How much do our models really cost us

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I had 2 paper rounds in the early 80s and it took a month to buy the (then) brand new Mainline Collett 0-6-0.

 

Having just looked at the prices of 3803 from Hornby, (Average of £110), divided that by 4 weeks and 2 paper rounds and it still works out very attainable.

 

The standards of finish, lettering, detail offered now are way way better, so my take on this is that relative prices have stayed the same in terms of "hurt" to the wallet.