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Local Hobby Shops Price Themselves Out of Business!
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Remember the words above when shopping for a mortgage or insurance, too. How many use geico or progressive for car insurance? DiTech for a loan? <br />No, it's not our responsibility to provide a living wage to the hobby shop owners, but it is there responsibility to do whatever is necessary to stay competitive so they stay in business. For crying out loud, they aren't charities, they are businesses. They have the same tools all other businesses have, but they fail to use them. I have a trucking company, and I have to offer discounts or perks at times to get work. I have established rates, but they are guidelines, and are negotiable. I also have to maintain relationships with my customers, and alsi solicit and advertise to get more business. How many hobby shops (that don't sell online) advertise model rr stuff in places BESIDES model rr'ing mags? I don't ever recall seeing an advertisement for model rr supplies on the TV or radio, let alone a small newspaper ad or flyer. The local hobby shop is doomen as it is it's own enemy. It wants to sit there quietly in the background and wait for business. The only time you hear from one is when they are whining about how bad things are. <br />Maybe some of you are fortunate enough to have a good shop around, but I would bet they are few and far between. <br /> <br />Just my opinion, based on my small amount of experience.
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