quote:Yeah, but wasn't it so much more fun "hunting" for the items you needed at flea markets/antique shops/garage sales/auctions/train shows/swap meets? Remember the days of going into a record store to see what they had?
Yes, it is for me. So I limit my collection purchases on Ebay, and do most of my purchasing elsewhere. I just got back from hitting a few Estate sales and garage sales this morning. Picked up a Postwar Lionel 1062 set with unmarked cars. No box, but the set is in nice shape.