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I prefer to buy kits (Athearn, Accurail, MDC, and Roundhouse etc) especially now since they are rumors of Athearn going RTR on all of their kits. The prices on these range from 5 to 10 dollars apeice. I dont mind spending this dollar amount as long the kit fits in with over all fleet. However with that said, I recently coughed up some hard cash for a set of Walther's ready to run cars. They were very nice and it took me several months worth of thinking before I decided to get these cars. But as a result of getting these two cars, It will be a while before I buy anymore. Now, I do have a few 10 year old Athearn passenger equiptment and frankly they are sad compared to today;s offerings. I will try and acquire some Varni***his year but not before researching all of the availible cars. I did purchase one of the Kato Business cars and that is a starting point. Now, I have stated in the past that train shows and meets are very good for finding that hard to find car or saving money over retail. A bit of dealing usually creates a win-win situation for everyone. However, I occasionally see a price tag on a item or two or three very high and knowing I can get it cheaper at a local hobby shop; Ill not buy it at the show. And finally the asking prices for AHM engines sometimes exceed the original retail prices of 20 years ago. I can understand it if it is in great demand or a valued collector's item. However I recently saw a y6b for $70- versus a more modern riverossi selling for much more. I have noticed that some people will offer an older engine in mint condition for very close to what today;s engines are retailed for while neglecting to mention that the technology is older. I dont think this is widespread practice. [2c]
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