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I've been to 4 shows this year and see a disturbing trend. Rarely will I see much in the way of new rolling stock unless its been out for 6 months or so. New Locos seem to show up pretty quick. The quality of new items is steadily improving. Broadway Limited is fantastic - great model, sound on DC or DCC, DCC ready to go at a cost BELOW other companies bare models. <br />BUT the dealers seem to be hauling around an awful lot of second and third tier stuff (I was going to say junk) that they are asking awfully high prices for. $5 for an old Life-Like trainset car is a lot for a total rebuild candidate, and can't do much for a neophyte who buys it thinking it's a bargain and will run like an Athearn of MDC car. Or $25 for an old AHM powered C-Liner. "Bargains" like that will turn off a lot of potential model railroaders who get burned. <br />I'll probably make a couple of shows in 2004, but I'll have a real tight grip on my wallet. 2 of the 4 shows I hit this year I left empty handed.
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