Local hobby shop is closing.. another victim of the economy :( - RC-Monster Forums

kulangflow · 01.23.2009, 01:42 AM

Two of the four hobby shops relatively local to me are closing as well. It's pretty depressing.

lincpimp · 01.23.2009, 01:50 AM

My LHS recently changed hands... That sucked as I had a sweet deal with the previous owner. If only she could have balanced her books correctly the IRS may not have audited her... Nice lady but a crappy business woman. I had all of her dealer logins, and kept a close eye on her business. It made good money, just needed some more dedication. Her husband opened it and they have 2 younfger kids, so it was just too much on her plate. I almost bought the place, but glad I did not as it would have stretched me a bit thin...

I would have made some serious money though, and my buddy would be the perfect guy to manage it, as he is very knowledgeable about rc... I am still thinking about opening a hobby shop... Not sure if i want to drop 50k on inventory and build another building...

FG101C · 01.23.2009, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by lincpimp

My LHS recently changed hands... That sucked as I had a sweet deal with the previous owner. If only she could have balanced her books correctly the IRS may not have audited her... Nice lady but a crappy business woman. I had all of her dealer logins, and kept a close eye on her business. It made good money, just needed some more dedication. Her husband opened it and they have 2 younfger kids, so it was just too much on her plate. I almost bought the place, but glad I did not as it would have stretched me a bit thin...

I would have made some serious money though, and my buddy would be the perfect guy to manage it, as he is very knowledgeable about rc... I am still thinking about opening a hobby shop... Not sure if i want to drop 50k on inventory and build another building...

Come on up here to Dallas and buy the only outdoor 1/8th track. It's for sale, maybe you could make it what it could be.