Hey now....
I won two lots on Friday, both brand new engines, MTH PS3.0, with all factors in place -- buyers premium, credit card fee, shipping, my out the door price is 54% of MSRP.
Now I have bought more than a few trains over the years, many from hobby shops often during a time when they're having an extra 10% or 15% off sale, but never have I been able to buy brand new C9 engines at 46% off!
The acution house in question is by far the best in my view, I have bought thousands of dollar in trains from them over the past three years, even driven the four hours over a few times to pick up a car load of trains. They are great people who run a quality business, and if you watch the auctions, set a limit including all the associated fees there are often great deals to be had, they also often have those items no one else (including train shows and eBay) don't...those are not often a bargain, but at least one can buy them if their wallet will allow.
All I can say, is thanks to them and I am looking forward to new engines pulling great rolling stock I've bought from them in the past, rolling around the layout in a few weeks.
