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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by vsmith I dont know if this has happened to others out there but as a teen it was very discouraging and it took me until my late 20's to get rekindled in the hobby, but even then I was and still am a "Lone Wolf" modeler, I dont talk about things at some hobby shops as not to risk kicking the dragon. I have found a couple of shops that I am comfortable asking questions but I still have stepped on a few tails simply by asking the wrong questions, like "I'm looking for Product 'X' " at a store that doesnt carry Product X, doesnt like Product X and thinks anyone who doesn't use Product Y (usaully twice as expensive) is stupid, and then being treated like I've said a personal insult by the shop owner. I find its best to hold my questions until i feel the place out, then risk asking. Too many personality issues out there, not as much help being offered. [/quote] [|(] It's sad when you can't walk through the doors of any LHS and not only investigate the selections offered but ask questions of the staff, too--and receive enthusiastic answers in turn. I agree with you about being a 'lone wolf' modeler; I thought I was the only one that felt that way. I like my LHS and generally they are pleasant to deal with, yet the owner could care less what you buy so long as you do. It's all about the dollar to him. I rather dislike the staffers who take modeling much too seriously ("You ain't got a real model railroad unless you have this...or that....") and avoid them like the plague. Should there ever come a time when visiting the hobby shop proves more of a chore than a fun experience, I'll stop going, opting instead to order via the Internet.[V]
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