Marklin Price Increase Expected

We have been informed that Marklin will be increasing prices in February. We weren't told the exact date (Feb. 1st expected) or the amount of the increase. Marklin prices in 2007 were locked to an exchange rate of $1.25 per Euro and the dollar was trading above $1.45 during 2007. Our educated estimate of the price increase is 8-12% on average. It would be in your best interest to place orders prior to the price increase. We deliver backordered items at the price in effect AT THE TIME THE ORDER IS PLACED. - Bill Ott