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Do trade war woes = increased model prices?
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Posted: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 - 11:01 AM UTC

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"we won't have to deal those tariffs on models, just everything else, thanks to Trump's stupidity."

Well Kevin, for a moderator/editor for this site one would think you, of all people would adhere to the "no political postings allowed" and keep your opinions on politics/political leaders you disagree with out of your posts.


Cheers,
Charles



I am sorry you did not like my post, it was the off the cuff comment, and yes the admin/editors on this site are human, as well as volunteers. We are all allowed our own opinion.

Thanks for the input.


Kevin,
No need for an apology and it isn't that I didn't 'like' your post. I just think cheap political comments are out of place on a model forum, particularly when done by a moderator, when political commentary is prohibited.
I realize all you folks are unpaid volunteers (and human) and that you all are allowed opinions but as they say "what is good for the goose is good for the gander" If the membership is to follow the 'no political discussion' or 'no name calling' the Mods and Admin should be leading the way. No harm intended, just thought deserved pointing out.

Cheers,
Charles
Kevlar06
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Posted: Wednesday, July 11, 2018 - 12:37 PM UTC

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I'm sure a good bit of that is the improved economic situation of most Chinese now that capitalism has been embraced to some degree and workers are making more money, which means they now have more disposable income to put towards hobbies. It is a natural outcome of increased levels of prosperity that luxuries become more commonplace as people can afford them.



Yes but-- as more Chinese businesses get that income from trade with the US, will these employees keep thier jobs? The Chinese food processing, recycling, transport markets are already showing some vulnerability, and we're less than one week into the tariffs, with many more to come (supposedly). What will happen to that "disposable" income you mention?
VR, Russ
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