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[quote user="IRONROOSTER"] MR is higher than magazines in other fields.  Many of these want high circulation for higher advertsing rates so they keep their subscription rates low.  There's a lot more folks playing computer games than building model railroads so that works for PCGamer and others.  Personally, I enjoy MR and get more out of it than I do PCGamer.S Gaugian is $36 a year for 6 issues each a lot smaller than MR.  It also has a much smaller circulation than MR.  But it's all S so it's worth it to me.  EnjoyPaul  [/quote]This is the point I was making when I complained last week about the high cost of model railroading.  I think its expensive, and I don't like that.  HOWEVER, I completely understand why it is expensive.  It really is not that popular a hobby.  In order for companies to make a profit they need to charge more $$$$.  And I'm not comparing the hobby now to any other time in history.  I am not speaking of the cost relative to 20 years ago, 30 years ago, or whatever.  I am only 28 years old.  When I say I think it is expensive, I mean I feel that some, repeat SOME, of the items (like turnouts) cost way more than what it actually takes to make them.  I understand that there are research and development costs.  I work in the Pharma industry and believe me I know how much is spent on R & D.  But, I really don't think there has been any revolutionary new concepts applied to turnouts.  I could be wrong, and I'm sure someone will call me on it.Just my opinion,Smitty
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