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Train show tips & tricks to save BIG $ and help find rare items
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- Опубликовано: 18 авг 2024
- How to save big money, find rare items and stretch your dollar at train shows featuring the 2013 Great Train Expo in Council Bluffs, Iowa. For great prices and customer service, check out www.trainworld.com
Whenever I go to a model railroad expo, I always look for locals and common interests and THEN make a deal. It's always nice to see people share your interests. Also, your son is very cute! Thanks James!
Another advantage is joining a model railroad club. Always fun to not only set up your stuff but help the vendors as well.
I managed to snag a Bachmann DCC controller and the end of a train show a few years ago using these tips for only $50! Thanks very much!
When I modeled in N scale my era was the billboard reefer era before the ICC banned billboard reefers. I tried to make sure that I stuck to it. Only problem was that I started buying cars I already had. That wasted my train money. So, I came up with an Excel spreadsheet that listed my collection of cars by manufacturer and stock number that also contained the railroad name and road numbers, color and what made it individual. I carried a printout of that spreadsheet to the shows. When I saw a car that fit my era I checked my printout to make sure that I didn’t already own it. Worked great. Saved me money. Over several years I had over 400 billboard reefers and couple hundred wood side boxcars.
Love the signs, will have to look into those. Probably get all the modern roads.
In the area I live, between 3 stores prices can vary by over $100 for the same Athearn Genesis engine. One store you can find different prices for same item so you have to look to make sure. Most dealers in my area don't go to shows to much effort. Your right Ebay seems to be crazy for prices on trains. Nice show, glad your son had a good time.
I get to go to the Mad City Model Railroad show (Madison Wisconsin) next weekend with my local railroad club. I'm really excited!
Good video James, nicely done. And Henry is a cutie!!! Thanks for sharing your train show views with us. Good to see what other parts of the country have.
Nice Video, I got 4 signs from Rebel Rails back in january, and am really happy with them.
Hey have a tip, get a table which can range from 15-20 bucks. Make sure you plenty of items for but before the show is open to the public go out look for stuff. Then you can resell all the bargins you dont want still for a ok deal to someone else and still make some cash.
Well another tip and it all depends how you approach someone, if you buy a product and are at a show and there are working displays at that show, you can politely ask if you can run the locomotive on the track to verify that it works. I believe that a lot of fellow modelers would understand and would be glad to help out or at least I would do that for a fellow modeler.
great video James it was very nice meeting you an keep up the great videos
I like your layout and trains
Great train show advice.
Some times the better deals is under the table..I once got a Atlas S2 for $30.00 by looking at the goodies underneath the table.
At another show I picked up three Athearn BB locomotives for $60.00 that's $20.00 each.
You're so correct about those Athearn genesis rolling stock. I used to be able to buy those csx trinity grain cars for 25 bucks. I see them on ebay bid for $105.00 each! (not including shipping) i mean that's locomotive prices and i need to find these vendors in my area! Thanks for your vid man they always give me good ideas.
u should really try to come to the great midwest train show in wheaton il. they have 5 buildings and 2 outdoor areas to browse good stuff. This one guy who is always there has a whole shelf full of new kato and intermountain engines.
Tips I have found helpful and have worked.
1.Talk. If you show that you really need this and are going to use it, the seller will almost always give you a lower price even if you dont ask.
2,Tell them your budget. If they know you want something and cant afford it they might lower the price.
3. go around at the very end of the train show, and when they make an offer for something *they will* .... tell them you only have this much money
"Hey I can give you this for 30 dollars" "Oh sorry I only have 20." "Um, Ok fine that will work" *SCORE!*
great video James it was very nice to meet you
good video! about to go to a show this weekend don't have a lot to spend but I would like to just see if I can find something nifty to add to my display case in my apartment. haven't been to a show since I have been really young so looking forward too it now that im an a adult and have my own money and time to spend lol ! good tips I never really thought about!
Great video, thanks for the tips
Great video I cant wait to go tomorrow
You can usually find rare items, find out about new products and even negotiate prices with some vendors. I've found a few used buildings and locos for cheap before.
I was at the Greater Houston TS and one of the vendors had about 6 used AC4400s and 1 SD70 for $35 each (and the used ones on Ebay go from $40 - $65). Half were Santa Fe Warbonnets and the rest were Union Pacifics including the SD70. I bought one of the ac44s and it runs well. UP #9456.
Another suggestion. Bring a pad and pen so that you can write down prices. You will find that some vendors sell the same object for much less. I know this is true for decoders and rolling stock. I always tell my favorite vendor what the product is being sold for somewhere else and ask him what is his best price. I hope this is of value to you.
Ah yes Springcreek Kudos to Dave and Debbie!
I hope you can make it down to the Lincoln train show. The Lincoln Area Railway Historical Society will be hosting our annual spring train meet on Feb 16 & 17, 2013 at the Lancaster Event Center in Lincoln, NE. I think it would be a hoot to have you do some filming and do a video report on the club's show! We will have vendors, clinics, silent auction and a model/photo contest, so I think it will be worth your time to come visit us.
Nice video. Recently bought a starter set and it has set off the model railroad bug in me. Looking forward to going to my first show. A small one in Glendale AZ in may.
Going to the Greensburg shkw today! Nice!
You got some great deals there my friend! I also have the Railgon gondola.Looking forward to the review on that observation car from Wathers/Proto too!
Love those SD70m's. Awesome models! Wish I could weather them.
Wonderful. Very Good tips, and Video! Thanks.
The point of most people is to get deals and to find rare stuff. They also go to see products in person or to save money by getting items without paying shipping charges. There are also several layouts to see.
Good information, thanks!
Great Train Expo 2013 in Houston TX February 9th & 10th at Reliant Park.
Very well done James!!! I wrote down all the tips and that website. Thanks for the tips! -Cody
Henry is awesome and people reconize you! :E
nice video really enjoyed it
I have to subscribe now, great videos.
Good to see Casey Jones is still on the go.
Im going to the Worlds Greatest Hobby on tour show today!
are you going to hit up the Lincoln show in a few weeks i know i will not be as big. also love the videos always a ton of help
nice stuff Exact rail stuff for 20 buck thats epic. some of thoes Soo line cars are still around today saw one yesterday-rusted to hell though
I went to a train show in my local hobby show and found all the heritage units in n scale for less than $80 each. I got all of them INSTANTLY because on some of the websites they are like $120
I appreciate your tips. Thanks
Nice haul
Good video!
Great advice man love it!
have you ever been to the big e train show in Massachusetts. It was hard to walk around and elbow to elbow. I still had fun when I went though. great videos
Yes I do occasionally.
the layout you were at 8:00 was my club layout
Thanks
Judging by the turnout, I'd not be able to go to one of those things unless it was early in the morning before the crowd gets there. A wheelchair doesn't maneuver through a crowd like that. Enjoyed the video, got a lot of info from it. Thank you.
Stop the video at 5:04, what do you see in the lower left hand corner of the screen?
Aye Leeyun It shows an old lady in a wheel chair with plenty of room bc it is not crowded..
Still leery. I use a wheeled walker now, have used a wheelchair as well, my experience with both is that you become invisible to most people, they walk in front of you from a side aisle like you're not there. I have even had some cuss me out for being 'in the way'. Those kinds of things are what made me say what I did and I stand by it.
Gerry Buck I guarantee you if I ever witness someone telling anybody in a wheelchair to get out of the way when I'm at a train show, I will chew them out on the wheelchair person's behalf. That is beyond rude.
Gerry Buck Gerry, Yes, there are rude People everywhere. I work out at the Gym with a Guy who is in a wheel chair. He fell 2 story's on a job and is paralyzed from the waist down.His brother brings him in every day and he works out his upper body. He is the nicest Guy and everyone there knows him and respects him bc people always have excuses they are too tired or not enough time. Screw the rude people. I'd be the 1st to clear a path for you my Man. All the Best...
yes huge fan of TTX rolling stock
CSX and UP great vid
Only if i lived in the USA :( - Hardly any train shows have people selling stuff here in Australia
ever come to madsion wiscosin train show we have a good show
It bugs me cause im only 12 and all my friends say why trains really?!! it bugs me
+BLK STB145 Im in the same Boat
Get a real train and they will stop I own a caboose and my friends love it
I have a class full of sports fanatics. And I like trains, I don't get bothered but if someone makes a snarky comment I say why sports.
BLK STB145 dude same
StromTron77 YT I'm 40 and get the same thing... just be you
Thx for the tips
I swear I’ve been to that arena. It’s not in North Carolina is it
I've tried going to train shows. Found them to be a complete waste of time. Mostly all tyco dealers and not much else. I'm an ho modeler of BNSF and CP/SOO,running 100+ Kato's and 25+ PK2's (all loco's) with nearly 2000 rolling stock. Basically when I go to a train show, I get bored and want to go home.For the last 2 years I have been buying on Ebay to complete my collection of Kato's and PK2's. I've bought about 50 loco's with an average price of $80. Hobby stores(no inventory) are a thing of the past, most everything is sold on Ebay. I recommend saving your money and time and skip the train shows.
Then you haven't been to the right train shows.
Helpful video.
I most likely will be at the Lincoln show.
Do you ever go to the train show in Kansas city?
LMAO!!! @ 7:36 so seriously you're like with youtube? Thats cool! :D
Just out of curiosity do you go to train time hobby down in la vista
ive never really been to a train show so im sortof thinking about going to this years one in chicago since its where i live but im confused on the point of going cant you get the same stuff at a hobby shop or online? is it cheaper there?
quote of the video occurs @07:35...nice job on video
im in a club so i get there when its getting setup
My local one is only one day.
Is your Channel pic the UP BSA (2010)?
Do you ever go to the train show in Kansas city?
NEVER go full price on items. I always ask for lower . $15? “Would you do 13 dollars ?”. Even if they say no at first, I’ve had someone COME UP TO ME, and then agree to the price. These people aren’t here for a profit. These trains have been lying around and they want a little cash back
Good tips, Train Show Clips, and products James!!! Hope you can respond to me this time, i sented you as a contact as you said to do in the last video. Thanks
When making a layout, do you have to make a loop or can you start on one end and end on the other side.
Build it whatever way you want but I recommend a loop because it's boring running trains from point to point and loops you can let the train run and you can leave the room while it's running
Loops are better for people who want to see trains running for a long time
does ti come to Kansas city Kansas or Missouri?
My local toy and train shows are garbage I wish there where train shows that hade the actual manufactures booths not some booth with broken rusty trains
yes
I live in Omaha! Where are you from?
I ike the o scale. i like a lionel train
Point of fact: a train shows try not to buy used loco's
I have just bought a ho scale 72'centerbeam flat car for only $5.
I got three super long auto part cars for 12 dollars.
I'm not sure exactly...sorry ?
cool
ill flip a coin
People knew who you were.
Hey dude I confirmed your contact add. You can message me now and I'll be able to respond if you need anything.
im the first viewer yay...
'your on youtube thats cool' lol
THIS GUY IS ALL TALK & NO NSHOW
you must be one of the ones he is talking about that's OVER PRICED. LOL
thanx btw check out my layout im building i have a video on my chanel
damn what a turnout!