Some personal interaction at York:
In the Blue Hall, came upon a postwar Lionel 2457 caboose in excellent condition with the original box and inner packing for $32..I said to the seller, "gee, that's a great price". Gave him 2 twenties and he gives me a ten. I say, "but it's $32.". He says, "you can have it for $30.". I hand him 2 ones and say, "so I can sleep tonight".
Returned to the booth selling Diecast Direct cars on Friday morning. "I bought this model yesterday, and noticed half the windshield was popped out". "We are sold out of that model, but we can ship you a replacement". Got it on Monday.