Train tickets

We have debated about buying a Eurail pass, trying to figure out whether the pass would be less expensive than individual train tickets.We found this a challenge, as prices for individual trains are not available until less than a month before departure. We eventually decided to buy the individual tickets, so this turns out to be one of the last tasks before we leave. Many of the trains require reservations, and we needed to be certain that we could travel on our selected days so as not to have to revise our bookings for lodging, which has already been confirmed. 

David used the Eurail website to explore train schedules on the days we knew we wanted to travel. Several questions arose, and David called to speak to a representative who works here in the US. Wait times on the phone are unreal!  We finally worked out schedule times and ordered the tickets on line. Eurail sent us a confirmation, but said they needed to review our request before granting approval and charging our credit card.The next day, they notified us of approval and will ship the physical tickets to us before we leave. I understand there is a possiblity to exchange the tickets if needed later, for an additional fee, of course.