Re: new, with a view

["Jeremy Winkworth" <winkwo1@net-link.net>]

Wayne,

You've put your electronic finger on the basis of some of the negatives
feelings about expansion and new members. Both of these drive up car
prices, which hits people where it hurts - in the pocketbook. There are
plenty of people in the hobby who can remember that only ten years ago,
cars cost $25-$100. Also back then, the railroads were still giving away
speeder parts or selling them at 2 cents on the dollar. 

It's certainly true that the hobby has become significantly more expensive,
but change is inevitable. At least it's still cheaper than owning a
Corvette...............

Jeremy Winkworth
Plainwell, MI

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> In response to the idea that only wealthy individuals will get
> into the hobby...come on folks get REAL!  Even the INFLATED price
> of OUTSTANDING cars, say an MT14M with turntable is only around
> $8500 today.  This is less than the price of a motorcycle.  Open
> MT14L's in running condition can still be had for between $2500 to
> $4000.  MT19's with a fiberglass body can be had for around
> $2000.  If you can't afford these prices, you're not going to do
> many runs what with the cost of food, hotels, gas, event fees,
> time off from work, etc.  Face it, this is an expensive hobby. 
> Please stop whining that the country club set is somehow going to
> discover speeders and take over the hobby.  
> Wayne Parsons
> List Manager
> Granada Hills, CA