Post by chipset35 on Nov 17, 2019 14:22:42 GMT
So, I admit I missed out on "special runs" of Orange and Gray Lionel Long Island Railroad C420 locomotives over the past 13 years.
Not even sure if MTH ever did a LIRR C420.
But regardless, whenever they are released they sell out fast and even when they appear on ebay and other sites, unless priced $200+ above Lionel MSRP.
Obviously, these Orange and Gray LIRR C420s are money makers for whoever releases them.
Yet, its like watching grass grow for Lionel to release them again, and MTH even worse as MTH decided to IMHO cop out and just paint a modern diesel in the LIRR paint scheme.
Am I incorrect to assume these companies don't want to make money on hot selling items?
Only thing I can think of with Lionel is its not worth their time to produce sub $800 locomotives based on profit margins?
Not sure what MTH is thinking as they seem to release everything else.
Not even sure if MTH ever did a LIRR C420.
But regardless, whenever they are released they sell out fast and even when they appear on ebay and other sites, unless priced $200+ above Lionel MSRP.
Obviously, these Orange and Gray LIRR C420s are money makers for whoever releases them.
Yet, its like watching grass grow for Lionel to release them again, and MTH even worse as MTH decided to IMHO cop out and just paint a modern diesel in the LIRR paint scheme.
Am I incorrect to assume these companies don't want to make money on hot selling items?
Only thing I can think of with Lionel is its not worth their time to produce sub $800 locomotives based on profit margins?
Not sure what MTH is thinking as they seem to release everything else.
