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First off I have a problem with the idea of imperfections being exceptable due to the fact that any item is a first generation!/DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/crazy.gif
When you purchase an item and there is a firm entrance price. The manufactur expects to get the price they have set and or is asking...they expect that! /DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/plain.gif Or you don't walk out of the store with that item!/DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/pinch.gif
I feel since they expect that...I expect to get what I have paid for! Without any inherant production problems! Barring any "lemons" that seem to be produced once and awhile!/DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/pinch.gif
That being said......manufactures always rush to get a new anything onto the consumer markets that will generate "NEW" revenue, that was not previously realized! THAT IS THE PROBLEM!!!!!!
What it takes to produce any given item, or market it or what ever is not my concern, and I will not be held responsible for that..if they produce it they have taken on the responsibility to deliver to myself an item that they feel they can charge for...and I expect the quality that was promised by plunking down my hard earned cash for the asking price!! /DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/satisfied.gif

These problems are all due to the manufacturer forgoing the proper testing, evaluation time needed to rule out any of the potential problems with any new product! Needing to pay for the production fees and or what ever overhead was incured!
(which is sometimes deadly..can anyone say Pinto, Corvair, Celebrex)/DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/angry.gif/DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/sad.gif/DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/shocked.gif/DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/shocked.gif
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Dave Goodson has been kind enough to pioneer fixing the the inherant design problems with the new K.....what should really be happening is that Bachmann should have on their payroll a person like Dave, if NOT Dave that is cracker jack with problem solving these types of issues on their payroll to do just that....problem solve and evaluate in the "REAL" world, prior to release!!




Instead of not listening to him when he speaks....some people are just born to lead in ANY given area!
I for one spend money like a drunk'in salior on trains.....I do not purchase another item manufactured by a company that I have had problems with...Dan Moore can ya say "Boat Anchor"...that company will NEVER get anymore of my money...I don't care how cool there engines look!/DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/pinch.gif
This hobby is expensive....that also being said, I buy where I get the most bang for my buck...if I can get it cheaper WITH shipping clear accross the country then I can get it here in my own back yard...I will and do! I can't see paying an EXTRA $40-$80 just to support the local dealers so they can take that extra vacation! Sorry but NO!!!!! (
do't care about their overhead, online will do away with store fronts in the future anyways!)
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I do without certain things so I CAN buy my trains!/DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/blush.gif
Bottom line is if manufactures expect the price that they have set.........I expect to recieve what I have payed for! That is a no-brainer!!!!/DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/plain.gif
This might seem hard nosed, but I want what I want...and will pay what I have to pay to have what I want!



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I just better get what I paid for! Or there will be **** to pay, as I am NOT shy...I likes' a good fight...once and awhile!

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Bubba
Geeez! You are correct...sorry, but I get flamed up on occasion!/DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/mls/emoticons/crying.gif