Originally Posted by
hillbilly_bumfc
So you 2 guys work for hobby shops
In my 20+ years of racing..Not one hobby shop has attemted to help anyone..Only to help empty their pockets...
And let alone "advice"?
they will give advise...what they can sell, with the greatest mark-up's.
Never have i seen/ heard of a shop helping..
I remmember racing at a certain shops track..they would all rub their hands and smile every time a loud "Smash" was heard..more money for em..
That track is a has been....
So..You tell me what shop has helped a newbie when he is having problems?
Its usually some one like me who feels sorry for the person...Not the local hobby shops as they see the newbies as "fresh meat"....
So..To the local hobby shops...bring your prices down, have a smile on your face when im shopping and Help the newbies...If that happens, then maybee, i said maybee we as racers/ hobbiests will support our local..Until then..all my hard earned cash will go overseas.....as i work for me...not him...
It is attitude like this that stops local hobby shop support. We have had more than $5,000 worth of support from our local shops over the past year and one of the most generous is RC Hobbies, Fred is always willing to support us when we ask for donations and he asks for nothing in return.
Also the difference in price on most spares and quite often batteries and motors is negligible if not on par with most of the OS shops once you take into account freight and exchange. Sure there are places that are cheaper on certain items but I know for a fact that I have saved myself money recently buying from my LHS (RC Hobbies mainly). Not everything I agree, but that is why we all shop around.