"it's a disgrace to the hobby for a million dollar corporation such as Lionel to sell trains at over inflated prices who in turn deliveres them with defects or broken parts."
I thought you said you didn't buy trains these days? So what are you basing this comment on? I've bought dozens of Lionel products (and some from other vendors) over the last five years or so and have had exactly zero problems. I know lots of people with similar experiences. The prices (mostly from Charles Ro) have seemed good value for money to me. Obviously, some lemons will arise and some folks have had disappointing experiences. Welcome to the real world where perfection eludes us. But if you're not buying anything, it seems to me it behooves you not to be making comments that, if Lionel really could be bothered, and you lived in the USA, would wind up with you in court on the complaint of libel. Just kidding, sort of. Let's stick to facts please. These sorts of wild misrepresentation of reality just upset people who don't know any better, harm dealers and discourage new hobbyists. Unless that's what you are aiming for.
