Lionel postwar original 3854 merchandise car

Description

Lionel postwar original 3854 merchandise car in extremely nice condition for display. One shoe is gone from the trucks and the mechanism needs both sides to operate. Looks like the door pull clip for automatic operation is not connected. See photos to judge cosmetic wear. I checked all 4 footsteps closely and there is no sign of replacement nor residue of glue. There is no sign I could find of the car ever being taken apart. Again, judge the wear issues by the photos. The original photos are 24MP if you need a bigger pic.
Please read carefully- Everything in this round of auctions has been stored in clean smoke free area. They will need lubrication before use. Lights may or may not work. Everything sold as-is, described by the pictures. Ask questions early and before bidding. I don't stay near the computer and may miss last minute queries.
About offers: When I am ready to consider offers, I will turn on the "Best Offer" feature and respond through the system.
Shipping is via USPS, with insurance included in shipping charge. Expensive items will require a signature. Shipping only to CONUS (lower 48 states) Ebay/paypal-recognized addresses. No foreign shipping. NOTE_ the current situation this website won't let me call by name has changed my shipping supplies options. My sources for free and non-liquor boxes are no longer available so when I list an item, it's packed in the best box I could find without leaving the house. Winners of 2 or more items on the same day may request combined shipping, but don't count on it. I'll check and advise a yea or nay. If I have to buy a box, it will add to your cost and may take several extra days. No First Class package shipping. The PO has severely delayed/lost/found and delivered very late on my last 2.
Not satisfied? Contact me via Ebay messages and advise what the problem is and what will make you happy. Nothing I have for sale is worth a hassle nor a tear. It's hobby stuff that I don't need or don't have space to store. Better it go to a good home. Understand what you are bidding on, not what you wish it was and enjoy it if you are the winning bidder.