Try comparing teacher salaries... everyone says teachers are the most important _fill in blank_ but when I was in High school working full time I was making more then some of my teachers. While I would like to teach there is no way I am taking a 70% paycut to do so since I like little things like food, shelter, RC tanks, etc.

As for the TvsHL price difference on a per hour of enjoyment(PHoE) basis I would say they are closer then people want to admit. It would be interesting to do a study on that if I can get a HL owner to buy a new HL and then keep track of the time they spend finishing it off and running for say the first 30,60,90 days. I will be buying Tamiya FO Sherman which I am going to convert to a jumbo soon and will do the same.