Tony's Train Exchange Response Concerning Tariffs

To all of our Tony's customers:

We hope you’re doing well. We wanted to take a moment to update you about some changes that will affect the pricing of our products & services in the near future. As you may know, recent changes in trade policy have resulted in increased tariffs (import taxes) on certain products and materials that are essential to our model train offerings. These changes are beyond our control, but we want to be upfront with you about what’s happening and how we’re handling it.

This is a dynamic and evolving situation. We're closely monitoring updates from our suppliers and adjusting accordingly to the most current information available. Our goal is to minimize the impact on you—our valued customers—while continuing to deliver the quality and craftsmanship you expect from us.

Why are prices increasing?

The increase in tariffs on materials and products imported to the USA has led to higher costs for us in manufacturing and importing. Unfortunately, these higher costs now need to be reflected in our pricing. This change will help us maintain the quality of our products and services, which we’ve always worked hard to deliver at the best value.

What are we doing to minimize the impact on you?

We understand that price increases can be challenging, and we’re committed to keeping our prices as fair as possible. Here’s what we’ve been doing to minimize the impact:

• We’ve been working closely with our suppliers to find cost-saving measures.
• We’ve reviewed our operations and made efficiency improvements where possible to offset some of the increased costs.
• We’ve done everything we can to keep our prices reasonable while ensuring the same high-quality products and services you’ve come to expect.

How will this affect you?

When necessary there will be a price adjustment noted on your invoice.  This will affect many imported model railroading items. Please know we are still committed to providing the best value and service. We remain focused on ensuring that you continue to receive the quality you expect.

Your Support Means the World

We deeply value your loyalty and trust in Tony's Train Exchange. We’re here to help answer any questions you may have about this change. If you have any concerns or would like more details, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. We want to make this transition as smooth as possible for you.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we navigate these changes. We look forward to continuing to serve you.

Warm regards,

Erik Fiske

Owner

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