1. Home
  2. Scale modeling discussions
  3. Thank you Hobby Lobby

Thank you Hobby Lobby

Well that worked out pretty well today. I printed a 40% off
coupon from the Hobby Lobby web site and headed down to the local
hobby lobby after work. I didn't have much hope for good deals
because I thought everything would have been picked through already.
But ... I was pleasantly surprised. They had a bunch of nice kits.
So many in fact I had trouble deciding what kit to purchase with my
coupon.
I thought what the heck ... and finally purchased the 1/72 scale
Revell Gato sub kit. With the coupon I paid about the same price I
would have from the Wal-Mart web site. ( I saw it advertised there
too ).
Chris
Reply to
CCBlack
Loading thread data ...
but you didn't have to give money to the evil empire! for me, squallmart is a last resort. sadly though, no hl's around, so it's hobby town on my pilgrimaces to vegas. i get to look once a month.... oh well.
Reply to
someone
Well, I didn't did I ? I admit I was perusing Wally Worlds web site and happened to see the Gato kit there at a low price. But instead I went to Hobby Lobby. Did I commit a great sin ? I normally avoid buying stuff at Wal-mart if I can. Believe me I'm no fan of " 80% of the stuff we sell is imports " .
Chris
Reply to
CCBlack
whoa, relax, bud. you done good. i was making fun of squallmart, not you, ok? i live in hicksville, so sometime i have to buy at squallmart, too. we are stuck with them, sad as it is. they had some kits for real cheap money, i bough 2. so collective guilt is the word. you may rag on me, if you wish.
Reply to
someone
dang it, I hate this hobby, I already have one 1/72 Gato, but at this price I should get another. Who the hell needs 2 four foot sub models ?????????????????????
Craig
Reply to
crw59
It's all good. I've been driving a truck for a living for the past 15 years. Wal Mart used to infuriate me. They made drivers help unload trailers at their giant distribution centers. No wonder they keep prices low by turning everyone into slaves. These days they cut out the practice of driver unload, however ... depending on the freight, they will charge to unload their freight from your truck. It's really unbelievable if you think about it. I try to avoid the place, but when you can get a whole load of groceries at a much lower price than the local Tom Thumb, it's kinda hard to stay away.
Chris
Reply to
CCBlack
Honestly Craig, I wouldn't rush to buy another Gato just because the price has fallen 1 year after it's release. For example I've seen the Revell 1/72 German U-boat VII C kit on the shelves at Hobby Lobby for years now.
Last year when the Gato came out I told my buddy I was going to wait until the price dropped before I picked up a Gato kit. I'm sure the price may fall even futher if you wait a bit.
Chris
Reply to
CCBlack
Back when Sam Walton was still alive, he'd have kicked the living crap out of the people that would have suggested selling imports. His claim to fame was sell 100% American-made (or as close to it as possible). Now it's all bottom line.
Reply to
The Old Man
I never buy anything from them. I lived for 40-some years without them and I can go on longer without them.
Bill Banaszak, MFE Sr.
Reply to
Mad-Modeller
Yep. In my temp work I spent one night at a factory that used to produce clothing. Our job that night was to take a load of clothing produced in India and repackage it in 'Made In USA' boxes. The hangers the little dresses came on had flash sharp enough to cut your hands open if you were careless. Once packed in the new boxes they were shipped out to a Walmart distribution warehouse. Screw 'em.
Bill Banaszak, MFE Sr.
Reply to
Mad-Modeller
Yeah, we imperialist dogs will buy anything from them. And we're getting all their coal dust for free!
Bill Banaszak, MFE Sr.
Reply to
Mad-Modeller
One for each foot for walking on water (after removing the lead, of course)?
Seriously, though, if you are doing the Gato with the Regulus I can get you part of the way there. MAI's Regulus I is the Sharkit for less money. I have a dozen left for $25 plus actual postage.
Tom
Reply to
maiesm72

Site Timeline

Related

  • That Hobby Lobby sale must have worked out for them

  • Today they were restocked to the roof with new kits. Enough Accurate...

  • Well I feel pretty stupid

  • Hmm- that might well be, since 2006 has a camera that would make itcompatible...

  • Well well well, congratulations Jerry!

  • I had a little bird tell me you have still been missbehaving asusual..Did you...

  • suitsat launched today (well yesterday)

  • suitsat launched today (well yesterday)anyone see it? I invited a couple of my...

  • Well tank, well?

  • Just updating something and wanted to show where thewater went in a well tank...

  • Hobby Lobby - Estes Speedometer?

  • Yesterday evening I stopped at Hobby Lobby to check out their sales (halfprice...

  • Well...

  • I guess that's it for Meteor Productions. Can't even get onto the site...

  • Well ...

  • For those who saw my last thread where we had "so" ... now we have "well" ...* A...

  • Well...

  • ...I strained my eyes (I *really* need some new glasses), but I actually did get...

  • Well .........

  • I have been diagnosed with a very serious condition. The last surgery inthis...

  • Discipline is walking into Hobby Lobby tonight...

  • Went back to HL today - passed on the subs (again) and decided to hold off on...

  • Help with beam design

  • Hey again Guys,Thanks for the help. Great group. Below is what my friend sent...

  • PB4Y-2 Privateer Wheel Well Color

  • FWIW I have a book on the PB4Y with one wheel well picture. It is alate PB4Y in...

  • Hobby Lobby

  • I can't believe nobody announced the 40% off on kits this past week at...

  • Hobby Lobby

  • Does anyone know if when Hobby Lobby has one of their 50% off sales onmodels, if...

  • Hobby Lobby

  • For those of you who might be near a Hobby Lobby store, their HO Scale...

  • well-setting power feed info / parts needed

  • We have now gotten the J-head Bridgeport moved and back inoperation at the new...

  • Well pump

  • Greetings.I recently posted this to another group and was advised that you guys...

  • Well Done

  • Gentlemen,I would like to congratulate you all on your efforts yesterday, we...

  • Bristol Exhibition - well done that team!

  • From small beginnings a couple of years ago, it is now sufficientlymature for...

PolyTech Forum website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.