@RickO posted:Catalog? Necessary? I dunno. Back in the 70's, Sears, JC Penney ...sure.
In 2021? Not so much. If you have a good internet site/ catalog.
Amazon sells just about anything . No catalog required.
This reminds me of the anguish over the closing of local brick and mortar hobby shops.
Unless I'm mistaken, the biggest online dealers were/ are someone elses local brick and mortar shop with a well done internet site.
Outside of 3 rails. From prototypical details to the control system. MTH has never really done it "Lionels way" have they?
Additionally, does Sunset /3rd Rail have a catalog?
There is something nice about having a collection drop, rather than random releases. Anticipation and budget planning are the main advantages, outside of nostalgia. Furthermore, I think Amazon started sending out a physical catalog to prime members for the holidays. Obviously, my argument would be weaker if mth had a decent website. While I prefer a catalog, i am definitely happy new MTH will continue.
