Just because two people got in a passionate bidding war does not mean you would get that for it. I loved model trains, though I haven't done anything with them in a long time. I find these TYCO trains quite a bit. Expecially the cars and accessories. Our local antique store as a few-overpriced, but they are there. We have a gigantic train show in Dayton every year in November and I see these frequently. They can be worth a few bucks, especially the blue one being a steam engine, but you won't find a quality Christmas train set these days unless pay out some serious cash. So, in my opinion, they would be better served if they were loved as toys underneath the tree. The enjoyment of kids and grandkids and the sight of a train under a tree are worth more than all that time and effort to sell $100 in vintage trains. Especially when a new set of this build quality costs two or three times that easily.