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Soundtraxx to help dying Local Hobby Shop's battle evil Internet
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I think QSI has forced soundtraxx to completly redesign there decoders to be competive Just my opinion of the delay of there new release.I also feel that Tonys is probably the biggest supporter of the MAP plan.I had a conversation with Tony several months back after buying my Lenz system.I looked as i most allways do at Tonys prices on the set 100,then I went shopping around E-bay other sites of well known sellers found one on e-bay 30 dollars cheaper buy it now price from a seller with 100% feedback done deal.Next I wanted a new power supply Magna force and programing booster back to tonys while asking him questions it came out that I bought the Lenz elsewhere from what he considered a cut rate seller,I am glad my hearing aid was not on high.After hearing his speech about free web information and some plan about charging for viewing web sites like his on the internet so it would cost you to get their info then go buy elsewhere I was totally amazed.I feel this is just a step in that direction,map plan controlling the advertised price is still in affect controlling the price.BTW i did buy the items from Tonys and the service as far as shipping was exellent as allways.I think there is some conception that all sellers who offer a discount price or who sell there items on places like e-bay are some evil cut rate people who care little more about the hobby than just fast profit.I know several people who sell on e-bay that are club members they are active within the NMRA and sell there as a way to advance their enjoyment of the hobby.The fact that they can sell cheaper well is great that is where I choose to spend my money.Since soundtraxx only cares about the supporting its larger outlets,are they not in fact being detramental to the little guys who get a good deal and then try to pass it on.The MAP plan to me means either I pay tonys price to Tony or I will have to pay Tonys price to someone else,but I am going to have to pay that price one way or another.Wow free enterprise isn't it great.Terry
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