I do go to model train shows to see what hardware in H.O. or N. scale I can find for my ships. Recently I,ve been seeing model tugs (the old PYRO and LINDBERG ) kits.They are BAGGED not BOXED and sold at the price of $30.00 to $40.00 apiece.
Now , I know they are still available at many stores so what gives? I have mentioned this to the seller only to be ignored.Who then WILL or CAN tell me how and about what age a kit becomes collectable. These sell in stores for about $5.00 to $7.00 a set (two boats to the set.)Sometimes more of course.
I don,t agree that anything I can readily buy at HOBBYTOWN or HOBBY-LOBBY should be considered a collectible.If it,s still sold and not in super limited supply,in my mind it doesn,t rate that status. Am I wrong ? Hey,TRACY ring in on this will you . I want to know if I am wrong in thinking this way. TANKER-builder