Originally Posted by RRinaBox:
... The hobby depends on it!
... the hobby doesn't depend on it.
The hobby depends on quality. value, & reliability, at multiple price points. It depends on manufacturers & importers that stand behind their product & customers, and introduces new products that keep hobbyists interested & engaged. It also needs a local retail chain that understands what drives customer loyalty.
The father who seeks to introduce his young son/daughter to O gauge trains could care less whether the York meet ... or what Mr. Edelman has to say!