Lionel 18879 B&O GP-9 - RARE?

[FEClionel]

Hi everyone. I just purchased a Lionel 18879 B&O GP-9 from my dealer today for $219. I've seen this item in Grzyboski's add for $395 and stated as RARE. I was wondering what was the reason this would be a rare item and why such a high price for a Geep. This one has TMCC newest version of Railsounds and detailed cab and diecast front step and fuel tank. Grzyboski's is usually the bargain leader so I was wondering why the high price and RARE rating. If you can shed any light it would be greatly appricated.

[Anonymous]

Just to get it to sell... The Geeps are fairly primitive locomotives...

[Dr.Fu-Manchu]

The [}:)] Doctor is in!!! The Greenburg 2005 price list quotes a "new" price of only $260.00. You got a deal !
Till My Next Missive, I Remain The Humble, Yet Strangly Evil Doctor !!!

[FEClionel]

Yeah I noticed the book price when I got home. Its a good looking Geep - but I don't know why anyone would call it rare. Anyway since I don't collect by rroadname just what color and style I like I think this unit will look great with some Postwar Celebration Series Cars behind it.

[Anonymous]

personally, I think you paid too much, But thats just be, I see GP9/7's going for 150-175 here.

[FEClionel]

I guess if it was a Lehigh Valley you would pay twice as much...Anyway, thanks for the critisism - I like and I was just wondering why its stated as rare.

[Anonymous]

FECLionel, I hope youy did not take that as offensive in anyway, and If youy did, I am sorry.

If you think its a good deal and you like the unit, more power to you!

Regards,
Chris