Local Model shop....

[Disc]

Guys,

Found out today via a mate that a local model shop is shutting down :(

This was one that i'd get my nick naks from glow plug's /receiver batterys
etc... Also had Raptor 30 spares. I may drop in Friday and see if its true.

Skyline wouldn't do fuel Club buy/Bulk to me because a local shop existed.. Wounder if I can get them to know...

Side note: Retford club has apprently gone plane only and looks like we might get a few more heli flyers as a result. Contact with one so far but you never know.

[robgt]

[QUOTE]a local model shop is shutting down[/QUOTE]
Sign of the times... :(
It sucks when you lose your local shop, I was in mine most days as I work in town and would pop in on a lunch time for a chat or to pick up something I needed etc.

We have got to support (i.e buy stuff from...) our local model shops or they will go the same way. The internet always looks liek a good deal, but think of the service you're [I]not [/I]getting by ordering from Honkers!
Cheers,
Rob

[Disc]

Hum but the shop while not bad very rarely had even a pcm receiver or decent servos or fuel been in decline for a while...

saw it coming to be honest

[robgt]

Yeah, some shops really don't help themselves, to be honest...

Cheers,
Rob

[Disc]

SO True :confused:

[3dbasher]

shocked....... not saw it coming for ages:( think i've only ever brought a feathering shaft of him he didn't have anyhting else i use:eek:

[Biggles]

I feel a new venture coming on here!!!!!LOL What you reckon Basher?

[3dbasher]

I'm up for it if you've got the cash:D

[Biggles]

I think i'll pass on that one. The accountant would have duck fits....LOL

[Biggles]

Time to put this into perspective even though I think we have touched base on this before.

Ring local model shop up wanting an os 37. They reply no but I've got an os 46 and an os 50.

Ring local model shop up wanting fuel. The reply. Nope but I can get some in next week.

Ring another local shop for an OS 37 Reply I can get one in,it will take 2 days and it will cost £139.99:eek:

Call SMC for os 37, they say yep got one. How much £106.99or £112.49 next day delivery (inc sat).

Support your local model shop yeah right......I support local model shops by mail order......Just they're not local to me. Is that a bad thing or do I have to move to hinckley or high wycombe to support a local model shop so I can stop being slated for using mail order.

[robgt]

Nobody slating anybody here mate :)
Just pointing out that we can't complain about local model shops closing down when we don't actually use them.

People will always go where there are deals to be had...
Cheers,
Rob

[Nutz]

I must admit I don't by big items like engines, kits, and electronics from my LHS (to exspensive compared to else were), but they are freindly and I will by crap just because I am in there, like blade holders, pitch gauges, carbon rods, glow plug, fuels ect.

My LHS also make kits for a distrubitor and are have exstensive knowledge of model aircraft (although I sometimes disagree with what certain staff say :rolleyes:) as they have been in the game for such a long time.

So there are pros and cons, but it nice that they are there.

I suppose I support most LHS that do mail order in the UK come to think about it as I buy from all over the place.

[ChrisB]

Its sad to hear about model shops closing,,I support Mr Models as much as possible probably buying 90% of my stuff from him if not more

But for big purchases i always look at prices overseas and they are always cheaper

Looking into getting a Flightpower 4900 6s evo20 pack for my T Rex 600

Geegar has 2 coming from overseas for £150 each which is good,,Midlands charge £200 for the same so Geegar has saved £100

I intend to ask Mr Models if he can give me a price for them as he is normally cheaper than Midlands on most things,,if he can do it cheaper than Midlands i may get one thru him..

It is annoying though as mentioned when you need a certain item like yesterday and the LHS has similar but not the one you want or can get it in 3 days or so

But where possible we should fully support them thru purchasing from them and recommending them to others

[Smoothound]

If he sells them to you and discounts them, FlightPower/FlightTech will stop supplying him it's in his T&C's. So if he does don't tell ;)

[ChrisB]

[QUOTE=Smoothound;31368]If he sells them to you and discounts them, FlightPower/FlightTech will stop supplying him it's in his T&C's. So if he does don't tell ;)[/QUOTE]


Master of discretion me:eek: :D