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| Subject: | Re: Kit prices-Online Vs LHS |  |
| Date: | Jan 24, 2008 |
| From: | Steve Camley | |
After a couple of years buying solely online I have returned to buying from my local hobby shop due to the steady increase in online prices and inflated shipping "estimates".
We were all told that buying from online retailers would be cheaper because they don't have the High Street rent and rates of brick and mortar stores.
However, [particularly with new kits], I am increasingly finding they are charging the full MRRP, [e.g-£29.99 for a Smart Kit]. Add to that a flat rate fee of £3.50 for P&P, [this applies whether you are buying a hefty kit or a jar of paint!], and you are out of pocket.
But when I buy from my local hobby shop I can get on the spot advice, am allowed a good look in the box, and can decide then and there if I need replacement tracks, or whatever, without having to make another order with another P&P charge.
Just my TEN cents worth,-(Minimum Order}
Steve C |
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| . . . Re: Kit prices in Dutch model stores - Alex Borsboom - Jan 24, 2008 |
| . . . . . . Re: Kit prices in Dutch model stores - Juan Contreras - Jan 24, 2008 |
| . . . . . . . . . Re: Kit prices in US stores - Chuck Ruberry - Jan 24, 2008 |
| . . . . . . . . . . . . Re: Kit prices in US stores - Eddie Turner - Jan 24, 2008 |
| . . . Re: Kit prices in Canadian model stores - Roy David MacLeod - Jan 24, 2008 |
| . . . . . . Re: Kit prices in Canadian model stores - Eddie Turner - Jan 24, 2008 |
| . . . . . . . . . Re: Kit prices in Canadian model stores - Chuck Ruberry - Jan 24, 2008 |
| . . . Somewhat - Scott Taylor - Jan 24, 2008 |
| . . . Re: Kit prices-Online Vs LHS - Steve Camley - Jan 24, 2008 |
| . . . . . . Re: Kit prices-Online Vs LHS - Gazza Hollett - Jan 24, 2008 |
| . . . Re: Kit prices in Canadian model stores - Julian Marles - Jan 24, 2008 |
| . . . Re: Kit prices in Canadian model stores - Raul Zanotti - Jan 24, 2008 |
| . . . . . . Re: Kit prices in Canadian model stores - Sandy McRorie - Jan 25, 2008 |
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