Post by Count Dragula on May 19, 2016 7:00:05 GMT -5
Well gang, I just had to post about this because this subject has been on my mind for a while...
Earlier this week,I decided to pay a visit to one of our local Hobbytown stores.Not only did it bother me that they dropped "USA" from their signage,but it also bothers me that they are charging full blown retail,or MSRP for their model kits!!! This has been going on for a while there,too.I have been buying there for years.I like the owners so much that I have bought from them just to give them the business,instead of buying said new release online.So,here is the example that I'll give to you all regarding the new release posted below:
The new kit example above that is listed currently on EBAY would be shipped to my door for $29.16. You know how much Hobbytown wants?It is $33 plus tax!!!! AND it was a "special order",and none had been ordered to that point.I mentioned to the cashier that I would love to buy it there instead of online,although I didn't tell him that the special order "factor", and full blown retail lost the sale there for me.I feel horrible,but I feel that is what our hobby is coming to....mail order over local hobby shop purchases.I still plan on getting paints/detail stuff there,but I doubt I'll ever buy kits there again.As sad as that is to say,it's so true for me right now!!!
Feel free to share your views on this "Hobby Shop Talk".....I would love to hear how you feel about it.
Todd
Earlier this week,I decided to pay a visit to one of our local Hobbytown stores.Not only did it bother me that they dropped "USA" from their signage,but it also bothers me that they are charging full blown retail,or MSRP for their model kits!!! This has been going on for a while there,too.I have been buying there for years.I like the owners so much that I have bought from them just to give them the business,instead of buying said new release online.So,here is the example that I'll give to you all regarding the new release posted below:
The new kit example above that is listed currently on EBAY would be shipped to my door for $29.16. You know how much Hobbytown wants?It is $33 plus tax!!!! AND it was a "special order",and none had been ordered to that point.I mentioned to the cashier that I would love to buy it there instead of online,although I didn't tell him that the special order "factor", and full blown retail lost the sale there for me.I feel horrible,but I feel that is what our hobby is coming to....mail order over local hobby shop purchases.I still plan on getting paints/detail stuff there,but I doubt I'll ever buy kits there again.As sad as that is to say,it's so true for me right now!!!
Feel free to share your views on this "Hobby Shop Talk".....I would love to hear how you feel about it.
Todd
