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I'm struggling with this issue right now. I've visited three LHS in the KC area and had mixed results. I learned what their strengths and weaknesses(sp?). I saw an Ad post for a truck tuning tool, used to clean flash, paint and gunk in axle pockets, in one store but no tools. Asked about them at another and the owner had never heard of them but wanted to know who made them. At the third I found and bought one. I think the third store will be the one I'll make my the purchases that I need to help with. The other two will be used for lower price standard items or for their shorter drives. I am considering buying in bulk on the internet since I can packs of metal wheels sets for 2/3 of the price at the LHS. I need to upgrade from plastic on most of frieght fleet. Also I'm considering buying Kadee couplers in bulk since the price break is there too. I want to support my LHS but $25-$50 on my bulk buys is hard to resist. Also shipping is about the same as sales tax so that point is a wash. Both have their place but I can see the day when I have 1 LHS to choose from coming soon. DT
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