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    Re: Is it OK to use new parts for old sets? —Simon Denscombe
   In article <Fq6uu6.5tH@lugnet.com>, ffilz@mindspring.com says... (...) So that would rule 1990's 2x4 bricks out because they are thinner walled and have teeth to grip the studs. I came across this problem when rebuilding old sets and I'm not sure (...) (24 years ago, 21-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
   
        Re: Is it OK to use new parts for old sets? —Larry Pieniazek
   It's fine to use new parts if you disclaim it in your listing. An informed buyer is a happy buyer. It's also fine to use new parts if you're just rebuilding it for yourself. IMHO. (24 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
   
        Re: Is it OK to use new parts for old sets? —Kevin Loch
   (...) Isn't it rare for an old set to have exactly the pieces that came in the original box? KL (24 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains)
   
        Re: Is it OK to use new parts for old sets? —Larry Pieniazek
   (...) Right, unless it's shrinkwrapped. But the question is, should it have pieces that are from the same era? That is, pieces that COULD have been, but for the luck of the draw, in the box originally? The most purist among us will admit it's (...) (24 years ago, 22-Feb-00, to lugnet.trains, lugnet.market.theory)
 

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