Nah ah:
No we ain't ! There is alternatives out there. How about the Vallejo Paints and such? Bought some at a Gaming store! They even had X-Acto products! Need sanding sticks? Make-Up Supply houses like Sally's! There are also some very good Craft acrylics that can be used over primers. Source? Jo-Annes, H.L. In the other craft sections. and lets not forget Micheals. Yes, It's a pain in the rendozo, But, there alternatives to buying on line!
As far as kits. Well, if I feel I absolutely need one, it's Hobby Lobby or On -Line of course. This is the new reality. Oh, and as I have said there alternatives here too. I buy off Amazon and the " Bay" Have had good luck with both. so far. It's been about two years now. No complaints.