The problem with worth is educating those who are either 1) new to the hobby or 2) found some trains in the attic of some dead relative and think they have a gold mine. I took some time on one occasion to discuss the latter with a CL seller as i was interested in what he had...just not the crazy price he wanted. I have a feeling they ended up in a dumpster. I also recently realistically estimated a collection for someone whose husband passed and she was able to get within a few hundred$ of my estimate for everything from a collection buyer and not get hosed. Unfortunately, there is no good way to reach everyone who may be in that boat. As for those entering the hobby, hopefully they end up with a reputable dealer who steers them right and they stay OFF the bay until they know what they are doing. In the end, they're only worth what others will pay or, as others have said, what they bring you for happiness.
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