Atlas 40' containers

Many eBay sellers ask well above retail. Not sure what the rationale is for this but it's a common practice. I have a Legacy diesel I got from Model Train Stuff for $324 and have seen it listed on eBay for as high as $470. Go figure.

These started at $10 and sold for the $50+ prices.  Not offered but sold for those prices!!!

Ken

Hi Guys, they look like "G" scale container from USA trains. Look at the track size. and the container is bigger than the Atlas box.  I sell USA products and $50 is the regular price. Wired.

 

 

Like said, why have these with operating doors. How many modelers if any will have these containers with the doors open. If anything, these will be stacked on cars. Why have us spend all that extra money for something almost all won't use. Also, looks like a master line series, why. Atlas couldn't do a better than fair job in the trainline series and sell them for about $25 - 30. It is just a box shape. 

Phill,

 

+1 ... If a manufacturer is looking where to showcase O Scale, definitely not in opening doors on containers, especially with slightly oversized latch and hinges.

 

I think it is just the fact that Atlas has their new cars coming and there has been a run on buying up old containers.   Atlas containers in my opinion are head and shoulders above other manufacturers.  The same thing happened with their gunderson double stack cars.  I got a five car set for about $150 on eBay a while ago.   Now some go for over $300 again.  I assume atlas will announce a new run of the 40 foot containers soon, maybe in the spring 2016 catalog.  Then you will see these prices go way down again.  A year or so ago you could get these same containers for less then $20.   I think it's just the ebb and flow of the the market.  I still say there are more O-scalers than there used to be. 

Thanks!   Just my two cents.

Don

Don,

 

No doubt about more O Scalers today!!! Certainly can't argue with your logic on the supply and demand growing based on the upcoming Maxi-IV release.

True that the Atlas-O containers are nice.  But even at former "regular" prices, they're the absolute worst price/performers.  At the inflated prices you're seeing on eBay now, it's just insanity and folks who don't know better.  Patience is always a virtue. 

 

Wouldn't at all be surprised to see another run of both 40-footers AND more 53-footers once the Maxi IV's are released in 2016.

 

David

David, Couldn't agree with you more about seeing additional runs from Atlas in the not to distant future.  

I agree- the extra detail and opening doors are things that are nice, but not needed IMO- I'm more concerned about getting the right shipping lines and colors on the containers. A Trainman line with the correct proportions, markings and colors, but with cast-in details and a lower price, would be popular.

Geno

I am not an advocate for high prices, but actual price of $20-$24 per o-scale container I don't think is unreasonable.   Look at what top end containers in HO and N go for.   I don't even think the other manufacturers of containers in O are scale, I know the Lionel ones I have aren't.  Not a huge deal I guess but also not worth as much as Atlas ones.   Just my two cents!

Don

By the way, I can't believe they go for $50 on eBay!!!    To don't know people are thinking.   That is crazy!!!  I know I wouldn't at that much.  

Don

I bought a bunch of these at $15 blowout from MB klein, and I've seen forum members selling these in the $20per range.  These $50 examples are an anomaly, but it does matter what the livery is.  Evergreen and China and K-line are highly prized.   you won't get much for the OOCL on secondary market.

Guys, Any interest in bringing back the Container/Swap/Trade/Sale thread?

 

Martin,

 

No doubt!