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[quote user="tomikawaTT"] Sounds to me that you've got the right approach. Since I model in a minority (of one, I'm beginning to think!) scale, there is very little of use to me in the stock of even the most fully equipped LHS.  I appreciate being acknowledged, but I really don't want to know about all of the latest and greatest things I can't use. If I encounter the hard sell, I simply nod and walk out.  In a shop like yours, I'll probably walk out with some Kadee #6 couplers or an under-track magnet.  Even if I found absolutely nothing in your inventory, you would get a "thank you" as I left unless you were busy with a customer. Of course, there's one thing that throws a chock under the wheel of all but the most determined hard-seller.  When asked, "What scale (or gauge) are you lookin' for?" I answer (truthfully) "1:80 scale, 16.5mm gauge."  That usually gets a stunned look and a mumbled, "Well, let me know if you need anythin'." (In Japan, I'd simply load his arms with boxes, of my choice!) Chuck  (HOj, 1:80 scale, 16.5mm gauge, Japanese prototype) [/quote] I once spent a week researching a particular Camcorder, with it being a very expensive purchase I wanted it to be right the first time. I went down to the retailer expecting battle with the feeding sharks smelling a fat commission. I was handed the exact camera, asked if I had any questions, Fired off many specific questions and requests for other accessories also very specific. The sales lady stood up to my interrogation and I left a very happy customer. Im not sure if I want to shop in Japan =) What's in it for our HO?
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