@Mannyrock posted:Well, speaking only for myself, I have in the past for a different hobby been in a situation where I have been looking for a certain item, in a certain condition, for a certain reason, for a very long time. When one finally comes up that is just right, I don't mind bidding more than it is worth, to finally get it. So, in those rare instances, I don't mind spending an extra $100 for something.
I note that many folks on this board love trains so much that they will drop a $1,000 on an engine they want. So, really, what is an extra $100? You are not buying it to sell, you are buying it to run or to finally complete a long open project. And, if you buy a rare item in a high quality condition, and pay too much, then typically, in 4 years or so, it has increased in value to the price you paid.
Mannyrock
Yes, but that's not the only 259e listed on ebay (or elsewhere) currently. It was by far the most expensive...
There's nothing special about it, it's not hard to find, and not in great shape. Average going price right now on ebay is between $90-$160 (in better condition). It's not like finding a rare obscure engine, it's just an incomplete 259e.
