Prices of antiques on LPB show have been dropping for many items now compared to 5 to 10 years ago as shown when they revisit and up date older shows.
Price guides are just out of dated guesses. Ebay completed auctions are more accurate but most often are high due to the competition of most auctions.
Train shows should be cheaper once the sellers get away from asking the guide or I-phoned Ebay price they start with after not selling an item for awhile.
The bubble has popped on high priced vintage trains due the many fine reasons others have given of decreased demand and modern gear appealing to many newer train fans.
I am happy to see prices fall as maybe I can get some of the better stuff I could never convince myself I needed at the high prices.
Choo choo
