this is kinda a double edge here but smaller hobby shops tend to be more freindlly,by that i mean the ones that arent a franchise or chain,but the smaller guys dont seem to be able to get the cool stuff in as quick you can get some very good deals though,glad to hear you have a good hobbytown near you dbow,but mine stinks,bad service high prices,there is one guy that will give you a deal everynow and then,but for the most part bad,iv sworn off ever going there again anyway,sad to its the only place to race,my point is when you buy from the guy that owns the place when you have a problem he is going to remember you and be more likely to help,cuz hes in the biz cuz he likes the hobby,god knows hes never gonna be rich!
wes