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                        What is the most money u have spent in a Hobby shop

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                        rebelreenactor
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        What is the most money u have spent in a Hobby shop
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Saturday, May 22, 2004 10:24 PM
                        I was at my hobby shop today for one reason. I had been saving up my money for quite a while. and i finally got the chance to buy it, My airsoft gun, with $300 help;from my dad. [:0]. And the funny thing is, is that all i bought was 2 jars of paint. Man that thing is sweet!Evil [}:)]

                        Anyways i couldnt help but wonder, What is the most you have ever spent in a hobby shop? Me and my dad together spent $728.00, its our little secret from momBig Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Tongue [:P][:0]Wink [;)]
                        John
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                        MusicCity
                        • Member since
                          January 2004
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by MusicCity on Sunday, May 23, 2004 7:41 AM
                        I think my worst was around $1,000 when I bought an R/C helo, radio, and everything to build it in one trip.

                        Your trip is going to get more expensive though, because if you don't pay us enough we're going to tell your mom! Evil [}:)]
                        Scott Craig -- Nashville, TN -- My Website -- My Models Page
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                        seanrgb4
                        • Member since
                          May 2004
                        • From: UK er the 3rd world
                        Posted by seanrgb4 on Sunday, May 23, 2004 9:55 AM
                        well what can i say , its not from a shop dont know if this one counts. well everyone knows ebay , i paid £78 ( $ 138) for a set of yellowhammer decals for my phantom F4 J (UK) , Then a month later bought another set for £ 48 ($ 85 ) , then i bought the greek phantom thats in the 'modelling the F 4 phantom book ' for £ 200 ($ 354) , i have to go now the nurse says i must have my pills and put my specail coat on so i dont hurt myself , koo koo Confused [%-)]Confused [%-)]Dunce [D)]Sign - With Stupid [#wstupid]
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                        M1abramsRules
                        • Member since
                          June 2003
                        Posted by M1abramsRules on Sunday, May 23, 2004 10:19 AM
                        the most I have spent at one time is about $150
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 23, 2004 2:03 PM
                        $95 on my crappy aztek.

                        soon to be around $500 on a new compresser + airbrush

                        and around $1000 if i get really really good grades
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                        Foster7155
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Pensacola, FL
                        Posted by Foster7155 on Sunday, May 23, 2004 2:31 PM
                        In just one visit? Maybe $300 or so. An average visit is usually between $70 to $100, although it's been dropping lately.

                        While on a business trip last year, in a thirty day period I spent just shy of $2000 in all the hobby shops in San Antonio, Texas. Needless to say, the car was a real bear to pack for the trip home!

                        Robert

                        Robert Foster

                        Pensacola Modeleers

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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Sunday, May 23, 2004 2:55 PM
                        Wow, I better start learning to spend more. Big Smile [:D] I just spent $80 for my last order, but I never started to stockpile kits until last year. I can't remember what I paid for my old Aztec, maybe $85?

                        $138 for decals? Wow, I won't cry about the price of Archer transfers anymore. Man that's about 5 Dragon kits online.

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                         Eric 

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                        saltydog
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Lower Alabama
                        Posted by saltydog on Sunday, May 23, 2004 3:07 PM
                        i average about $80 bucks with my highest purchase being around $100. i spent $160 at dixieart on one order but i dont think thats considered a hobby shop. later.
                        Chris The Origins of Murphy's Law: "In the begginning there was nothing, and it exploded."!!! _________ chris
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                        Dwight Ta-ala
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Philippines
                        Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Sunday, May 23, 2004 8:11 PM
                        US$25 on a Tamiya Kit (King Tiger).

                        I am a bit lucky the AB and compressor were given as gifts to me. Those could have cost an easy US$200.

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 23, 2004 8:32 PM
                        you guy's are high rollers.

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                        paulnchamp
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Warwick, RI
                        Posted by paulnchamp on Sunday, May 23, 2004 10:09 PM
                        $120 for the Trumpeter USS Hornet.
                        Paul "A man's GOT to know his limitations."
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                        LemonJello
                        • Member since
                          February 2004
                        • From: Green Lantern Corps HQ on Oa
                        Posted by LemonJello on Monday, May 24, 2004 2:59 AM
                        It will be my next trip. I'm putting a list together in my head of things I "need" for when I get home. Evergreen stock, Tenax, some CA, tools, plastic cement, brushes, a couple of kits, AM sets, figures, paint, oh, didn't see that kit, add it to the pile...references? sure add those too...All the while the wife is shaking her head and mumbling about boys and their toys. I think I'll get a snap kit for my son (7) and get him started on the hobby, too.

                        In Oki, an average trip was 5-6 thousand yen (about 45-55 US) but I made a trip about every week, just to "see if there's something new."
                        A day in the Corps is like a day on the farm; every meal is a banquet, every paycheck a fortune, every formation a parade... The Marine Corps is a department of the Navy? Yeah...The Men's Department.
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                        leemitcheltree
                        • Member since
                          January 2003
                        • From: Washington State
                        Posted by leemitcheltree on Monday, May 24, 2004 3:09 AM
                        Good one, John!!
                        And I'll never say a word to your mother!
                        The highest I've ever gone is about $400 for a small compressor and a double action Badger airbrush.

                        Cheers, LeeTree
                        Remember, Safety Fast!!!

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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 24, 2004 4:59 AM
                        Hey Rebelreeactor I hope your Mum don't use the computer OR YOU AND YOUR DAD ARE GROUNDEDBig Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 24, 2004 6:11 AM
                        This is why I love this forum. Now I don't feel so bad about dropping $100 USD at my LHS. Or having 200 unbuilt kits waiting in the basement.
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, May 24, 2004 10:16 PM
                        i should post pictures of my "stash" its puny though, it only has less than 25 kits, but some are started :( oh well more money for airbrushes
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                        kaleu
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Racing capital of the world- Indy
                        Posted by kaleu on Monday, May 24, 2004 10:44 PM
                        I dropped about $250 at a hobby store in Louisville, Ky. When it comes to spending at shows, that is where I spend the most money. Last year at shows in Indy and Cincinnati, I spent close to $400 at each show.
                        Erik "Don't fruit the beer." Newest model buys: More than I care to think about. It's time for a support group.
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                        rebelreenactor
                        • Member since
                          October 2003
                        • From: Clovis, Calif
                        Posted by rebelreenactor on Monday, May 24, 2004 11:06 PM
                        Wow!! maybe i should open a hobby shop!!Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Tongue [:P]
                        Guess that nest time i shouldbemore carfullavout posting secrets!!!Tongue [:P]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]

                        The most money ive spent on my own is $80 bucks.
                        By the way, my mom thinks it was $400!!!! Evil [}:)]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Tongue [:P]Tongue [:P]Mischief [:-,]Mischief [:-,]Mischief [:-,]Mischief [:-,]

                        I'm hungry, time to EAT
                        Dinner [dinner]Dinner [dinner]Dinner [dinner]Dinner [dinner]Dinner [dinner]
                        John
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 5:06 AM
                        I hope she hasn't found the stash of kits and served them up for teaDinner [dinner]Shock [:O]Shock [:O]Shock [:O]
                        Just picture this....."Mom whats for dinner?"
                        "Well son for starters we have Tiger 1 in a barbecue sauce with onion rings and fries, and for sweet we have F16 pancakes with cherry sauce, and fresh whipped cream ,and for supper you are grounded for a month and your Dad's in the spare room"Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]
                        Believe, me John, when you get older you will, KNOW that when you say its only $400, dollars, women know (they have an in built radar for this sort of thing) its double the price ...its like when they go shopping see what they have bought....ask the price then triple it! Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D].It usually ends in an amicable draw.......unless they get to the card BEFORE you get to the hobby shopShock [:O]Shock [:O].
                        Nick and Kath
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 7:49 AM
                        all of it....
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                        Anonymous
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 7:51 AM
                        all of it....
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                        seanrgb4
                        • Member since
                          May 2004
                        • From: UK er the 3rd world
                        Posted by seanrgb4 on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 12:07 PM
                        my wife dosen't know how much i spent on them decalsLaugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D] she thinks i spent about £10 on them , the phantom i told her was £75 Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D] , hope she never finds out , or i'll get a phone call ' hello sean whats this noise crunch crunch rip rip ' er dont know maria ' sean its called a greek phantom crunch and a yellowhammer rip'
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                        mojodoctor
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: Shell Beach, California
                        Posted by mojodoctor on Tuesday, May 25, 2004 12:17 PM
                        $32,000!

                        Well, I actually bought the inventory of an entire hobby shop to start my own. Thought it was a good idea at the time, however,................ Disapprove [V]
                        Matt Fly fast, fly low, turn left!
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