re: GW's Price Hikes et al

I wrote a little post for Miniature Wargame Conversions this week about the price hike and the European trade agreement changes. It garnered a few responses, most of which were positive. Check it out and mull it over for a second in your noggin...is it REALLY worth nickel and diming your HOBBY? Can you even call it a hobby if it causes so much grief?