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Although I do not agree with the threat of price rises of Hornby products one must remember that Horny is not a charity but in business to make money and please the shareholders. As a businesman myself I have had to keep unit prices down to remain competitive whilst paying more for materials fuel and other overheads which has inpacted negativly on my profit margin (read my wages) As I dont have to answer to shareholders and the value of my business is not at the mercy of the stockmarkets I can do this.
Its a fact of life that prices continue to rise, thats the price we pay for our capitalist, consumer lifestyle.

The simple answer is that if you dont like the price, dont buy it. Nuff said
Steve

 

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Ive commented on this thread earlier but wanted to add a few more thoughts.
After the mortgage etc is paid we have very limited disposable income. I smoke, My wife does handy crafts and we both enjoy building the layout.
I have decided to quit smoking. I reckon I was buying 5 to 6 packets a week at £5.61 each.
Do the maths. That equates to a new ready to run loco a month that I was cloging my lungs with

So if you really have to have the latest RTR model from who-ever and dont mind paying the high prices commanded now, think where you can make economies elsewhere.
For instance we have switched from branded items in our shopping trolley to super market own and have cut our weekly shop from around £100 to around £70 (that doesnt include the saving from quitting smoking)
Regards to all
Steve