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Jerry
La Junta, CO

Apr 01, 2024
Outstanding items
Always look forward to these auctions, they have items you normally don't get a chance to bid on. Thanks a bunch:)
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Rand McNally County/Township/Railroad Map of Kansas-1911

Kevin
Browns Mills, NJ

Mar 23, 2024
He kept us informed about the shipping process and possible delays.
He kept us informed about the shipping process and possible delays.
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Tortoise Switch Machine 6-pack-Circuitron-New in Box

Robert
Clearwater, FL

Mar 18, 2024
Great Auctioneers!
JM Hobby supply did a great job. My lot was exactly as pictured. They shipped exactly as described in the instructions they provide. I was a first time buyer and will bid with confidence again! JM Hobby is a Top Notch seller! They also provide great communication throughout the buying process.
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JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsMar 18, 2024
Thank you for your nice comments, Robert! Hope you will be able to participate in our June sale!
Eight Working HO Scale Diesel Locomotives-Seaboard Coast Line RR/Army Train

Charles
Honeoye Falls, NY

Mar 17, 2024
JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsMar 17, 2024
Thanks for your feedback, Charles! Hope to have you participate in our June sale!
Pennsylvania RR Cast Iron M53845 Whistle Sign

Sam
Franklin, MN

Mar 17, 2024
A + + + + + +
Very good company, very friendly staff, run a good auction
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JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsMar 17, 2024
Thanks for your feedback, Sam! Hope to have you participate in our June sale!
American Freedom Train 4-8-4 Steam Loco #4449-Lionel-HO Scale

Leslee
Bedford, PA

Mar 17, 2024
JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsMar 17, 2024
Thanks for your feedback, Leslee! Nice meeting your daughter last week and hope you enjoy your clock! Hope to have you participate in our June sale!
Norfolk and Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad Brass Key

stan
Clinton, UT

Mar 16, 2024
JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsMar 17, 2024
Thanks for your feedback, Stan! Hope to have you participate in our June sale!
Oregon Short Line RR April 1899 Public Timetable

Bill
Wichita, KS

Mar 16, 2024
JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsMar 16, 2024
Thank you for your feedback, Bill! Hope to have you participate in our June sale!
Chicago and Rock Island RR 1st Annual Report-1851

Robert
Sharpsburg, GA

Mar 16, 2024
In general
A very good experience, overall.
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JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsMar 16, 2024
Thank you for your feedback, Robert! Hope to have you participate in our June sale!
Kansas City Belt RY Defiance Twist Wire Cast Globe Lantern

Steve
Middleton, ID

Mar 16, 2024
JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsMar 16, 2024
Thank you for your feedback, Steve! Hope to have you participate in our June sale!
Lehigh Valley RR 1867 Pass

Steven
Wisc Dells, WI

Mar 16, 2024
You can not ask for anything more from this company
My item shipped really fast and was in perfect condition when I received it thank you
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JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsMar 16, 2024
Thank you for your feedback, Steven! Glad everything arrived safely and in good order. Hope to have you participate in our June sale!
Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac RR Adlake Kero Switchmans Lantern

LeRoy
Chicago, IL

Mar 16, 2024
JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsMar 16, 2024
Thank you for your feedback, LeRoy! Hope to have you participate in our June sale!
Chicago Burlington and Quincy RR Pan-American Exposition Flyer-1901

Ralph
Fredonia, WI

Mar 16, 2024
JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsMar 16, 2024
Thank you for your feedback, Ralph! Glad to hear from you and see that you are well-it's been a while! Hope to have you participate in our June sale!
Chicago and Northwestern RY Travelers Companion Notebook-1880

Tom
South Holland, IL

Mar 16, 2024
JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsMar 16, 2024
Thank you for your feedback, Tom! Hope to have you participate in our June sale!
Chicago Transit Authority 4000 Series Cars Fare Counter

John
Luxemburg, WI

Mar 15, 2024
Easy, seamless transaction!
I have bid in hundreds of RR auctions before, but the JM Hobby auctions are, without questions, the best in the USA. Easy to read and follow instructions, humorous news in their emails, quick customer service, fast shipping/great packaging, and an overall positive vibe. Bought two items at the last sale and very happy with how everything went! Keep up the great work!
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JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsMar 17, 2024
Thanks for your feedback, John! Hope to have you participate in our June sale!
Walthers Ore Dock Kit-HO Scale-New in Box

bernie
Denmark, WI

Mar 12, 2024
this guys off the wall thinks more about himself than his customers
poor business man
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JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsMar 12, 2024
This person has never done business with us... not sure how he is able to post here... have notified Live Auctioneers accordingly.
Three Different Embury Lanterns-Little Air Pilot/#1 Little Defiance/#50 Little Supreme

Jane
Valatie, NY

Mar 11, 2024
Very Happy with This Auction
I was very happy with this auction. Both items I won were described accurately and photographed very well to show details. John went out of his way accommodating me, I had somehow overlooked the shipping invoice, so he had to resend it. Also-CLEARLY they pay attention to the most effective shipping-One heavy item was UPSd, the other shipped USPS mail. This auction was one of the best we've experienced with JMHobby.
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JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsMar 11, 2024
Thank you for your comments, Jane-I know-we need more Rutland RR stuff, right? LOL! Hope you can participate in the June sale!
Delaware and Hudson RR Dressel Switch Lantern

Micah
Omaha, NE

Mar 07, 2024
Always enjoy working with JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Auctions
I enjoy working with JM Hobby Supply and RailRoad Artifacts. Besides great railroad ephemera and memorabilia, they are very proactive at keeping clients informed every step of the way after the auction closes, with patience and humor. It is always easy to forget that while I only have "one little book" for them to ship, they have another 1, 000 "one little book" auctions to pack and ship, and another 1, 000 bigger items. The friendly and straight forward communication is very much appreciated. I always look forward to your auctions. Thanks again!
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JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsMar 11, 2024
Thanks again for your support, Micah! Hope you will be able to participate in our next sale in June 2024!
Union Pacific RR Across The Continent West From Omaha, NE Book-April 2, 1868

Tim
Delaware, OH

Mar 07, 2024
This auction house presents interesting and hard to find artifacts for the 'railroad collector'.
Great auction. The 3 piece REA sign I won was a great find. Very good condition and color. It really pops in the location and presentation I used. Exactly as the auction house described. I received the item very quick. I paid my invoice immediately and followed instructions. I did send in a question and had an immediate response. Will definitely do business again. Thx... tim
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JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsMar 11, 2024
Thanks for your support, Tim! Loved the picture you sent! Hope you will be a participant in our June 2024 sale!
Three Piece Railway Express Agency Colored Porcelain Sign

Eric
New York, NY

Mar 06, 2024
Pleased and happy with item
This auction house usually has a selection of interesting things, and I liked both the items I won, and the experience in getting them. (The emails explaining what was going on behind the scenes were entertaining, in and of themselves.) I plan to give this auction house more business in the future.
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JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsMar 11, 2024
Thanks for your support, Eric! Hope you will be a bidder in our June 2024 sale!
Boston and Maine RR Annual Report-September 12, 1849

William
Raleigh, NC

Dec 23, 2023
Great auctions, looking forward to the next one
Always interesting items up for auction, cant wait for the next auction in 2024. Good job on shipping and protecting goods once sold. Thanks!
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JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsDec 24, 2023
Thank you, WIlliam! Hope to have you participate in our 2024 sales!
Boston and Maine RR Color Broadside Advertisement, ca. 1867-1873

Charles
Butler, AL

Dec 08, 2023
Seller was ok until I drove 1000 miles and 15 hours to pick items up.
The seller was good with me on answering my questions about the items but that was the extent of his help. He told me that he was going to another show on a weekend sometime before a date that we had agreed on for me to drive to pick the items up. When I asked him what time he was going to be at the location on a Saturday he was just very short and very unwilling to help me out in anyway. I had a deadline that I was dealing with because my daughter was having a baby shower the next day and I had a time limit to drive about the same 1000 miles and get the items and the turn around and drive all night to make it back for the event. He wasn't willing to work or bend with me in anyway. I had just decided that I had to stick to the original date for pick up. When the day before the pick up date arrived I left and drove the 1000 miles and 15 hours and checked into the hotel. I remembere that he was going to try to leave the moring of pick up early for another engagement so I called him to try to leave a message that I was in town. Well he answered the call and I let him know that I was ready when he was so that he could leave erlier if he wanted. I left the hotel earlier for him and my GPS told me which way to go and I got stuck behind a train loading at a grain siloh and instead of going up far enough to let us pass another 10 feet he just kept us blocked. I called the seller who became furious and asking why I came that way. When I re-routed and got close to his home I asked him which one it was he just started going off again and I finally just had to fire back what type of vehicle is in front of your house? I got there he was very short and kind of rude and NO HELP at all other than shoving a paper to sign in my face and then hold the door open for me to get out. VERY VERY RUDE SELLER. Maybe fine if you don't ever have to deal with on a personal level but just a fair warning!!!!!
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JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsDec 10, 2023
We must laugh at how people lie and tell stories when they are too incompetent to handle their business. A day was discussed for pick up with this man so he could get his items on a day convenient to both him and us. We gave him several options. He chose his date. We agreed to meet at noon that day. We also sent him an email with EXACT direction to use to use so he could save some time and miles. Pretty simple, one would think, if a person could FOLLOW DIRECTONS! He called the day he arrived to ask if he could come earlier. We said was fine, since we were available, and it gave him an earlier start to his trip home, and us to our show the next day. You'll note he states he was using his GPS-HE TOOK A DIFFERENT ROUTE-NOT THE DIRECTIONS GIVEN TO HIM-and got lost! Then he calls us to tell us he is caught behind a train. Okay, thanks for telling us! So now, he wants us to tell him how to get here. But he CAN'T tell us where he is. Can't give us a street name. I AM NOT CARNAC THE MAGNIFICIENT AND CAN NOT GUESS WHERE HE IS!! He has exageratted in every instance. No one became furious with him. Then he called again-he couldn't locate the building number, even though it is on a large brick right next to the driveway! He called again, asking about what type of car I had. I had no idea why he would ask this, but I told him, after he said he STILL couldn't find us, the make and model of my truck, to which he answered that he was IN THE DRIVEWAY!! (okay-so he's not too bright!) He picked up the clock, put it in his car, and that was it! Pretty simple! He was asked to sign a paper stating he had picked up his item, which he did. Standard auction procedure. It was not "shoved in his face." And of course, we held the door for him! He was carrying his clock! Not sure what this guy's problem is. Seems like he just can't follow directions and blames others for his own incompetence and frustrations! Live Auctioneers has banned him from further auction bidding due to his lies.
Alabama Central RR 1878 Pass

Jean-Paul
Newport, VT

Nov 19, 2023
JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsNov 20, 2023
Thanks Jean-Paul! It's good to be able to communicate with you easily, and I hope you will be participating in our 2024 sales!
London and Port Stanley RR Brass Lock

Joseph
New Hyde Park, NY

Nov 13, 2023
Best experience i have had on Liveauctioneers
Phenomenal experience. Everything was great from bidding to fees and shipping. Would definitely do business with you again.
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JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsNov 14, 2023
Thanks for your kind comments, Joseph! Hope to have you participate in our 2024 sales!
Handlan Switch Lamp

Jerry
La Junta, CO

Nov 13, 2023
These people know their business!
Contacted me promptly and let me know what was going on with my purchase, reasonable shipping charges and prompt delivery. I will deal with them again:)
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JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsNov 13, 2023
Thanks for your feedback, Jerry! We enjoy dealing with honest, kind people! Look forward to having you participate in our 2024 sales!
Santa Fe RR Porcelain Spittoon

James
Sugar Land, Texas 77479, TX

Nov 12, 2023
JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsNov 13, 2023
James-thanks for your review! Hope to have you at our 2024 sales!
Milwaukee Road RR Diesel Locomotive Herald Fiberglass Sign

Stephen
Pembroke, NH

Nov 12, 2023
JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsNov 13, 2023
Thanks Stephen! Hope to have you at our 2024 sales!
U.S. Army Train with 21 Locomotives and Cars-HO Scale

Jane
Valatie, NY

Nov 12, 2023
Very Happy with JM Hobby
We were very happy with everything about this JM Hobby auction. We felt lots were accurately represented. The items we won were carefully packed and arrived in good condition. Everything was as expected! Thank you for a fine experience.
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JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsNov 13, 2023
Thank you Jane! Always a pleasure working with you. Hope to have you participate in our 2024 sales!
Crerar and Adams 1873 Brass Top Railroad Lantern Frame/Fount

David
Hastings, FL

Nov 12, 2023
Good people. A Fast and fair turnround with shipping.
Good people. A fast and fair turnaround with shipping.
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JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsNov 12, 2023
Thanks David! Hope to have you in our 2024 sales!
Twenty-seven Mixed Non-Running or Dummy HO Scale Locomotives/Tenders

Gary
Hoover, AL

Nov 12, 2023
JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsNov 12, 2023
Thanks David! Hope to see you in our 2024 sales!
Two Different Lanterns-Defiance #2 Triumph and #0 Embury Defiance

Patrick
Lubbock, TX

Nov 11, 2023
Satisfied
Very good process
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JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsNov 12, 2023
Thanks Patrick@ Good working with you again in this sale! Hope to see you in our 2024 sales!
Two Missouri Pacific RR Switch Locks

John
Louisville, OH

Nov 11, 2023
JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsNov 12, 2023
Thanks John! Hope to ssee you in our 2024 sales!
Dressel Electric Switch Lamp

Douglas
Advance, IN

Nov 11, 2023
JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsNov 12, 2023
Thanks Douglas! Hope to see you in our 2024 sales!
Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific RR Adlake 250 Kero Switchmans Lantern

Steve
Garden City, NY

Nov 11, 2023
Wonderful shipping and buyers premium.
It gives the buyer a buffer to go ahead and buy more items. With high shipping rates and 28 % buyers premiums it limits a person as to what they can afford to purchase. I was on the site for only one item, I ended up with three. It increased my collection without decreasing my bank account. Excellent shipping cost, and shipped in a very reasonable time, about 4 days from them to me. JM Hobby has a new customer with me.
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JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsNov 12, 2023
Thanks Steve! you comments echo the sentiments of many, including some of our own staff, who are tired of the high buyers premiums and shipping fees charged by other auctions. We're glad you appreciate what we do!
Long Island RR Collector Hat Badge

William
Oshkosh, WI

Nov 11, 2023
Great to work with
They work with the Collector! They don't charge outrageous handling or auction fees! THAT is how to bring more business! It's very nice to deal with an auctioneer that doesn't nickel and dime the customer just for a couple extra bucks
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JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsNov 12, 2023
Thanks for your comments, William! Good to see you at the "pick-up" the other day! Will look forward to further interaction in our 2024 sales!
Four Brass Keys-Canadian Northern, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific RR

John
Mequon, WI

Nov 11, 2023
Items were accurately described
Very nice to deal with
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JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsNov 12, 2023
Thanks for your support, John! Hope you will join us for our 2024 sales!
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul RY June 1, 1879 Public Timetable

David
Palm Harbor, FL

Nov 11, 2023
Great Auction Experience
Excellent experience with JM Hobby. They did a great job of keeping the shipping cost down and packed the items well. Five star service from start to finish.
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JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsNov 12, 2023
Thanks for you comments, David! Hope you will join with us for our 2024 sales!
Seaboard Coast Line RR Brass Signal Lock and Key

Matthew
Livonia, MI

Nov 09, 2023
JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsNov 12, 2023
Thank you, Matthew! Hope you will join us for our 2024 sales!
Two Adlake Switch Locks-Central of Georgia RR and Southern Pacific RR

Joseph
Ashburn, VA

Nov 01, 2023
JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsNov 01, 2023
Thanks Joseph! We look forward to you continued participation! Look for our February 24 and June 1, 2024 sales!
Souvenir Album of Sault Ste Marie, MI ca. 1900

David
Delmar, NY

Nov 01, 2023
Another Great Experience with JM Hobby
As a repeat buyer from JM Hobby's railroadiana auctions, I appreciate the good photos and descriptions in their listings, the reasonable buyers premium, and the at-cost in-house shipping. It certainly makes the online auction experience more enjoyable!
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JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsNov 01, 2023
Thanks, David! Have always enjoyed working with you and sharing railroad knowledge! We always welcome your participation!
Delaware Otsego System and Port Jervis Locks

Eric
New York, NY

Oct 28, 2023
Very quick sendout!
This particular auction, I had one of the best experiences I've had since I joined LiveAuctioneers. From auction to receipt was just seven days. Even accounting for the fact that the items were simple, that's above-average service. And the items themselves are great. So I'm happy.
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JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsOct 30, 2023
Thanks Eric! Glad we were able to get things out to you and that the items met your expectations! Hope to see you for our next sales in 2024.
Steam-Its Generation and Use-3 Volume Set-1893/94-English, French, and German

David
Castle Rock, CO

Jun 25, 2023
JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsJun 25, 2023
Thanks David! Hope to have you participate in our future sales!
Denver Cripple Creek and Southwestern RR Stock Certificate

Ted
Chaumont, NY

Jun 24, 2023
JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsJun 24, 2023
Thanks Ted! Hope you will be able to participate in our future sales!
Three Baltimore and Ohio RR Brass Keys-Switch, Rip Track, Station

Bryce
Stevens Point, WI

Jun 24, 2023
JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsJun 24, 2023
Thanks Bryce! We have had multiple dealings with you and they have always been easy and pleasant transactions. Stay in touch and hope to work with you again! Glad we could save you some $$on the pick up, and save some time for us as well.
Great Northern Railroad Milk Can

Daniel
Parker, CO

Jun 24, 2023
Thoughtful and Perfect Service!
I could not be more excited about the items I won at JM's last auction. The historically significant and rare sign is a gem and JM took care of shippign in a fair way so I was not over charged like some auction houses do! You can trust JM to take good care of the items you bid on and excellent customer service! Than you and Happy Collecting!
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JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsJun 24, 2023
Thanks Dan! Was good chatting with you and it is good to see this sign going back to where it belongs for a permanent home! Look forward to dealing with you again in the future!
Denver and Rio Grande RR Brass Switch Key

Jane
Valatie, NY

Jun 21, 2023
JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsJun 21, 2023
Thanks Jane-hope to have you participate in our nest and future sales!
Two Burlington and Missouri River RR Keys

Matthew
Livonia, MI

Jun 20, 2023
JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsJun 21, 2023
Thank you, Matthew. Hope to have you participate in our next and future sales!
Two Spokane Portland and Seattle RR Brass Keys

fred
Theresa, NY

Jun 15, 2023
GREAT SHIPPING AND PACKING
GREAT TO DEAL WITH
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JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsJun 15, 2023
Thank you, Fred! Hope to have you participate in our next sale in October!
Pennsylvania Railroad 1957 Complete Wall Calendar

Joseph
Ashburn, VA

Jun 12, 2023
JM Hobby Supply and Railroad Artifact AuctionsJun 12, 2023
Thanks Joseph-we had a lot of fun on the auction weekend and have received a lot of nice emails. We hope you had fun, too! What we think is really cool is that every bidder had already paid for their items. All shipments will be out by tomorrow, only 10 days after the auction, and all consignors have been paid as of today, 9 days after the sale! We really try to care about our customers, both sellers and buyers, and appreciate those who work within the context of the policies set forth and communicate well with us. Being able to offer the lowest seller's and buyer's fees in the RR auction industry, as well as in-house, ACTUAL COST shipping, will hopefully allow us to lead the way into the future for all RR auctions. Thanks again!
Louisville Bridge Company Transfer Document-1874
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