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Dear Tim, I could name a hundred superb Sellers who use EBay as a tool to support the hobby of model railroading. Many true, are the local Hobby Shop trying to expand their market place. Others, perhaps to move an item that has not sold locally after collecting years of dust while resting upon the shelf. I have even come across Manufactures using EBay as a fast way to off load hard selling items. I would be more cautious on auctions that use statements such as "I have no way to test these items" or "I know nothing about trains" and read carefully. Also if it states NEW in BOX, it should be new, not LIKE NEW and over ten years old. You apparently found a great deal which most deals if below RETAIL (MSRP) then is a good deal. However, why do some items sell above retail price? Sometimes, to international buyers who's dollar is stronger and the product is not locally available. Other times, because that guy bidding is bidding against the last guy who sniped what he though was a good deal. Buying is often emotional rather than need and EBay in someways is much like the discount house and mail order catalog that is a tool bringing the world market closer. However, while many write about items costing more, most new items seem to sell below retail . Sometimes, even flood the market forcingprices down. Good for consumers, bad for retailors. NOT ALL SELLS WILL BE THE BEST, nor be the WORST. Nevertheless, Winning an AUCTION is surely as exciting as the excitement to opening that Priority mail box upon arrival day. Model Railroading: World's Greatest Hobby
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