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 Posted - August 18 2016 : 01:29:08 AM
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So I have a chance to get a Tyco Amtrak F7 (PT drive), plus one each combine, coach and obs for $50 plus shipping (it's about 5 hours away from me).
This seems a bit high (it's Canadian funds), but the seller said a similar set went for over $80 on ebay. Seeing as it's Tyco and not very rare, should I go for this or pass?
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Posted - August 18 2016 : 09:34:41 AM
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It does seem a bit high to me, that's $12.50 a piece...or $20 for the PT loco and $10 a car.
I'd have to say it all depends on how much this set interests you.
http://tycodepot.com/
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Posted - August 18 2016 : 1:44:13 PM
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| I'll look forward to seeing it posted.
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Posted - August 18 2016 : 5:40:43 PM
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A brief look on ebay shows current and recent Amtrak sets that have sold for less than $50. There's a fully boxed set that might be worth the $50.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tyco-HO-Amtrak-The-Inter-City-Set-7310-/232050519758?hash=item360749eece:g:DucAAOSwnQhXpQwl
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Posted - August 18 2016 : 11:34:16 PM
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Thanks for the replies.
Cheez, have you noticed Canadian prices a bit higher than normal?
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Posted - August 18 2016 : 11:49:56 PM
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| exchange rates unprediceable Hope to put up a set on e bay next month
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Posted - August 19 2016 : 01:46:05 AM
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quote:
^^^Would be your best bet. However if it gets popular it might go for 75+ especially since its boxed. Also you're looking at an extra 25 dollars (at least for me) for shipping. But if you're just wanting to actually use them then the $50 deal is better.
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Posted - August 19 2016 : 08:42:43 AM
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quote:Thanks for the replies.
Cheez, have you noticed Canadian prices a bit higher than normal?
Originally posted by DanMacKÂ -Â August 18 2016Â :Â 11:34:16 PM
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The shipping on the few things I've bought recently has been a little absurd and the USD -> CDN exchange rate has been awful but I don't think the auction prices have been much worse. All that combined though, I've definitely overpaid on the last few things I bought.  Better to overpay though on a few really good things I need than to get deals on lots of things I don't need.
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Posted - August 19 2016 : 09:43:31 AM
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quote: quote:
^^^Would be your best bet. However if it gets popular it might go for 75+ especially since its boxed. Also you're looking at an extra 25 dollars (at least for me) for shipping. But if you're just wanting to actually use them then the $50 deal is better.
Originally posted by kristofer4301Â -Â August 19 2016Â :Â 01:46:05 AM
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Shipping is outrageous. Over $50 with import fees to Canada puts the set at over $100.
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Posted - August 20 2016 : 11:01:46 PM
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| ...and that's not even factoring in the conversion. That set would probably be about $130 shipped to Canada.
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Posted - August 20 2016 : 11:33:57 PM
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| This one is IN Canada, and the shipping is still ridiculous. Canada Post really needs to get its act together. I'm seriously looking at getting a US PO box for any international purchases.
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Posted - August 27 2016 : 10:18:10 PM
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| I've seen that Amtrak set a couple of times and also thought the price was high.
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Posted - October 06 2016 : 09:48:27 AM
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Didja get it? Here's a piece of mine. I really enjoy this set.
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Posted - October 06 2016 : 10:15:50 AM
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| Nahhh, I can get it cheaper at train shows. I have a thing for shorty passenger cars though. I do have a couple of LL Amtrak cars tho.
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Posted - October 06 2016 : 12:46:16 PM
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one time I saw this set at a toy show
He wanted $125 for it! 
still want this set
sold for $56.05 + $25 shipping x.x
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Posted - October 06 2016 : 5:10:40 PM
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, same show, quote:one time I saw this set at a toy show
He wanted $125 for it!
still want this set
sold for $56.05 + $25 shipping x.x
Originally posted by microbusss - October 06 2016 : 12:46:16 PM
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I got the Amtrak GG1 set and some bachmann amfleets for $40. Same day, same show, got New Haven GG1 for $10.
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