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Like you all, I have a really bad feeling about this new Athearn deal. I think it would probably be a good idea to stock up on Athearn products now while you still can. <br /><ul><li>I understand the terms of the sale includes Horizon becoming EXCLUSIVE distributor of Athearn products. Before, some dealers could check several distributors in order to fill orders. I guess that ends now for Athearn products. </li> <br /><li>I also heard that Horizon will NOT guaranty they can fill the orders they get. So, if your dealer cannot fill their orders from stock purchased from Horizon, and there are no other distributors (see previous bullet), it's possible some modelers won't be able to get their items. </li> <br /><li>Horizon's dealer discounts for some Athearn product lines (i.e. Genesis) may not be as good as what some people might have gotten before. That, plus increased shipping charges dealers have to pay, could mean higher prices for us consumers. </li></ul> <br />Things like this make me very nervous about our ability to continue purchasing Athearn products. Just when Athearn was really making progress with new models in their lines. It will be interesting to see what details come out in the coming months.
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