I went on a trip last night looking for this and that for my plane. I first stopped in at Sears to find some scews and bolts for my engine, however, they didnt have any the right size. So i came out with some bolts i will use for axels (4 screws and 4 bolts... $.69). Then i went over to HobbyTown USA, and what do you know, they had the right sizes. But for 1 bolt, a prop washer, some small bolts and 4 engine 4/40s, it was $9!!!! C'mon! That's rediculous. Everything at hobbytown is overpriced. The sad news is, the next closest hobby shop around me is a good 10 miles away, and hard to find. Do you guys always shop at hobby stores, or are there any retail stores that have the right sizes (I was told alot of the r/c stuff is metric?). Any advice would help, i've probably spent $20 on screws in the last week.

Yep i know where your coming from i tend to only get the the things i have to from the model shop but for nuts bolts etc i try and get the from a hardware store if i can.

im going to buy some nuts and bolts at the hardware store if they are open today. I really havent even thought about going there. Great idea