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I've bought several locos and many cars off eBay and have been pleased with my items. When I decieded to complete my Central Valley roster the only place I could buy them was on eBay as they haven't been in production for over 40 years. I've purchased two BWL locos cheaper then I could at my LHS. I bid a set amount and if I get it good, and if I don't, I don't worry. My dad said "bargains are like street cars, if you miss this one, there's always another one coming down the street." I drop between $50.00 to $150.00 a month at my LHS (Papa Ben's Trains in Houston) and get good service. The bad thing about him is it's 102 miles from my driveway to his door. Marty, Tom, Mark, and Ben always have a smile and will listen and give advise. But getting back to eBay - the sellers don't make you bid more. I can't understand why someone would bid $10.00 more for a loco then the advertised sale price in Model Railroader and usually pay more freight. I've seen this happen more then once. But then look at the new BWL ATSF 4-8-4 it's going for less then $150.00 on eBay and is listed in the mags at $174.99. The Walthers Santa Fe passenger cars were preordered at Caboose Hobbies for $29.96 and their going price on eBay is $29.95 and pick what you want. I use eBay to find things that are out of production and only bid on current things at a set price, with postage, that is always considerably less then my LHS. The LHS need our money from the big sales to stay in business and give us the little stuff that we want. Have you ever tried to order a detail part for a kit and get it fast and cheep? My LHS has it in stock usually or will get it for me.
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