Topeka Dan Wrote:
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> Here is an interesting thought Matt, if you
> actually brought stuff at Bruce's on a regular
> basis instead of just hanging out and no spending
> any money, then maybe they wouldn't be going out
> of business!!! I find it interesting that people
> like you are complaining "My favorite hobby shop
> is closing!!!" but you don't spend any money
> there. What did you think would happen? Your
> going to miss this store very much...its your
> fault it is closing. Good job.
>
> Also all you "regulars" at these hobby shop that
> just stand there for hours talking trains, not
> buying anything and then give anybody new who
> shows up dirty looks like "What are you doing
> here, your not part of the club" are actually
> driving off business. Nobody wants to shop in a
> store where they feel unwelcome by the "gang".

What you say may be true. I congratulate you on being able to afford your hobby.
Me? I can't justify the cost of an issue of "Trains" or "Classic Trains" or whatever, never mind a $50.00 Lionel box car.
If Bruce's is folding, it is due to the fact the the hobbyists that supported him in the past are broke.