Hope you guys like this one, this was the video I've been hoping to make. Would have helped if I mentioned that it was an Amtrak Dash 8 lol but oh well it was a long day. Enjoy !
@michaellindsey8769
Жыл бұрын
Iam really happy for you iam glad u got your model trains back
@chriscummings4206
Жыл бұрын
I was at my local festival flea market and one vendor had 'tons' of train and collectable toys. I overheard him telling another customer that he recently purchased an entire storage unit full of stuff. So I can see why he was letting even HO scale train items go dirt cheap. Repacking all of that stuff must be hellish, plus his wife and kid were there, so, he probably just wanted to almost give the stuff away. 😂 I was new to train shows back in the nineties and everything was an incredible site, people are always looking at what I was looking at, and anything I wanted I felt pressured by my own emotions to hurry the purchase. I'm glad you see the engine as something awesome, and not worried about the road name, etc!
@EtonieE25
Жыл бұрын
I think you were very gracious and made the right decision 👍 You’ll probably find now by doing this act things and life will be sweet for you 🙂
@Cbtrainnut
Жыл бұрын
Personally, I feel you should email the man back and ask if he wants the engine back. Talk about him doing the right thing, now it’s time for you to step up and at least reach out to him to see if he would like it back. Just my opinion.
@thomascanady1967
Жыл бұрын
I agree. If you have the person's email you should at least try to return it.
@marshallgreen7815
Жыл бұрын
Disagree! This guy caused Ray enough grief. They are even!
@TonyLasagna
9 ай бұрын
Wow I can’t believe I missed this follow up. Glad you got it taken care of and that was an excellent replacement choice!
@RaysTrains
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Tony
@joeychuggs
Жыл бұрын
Great news Ray! This made my day. Glad to see a happy ending to a bad experience. You're right to not name his name. He was a stand-up guy. Mistakes happen. Another reason to love this wonderful hobby.
@whistleboardproductions
Жыл бұрын
I'm so glad your bad experience was resolved! We all mess up sometimes but what really matters is how we handle it. The seller did the right thing in making a true effort to make things right. I've done that a few times as a seller and it really goes far and makes you feel good at the end of the day. Great video! New subscriber here!
@RaysTrains
Жыл бұрын
Thanks jesse appreciate you
@josephseverino674
Жыл бұрын
I am glad everything worked out for you ray ,like you said the guy made it right for you, but best of all you kept your cool and it paid off for everyone involved
@richseverino3054
Жыл бұрын
Agreed Joe,
@additudeobx
Жыл бұрын
Hey Ray. Good things happen to good people. I'm happy for you!!!
@davidgeorge8828
7 ай бұрын
I bought an engine from a dealer at the Oaks Train Show in Philadelphia. It was a 2 day show and I bought on the first day which was a Saturday. I live about 70 miles from the show. When I got home I unboxed the Locomotive and tender. I put it on the track and nothing worked. I drove back down to the Train show and the woman at the door let me and my wife back into the show after explaining what had happened. When the dealer saw me coming he immediately took the money from his box and said I'm sorry it didn't work. I got a refund and walked away. My wife came down the isle and the dealer said, Hey if your husband wants this locomotive I will sell it to you for 100.00 less so he can replace the mother board in it. So, he knew he sold me a unit with a bad board in it. My advice for anyone buying a bigger purchase is to use a credit card. Some people do not care who they take advantage of.
@therosejewelrailroad489
8 ай бұрын
I had a similar experience at a train show. I had no information on my guy either. This was from the first day at the train show. I wasn’t planning on going the second day. I had other plans. But I had a $300 dead horse on the tracks. So I went to the show the second day. Paid for parking. Paid for my ticket inside. Found the guy. His employee took it home. Sent it back to me. It moves on the track now. Yes I learned like you. It’s hard sometimes because you’re not supposed to handle merchandise at a train show. But l learned now. Unless it’s a postwar where the fix is almost always just a few bucks if need be. Always get a card or some information. I talked to my hobby shop about this. He also said. If they don’t stand behind there word. You can always report them to the event organizers. This gives you leverage . Because if they flat out scam you they could be banned from the next show. Great story I am going subscribe to your channel. Please check out mine. Ken
@czerskip
10 ай бұрын
Scammers like that prey on people who don't know what to expect and accept what they get. For others, there's always an excuse and a way to "make it right"…
@joelinpa185
Жыл бұрын
I'm so happy for you! And major props to Grzyboski's Trains for their help in sorting this out.
@davidschaadt3460
Жыл бұрын
I really like Gryzboski's.
@seanstraindepot
Жыл бұрын
I will say in this hobby when you go to the 2 big shows (York/Allentown), no one is there to purposely rip anyone off. Think about it. They would never be able to come back to the show again. These guys buy huge lots from estate sales, auctions, all over. They don't open and test everything. Just a simple mistake. This is one of the best hobbies and great people who do the right thing. This is not like a deal in a back alley lol. You ended up with a fantastic engine and a free one to bring back to life!
@jonahsemyonov9985
8 ай бұрын
I'm an HO scale guy, but great stuff right there!
@Northcoastrails
Жыл бұрын
Ray might want to get amtrak passenger cars 😊
@RaysTrains
Жыл бұрын
Already have some Amfleets in my sights 😎
@edwardokum7799
Жыл бұрын
This is one hazard of train show purchasing. I have also purchased and not tested at the show. I've been lucky not to have any issues. That's why I prefer TCA shows. You get the seller's TCA number and its a means of identification. I always ask before I exchange cash for item if the engine/car works properly. Most shows have test tracks also if your still in doubt. Especially for some of these engines that cost many hundreds of dollars. In your situation being a youtuber saved the day and I agree with how you handled it. Good luck in the future.
@robrobason
Жыл бұрын
Nice story with a happy ending, and graciously done by not naming names. Way to go!
@garyjarvis4058
Жыл бұрын
I like your attitude about this. The guy for whatever reason gave you a bad product, realized the mistake, and made it right. This kind of stuff can easily happen and be a scam but can also be an innocent series of errors. Dwelling on the reasons is counterproductive and ultimately not healthy. Move on and make an interesting video bring the Lionel back to life. Thanks for sharing.
@RaysTrains
Жыл бұрын
Appreciate you Gary
@B-and-O-Operator-Fairmont
Жыл бұрын
I have bought stuff at train shows where I didn't know or quickly forgot who sold me something and since I generally pay cash there is no way the seller knew who I was. All that is to say even if mistakes are made, they can be almost impossible to detect or correct. You probably got resolution being a KZitemr, but that is probably how he put two and two together and realized he had a problem. It is pretty obvious he wasn't trying to pull a fast one on anyone and I am glad everyone was happy at the end of the day. We are a pretty good bunch of guys (if somewhat eccentric) and this is a fine hobby.
@KingTrump2024
Жыл бұрын
Glad things worked out
@ldever3
Жыл бұрын
Reach back out to the guy and ask him if he wants to join you in a video. His choice, and a chance for his side of the story. After these two videos it would be really interesting, and should get you a lot of additional views. As a business owner I have learned that fixing a mistake gets you more credibility than doing it right to begin with. If everything goes fine, well it was supposed to go fine. If something doesn’t go fine, most people have low expectations and immediately think they were screwed with no recourse. But apologize, admit the mistake, then fix the mistake, and the customer/client will be shocked. Everybody makes mistakes, and people accept that having made plenty of their own mistakes. Show them you stand behind your product/service and they will be back as a repeat customer/client.
@victorbloom8286
Жыл бұрын
Where are the front Raillings?
@Joe-sn6ir
Жыл бұрын
serious lack of integrity on your part. you have his email so you can contact him. so far, you are doing EXACTLY what you said he could have done. don't be a hypocrite and contact the man. if he says keep it for your trouble, THEN you can keep it.
@oddballssherman3785
Жыл бұрын
Sorry that doesnt wash with me. If you buy an item worth $300 on ebay and dont test or examine it but then immediately resell it cash only at a fair? It smells like pure BS. He probably was concerned by your KZitem video hitting nearly 90k views. Scammers in model railways dont last long, its not a hobby that suffers fools
@corntater5848
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad it worked out for you also I agree whole heartily on how you handled the situation on keeping names out the main thing is he made it Wright to your satisfaction happy railroading Ray
@Microbus
Жыл бұрын
Glad the dude made it right for you. I like that loco much better than the original CSX.
@henrylubinski2728
Жыл бұрын
20 plus minutes to tell a 5 minute story.
@brandonshaw2978
Жыл бұрын
So glad to hear it’s resolved , and so glad to hear it didn’t dishearten you from going to these shows and doing this KZitem thing . And good on you for not giving out his name , I’ve done my fair share of making up for mistakes others have made especially in this hobby who were close with me . If this were a situation I woulda had to deal with it would’ve been handled right after the show when I saw the video . But good on both parties for keeping it fair and clean and respectful
@RaysTrains
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Brandon
@jbatman5092
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear it, Ray! You did the right thing, and I'm grateful things worked out for the best for you. Enjoy your Dash-8 👍
@maicimyoshikinewchannel5511
Жыл бұрын
Like 113👍👍👍👍👍 Thank you for sharing such an amazing video!
@joepirrone1003
Жыл бұрын
Is the railing missing on the front of the engine? Chain too?
@RaysTrains
Жыл бұрын
Yes good catch joe I actually found it inside the box I have to glue it back on lol
@rogerbivins9144
Жыл бұрын
So glad to hear that there was a happy ending. Just to play Devils advocate, once you had the guys information and made contact, he would've known that the choice was always yours if you ever wanted to provide a public service announcement and disclose unfair business practices from that vendor and you do have quite the stump to get the word out. Point is, we can never know what result your average Joe Blow may have ended up with under similar circumstances having little threat of recourse. Cheers to you for staying with the high road and giving the benefit of the doubt! That's never easily done. Congratulations!
@mjamesb66
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad everything worked out well for you and I think not say his name was the right choice. I have a question: Did you ask him if he wanted the original engine back? Imo, if not , it's the right thing to do. If he doesn't want it back, you have a clear conscience for keeping it.
@randallaila6776
Жыл бұрын
Open the box Ray rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr from Honolulu Hawaii 🤙
@RaysTrains
Жыл бұрын
💣💥
@jamesdenny4734
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad everything worked out for you! 😊
@thunderstruck5484
Жыл бұрын
That’s great news, the first video was my first on your channel and I subscribed, thanks for the update, but come on they said they just sell stuff without checking it first? Is that normal? Sounds like bad business practice or maybe I didn’t hear right, thanks again!
@RaysTrains
Жыл бұрын
Agreed ignorance was plead. 🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️🤷🏻♂️. At least he made it right 😂
@PRR5406
Жыл бұрын
Glad you have a satisfactory resolution. Most people are good and decent and have a sincere desire to show and share those feelings. In a world filled with mistrust, this is something to shore up the goodness that exists.
@arrow1414
9 ай бұрын
It sounds like it was an honest mistake since he went through all this trouble to contact you since, AFAIK, the original transaction was anonymous, that is no last names or phone numbers or e mails. If he was a real scammer he would've kept quiet. I hope your faith in humanity is restored!😊😅
@butcher0632
Жыл бұрын
I'm sure somebody already mentioned this, but you don't need a TMCC controller for that locomotive. You can operate it with the Legacy controller. Also, it seems kind of rude not to mention the vendor's name. If he made it right, just because it was the right thing to do, you should mention his name and give him the credit he deserves. Let people know he is a stand up dealer who will resolve any issues his customers have.
@blackrocks8413
Жыл бұрын
#1 I don't see 'huge lots on EBAY". Not sure that's a thing.
@gabelicciardello9837
Жыл бұрын
First time visit to your channel. Great story! Great ending! So happy for you and your wife. You did everything right. Lesson learned. Thanks for sharing this with everyone.
@dalipparmar6134
Жыл бұрын
I watched your first video and forgot about till I cam across your 2nd video. What a lovely end to the story so glad for you it all worked, honesty does prevail in the end. Good Luck for the future.
@mrbrown3462
Жыл бұрын
Not up on the any of the new Lionel trains back in my childhood days there were none of the sound or smoke fluid or units they made smoke out of smoke stack by dripping 3 in 1 oil on a light bulb in the bottom of the stack and it made never ending white smoke. Times sure have changed.
@jwhiskey242
Жыл бұрын
I think it would be right to name the seller that made this right. This would show all future prospective customers that he was an honest person. Finally, you should ship it back.
@nmnn422
Жыл бұрын
My personal reason why I don’t like large scale train’s because of the way of the trucks and couplers turn together and I understand because of track radius.
@garyoverton6222
7 ай бұрын
Whoever these vendors are, you would’ve seen them at other shows and confront them there. Evidently if they had a big display, they are not one show only.
@RutlandMilk
Жыл бұрын
Happy for you!
@harrisonross4009
Жыл бұрын
Just a quick question the man made a mistake and he truly made it right so do you feel that you should do the same and atleast ask him if he wants the original loco back ? It's only right to ask him if he does. One other thing it is great that he came through as you stated he didn't have to do or say anything..... just my thoughts. Great looking locomotive
@DelHudson1
Жыл бұрын
Congrats. Glad it worked out in the end. Here's a little tidbit regarding smoke units. Sometimes they get an air bubble and won't smoke. Just give a quick blow of air down into your smoke unit. Could either use your mouth or an eyedropper to free it up.
@RaysTrains
Жыл бұрын
Ahhh thanks for the tip del!
@davidschaadt3460
Жыл бұрын
I've had that happen several times.
@scpvrr
Жыл бұрын
Glad it all worked out. Nice integrity on the sellers part.
@SeanLamb-I-Am
Жыл бұрын
Cool locomotive and neat sounds on it! I've got a locomotive that looks like that in N scale (but no sound module in mine). I'm hoping to make a late 1980s era San Diegan train with it to run on the NTrak layouts we take to shows. Glad to see that things were made right for you in this adventure. A healthy dose of skepticism is certainly good to keep around. Train shows can be pretty hectic times for vendors as they work on getting all of their inventory sorted and priced and then transporting it to the show and put on display, and then managing the sales at the show before it is all packed up to return to their location or to go to the next show with only a couple days to rest between shows. The majority of train show vendors that I've met are those that will work to make things right like this guy did. They also generally network among themselves and the staff at many of the train shows so if you really need to get in touch with one of them, it's often not quite as difficult as you might think. As for anonymized addresses, a PO Box at the post office is pretty inexpensive, but they historically did not accept UPS and FedEx packages. That might have changed since USPS is doing last-mile deliveries for both now....
@budgiemama7698
Жыл бұрын
I'm sure you probably already know this by now but if you don't most train shows have people that would be able to test said item, all you have to do is ask seller before you buy it if you can test it out first to make sure it runs.
@jeffk5386
Жыл бұрын
Hold off on the repair of the non Working unit I can see you putting money into it and the seller wanting it back!
@robadams5799
Жыл бұрын
I understand your reluctance to reach out to this seller. Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me.
@molliesdad4702
Жыл бұрын
Very commendable that he made it right. As you said, the bottom line is that the end result was satisfactory to you. Good Luck!
@cmdrflake
Жыл бұрын
The Amtrak Dash8 looks good. You were very patient and up front and not angry (like me)❤😊
@thomasking4136
Жыл бұрын
Excellent. You handled this quite appropriately. Well done Ray. I too, like most, have had positive experiences buying trains. TCA events are about as bullet proof as can be wrt purchases.
@davidblackham5649
Жыл бұрын
It sounds like someone who doesn't have bad intentions, he's just not very organized. Good on you for letting him make it right, and keeping names out of it.
@ScottRails
Жыл бұрын
Excellent result. I'm sure it was an honest mistake by the seller and he was full of guilt.
@davidbarr9343
Жыл бұрын
I'm pleased that the situation was resolved and you received an alternative locomotive! I hope that the engineer at your local train store is able to replace the missing parts from the original loco' and you can get it going as well.😊
@TooManyHobbiesJeremy
Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the new engine and resolution Also I am very impressed with how many views that other video got! I look forward to seeing this Atlas engine running with the remote. I don't own any Atlas stuff..... yet.
@RaysTrains
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jeremy
@donpeck4347
Жыл бұрын
I like your style, and your morals.
@michelrivolta
Жыл бұрын
Faith restored, that's what it counts. Congrats..!!!!!
@wayneantoniazzi2706
Жыл бұрын
Oh my, I LOVE stories with happy endings! "Scuse me while I go get a tissue... 😂 OK, that being said you're very wise not to give the man's name out, he made it right and that should be the end of it. And he didn't ask for the bad one back, that says something! Right, there's a lot of cowards out there on the Internet who love to cause harm since they're safely anonymous behind that computer screen. I have no use for punks like that and I'm more than sure you don't either! Now that is one good-lookin' engine! A Dash-8 in the Amtrak "Pepsi Can" scheme! Right, that's what railfans called it when it came out. If I'm right Amtrak still has some Dash-8's on the roster that they use in work train service and VERY occasionally on passenger trains. (I've seen them.) No Amtrak cars? You can put a work train together behind it and still be prototypical. And Atlas is a class act, they make good stuff! Sorry I'm late on this one but things have been going on. Glad it's all worked out!
@RaysTrains
Жыл бұрын
LOL thanks Wayne I was saying to my wife “ Wayne didn’t watch my video yet what is going on !?” I have my eye on some phase 3 amfleets don’t worry 😂
@ILSRWY4
Жыл бұрын
Glad it worked out for you. But you do have his address if there was tracking number so that is complete B.S. Keeping the old engine without even offering to send it back is just a cheap move. HE came to YOU to MAKE IT RIGHT and he followed through. You ALSO could have MADE IT RIGHT, by offering to send the old one back. That would be the decent thing to do. Yet you never even gave him the chance to decline the offer instead bragging about keeping it here on YT. You made your choice to keep the old one, and it also was a poor choice. In the end let this be learning experience for you.
@Cornbread51
Жыл бұрын
Good call on sending that to the train store instead of your house even if it was not anything bad.
@anthonytsapralis9393
11 ай бұрын
Great story. I am glad it ended well. I am always worried as well.
@garyoverton6222
7 ай бұрын
Were the ones who had the display at Allentown at York?
@SpaceDad42
Жыл бұрын
You want to sell the gutted shell? It would look great on my desk.
@TimMacPA
Жыл бұрын
Nice Ray. Great looking engine.
@RaysTrains
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim
@East2WestXpress
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you got everything resolved. Great ending😊
@PhilBender612
Жыл бұрын
Glad it worked out for you, you got a great engine. I have 2 of these in Southern Pacific. This engine should also have cruise control. Mine came with the ERR cruise commander boards so its a 100 step speed control. Awesome slow runner, like a Legacy. P.S. Is it missing the front hand rails? Should have handrails up front.
@RaysTrains
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Phil ! And nice catch.. I found the front hand rails in the box after I made the video lol oops gotta glue it back on
@joewilson9744
Жыл бұрын
Ray, really! I'm sorry, but while you said it was your fault, you were still hopeful this guy was honest. You kind of wrote him off and he came through. It took a lot for him to man up. I don't know you, I don't know him and I don't do trains. I gotta tell you, he took the time to make it right. He didn't have any information on you when this thing started. I think the right thing for you to do is try to locate this guy and send him HIS engine back, IMHO! MAKE IT RIGHT, RAY!!!
@KarnageKamikaze
Жыл бұрын
Nope. Based off Rays replies to other comments, he mentioned the CSX multiple times in the email exchanges. The seller only did once when originally apologizing for not checking it. For the amount of rigamarole that happened for Ray to even get the replacement (AND the fact that he paid for a WORKING CSX locomotive originally), nothing further is needed in their exchange. Seems like Ray is also willing to pay non-working price for the locomotive if the Seller reaches out again
@Bobdole4373
Жыл бұрын
He came through on you. I’d at least offer to send it back-on his dime- by simply reusing the same package material
@michaellindsey8769
Жыл бұрын
I am glad u got what u want this is good
@Coreyt1976
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your new engine! I’m glad that this got resolved. It definitely could have been an honest mistake. I’m glad you didn’t out the guy. He made it right and that’s what matters. There’s still a lot of good people in the world. This is what makes the hobby good.
@RaysTrains
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Corey !
@scottthurman3625
Жыл бұрын
Glad it worked out for you, should there be railings on the front porch of the loco as on the rear? I'm not up on the details of newer diesel models.
@RaysTrains
Жыл бұрын
Yes good catch Scott I actually found it in the box after the video I need to glue it back on lol
@joezeejz
Жыл бұрын
Real honest seller!! I applaud him!!
@RealTylerBell
Жыл бұрын
like i like to say some times mistake happens,
@garyoverton6222
7 ай бұрын
Aren’t they two different brands
@williamkolina3988
Жыл бұрын
Ray you will learn Atlas Master line is the best.I acquired one last year GP 7 TMCC is great.just less capable than legacy Glad it worked out for you Maybe the guy made an honest mistake Those engines are nicknamed The Pepsi can
@RaysTrains
Жыл бұрын
Thanks William
@robadams5799
Жыл бұрын
I paid $350 for a used CAR!
@mikeberthold1593
Жыл бұрын
Kind of weird that he wasn't even at the show and made arrangements with you to meet he probably thought he was going to get his ass kicked.... hey if you're happy I guess that's all that matters👍👍👍
@johnramirez5996
Жыл бұрын
Glad he made it right. Nice engine.
@motorman1993
Жыл бұрын
Where is the front hand rails? Did they come with them?
@RaysTrains
Жыл бұрын
Yeaaa it was in the box I gotta glue them back on 😅
@nicholasbrowne4169
Жыл бұрын
What a story!!! 🚂 🚊 🚆
@ronaldgrassmyer9795
Жыл бұрын
What you gonna do with the shell
@norbertdx
Жыл бұрын
now that it's resolved, are you taking down the first video?
@RaysTrains
Жыл бұрын
Hell no. It was never about the guy that’s why I never mentioned him that video is to help newbies going to train shows to make sure you check out what ur buying before you give up the cash it’s a good lesson .
@rennethjarrett4580
Жыл бұрын
Glad it worked out for you...
@alandaters8547
Жыл бұрын
I am glad that this was resolved to your satisfaction AND commend your compassionate, non-hateful response. The world can use less drama! With that said, please do not give this guy too much credit. Once he saw your video, he may have been very concerned that you would run into him at some future show and expose him on your channel! Likewise, you might have seen him on someone else's train show video or there might even have been a 3rd party who witnessed what happened and realized it was your transaction. He is likely VERY happy that he could make this up to you. In any case, all's well that ends well. BTW- Your wife sounds like a great person too😀
@lifewithroscoe6513
Жыл бұрын
Nice that everything worked out! I take it that you don't live too far from Grzboski's? I been meaning to get there. I only live about 40 minutes away. No more hobby shops in my general area. Hamburg Pa show will be coming up in June. You might score some deals there?
@robby062
Жыл бұрын
It’s a great ending. I buy and sell a lot at shows and most things work out all right, as most guys are pretty straight. You can earn a bad reputation really quick if you don’t treat people right. As I’m an HO guy, I pretty much know what will run and not run before testing when I’m buying. When I take locomotives to sell, they’ve been cleaned and test run and I always note any issues like inoperative headlights or minor noise.
@lotsabirds
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic Outcome!
@darrinpennington
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was sorted.
@TheNorthwestWind
Жыл бұрын
glad to see this worked out for you daddy
@richseverino3054
Жыл бұрын
Good results Ray
@daletowler1354
Жыл бұрын
I used to go to that show years ago, when I lived in NJ, I got riped off to buy new engines , I don't go to these shows any more
@oldcitybricks9153
Жыл бұрын
Glad it worked out!
@steventhomopoulos3926
Жыл бұрын
So glad it worked out for you. The train hobby community is a good one.
@RaysTrains
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Steven completely agree
@haroldalexis4200
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Hi Steven I totally agree with you 💯.👍
@tonyzollo3250
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Joe is legit
@mydroptop11
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Good people in most cases receive their due. your style exudes what results you receive.. keep us posted!!!
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