Originally Posted by jim pastorius:
Had an interesting experience today. Was in an antique store and a dealer had a mint in-the-box Lionel pre-war O gauge set. Everything was like new including the big box. The original price was on it, in pencil, $7.50 !! A day's wage when it was new. It is set #131 with a 248 engine in green paint. Original O gauge track in the box. The guy didn't know what he had and I think I could have bought it for less than $150. I passed on it because I am an operator not a collector. Hope someone picks it up who appreciates it.
so......go back to the shop...buy the set, then run it!