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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by SMassey IDC who buys what molds from who. I want quality trains in the models I model (mostly modern diesel) I want a variety of different locos to choose from at any given time. What bugs me the most is that manufacturers are only making limited runs of any given model or road name. This drives the prices up a little due to the fact that if you dont get them now you wont get them at all. If the detail of the kit or RTR is good and the drive assy. is smooth and powerful I dont mind paying a little more for the train. What I dont like to pay for is an added $10 because we know you are going to pay it if you want this model because you dont know how long we are going to offer it to you so you better buy it now and pay us the extra. I like my Athearn locos they are not that bad for the money, I like my Kato locos better the cost a little more but are smoother and have better detail. I dont like either for the fact that I have to jump on a new model when I see it or I may not get it. just my [2c] [/quote] Yes, the order deadlines and limited runs is the new reality of the hobby. For example the Broadway's new passenger cars cannot be found anywhere having been sold out. Those that want em either have to wait for a second run or get them elsewhere. I just placed orders for desiel power today, while not athearn they should come in sometime this year. I do recall the days of Athearn and especially thier 40 foot reefers with the billboards from the 80's if they ever rerelease those as kits or RTR I might get a bunch. But would have to start saving now and be ready to order the day they announce such a product. Not like old times where athearn products were on the shelf and always availible. (Cheap too...)
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