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Post by ambluco on Apr 14, 2024 5:53:12 GMT -8
I’m sitting here Sunday AM, out for coffee. The topic of hobbies has come up, as it usually does. Between me, my SO, and the rest of the group, there are quite a few different hobbies amongst us.
Why is model railroading the only hobby where you announce you aren’t getting something? On this forum and others in MRing, some reply during product announcements only to say they “aren’t going to buy one.” You’ve seen them - my wallet is safe, I’m not getting any, no sale for me.
Between my group sitting here now are 6 full on hobbies and another dozen part time hobbies. People can’t think of a case where a, say, new carabiner, is announced and others come in to say they aren’t going to buy it.
So, why is it so important in MR forums to state what you aren’t buying?
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Post by riogrande on Apr 14, 2024 6:20:38 GMT -8
"My wallet is safe" would have been a better title.
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Post by Baikal on Apr 14, 2024 6:28:13 GMT -8
I’m sitting here Sunday AM, out for coffee. The topic of hobbies has come up, as it usually does. Between me, my SO, and the rest of the group, there are quite a few different hobbies amongst us. Why is model railroading the only hobby where you announce you aren’t getting something? On this forum and others in MRing, some reply during product announcements only to say they “aren’t going to buy one.” You’ve seen them - my wallet is safe, I’m not getting any, no sale for me. Between my group sitting here now are 6 full on hobbies and another dozen part time hobbies. People can’t think of a case where a, say, new carabiner, is announced and others come in to say they aren’t going to buy it. So, why is it so important in MR forums to state what you aren’t buying?
Most people on forums are collectors by design or circumstance. A passive way of enjoying model railiroading that for some is more akin to collecting Hummel figurines than it is to rock climbing. For collectors who don't have layouts the most important decisions they make are- buy or don't buy item x.
I'd guess the people who are actively constructing or operating layouts are less inclined to talk about what they are not buying or even what they are buying.
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Post by ncrc5315 on Apr 14, 2024 8:25:44 GMT -8
I suspect for some it is a way of saying to the manufacturer, "You didn't make something I want, I'm not spending money with you until you do", IMHO. The way I look at is, its their business, their money, and their risk, they can make whatever they want. I make my purchases based on two things, (1) does it fit what I plan to model, (2) is it unique, or different, (Alco C415). The one caveat to that is Scale Trains SD45X. While I have no interest in this locomotive, I ordered one, to help make it profitable for Scale Trains, in hopes the next one will be something I want, (Alco C855, hint, hint)
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Post by Colin 't Hart on Apr 14, 2024 8:50:22 GMT -8
Not all that long ago, back in the first decade of this millennium, it was possible -- almost normal -- to buy one of each new release that came out. Nowadays however that's just not feasible anymore, unless you have extremely deep pockets... that coupled with the extreme variety of offerings today means that we have to be selective in what we get.
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Post by wp8thsub on Apr 14, 2024 11:47:08 GMT -8
Our hobby has a vocal contingent of passive-aggressive types who seem to think such whining sends a message to the manufacturers. Not an announcement goes by without them dogpiling on the manufacturer, as if such proclamations will influence later production. For the rest of us it's like trying to be the adults watching the movie while the brats behind you won't stop mouthing off and kicking the seats.
I think there's a big difference between stating you won't purchase something due to poor quality, and the endless carping about why the model isn't what you personally asked for. Nobody cares that you didn't get a pony.
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