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I have to tell you that the local hobby shop is generally having a tough time. I see the ads on this site next to the messages deeply discounting Athearn Genesis products. I suspect that the economy is slowing the inventory turnover for everyone, but many local hobby shops feel that they just can't afford to blow out their slow moving inventory. Plus the local guys are facing increasing competition from Walthers through their Terminal Hobby Shop. Talk about vertical integration. <br /> <br />I too find that an increasing amount of my railroading dollar is going to the mail order/internet shops. Frequently they are the only choice. But I make sure that I continue to spend at least something at the local hobby shops or else they won't be around when I need some extra paint, glue, etc.
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