I think this thread brings to us the Reality of where we are in the Hobby. In the 1950's, Post War Lionel/American Flyer/Marx (maybe more), we all wanted these trains, prices were high on the Hudson's, Berkshires, FM's, F3's, Accessories, Passenger Cars, Operating Cars, Trolly Cars, Gang Cars, Just Loads of trains....Now, as We thought things were Great, in the mid 90's, came TMCC....WOW, This brought me back into the Hobby, because, getting older, (not old), kids out of College and on their own, allowed me (and many others) to begin a collection of what We always wanted. CENTURY CLUB1, and 2, all the Post War Icons, with TMCC Were Re-Introduced by Lionel....So,here is where I am Leading to, with all the Duplication of Product, So many names, MTH,LIONEL, WEAVER, ATLAS O, SUNSET Third Rail, So Many Control Systems, Our Market is Flooded with Lots of Merchandise.
Yes, prices seem to be dropping on older equipment, and, it really is old, made in the 50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 2000's--to date....So, if you like old technology, it's a Buyers Market, if You like TMCC, DCS, the older is Cheaper, but, if You like Newer, More Realistic Movement, Sounds, lots of Bells and Whistles, You have to pay the Piper....Now you see why Lionel sells BTO....It protects them, the Dealers, and the Suppliers that make this the very best Hobby in the World....
Selling our older trains on this OGR FORUM is a very good way to keep the Hobby Alive, can we make money on every deal, No, but it's better than nothing.
Good Thread, Thanks for Posting....
