"Now if only the above mentioned hobby shops had some polite staff "
wow what harsh words.
Well there are exceptions of course but through my travels to various hobby shops and my thousands of dollars spent, I see a "hobby shop mentality" per say that seems to include employees who find kindness unnecessary. Or maybe it is just the poor social skills and trouble with interpersonal interaction that seems so evident in this hobby that makes it seem that way. Just my own opinion is all.