Along with 'Rare', I think 'Mint' is another one to watch for. I visit my LHS weekly. Besides selling new trains, they also buy and sell vintage trains, postwar and prewar. About every 3rd or 4th visit someone comes in with a box or sack of Lionel trains that they think is worth millions. Usually the LHS owner tells them about all he could use them for is parts to fix up other trains and he does not want them. Many leave quite disappointed. There are some that they do buy, but usually for very little money as they have to clean and repair them and still try to make a profit on re-selling them. 'Mint' might be another 'sales' term to watch out for?
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