Speaking of the used train market I now have an interesting dilemma.

C.W. Burfle. You never read my first message correctly.

Go back and read the first line where I said "and doesn't need the money"

Roo.

Michael Hokkanen posted:

C W Burfle posted:

My advice: thank him for the offer, and tell him no thanks.
If he puts something on EBay that you want, then bid on it.

If he decides you lowballed him on something later, you may loose a friend. Not worth it.
(It doesn't matter whether you did or not, it's his perception that counts)

NOT at all what I expected to hear. But - bam - it hits you right between the ears. Thank you C W, I will seriously consider your admonition.

That is what I would have posted.

Greenberg's Guide and offer 50 to 60% of what the guide says retail value ought to be