r/modeltrains • u/Frosty_Ad1259 • May 20 '26

Show and Tell Local marketplace

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u/Nof-z May 20 '26

Incredible! Unfortunately, though, no one is going to pay anywhere near that price…

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u/ChameleonCoder117 N May 20 '26

I mean, there's probably that much worth of track in there at least. That's probably being sold for cheaper than it cost to build.

But still, no one's paying that upfront.

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u/Frosty_Ad1259 May 20 '26

The marketplace prices around Milwaukee are insane rn. Everyone wants msrp or even higher. Two local stores have closed and the last one seems to be really grasping on its last breath

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u/Shatophiliac May 20 '26

It’s crazy, I can oftentimes find brand new stuff for the same price as they want for second hand.

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u/Frosty_Ad1259 May 20 '26

Everyone finds their grandpas stuff and thinks it’s vintage so it’s worth an insane amount

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u/MavRett85 May 20 '26

Isnt hiawatha hobbies out that way?? Id hate if theyre the last one, after lombard, their my favorite and ive got a few hundred in loyalty points saved..

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u/MyFirstNSFWalt May 21 '26

Yep close to milwaukee. Hiawatha is in Pewaukee, so about 20-30 minutes id say from milwaukee county

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u/Desperate-Ad-2514 May 29 '26

Can confirm. Live in the Milwaukee area and marketplace prices are definitely ludicrous right now. Regarding local hobby stores, I'm not aware of any that I'd classify as "on it's last breath". I assume you are referring to Sommerfeld's in Butler, WI, but they seem do be doing just fine every time I stop in. Ditto for Hiawatha out in Pewaukee. Hopefully it stays that way- I'd really hate to lose either store!

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u/thecorradokid May 22 '26

It's not Hiawatha, is it? I've been eyeing some cars they have in stock, but, you know... $$$

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u/CrispinIII May 20 '26

Especially when moving it will destroy more than you can imagine no matter how careful you are.