLETE, OB

Written by Ralph on 9th March, 2010

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This auction is for a rare 1932 Gilbert Erector Hudson Number A which is in excellent shape. This set has been inventoried and is near complete with a few exceptions according to the book written by William M. Bean. The following are exceptions to the parts list: 1 #P24 crank (0 were listed); 10 #P37 collars (0 were listed); the P52 ladder chain is missing; 1 #B2 wood handle screwdriver is missing; #B8 solid collars – there are 4, but 12 are listed – I believe this is why there are 10 #P37s as they are needed to build the kit; BL small washers – there are 24, 12 are listed; #BN regular turret plate – there are 2, 0 are listed; #CH right angle – there are 6, 0 are listed; #HF butt end plate – there is 1, 0 are listed; #JW combining lever – there is 1 and 1 homemade piece (I believe it was missing from new – 2 are listed); 10 wood screws – not listed; and 8 lock washers – not listed. The parts were put into bags after being inventoried for protection. All parts except the one JW are original parts with original paint. All painted parts are nice – some have age cracks. There are some parts which have red specks paints on them – I don’t know what it is and I have not tried to remove it. There are 11 original parts boxes. All dividers are original. There is 1 small puncture on the paper lid insert. Some of the “tie downs” for parts on the tray (about 6) are from a newer set. All of these parts were from this set – it was not put together – it was this complete when it was purchased from the original owner. I believe this set was assembled once and then put back in the box. The worst pieces, condition wise, are the 2 chrome cross head guide bars because they have some ight rust on them from being poorly plated. The other pieces don’t have rust. The original No. A book is in excellent shape with only a few pages with small tears. The binding edge is not torn. The original box shows some wear with some scrapes to the original outside label. This is sure to be a prized item in any collection. I will be at the York Train Show and the buyer can pick it up there. I will be in the parking lot at the Holidome Monday through Wednesday and in the Blue Hall on Thursday and Friday. I will need to know in advance if you wish to pick it up there as I will be leaving Sunday night (April 18) to go to York. PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND TERMS OF AUCTION BEFORE BIDDING. Please see my other auctions to save on shipping. We buy many of these items at auctions and estate sales and we have not owned them since new. These items are vintage items and we do our best to describe the overall condition of the item, but it is up to you to email me any questions before bidding. We buy these items AS IS and we are selling them AS IS. Buyer to pay shipping on 24 pounds. The shipping and handling cost includes insurance. With regard to insurance, we are not responsible for packages which are not insured, or if the item is not covered by insurance. (Insurance does not like to pay claims on damaged items unless the package has been run over by a semi or the package is lost.) Please bid accordingly or do not bid. Pennsylvania residents to add 6% tax. I will accept other forms of payment other than just PayPal. Checks take 7 to 10 to clear, then merchandise will ship. Please keep in mind that we must hear from you within 3 days of the end of the sale and receive payment within 2 weeks or we will relist the item and leave appropriate feedback. Bid with confidence. We do offer a 3 day hassle free return policy. Any item returned must be received by me in the same condition it was shipped to you. If you do not plan to pay for this item, please do not leave a bid. Powered by eBay Turbo ListerThe free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.

RARE 1932 ERECTOR HUDSON NUMBER A, NICE, COMPLETE, OB

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