What do you guys like and dislike in a LHS?

[winstona]

I am from Toronto Ontario and here are a few problems with the LHSs I go to normally.

1. They never stock the following:
Alclad2
CF decals
Studio24 decals and transkits
After Market parts (Like GT wings and aftermarket seats)
Any decent Wheels and tires set (Either Aoshima or Fujimi ones)
Gunze Paints

2. High price. Paying 40-70 bucks for a kit? Are you kidding me? I'll try my luck on ebay.

3. Always running out of stuff that everybody needs. As mentioned above by some posters.

4. Never current with the market. I have yet to see a 06 Mustang here...OMG. This gives me no choice but to order from elsewhere (ebay).

5. More diecasts than plastic models (This is more of a personal rant...)

I think in the end you have to stock more military models and Aircraft models to keep yourself in business. The enthusiasts in those areas can not be ignored. They are the ones who will pay you the big bucks IMO.

Winston

[cfcrules]

How about displaying some of you models, with detail pics of the real ones next to it. Never seen that before. My LHS, Beaney's in Kent, is good as he actually knows what it is you are talkinng abou. He will source you anything, try to do this, including contacts with HLJ. He also does a few shows but mainly for planes, so you should do them car orientated.

[tigeraid]

All great ideas guys thanks. I had the idea of displaying my completed models, but having r/l pics next to them is a neat idea.

As far as the workbenches for rent, I'm not so sure I'd have the room, but I had considered renting my paint booth (I intend to build a really nice one in the back room, sort of thing) either for them to use or for me to spray it for them.

Keep em coming guys, all good ideas!

[Dean23]

things I dislike

Disorganized kits. Ilike to see manufactures models grouped together, i hate looking through all kits when I know a revell is the one I want. i dont care about amt or whatever else at this time.


lack of help. please approach me and say Hi. ask if there was anything I needed help with

LAck of supplies, being out of paints is stupid. why is the color I want the one thats always out of stock.

[tigeraid]

Originally Posted by Dean23

things I dislike

Disorganized kits. Ilike to see manufactures models grouped together, i hate looking through all kits when I know a revell is the one I want. i dont care about amt or whatever else at this time.

I had also thought about that! Aggravates me too.