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ptgolf
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 Posted - January 31 2011 : 4:31:14 PM
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Went to the Amherst Rail Show in Springfield, MA on Saturday and The White Plains, NY show on Sunday. I would have to believe the show in Springfield has to be the biggest show in the US? It has now expanded into 5 big buildings! Lots of boxed Tyco at both shows, funny how prices very from one dealer to another. Best deal of the weekend was the 4 Matchbox racers for $20.00 as they go for around $30.00 each on Ebay. The rest of the Matchbox $3.00 each. Best deal I passed on and wish now I didn't was unboxed Lifel-Like Burlington Black/Grey Switcher and GP9 for $30.00 each. The Rio Grande Passengers went for $17.00 each, the Rio Engine new in box $20.00, the Sohio $7.00, the nite glow and other assc $5.00 each and all other cars $3.00 each. The Coke car is a great example of price differences as I bought mine for $3.00 but saw other dealers have it for $12-25. Couple Superman cars were going for over $50.00. Are they scarce
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Posted - January 31 2011 : 4:37:20 PM
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| The Tyco Rio Grande GP-20 is a find. So are the passenger cars.
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Posted - January 31 2011 : 7:41:57 PM
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NONE of the DC Cars are rare but people THINK they are but they ain't! ONLY reason is the DC Super Heroes There are also Batman, Wonder Woman, & Shazam AKA Capt Marvel
But I want to find those Rio Grande cars someday  DO want to find the UP cars like those  & use them with my CofSF UP E-7 loco
Edited by - microbusss on January 31 2011 7:43:13 PM
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Posted - February 02 2011 : 9:11:39 PM
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| You did very well, nice lot of Tyco. I agree, none of the DC Comic cars are rare, BUT they do command a premium due to the additional comic collectors, cartoon afficianados and Super Hero followers. If you're ever going to list, you should cross list in those areas also.
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Posted - February 02 2011 : 9:59:18 PM
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I notice the Tyco Sohio 3 dome tanker which you don't see everyday. Nice finds, ptgolf !
Walt
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Posted - February 06 2011 : 4:41:06 PM
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| Does anyone know if the Rio Grande Engine is somewhat hard to find?
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