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[quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by Tracklayer [quote]QUOTE: Originally posted by older than dirt OK, TL, I have to admit, I was a bit harsh. But I have to know, what hobby shop are you talking about? Where do you live? I live right between Houston and San Antonio and know most of the shops in those towns and Austin too. I'm just curious what shop it is we're talking about. Also, if you don't mind driving further than you do for a better deal or a better shop, let us know. We can maybe turn you on to someone you would like better. Sunday I drove clear to Houston to Papa Ben's Train Place. But I also took the wife to IKEA (now, THERE'S a zoo for you!), and I convinced her that when we were having supper it was REALLY for Valentine's Day. So I killed three birds with one stone. Try to have some fun. One other thing. It's YOUR money. Spend it the way you want to. Don't think this guy is the only guy around who wants it. If what you say about him is true (and I'm sorry, I have my doubts), go somewhere else. You don't owe him anything. mike, the dirt ogre, pimp wanna be, just doin his bidness. [/quote] Apology accepted older than dirt. The name of the train shop I've been talking about is the Houston Roundhouse, and the name of the owner is Wayne. Wayne always seems like a nice guy until it involves money, then he can get real rude and nasty... I live out in Waller - about 50 miles from the Round House. I'm well aware of Papa Ben's. You must be rich!... Other than that, there's Larry's Hobbies out on I-45 and Spring Crossing about two miles down the road from Larry's. There's also a couple of other places around town but I don't recall the names. Like I said, I'm done with the overpriced train shops, and from now on am only doing business on-line. Tracklayer [/quote] No, I'm not rich, that's for sure, but Ben's been good to me. I've bought enough stuff there (and really not THAT much stuff) that he gives me a discount. I can count on good service, he's got what I want, and as for hobby shop pricing, I don't think he's any worse than anyone else. Just don't burn any bridges. You might need someone to fix one of those too good to be true deals some day. But...the first shop I ever went to in Houston was the Roundhouse. All I'll say to the rest of you guys is TL does have a point. Enough said? But I voted with my $. Roundhouse hasn't gotten any for years. m
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