Well out of interest I just dug out my old mail and sure enuff, my 2 truck (second generation metal trucks) was a lot cheaper. Is this a record? Choice of bunkers and 3 stacks plus set of tools.
Sale date: Monday, 11 Dec, 2006 12:10:27 GMT
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Congratulations, the item is yours. Please pay now
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Dear ****** Congratulations You committed to buy the following item: =================================================================
Pay Now Item Name: BACHMANN SHAY Plain Black G scale BRAND NEW (LGB)
Quantity: 1
Sale price: £170.00
Subtotal: £170.00
Postage & Packing:
Royal Mail 2nd Class Standard:
£15.00 Insurance: (not offered)
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Item and postage details for item number: 200055104419
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So there you go, 185 quid all in
BTW Im not suggesting the current prices quoted are unreasonable, you can see that this purchase was 3 years ago. Supply and demand I guess.