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In April, Vince announce the his Closeout Sale, hoping to get that transfer to Florida. Lost of folks came by, said their farewells, and bought lots of trains. Not all his stock, we still packed up a lot of stuff to take back. His close out was sincere, but he didn't know for certain when or if the transfer would happen.

 

Well, Wednesday, a text from Vince popped up on my phone, reading simply "I got it".

Yup, he got his transfer. We talked later, he's going. It's official. Vince's Trains days at York in the Orange Hall appear to be over.

 

 

That's the good for him, the bad for my friend Trainpop and myself. It was a fun run working with Vince and Peggy for so many years. It was lots of work, but also lots of fun. We'll be back to wandering the halls, so put up with us seeming lost.

 

Now, the good for you! 

Vince has all that stuff we packed up to sell, and not much time to do it!

  He  doesn't want to pack, all that stuff to take to Florida! If you thought his prices in April were good, the ones coming up should be even better!

 

Vince, Peggy, Jessie with the crazy red hair, Little Vinny, we will miss you all, but thanks for the time well spent with you, your friends and all your Great customers. I wouldn't trade a minute of it, not even for a Vision Line Big Boy!

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Vince called me about a week ago to go over the plan for getting everything from storage to the Orange Hall.

 

He has registered, and has the same booth. 

 

I also spoke with Trainpop, and he too will be there.

 

I know we will be busy, the store room inventory will be there in its entirety. 

Im figuring great deals. I know I've got my want list!

Nothing held back. Locomotives, sets, some rolling stock, even a bit of Department 56.

 

Itll be bitter sweet, one last time a vendor.

 

Originally Posted by PSU1980:

can some one post his website?

The first hit google comes up with is this?  How many Vince's Trains could there be?  But it clearly states...

 

"Our move to sunny Florida is complete, but our train stock stayed behind in York! DO NOT ORDER FROM THE WEBSITE! (we have no way to access our storage until October when we are back in town) but feel free to browse to see some of the goodies we will have available at the York TCA meet in the fall. Hope to see you all there for our blowout sale!!!"

 

 

 

Ron

 

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There will definitely be bargains at Vince's booth at York later this month. He has had a nice run at York over the past several years and with help from Jim Mason and Trainpop has really made a name for himself.

 

Now that Vince has moved to sunny Florida here is an opportunity to snag some nice trains at bargain prices.

 

Steve

Cash, or check in their talons will work well, Eddie.

Since I've been fortunate enough to work with Vince, Peggy, and Trainpop, I've been amazed at the return customers, those who come show after show because they know they'll get honest value. Vince has work buyouts, estate sales, auctions and also gotten great deals from his suppliers for his faithful customers. Benifical to oth he and his customers. He could have sold the remaining inventory to one of the clearance dealers, but wants to thank his retuning, faithful customers.  Four days each show wears us out. I'm figuring October York will be insane. I'm hoping Saturday pack up will be a dream.

the crazy part will be set up. Hopefully, you folks clean the placed outside!

A sincere and heartfelt thank you to each and every one  of you who stopped by to visit or made a purchase with me at this meet.
I had planned to ride out into the sunset as this was my last York.  I had planned to ride out into the sunset as this was my last York.   The plans are partially derailed as I will not be consigning the remainder of my trains to another dealer .   Perhaps Chuck and Jim will fill my void but right now it's up in the air .  Again thank you everyone it's been a wonderful 15 year ride .
Vince

Nice try Vince!  You already know, you can check out anytime you want, but you can never leave!  

 

I almost held onto your ankle today so you couldn't leave, but that would have been undignified.  So instead, we'll have to join you for a drink at the beach!  But you'll need to come back to see my layout with all the goodies running that I bought from ye over the years.  

Brian
You and Lynley(I probably spelled her name wrong) are perfect examples of the true York experience. We met more than a few years ago and have bonded ever since. I truly look forward to seeing both of you and consider you as very good friends. Without York we never meet. You have a spot in Sarasota anytime. We will have a blast!!! And when I return north I can't wait to play with the trains.
And just an aside but after the weekend this airport food isn't so good!

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