What's with Fastrack Bumpers?

It's just eBay bidding fever.   I just saw used Fastrack sections selling for more than retail, I ordered a bunch from Model Train Stuff for about half what was paid for the used track!  I just shake my head and move on.

The real killer is when you add in the shipping.  That makes this one at least double the street price.

 

Keep repeating...  THERE IS NO SHORTAGE...  THERE IS NO SHORTAGE...

 

The only thing I see having a shortage is O36 Fastrack switches.  I've had some on order for about 6 weeks.  As far as track pieces, there is plenty of all the sizes that I've looked for.

 

Here's those bumpers for $6.99 and in stock too: Lionel 6-12059 Bumper

You could make your own bumpers for a lot less.

I've talked to a couple of local dealers that haven't received any for quite some time.  I picked up a set of lighted bumpers yesterday and noticed that none of the earthen were in stock.  I called around and at least locally, they are getting harder to find.  The large online dealers likely have a pile of them, but once they are gone, it's hard to tell what might happen.  

I think some folks either ,don't know how/where to find the bigger dealers that have this stuff in stock at good prices, or just assume its a "good deal" because of ebay. I seen a few legacy systems going for over $350, thats silly cause if you wait you can get one for $299 once they're delivered Thats why its good to subscribe to this mag, and even that other one. Their advertisements are the easiest way to find out were to get stuff.

You could make your own bumpers for a lot less.

I know I could but I need the fastrack piece to compliment the Lionel "scrapyard" Acessory.

Explain this listing to me.  He has 63 pieces of used Fastrack and one crossover.  I can buy all this stuff brand new for less than $200 at several on-line shops.  What are the people bidding on this stuff smoking?

I think they may be referencing the MSRP of $4.79 a piece, or thereabouts, which would put the total at around $300 or more.

 

Rod

Here we go again...people fretting over how others may choose to spend their money, or over what others may ask for items they are selling.

Fretting?  Well, not really.

I have frequently recommended to forum members to sell their FasTrack on eBay because it fetches so much.

 

It's nice to sell it here on the buy-sell, but to maximize your return, eBay is where it's at.  Often retail or better, plus shipping!

 

I do buy FasTrack on eBay, but only in very large lots when the total price gets out of reach of many but I can win it at a wholesale price(including shipping of course).

Gee, I think I'll just buy a bunch at an on-line retailer and then sell it on eBay.  I could become the Track King and retire on the profits!

It's doable.

The only frets I have are in my guitar.