05-20-2012, 05:02 AM
I remember buying Athearn locomotives for $9.95 mail order when they had the cast metal trucks, in the 70's. I also got a deal on Atlas FP7's for $12.95 each (Sante FE only) and redid them as PRR. Inflation has taken it's toll, but I find prices on models a little above the inflation rate, but the quality too has increased. I just find it sad that the shake the box kits are no longer desired by most. I enjoy putting them together, and if I live long enough I might even add the proper details to some of them. 
Charlie
Charlie