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I purchase all my hobby items, from the very large to optical screw, from my LHS. The hobbyshop owner has put one heck of an investment into the stock that is carried, regardless of how meager the pickings are. I have tried the internet, and got burned enough times to make the internet, overall, just as expensive as the LHS. And I do like to feel, examine even scrutinize the items I purchase. I have been in this hobby for many years now, and I have never felt the need to purchase lots of stuff for dirt cheap. I look, wait, look some more. After awhile, I can always get exactly what I want. And my LHS is extremely good when handling my special orders. If I want something bad enough, I am patient enough to wait a couple of weeks for my order to be filled. The hobby is a personal thing to me, and dealing with the folks at the LHS helps me keep it that way. I also do a lot of scratch building (cars, buildings, locomotives) and the multiple little detail items I purchase are rarely found on the internet. <br /> <br />I do not begrudge those that are happy with internet purchases. This hobby has many facets, enough so everyone can find what fits them best. I am an old curmudgeon, and I enjoy acting like one. <br /> <br />Tom
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