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were do u get your trains
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All of the options on the list. Mostly LHS, eBay and online stores, with some mail-order as well. I agree it's important to support your LHS (and all specialist stores in your area) as they're always at risk from other sellers. Hardware stores have this problem in particular due to the new DIY superstores undercutting them, but in my experience the superstores are staffed by people who never have a clue what they're selling. I guess the same could be said about some online hobby stores, though in my experience questions are answered in a helpful and knowledgable manner - have only been told "sorry, we don't know" by one online store. The advantage of the LHS is that, assuming it's a good one, you're guaranteed useful advice. I'm a regular at one of my LHS - have been shopping there for years, I exhibit at a few shows run by the owner, so I sometimes get discounts which is very nice! (another benefit of LHS loyalty). <br /> <br />Sad to say, there's a strong economic argument in favour of the online stores. To drive to my LHS and back costs me about £10 in fuel. P&P from an online store is usually about £3-£4, and doesn't need me to drive for an hour in each direction. For this reason, I tend to go to my LHS about once a month and buy some items there (consumables such as paints, glues etc but also electrical parts, used equipment, spares for hard to find models, etc), but also do a fair bit of online shopping. I do try to make bigger purchases locally though - I bought all but one car of my small LGB collection in my LHS for example.
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