Is the Polar Express train set (found in the 2001 Bachmann catalog) worth any real value?
I saw one set sell on "eBay" for $711.00!! :o
I reviewed my records and find that the ones which sold for $400 to $750 all sold during the time the movie was in the theaters and folks just "had to have one" for their kids.
Recently one sold for $179 supposedly "new in box". They still don't show up on Ebay very often, so it is really hard to say what one would go for today.
It is definitely a very nice set, with some collector value, but right now with the ressession and all, Ebay prices are pretty soft so it seems a better time to buy rather than sell!
Dear Bill,
Got one for the kids about 4 years ago. Nice runner with its being the Berk instead of the Mtn. The power pack is another matter: OK for a small layout, the horn button stopped working, I think. The instructions are NOT to open the power pack, for obvious reasons.
I would definitely recommend it for kids of any age !
Best Wishes,
Jack
got any pictures?
James , Email me and I will send you a picture.
Bill
Jack, are you describing the Lionel Polar Express? The Bachmann large scale set came with a 4-6-0 without a horn.
Jim