[Gary]

I don't know about USA Ebay but UK Ebay had logic to it. Not any more.

Happy modelling
Gary

 

[Gary]

Having begun to understand the logic of the Ebay catagories the main issue is the subdivision of OO locomotives, coaches and wagons. These issues may apply to other scales also however OO is the one I am most familiar with.

There are currently three subdivisions which are Hornby Dublo, Lima and other.

Other is clearly a massive catagory and within this you would under the new system place Hornby, Bachmann, Mainline, Airfix, Wrenn, Triang, etc.

Its really a question of whether it is acceptable to place all these collectable brands into "other".

The only other real issue is the area where items are suitable for both HO and OO. Without going into any scale issues in this thread where do you put track and scenery? If its clearly something for British OO modellers (eg Hornby, Peco track and buildings) then you would plump for OO. If its clearly something that appeals to continental HO modellers (eg. Marklin, Fleischmann track and Faller buildings) you would plump for HO. Figures and scenic items become less clear.

Ebay no doubt have had feedback on these points.

Happy modelling
Gary

 

[Gary]

I have clicked on HO on the American Ebay site and all this comes up:-

Accurail(205)
AHM/Rivarossi(779)
Athearn(2995)
Atlas(912)
Bachmann(1672)
Bowser(86)
Branchline(164)
Brass Imports(645)
Concor(127)
Fleischmann(150)
Hornby(230)
IHC(349)
Intermountain(565)
Kadee/Model Power(505)
Kato(181)
Life-Like(1306)
Lima(161)
Lionel(351)
Mantua(340)
Marklin(1534)
Marx(85)
Merten(3)
Roco(295)
Roundhouse(731)
Stewart(162)
Tyco(1022)
Varney(112)
Walthers(888)
Other Manufacturers(7103)
Buildings, Track, Access

Now surely this is what we need on Ebay UK?

Time to email Ebay (again!).

Happy modelling
Gary

 

[Gary]

I did get several replies from Ebay to my multitude of suggestions including the standard reply mentioned above.

However, one did say that they would consider my suggestion as they have had similar feedback from others.

This was extend the current OO locomotive list beyond "Hornby Dublo, Lima and other". Same with wagons and coaches.

My list of brands included Hornby, Bachmann, Mainline, Airfix, Dapol, Wrenn, Triang/Tri-ang and Trix.

Maybe if others here send in a similar suggestion they might do something.

Happy modelling
Gary