Online Selling Shockers

Not very shocking, just mild deception this time, billed as:
 

"KNAPFORD OPEN STATION"

Thanks to Viktor for this one...

"custom trackmaster LMS 17596"



This is the real thing, LMS ex Caledonian class 812 (same as Donald & Douglas)

"TRAIN TRACK CURVE. RARE TOMY TRAIN TRACK"

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Ah...the very Rare, right handed Tomy Curve...seldom seen in the wild.

Now I saw these for sale and I didn't think that anyone would bid on it with an opening price of $500, but BOY OH BOY WAS I WRONG

Wow - I have a bunch of these new in the box. Didn't think they are that rare though.

I think the word 'rare' needs to be limited use on eBay. I see very common Plarail trains listed as 'rare' with a crazy asking price. Mostly because they were not released in the local market but it doesn't make them rare or particularly valuable.

These on the other hand...

"Operation Has Been Confirmed Tommy Out of Print Plarail Electric Train Thing At"
$1224.62au

"..box in fair condition.."

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I think that we can all agree that the Tomy US release Amtrack train is one of the most sought after in the entire World. For just the Engine and the 2 coaches can demand a very high cost. The train was part of the Tomica World Super Spiral Set exclusively released by the TV show Home Shopping Club/QVC. The set by itself without the train and to a lesser extent the double station, isn't that rare as far as whats in it, tracks and risers can easily be found elsewhere. So when I see a Listing for the set that has No Box and......."NO TRAIN"  for $499 USD plus $25 shipping I have a good chuckle.

Just wondering if this station is exclusive to this set? Definitely not worth 50000 yen without the train and the box.