mwb posted:EmpireBuilderDave posted:......... I am starting to get scared that my collection will end up with no value when I reach the downsizing age.
If you have any belief at all that collecting trains is suitable as an investment of any sort at all, you have made a tragic error. Almost uniformly they decrease in value upon sale, not unlike driving a new car off the dealer's lot.
I think you're putting words into his mouth - concern about holding value - does not mean "investment"
And - you're ignoring buying on the used market...those are already discounted - and if you are clever and determined - and buy right - you can recoup most of what you pay - when you render your collection to the market.
Example: LIONEL MPC-era GG-1 stock seems to be up these days - I was snapping these up for 90-125 a few years ago - now it seems like, nice specimens with box are bringing closer to 225-250.
