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Finnancial advise to newbies and experienced modellers!
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I think pavarangioo makes a very good point here. Buying quality from the start makes sense only if you have a very definite idea of what you like about the hobby and even a strong commitment to staying in it. My guess is that most people who advise against sets are dedicated model railroaders with a sizeable layout, and can't seem to understand that there are many who just want to try out the hobby, get a feel for what it's all about. Remember that running trains is just half the hobby, builiding layouts can be just as satisfying if not more so to some - and buying expensive locos and cars if you want to build scenery isn't necessarily motivated. The advice to buy expensive is a huge turnoff to a lot of beginners, especially younger people - if you're told that you can't get started in the hobby for less than a $1000, then you're probably going to turn away unless you're truly dedicated. And how would you know that before you even got started? <br /> <br />I bought a cheapo Bachmann N-scale set, and have enjoyed it for what it is - plus it's given me appreciation for the finer quality stuff I now own. If I had had to wait until I'd been able to buy a good quality loco+ cars+finescale track+good quality power pack I'd for sure have tired before I started - after spending about three times as much as I did on the set. Yes, it quickly got boring to run a single train in circles, but I knew it was just a way to get started. And since I don't have any qualms about damaging this stuff, it's been a great way to learn about kitbashing and weathering techniques that I would never have tried had all my locos been a $100 or more each. <br /> <br />I think the best advice to anyone who's starting out and doesn't have a lot of money would be to buy an intermediate (or even top level) set, such as the Spectrum ones, and then progress slowly to the nicer stuff once you have a clear idea of what you want witht the hobby. At worst, you'll have wasted $100 rather than five times that. <br />
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