ChrisBcritter Posted May 31, 2021 Posted May 31, 2021 The Niles and Deerfield stores had the remainder of the sale paints moved into the clearance rack; seems like the Vallejo stuff is replacing it. Still no GTO Super Stocker yet (is that one not earmarked for HL?).
TonyK Posted June 2, 2021 Posted June 2, 2021 Went to Hobby Lobby today. First time in months. Same pitiful batch of models I've seen there in the last couple of years so nothing has changed there. Only a small rack of Testors paints which were mostly bottles and some odd colors of spray. The interesting thing I noticed was the sign on the door requiring all customers to wear masks which I did but I'd say half the customers weren't. There were only about 10 of us but why have a sign?
Zippi Posted June 2, 2021 Posted June 2, 2021 6 hours ago, TonyK said: Went to Hobby Lobby today. First time in months. Same pitiful batch of models I've seen there in the last couple of years so nothing has changed there. Only a small rack of Testors paints which were mostly bottles and some odd colors of spray. The interesting thing I noticed was the sign on the door requiring all customers to wear masks which I did but I'd say half the customers weren't. There were only about 10 of us but why have a sign? Yeah.....same thing hear. I bought another Revell 56 Foose pickup and the 29 Roadsters.
TransAmMike Posted June 3, 2021 Posted June 3, 2021 7 hours ago, TonyK said: Went to Hobby Lobby today. First time in months. Same pitiful batch of models I've seen there in the last couple of years so nothing has changed there. Only a small rack of Testors paints which were mostly bottles and some odd colors of spray. The interesting thing I noticed was the sign on the door requiring all customers to wear masks which I did but I'd say half the customers weren't. There were only about 10 of us but why have a sign? Only 10 customers? I live in a fairly small city and the store is always pretty slammed. Anyway, The mask thing does drivei me crazy too. Several store's I have gone have a sign on the door "Masks Required" and the majority of people don't have one on. Was vaccinated and still wear one everywhere I go.
sfhess Posted June 3, 2021 Posted June 3, 2021 A couple of weeks ago I bought 7 cans of Testors spray at the $1.57 price. They wouldn't let me put them in my basket. An employee had to walk them to the front of the store. "Company policy".
sfhess Posted June 3, 2021 Posted June 3, 2021 A couple of weeks ago I bought 7 cans of Testors spray at the $1.57 price. They wouldn't let me put them in my basket. An employee had to walk them to the front of the store. "Company policy".
Mike999 Posted June 3, 2021 Posted June 3, 2021 (edited) Hit the closest Hobby Lobby today. All the discounted Testors paint is gone. No new kits. Picked up another '50 Chevy truck, "Union 76." The basic kit is good, and that version has some useful extras for any service truck plus a great decal sheet. Edited June 4, 2021 by Mike999 goof
Dave Van Posted June 3, 2021 Posted June 3, 2021 10 hours ago, TonyK said: The interesting thing I noticed was the sign on the door requiring all customers to wear masks which I did but I'd say half the customers weren't. There were only about 10 of us but why have a sign? LEGAL CYA.....anyone says anything HL comes back 'We had a sign'. Masks are done in WV.....for a few weeks now. Was at a huge car show in KY....none there either.
Rodent Posted June 3, 2021 Posted June 3, 2021 12 hours ago, sfhess said: A couple of weeks ago I bought 7 cans of Testors spray at the $1.57 price. They wouldn't let me put them in my basket. An employee had to walk them to the front of the store. "Company policy". It's like that up here as well too. Too many graffiti artists running amok in the stores I guess.... They don't have anything in a spray can I am interested in anyway, except maybe Dullcote. I am not really a fan of the other Testors enamels.
Tom Geiger Posted June 3, 2021 Posted June 3, 2021 12 hours ago, sfhess said: A couple of weeks ago I bought 7 cans of Testors spray at the $1.57 price. They wouldn't let me put them in my basket. An employee had to walk them to the front of the store. "Company policy". My local Michael’s has that locked rack. Pain in the tail, takes forever to actually get an employee to open it up and bring the can up to the register.. irony? That’s just the Testors rack.. go an aisle over and the big Rustoleum cans are out in the open!
Sledsel Posted June 3, 2021 Posted June 3, 2021 I have never worn a mask in HL (nor anyplace else) Yea, HL used to have a great supply of kits but has been slacking lately. I am thinking of writing them and telling them how disappointed I am and wish they would carry more or rotate more often. Was there a few days ago and picked up paint (no escort to door) must be a California thing. I also grabbed a 64 Belvedere which looks to be a really nice kit.
Sledsel Posted June 3, 2021 Posted June 3, 2021 2 minutes ago, Tom Geiger said: My local Michael’s has that locked rack. Pain in the tail, takes forever to actually get an employee to open it up and bring the can up to the register.. irony? That’s just the Testors rack.. go an aisle over and the big Rustoleum cans are out in the open! Maybe because they can easily be pocketed.... but then again, the Krylon hobby/craft paint cans are the same size and out in the open.
Tom Geiger Posted June 3, 2021 Posted June 3, 2021 Just now, Sledsel said: Maybe because they can easily be pocketed.... but then again, the Krylon hobby/craft paint cans are the same size and out in the open. When I first saw the locked case when I moved here, I thought it might be a local ordinance or something. Then the local HL opened with no cases! And odd that some HLs have it but others don’t!
Mark Posted June 3, 2021 Posted June 3, 2021 The paint cases are probably a store by store call, based on prior experience.
slusher Posted June 3, 2021 Posted June 3, 2021 When I went to Hobby Lobby the Testors rack was almost empty with bottles and the can section wasn’t much better. I bought 4 cans of flat for 62 cents each. Clearance isle was filled with stuff uyou can use in models. I wore a mask anyway and there was no sign. I am vaccinated..
Dave Van Posted June 3, 2021 Posted June 3, 2021 44 minutes ago, Rodent said: It's like that up here as well too. Too many graffiti artists running amok in the stores I guess.... They don't have anything in a spray can I am interested in anyway, except maybe Dullcote. I am not really a fan of the other Testors enamels. I bought 10 cans at $1.57 without and intervention....no one even blinked. Maybe a area that has issues and or laws about spray cans and 'tagging' is different.
RSchnell Posted June 3, 2021 Posted June 3, 2021 The two HLs close to me tape the caps down. But we can buy paint without a chaperone! The Lowe's by the house has paint sprayed all over the paint rack and even the floor. It's fun to see the "additions" every time I'm in there.
BlackSheep214 Posted June 3, 2021 Posted June 3, 2021 17 hours ago, sfhess said: A couple of weeks ago I bought 7 cans of Testors spray at the $1.57 price. They wouldn't let me put them in my basket. An employee had to walk them to the front of the store. "Company policy". "Company policy" my ***. I have a big mouth (ask my wife and my co-workers LOL!) and I will not hesitate to give them a piece of my mind. I'm 56 years old and I DO NOT need a chaperone; and yes, I am going to use a basket for my purchases. Now Walmart self check-out, they will flag an employee of any spray paints being sold. That's not an issue since you have to be 18 to purchase spray paint.
El Roberto Posted June 3, 2021 Posted June 3, 2021 Because HL discontinued their 40% off coupons, I've stopped shopping there. Their selection of kits including cars, aircraft, armor just sucks. Less and less as time goes on. I used to use the coupon for supplies, paint etc but since there's no discount I can buy the stuff for the same price or cheaper elsewhere. HL is turning into nothing but a freaking gift store, they need to change their name to Knick Knack Lobby.
Snake45 Posted June 3, 2021 Posted June 3, 2021 1 hour ago, El Roberto said: HL is turning into nothing but a freaking gift store, they need to change their name to Knick Knack Lobby. That wouldn't work. How about Knick Knack Rack?
BlackSheep214 Posted June 3, 2021 Posted June 3, 2021 Careful, you wouldn’t want to get a bunch of crafty ladies PO ed. Dem fightin’ are words to them. ?
El Roberto Posted June 4, 2021 Posted June 4, 2021 15 hours ago, Snake45 said: That wouldn't work. How about Knick Knack Rack? That works for me. Or...Knick Knack Krap Rack.
Snake45 Posted June 4, 2021 Posted June 4, 2021 19 minutes ago, El Roberto said: That works for me. Or...Knick Knack Krap Rack. I can hear the jingle now: "Knick Knack Krap Rack--Buy Some Take It Home!"
slusher Posted June 4, 2021 Posted June 4, 2021 7 hours ago, El Roberto said: That works for me. Or...Knick Knack Krap Rack. The one I go to is packed with ladies buying all kinds of Knick knacks ..
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