We are discovering that many suppliers have closed their store and or not online anymore. We are also observing a sad but true trend of less people engaging in the hobby of model railroading. We get at least 1 call every week from someone wanting to know if we buy trains. A death in the family, etc.etc. In short, business isn't what it used to be. The "brick & mortar" stores can't justify carrying inventory to the extents like in the past. So we as a manufacturer and supplier do not have a "One-Size Fits All" discount policy any longer and now custom tailor our best discounting rates to each store owner.
If you live abroad and desire our products without the latest increases in shipping charges, please ask your favorite hobby supplier to contact us. Send / forward them our web Joe's Model Trains Co.
EU you may contact HABO HOBBY in Sweden or for Canada you may contact Pacific Western Rail Systems