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*   The plate arrived. I am delighted. It will be perfect for Bill’s 70 birthday which is September 2nd. Thank you for assisting me in this matter. :    H.M., Ca.

*   Excellent Seller. Book shipped promptly & exactly as described. :    C.M., S.C.

*   I got the RR books and ashtray on Saturday. What super fast delivery, thanks!! :) :    P.M., Ca.

*   As advertised, well packaged and promptly shipped. Thanks! :    D.S., Il.

*   Thanks again for your great and superfast service. :    M.de J., Netherlands.

*   I am sending you some pix of an exhibit I have going on right now in the town of Mahwah, NJ. The building is the original Erie station that served Mahwah from 1872 - 1902. I have an exhibit going on about the Erie Railroad... there is a section on Erie dining cars. You may recognize some of the items... :    J.N., N.J.

*   items ordered April 19th arrive nicely.  thanks. :    W.T., Tx.

*   Just a short note to let you know the Great Northern cup/saucer arrived in Perfect condition.Its an absolute fantastic addition to my small collection and I have placed it next to the Northern Pacific"Monad"set I purchased from you last year and what an amazing set. I cannot but say it a thousand times but thanks again for being as we say in Australia "a great mate". The highest compliment in Australia possible. :    W.M., NSW, Australia

*   the package arrived late yesterday afternoon! I thought it might come in on tomorrow, or maybe even today. It arrived in fine style, well wrapped, just as pictured and as you indicated. A+! The bowl is perfect for the intended purpose. I will also enjoy using the small change tray on my desk as well.  ... Have a good weekend and thank you again for taking care of my order in such a fine way.. :    B.H., Tn.

*   Just a few words to let you know that we have received the above book this morning. Very well packed. Excellent service. Much appreciated. Thank you. :    C.B., France

*   Outstanding transaction - great communication, immediate shipping, condition actually better than described. :    J.W., Va.

*   Placed order on Wednesday; rec'd email that book had been shipped on Thursday; rec'd well packaged in excellent condition on Saturday. Can't ask for better service than that!. :    D.M., Ca.

*   I received the shipment yesterday.  It arrived in excellent condition.  The maple leaves plate was mint condition and I love the seahorse bowl because I like the pattern and I like the style of the footed bowl.  But the standout pieces were the 2 cups.  I haven't been (looking) but a couple of years but I haven't seen those patterns offered before.  I was pleased to get them.  Hmmmmmmmmmm. Now if you could just find me saucers to go with those cups.. :    T.O., Va.

*   Very fast shipping, highly recommendable. :    T.G., Germany

*   The package arrived the other day in perfect shape and everything is great . I especially am nuts for the  Mimbreno Baker and the Aristocrat Egg Cup many thanks. :    E.S., Wi.

*   The Pullman plates arrived on Friday.   Excellent condition and well packaged. :    R.C., Ca.

*    I will watch your web site from now on.  Clearly, it is the best find I have ever had concerning RR material for sale. :    W.S., D.C.

*   My order arrived in a very reasonalble amount of time and I am very happy with the book. The condition is as stated - Very Good. I would definitely do business with rrcommissary again. :    J.S., Md.

*   The 5 menus arrived last Wednesday or Thursday.  Incredibly fast. They’re great.  Just as advertised or better.  I’m very pleased. Thanks also for your sending them in the individual plastic sleeves. That’s an extra touch and extra expense on your part, but it was noticed and appreciated. Looking forward to doing business with you again. Many thanks,. :    J.H., .D.C.

*   I would like to order two additional Pullman china pieces from you.  I was very pleased with the 3 previous pieces and need a couple more to complete our collection. :    R.C., Ca.

*   Just a short note to let you know that the 1942/1943 ACL"Flora of the South"cup/saucer set and the 1952/1953 GM&O cup/saucer set are fantastic.Both items were as fully described and your excellent packaging and prompt delivery mean that I will keep returning time and time again. :    W.M., NSW, Australia

*   item was exactly as described. Highly recommend this seller. :    P.B., Me.

*   The china arrived on Thursday. My wife is delighted with the pieces. Thank you for the good service. I expect to order more from you for various other gift occasions. :    K.T., CT.

*   In better shape than I expected. :    G.R., Pa.

*   I received your package with the Pullman china and silverware pieces today.  The shipping was fast, the pieces were well packaged to protect against breakage and the the items that I ordered were exactly as described on your web site.  I had no fear of substitutions or pieces that were not back stamped exactly as advertised .   Excellent!   Thank you very much.  :    R.C., Ca.

*   I received the package on Saturday fairly fast all well packed and I love everything .I am especially crazy about the PRR Liberty Custard cup what a neat piece . I am so glad to have the Mimbreno Demi cup and the Mimbreno  Medium Platter it is so great to be able to find nice Mimbreno pieces off Ebay where I am able to buy them relaxed the platter seems to show a good deal of usage which is evidence that is made many trips on the Super Chief from LA to Chicago as always many thanks :    E.S., Wi.

*   Arrived in exactly the condition advertised and sooner than expected. Many thanks :    C.B., Pa.

*   Just a quick note to let you know that we received the PRR Demitasse Cup today.  It's a beautiful piece.  Thanks.  Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.  :    D.D., Il.

*   I rec'd the royal palm menu it's great. Thanks for the fast shipping we will enjoy, thanks again "Bo" ... :    R.B., S.C.

*   Best source of "hard to find" stuff, with excellent service to back it up. Many thanks :    D.E., Ca.

*   Book was as described......packing and shipping were excellent.....I would happily buy again from this seller! :    J.B., Ia.

*     I am looking forward to receiving the builder's plate since I live along the Erie and may have seen this actual locomotive when I was growing up. :    J.N., N.J.
*  Thanks again for another successful order.I always appreciate your:
                1) knowledge and expertise
                2) accurate descriptions
                3) excellent packaging
                4) prompt delivery.                        THANKS. :    W.M., NSW, Australia
*   Excellent Service, merchandise exactly as described...thanks!!" :    M.M., Vt.

*   I am sending a very belated “thank you” for the box that arrived more than a week ago. I wanted to let you know that I am very pleased with what I bought. I have already put them to good use for my intended purposes. The packing job was well done too. I hope your doing alright. I am continuing to check your site from time to time so you may be hearing from me again :    B.H., Tn.

*   Thanks. Everything was well packed as usual. I really love all the items, especially the Little Mimbreno creamer and the Rose Choc pot the beautiful Traveler Pieces will really add color to their locations. I Love getting these older Traveler pieces with full BS and Mint condition no less. Many thanks! I must be at over 80 items from your establishment. Many thanks :    E.S., Wi.

*   Thank you!! I received the plate this morning actually (on my desk when I arrived).  I appreciate your great communication and the plate is beautiful.  I am entirely satisfied.  Again, please keep me in mind if you come across anything else like this! :    A.F., Pa.

*   I am sending a very belated “thank you” for the box that arrived more than a week ago. I wanted to let you know that I am very pleased with what I bought. I have already put them to good use for my intended purposes. The packing job was well done too. I hope your doing alright. I am continuing to check your site from time to time so you may be hearing from me again :    B.H., Tn.

*   The shipment arrived today as ordered. Great service!! My wife has a fascination with china--may have to check out your other stufff. :    D.E., Ca.

*   The chocolate pot arrived safely. I have been longing for one for so long, that I just stare at it not really believing that it's mine. I am going to Santa Fe over Thanksgiving to visit a friend who has friends that have quite a collection of Mary Colter's Mimbreno pieces. I am quite excited about seeing that. thanks again. :    M.W., Wi.

*   I want to thank you very much.  I received the book Tuesday and am about a third of the way thru it.  Again thank you. :    T.L., N.J.

*   The plate arrived yesterday in perfect condition. It is a beauty! You, or someone, did a great job of packing. Thank you for holding it for a period of time. :    B.H., Tn.

*   Just a quick note to let you know that your parcel with the decanter arrived safe and sound today. Thank you. After a little clean and polish the piece looks great and I'm pleased to add it to my collection. Many thanks again, :    B.I., N.C.

*   Sorry it's taken me a few days, but I wanted to let you know I did receive your shipment. Everything looks great - thank you very much!  Anytime in the future you come across ...  Thanks again for your help! :    W.F., Al.

*   Thank you so much for all the answers  to my questions I really appreciate it.  BTW I am also very pleased with the platter that I purchased and you sent so swiftly. :    R.M., Mn.

*   Thank you for your message of today. I learn something new each time I hear from you... how about Railroad China 101, or All the Information You Need to Know about Railroad China in Eight Weeks”? Have you thought about leading such a course for those of us who want to learn more about the subject at hand?? For example, You would have some takers I think. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. :    B.H., Ky.

*   Another Absolutely Fantastic Transaction.Prompt Delivery.Superb Packaging.Every item was in exactly stated condition. I will be settling down to have a cup of tea with the CN"Bonaventure" set this evening. :    W.M., NSW, Australia

*   I received the menus, builders' plate and other "goodies". Thank you very much for the items. The quality is great as always. I am into just about everything that you carry. I hope you never get into the full size steam locomotive market: I would be a gonner!!!! . :    J.N., N.J.

*   Hi Jay. I received the D&H builders plate today Very nice item. Also thanks for the FAST shipment. Its nice to deal with a straight forward person like yourself. Thanks :    R.H., Ca.

*   Hi, y'all: got the IC RR creamer yesterday and it is great! Thanks for everything, especially the quick delivery!! :    S.B-E., Tx.

*   A "Quickie" note to let you know that your package with the C.P.R. Mustard Pot arrived safe and sound today.   Thank you very much, it has cleaned up beautifully and makes a nice addition to my collection. I hope to purchase a couple of other items from you soon....
Your  great service has been a real pleasure, and hopefully we may have further opportunities to do business. Thank you again, :    B.I., N. C.

*   Just a short note to let you know the order arrived this morning and everything was fantastic. Each of the cup/saucers were great and I will be able to have a decent cup of tea or coffee... I will get back to you soon about the next order. Again thanks for all your efforts.They really are appreciated. :    W.M., NSW, Australia

*   The saucer arrived safely last night, thanks for the great service.  Now I have a nice matched cup and saucer. I've been collecting for many years, but still am learning about the B&O Centenary pattern. Take care :    R.P., Oh.

*   Just wanted to let you know that I received the railroad silverware that I ordered from you. It is beautiful. Thanks again. :    J.N., N.J.

*  The three items I purchased from you arrived today in good condition. I am very pleased with them. :    W.H., Ky.

*  Thank you for the speedy and excellent service. I am delighted with the dish. I will definitely order from you again. :    E.A.L., N.J.

*   Absolutely Fantastic! The UP "Desert Flower" pattern cup/saucer arrived in perfect condition. No problems. Excellent packaging. Quick prompt delivery. I am a regular customer from now on over the next few years. :    W.M., N.S.W., Australia

*  Thanks for all your help and for being fair with this, I appreciate your honesty. :    R.B., Wa.

*  Again I am so grateful for your email, I have a renewed respect for buying from your business and certainly hope to continue to add pieces to my collection through your site! :    G.G., Md.

*  I received the SP plate I ordered (S-567) today, and I am very pleased with it. Thanks for the fast service and for the nice plate. :    T.T., Tx.

* I received the package today in perfect shape. Boy you really do pack well. The Traveler Platter is very very nice from the early runs and is in wonderful shape - I just love the full backstamp. The D&RGW platter is too cute and again perfect condition. I am really enjoying having the Merchants Plate - after having a large plate in rough shape many years ago this Mint smaller plate is just wonderful. Many thanks as always for the exceptional honest and fast fast service. With Warm Regards. :    E.S., Wi.

*  I received the Missouri Pacific State Flowers plate yesterday. It is gorgeous! Thank you very much. :    J.N., N.J.

* I wanted to thank you again for the wonderful Southern Pacific (plates). Both were packed well, and received safely, and are now a proud addition to my SPRR railroadiana collection. It was a pleasure finding your site as I have been looking for a good source for SPRR railroad china for a long time. :    J-G. D., Ca.

* I received your check today -- thank you very much. I can't begin to tell you what a pleasure it has been to make your acquaintance,albeit electronically, and to do business with a true professional. :    J.K., Pa.

* I wanted to let you know that the Missouri Pacific china arrived this afternoon, all in good shape, no breakage.  Thank you for your patience. :    J.V.B, Co.

* I received the ERIE coffee cup today.  Just beautiful! I think I told you that I grew up with the Erie & Erie Lackawanna. I still hear the trains go by everyday on their former railroad. Thank you for a beautiful piece.   Good luck to you and we'll probably be doing business again.
(P.S. Thanks for the refund on the shipping.   I love doing business with honest people!) :    J.N., N.J.

* What can I say but everything is really nice and as described and expected.   The MOPAC State Capitols looks amazing very nice condition ... These beauties really help fill out my collection.  I counted and I now am the proud owner of 17 RR items I've purchased from your fine establishment. I am very happy with everything.  Many thanks. :    E.S., Wi.

* Great website, by the way. It seems that I have now found a reliable resource for display pieces. :    S.K., Md.


* The bowls were well received. Thanks so much. :    J.P., R.I.

* Thanks very much... It is a pleasure doing business with you.  Your web site is great and all the info about the china is very much appreciated. :    P.T., N.Y. 

* Cup arrived safe and sound. It is a beautiful addition to my beginning Rock Island dining car collection. It was a pleasure dealing with you. Please keep me in mind whenever you come across Rock Island china. Thank you. :    M.K., Ne.

* Thanks again for your excellent and well thought out service. I am really having fun buying from you. :    E.S., Wi.

* I received the Rock Island Golden State saucer yesterday. I was very impressed. It looks great on the shelf along with my Golden State dinner menu! Thanks again for a beautiful piece and I'm sure I will be a repeat customer. :    J.N., N.J.

* What an incredible array of china, and it was so refreshing to see some of the suggestions and caveats. We will keep checking back frequently to review your listings. :    J.S., N.Y.

* Just wanted to let you know that the pieces arrived in fine order.  They were just as described.  Hope we can do business again soon. :    H.G., Ga.

* Got the plates yesterday -- they look great! Thank you! My brother is going to be so excited!! :    P.M., Ca.

* My NYC Mercury platter arrived today. It is gorgeous! Thanks for the prompt service and great communication. I will be back! :    J.N., N.J.

* I appreciate your handling of everything, it is all perfect, and I thank you. :    R.M., Tx.

* Thank you.  We received the Great Northern Railroad Plate.  It is terrific. :    S.T., Ca.

* JUST AS DESCRIBED, WELL-PACKED :    C.T., Md.

* Just got the very wonderful and beautiful Traveler bowl. I could not be happier it is very nice. The backstamp is nice and straight even Thanks ever so much for the great service. :    E.S., Wi.

* Thank you very much for your honesty….it is refreshing. :    R.K., Mo.

* Super fast shipping... exactly as described... highly recommend. :    T&W, Pa.

* I received the Santa Fe Bleeding Blue bowl today. It is a wonderful piece (crack & all) and is a beautiful addition to my display shelf. Thank you very much and much continued success. Take care. :    J.N., N.J.

* The compote and ice cream I got from you are very nice, as you said. :    H.R., Wa.



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