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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by RMax1 Discount Model Trains last time I went there was the worst I have ever seen it. They have an area that is a gondola with engines and it was less than half full. The gondola is big probably over 20 ft long. Racks and Racks of Athearn RTR and very little kits. The Proto 2000 loco selection was GP20's and SD7's with a couple odd ball PA's and others. I left with out buying anything and I normally do not do that. It is a hassle for me to get to the place so usually I am in the big time buying mood. Prices were not as good as they once were either. RMax [/quote]I have shopped with DMT for a few years now. I have never had a bad experience there. RTR is the wave of the here and now, for better or worse. I, myself, often go there without making a purchase but enjoy being able to see products first hand rather than just a photo or description on a website. Prices everywhere are going up, not just at hobby shops. I still find that their prices are competitive with internet dealers on most products, especially when shipping charges are considered. Manufacturers are the ones who have gone the RTR route, not DMT or any other LHS. This is based on many factors, cost, profit margin, and the demand for RTR. RTR does provide the impetus for many who do not have the time to build a lot of kits to enter the hobby in a short period of time and get trains running. This is what will keep the model railroading hobby vibrant. It also allows more time for such things as trackwork and scenery. As Billy Joel sang in "Keepin' the Faith", "The good ole days weren't all that good, tomorrow ain't as bad as it seems." RMax, please do not feel flamed by this, as this is not a personal attack on you in any way, just my opinion of how the hobby is changing. SRVfan
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