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Sadly one I'd not recommend is Plastic Pastimes in Poole. The owner is the most rudest shop owner I have had the misfortune to meet. Makes Basil Fawlty look like a mild mannered reasonable individual.
My first (and last) experience which I asked for a kit they did not have I was subjected to a verbal outburst about all the excuses he'd heard over twenty years for not buying a kit ,which culminated in him calling me an a***hole. I kid you not.
Having my eight year old son with me I asked him to moderate his language but he was unrepentant and stormed off out the back of the shop.
It's one of those experiences you are so taken aback by and can't believe is happening that you fail to give as good as you get and go away wishing you'd said or done more.
Apparently after speaking to other modellers, retailers etc. he has a terrible reputation which goes way beyond the local area and obviously shouldn't be in retail with his attitude and issues. One to avoid and I'll never buy from even if it's the one kit I've always wanted.
Happy modelling
Alan
Blimey!
He trades as Polar-bears-3-kits-cats on e-bay and I've bought quite a bit of stuff from them and never had a problem.
if that is the guy i think it is i heartily agree with you, i have recieved some good bargains from him, and he is fast and efficient
