gldviking,

We had the same problem with knowledgable staff at our local Hobbytown, but luckly enough for us the owner is a flyer and he recently hired one of our own from the club to supplement his staff. Over the years I've been to the 4 corners of the States and I have to say that Hobbytown in Tallahassee, Florida is one of the best along the lines of staff, selection and service!

We, RCUers, ought to find a way to start and maintain a community kit sales area. You know find out what the needs/wants are, some one or people to maintain a stock of kits from an array of modelers (modeler made kits) and sell them for reasonable prices. Probably a pipe dream, but then what's life without dreaming.