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My LHS seems to be on the leading edge of local retailing in the hobby. Its entirely devoted to model railroading, in several gauges with 3 different scale layouts to both test and display merchandise. Also they advertise on TV in preference to local print media. Their selection of kit rollingstock is very limited, none at all outside of HO. Mainly 'blue box' type kits which aren't kits at all. They carry a wider selection of structure kits, virtually all HO, and scratchbuilding supplies. Their pricing is right out of the Walthers catalog. Not competitive at all for tools or painting supplies. Big ticket items are much cheaper on the net even considering shipping. In sum, I'd say they are typical of trends in LHS', the large internet names are taking their high ticket sales and the larger manufacturers are selling direct to the enduser leaving the LHS as a dying breed. Randy
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