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This is always a toss up when it comes to our Hobby. In my area, for the longest time there was only one or two real "Players" in HO and if you delt with them you paid full retail or maybe 5 % off list. I did frequent these shops and spend my dollars with them because I thought it was good for the local economy and the local hobby. <br /> <br />I took a slight break from Modeling and came back to it a few years ago just after I found this Forum. Being internet savy, and then travelling around the East Coast, I make it a point to check out some of the LHS where I'll be staying. Some of these shops have been in business a long time and advertise in MRR. One that comes to mind is MRPO. GREAT folks to deal with on the Phone and in Person! Can't say enough for them. But on the internet side of te house they are slightly lacking. Their Website never seems to get updated, and they have been slow to reply to e-mails. So when I buy from them, it's at the Store Front or via the phone, and in those cases, I've been 100% pleased with all my transactions. <br /> <br />This weekend I went to a Trainshow in Batavia NY. One of the older shows in my area. For me....it was a waste of my time, and even my wife that went with me thought the same thing. Seemed like too many vendors either had mark ups on stuff or ancient stock that was too highly priced for what it was. The one botth that was very busy was my new LHS, and this fellow had GOOD Prices and very GOOD Service before, after and during the sale. He has the Internet savy side covered, and he reply to e-mails very quickly. Of course he's new to the Shop side of things and he's trying to build his business, but his enthusiasm and care for his customers makes him worthwhile to seek out and buy from. As long as he continues with this level of support and care for the Hobby, how can he fail? <br /> <br />Chris
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