I don't know exactly what's meant by "the other guy" statement. What each individual does with the trains they purchased, or were their tracks are laid down, or how we perceive their trains, or layouts, or how they maintain them, is of little concern to me. They are still enjoying what they have. There's an old gentleman in nursing home in Pontiac, Ill. That has an old beat up wind-up train that he runs every day and enjoys it. Would he be that other guy?
As to problems with new purchases, I've had a couple. But were fixed by manufacturer. I maybe the other guy if I say that had a bad experience with a noted go to repair person, (paying list price for parts never installed, rather cheaper version on hand and not returning items as initially agreed upon), but have never started a post on the complaint, nor mentioned name.
As to a person selling a deceased friends collection whatever it maybe, may not be aware of problems, or have the expertise to check each item out. I try to not judge people from others, rather how they treat me. So, maybe I am that other guy?
