Been collecting for approx 25 years now. What I have listed here is only about 1/3 of my collection. The rest due to space restrictions are in storage sealed up. I remember going to Action Collectibles (before the Lionel buyout) in Tempe Az and purchasing items direct from them. As I live in Australia the cost of postage to here is the one "problem" as far as costs are concerned. I also have a huge dirt sprint car collection also on display in the house as it is my favorite form of motorsport but I just love collecting...I think it has become an "addiction" and can not get enough of the stuff.