byron
RCTalk Basher
I just want to vent about one of the LHS here in Milwaukee. There is this store that has been around for quite some time. 10 – 15 years ago, I used to go there all the time, and every time I went there, the owner would give me a hard time about everything and anything. I chalked it up to me being a young guy, and maybe this guy did not like kids. Now I am 36, and recently got back into the hobby. So I started going back to this store, and the same guy is still giving me hard time every time I go in there. The store is a good size, and he has a lot of cool stuff. New and used RC’s and a lot of newer and older models. I like to go there and just look around, but this guy will not let you do this. He will follow you and he does not leave you alone. Today I had some time to kill, and decided to go there and browse. When I walked in, he asked me if I needed anything, I told him no, I was just there to kill time. So I went to the RC isle, and within 30 seconds, there he is asking what I need. After telling him, nothing in particular, I said well maybe a 3 speed Trans for my Savage. He asks “what do I want that for?” I said no particular reason, I just think they are cool. He then proceeds to tell me everything he knows about gearing, 2 stroke timing, shimming a cylinder head, 2 stroke fuel, and how he has the worlds fastest Savage, and I will never get mine to go faster with the 3 speed. Then he asks me where I buy my RC stuff from (every time I’m there he asks this, and then he goes into his rant) I told him some stuff from him, and some stuff from the internet, and some stuff from other LHS. Well then he gives me a hard time for not buying everything from him, and I need to support his store. He supports the hobby by going out every weekend and setting land speed records. He says the next event is sometime next month. I was slightly interested in seeing his record setting savage, so I asked what day next month this event is, he then tells me it is by private invitation only. So while this is going on, he is now looking for a 3 speed Trans for me. He does not have any in stock, and he makes a phone call to his “warehouse” As he is on the phone, he asks me if I want the whole trans assembly, or just the gears. I told him I was not sure, he raises his voice and is persistent to get me to commit to one or the other. I said, check to see if they have both. He finds out they do have both, and he can have it for me by the next day. I then asked how much? And he tells me the whole assembly is $125.00 and the gears are $80.00. I told him I was not interested, and he starts laughing to the person on the phone, and says like a smart a$$ “He changed his mind after I did all this for him” I just smiled, and said thanks for the information, and started to walk out. He then follows me and he is still talking to me, and he is asking me how much I know about cars, and engines. I said not that much (I have been working at New car dealership as a Technician, a Service Writer, and Service Manager for most of my life) Well then he enlightens me with his wealth of knowledge. Every time I go there there I walk out pi$$ed offed!! The last time I was there, I bought bearings to do the steering mod to my Savage. He had the size I needed, but then wanted to charge me $8.00 for each bearing. I told him to forget it. This guy is such a jerk, I am amazed at how he stays in business?? There is another LHS within 10 miles, and every time I go there, they are stupid busy. Every time I am at his store, I am the only one there. I just don’t understand. When I try to spend money there, he tells me why I should not spend money with him, then belittles you for not buying from him!!! Sorry for the rant, I just wanted to get this off my chest.