The seller found the right buyer. This is what inspires some sellers to post incredibly high prices - hoping for that right buyer/collector to come across it and pay whatever. And the neophyte collector that may not know any better.
Very true Jerry. I thought $500 for the 1957 T-10 set with wooden box was "reasonable" considering its contents and rarity (sold in June of 14). I realize the military set was only produced for 2 or 3 years, but I never thought as set from 60's would fetch so much. So much for the Tyco haters saying Tyco is worthless! rich p
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The components in the Military Set are not rare. The reason it went for $500 is the condition of the set. It is rare to find it in "Like New" to Mint condition in the set box.
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Not rare. I've seen one each of the boxcar, flatcar, and bobber caboose, in ever. When I had my bobber, some guys got fighting over one on eBay and just that caboose sold for a touch over $200. I got $75 for mine.
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