elementdude195 posted:Norton posted:
Pete
Some thoughts I had from reading the above.
3. I also agree with others who have noticed the differences too. For me, it's a lot of money to spend blindly if I don't do some research into what I'm buying. I wouldn't see an ad for a car and go to the dealer and be like I'll take it. That just logically wouldn't make sense, I would need to get a good feel into what I'm buying with a large purchase. I know nowhere it says it's a replica, but boy they sure tried to make it appear like one (without any false advertisement). With the two exact numbers on the engines and the car with the casket used that day.. come on don't kid yourself.
5. I do agree with notifying the manufacturers on concerns because if you do nothing, nothing can improve. Of course, do it in a tactful and polite way if possible. I also do not encourage groupthink so always voice your concern because I bet there's always someone else who is thinking the same exact thing as you.
Thanks for reading.
Some great points you raise.
I too experienced culture shock when entering the hobby almost 8 years ago. The world outside has progressed in terms of knowledge and expectations. Yet, many forumites/hobbyists (at least many that post here) feel that we shouldn't complain, but rather, just be happy with what we get. Poor manufacturer is doing its best. Kind of hokey to me. Almost like my grandparents' generation that never questioned what the doctor said because the doctor is, well, the doctor. Ironically, this "don't complain, just be grateful" crowd is generally comprised of the same folks that regularly complains about products coming from China not meeting their expectations.
On a macro level, you're also right, in that if the manufacturers don't consistently provide a state-of-the-art durable product and don't keep up with current thinking in the marketplace, they will continue to cater to a dwindling market - retirees. This doesn't represent a good forward thinking business model.
