Here's an update:

I am quite disgusted with my LHS. I had planned to get the Ryan there. The LHS gives a 10% discount to club members. I was under the impression this applied to anything R/C. NOT TRUE. They wanted me to pay full price. Well, I countered that I could get the same plane from Tower $15 cheaper PLUS not have to pay sales tax. The manager there said the lowest he could go was $339.95. I said thanks but no thanks and walked out the door leaving the plane on the counter. They always complain there that we buy our stuff mail oder and don't give the LHS a chance to meet or beat mail order prices.

Well, I gave them the chance (several times now) and they refused. I ended up ordering the Ryan from Chief Aircraft. They had it on special for $329.95 with FREE FedEx SHIPPING. So, it's on it's way and I should have it by early next week.

I spend quite a bit in the LHS. In my opinion it wouldn't have killed them to give me 10% off and I pay sales tax and walk out the door a happy customer. It really chaps my ass when they do stuff like this. The same thing happened when i got my Raptor 60 heli. I showed them the ad from HeliProz and asked if they could meet that price but once again the manager got all huffy and indignant with me about it saying these internet places are screwing him. I can't help that. If I can get it elswhere for a substantial savings how is it my fault. I want the guy to stay in business but I know if an internet place can get it cheaper then so can he. I KNOW what the LHS pays for the stuff they sell. Their excuse is they want to keep their margins up. That's fine but be prepared to lose some business then. Most retailer would prefer high inventory turnover rather than having items sit on the shelf for months at a time.

Oh well. I'm done ranting for now. I have a new plane on the way and I just can't wait to show them the bill of sale and rub it in their face they lost a sale. I know I'm a stinker but I was pissed.

Jeff