Here are some photos taken earlier today during Lionel's Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Event at the brand new Lionel Store in their facility located in Concord NC.
Al Kolis
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THANKS!!!!
I will be in Charlotte soon and will drop by.
I thought about driving by yesterday, but work took precedence. Wonder if the prices were discounted or MSRP?
Originally Posted by Larry Neal:
I thought about driving by yesterday, but work took precedence. Wonder if the prices were discounted or MSRP?
Larry,
Are you a member of the LCCA? If not you can join at the door on Friday Nov 7 at Lionel's facility during this private event. The event is open to the public on Saturday and Sunday Nov 8-9.
The Lionel Collectors Club of America (LCCA) wants to inform you of Lionel’s 3rd Annual Open House event (Warehouse Sale) at their facility in Concord NC on November 7-9, 2014. The Friday evening event on November 7 is limited to RCCA & LCCA members only ( including recent new member from the LRRC) Saturday and Sunday’s event (Nov 8-9) is open to public. We hope we can see you there at this family friendly event. Let’s have some fun!
Al Kolis
President Elect & Special Events Manager
Lionel Collectors Club of America
Lionel 3rd Annual Open House Lionel 2014 Warehouse Sale |
Please make plans to attend the 3rd Annual Lionel Warehouse Sale. This will be a great chance to pick up a set, some track or some of our new Holiday décor items at a great price. Event Dates and Hours: Friday – November 7th (6:30 PM – 8:30 PM) Club Night Only - Must be a member of one of the following Clubs (RCCA, LRRC and LCCA Members only)
Location: Lionel L.L. C. Corporate Office (Warehouse in Back) 6301 Performance Drive Concord, NC 28027
This year’s Open House will feature:
Location of the event (Rain or Shine!)
here are some photos from prior events. |
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Originally Posted by Larry Neal:
I thought about driving by yesterday, but work took precedence. Wonder if the prices were discounted or MSRP?
MSRP. They are not going to attempt to price compete with their dealers
Looks like a terrific store. I'm sure the merchandising makes for a "feel good" environment while browsing. But if they're gonna sell their stuff at MSRP, who do they think is gonna buy -- especially at their outrageous new MSRP levels. 
I can understand not wanting to compete with their dealer network, but their new MSRP's are a joke. So why bother? It really begs the question which products they plan to sell there... i.e., close-outs that were offered to dealers/distributors but remained in warehouse inventory? overstock new products not shipped to dealers? Christmas novelty items?
Any locals care to report what they found when they visited the new store??? 
David
Did they have anything by MTH, or Atlas, or Weaver, or Williams?
Rick
I sincerely doubt the people on this forum are the target consumer. I suspect that they will get the mom and dad traffic, NASCAR traffic, and the one and done buyers. I also suspect that most of the business will be novelty items and sets and not so much high end product.
The Christmas stuff and name branded items would probably sell.
Here is link a video and news article from a Charlotte news station from this morning.
Nice coverage of the store!
Originally Posted by RICKC:
Did they have anything by MTH, or Atlas, or Weaver, or Williams?
Rick
Ha ha ha (hoping he's not being serious).
Originally Posted by John Korling:
Originally Posted by RICKC:
Did they have anything by MTH, or Atlas, or Weaver, or Williams?
Rick
Ha ha ha (hoping he's not being serious).
I am, sure they have a full DCS system and several engines in the store
Seriously though, I wonder if the Lionel Tinplate by MTH would be in there.. I kind of doubt it
Originally Posted by Al K.:
Originally Posted by Larry Neal:
I thought about driving by yesterday, but work took precedence. Wonder if the prices were discounted or MSRP?
Originally Posted by Larry Neal:
Originally Posted by Al K.:
Originally Posted by Larry Neal:
I thought about driving by yesterday, but work took precedence. Wonder if the prices were discounted or MSRP?
You may want to consider Friday evening during the members only night. It may be worth your while to have first pick.
al K.
Mmmmm, candy store!
Now I have 4 major O-scale train companies within 6.5 hours driving time:
5 hours to Lionel
4 hours to MTH
6.5 hours to Weaver and Atlas
Do the other 3 have a storefront like Lionel?
Here is an article and video on WCCB Charlotte about Lionel's New Store in Concord NC. We hope you enjoy!
I know I'll be down there for the LCCA event November 7-9. Next Tuesday I will be driving back from Atlanta and plan on stopping in to check out the new store.
Scott Smith
