A list of different online hobby shops

kevinbattista · 08-15-2010, 04:28 PM

my list of hobby shops,
http://www.helidirect.com/index.php **
http://www.hobbypeople.net/categories/helicopters.asp **
http://www.ronlund.com/Merchant2/mer...de=CypherParts
http://www.readyheli.com/
http://www.helipal.com/advanced_sear...?keywords=4G6S
http://www.xheli.com/
http://www.hobbypartz.com/helicopters.html
http://www.amainhobbies.com/
http://www.hobby-lobby.com/
http://www.mtahobbies.com/
http://www.miracle-mart.com/store/in...fdfc9c55d83135
http://www.heliproz.com/
http://www.micronradiocontrol.co.uk/index.html

other heli and acc links
http://www.mikeysrc.com/
http://www.rc-fever.com/syma-helicop...0_136_567.html
http://www.toptoyexpress.com/remote-...licopters.html
http://www.futaba-rc.com/faq/faq-7c.html
http://www.rchelicopterfun.com/index.html
http://rtlfasteners.com/Merchant2/me...&Store_Code=RF **

** HeliDirect A+
**Hobby People go ABOVE and BEYOND with customer service .. Thank you Ferrall

Danny_Swe · 11-10-2010, 04:28 PM

Hi! Good list.

Recently I had a strange experience with rc-fever.com

I ordered quite many stuff and paid with PayPal. They got the money. But before they ship it they want the following three things from me:

1) Credit card authorized form
2) Photocopy of the front and back of the signed credit card
3) Credit Card Billing Statement

I don't think that's really ok! What do you think? Is this kind of procedure common?

Btw. My tip for a really good store with good service (in the "other" category):
http://www.progressiverc.com/

kevinbattista · 11-11-2010, 12:39 AM

I havent used rc-fever.com or paypal but giving ALL that info seems a bit much imo.
Maybe its a pay pal thing

Did you try to call them on the phone and
question this?

Danny_Swe · 11-11-2010, 03:05 AM

...yes they said that since it is my first order and it exceeds $500 they want to take preventive measures just to make sure it's really me.

So, it will be ok anyway I hope. They are supposed to be a quite good company so I feel positive and we'll see what happens.

Thanks

kevinbattista · 11-11-2010, 12:59 PM

ok that makes sense

heres a few more shops
http://www.heliflightcenter.com/
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/listings/cat-e.html
http://www.quantumhobby.com/ **
http://www.siriuselectronics.com/ind...69aeamhpsmls62 ( Hitec stuff )

kevinbattista · 01-07-2011, 09:59 AM

another Great Heli shop to add to the list http://www.rchover.com/

here's more for the list http://www.wowhobbies.com/
https://www.powerrchobbies.com/categ...nd_Accessories

Rex Wayne · 01-10-2011, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny_Swe

Hi! Good list.

Recently I had a strange experience with rc-fever.com

I ordered quite many stuff and paid with PayPal. They got the money. But before they ship it they want the following three things from me:

1) Credit card authorized form
2) Photocopy of the front and back of the signed credit card
3) Credit Card Billing Statement

I don't think that's really ok! What do you think? Is this kind of procedure common?

Btw. My tip for a really good store with good service (in the "other" category):
http://www.progressiverc.com/

I know that I certainly would NOT do what they asked .... that is a recipe for disaster ..

Find another store that does not ask you to give more that what your PayPal already has ..

Rex

kevinbattista · 01-10-2011, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Danny_Swe

...yes they said that since it is my first order and it exceeds $500 they want to take preventive measures just to make sure it's really me.

So, it will be ok anyway I hope. They are supposed to be a quite good company so I feel positive and we'll see what happens.
Thanks

YA ? What ever happened with this ??

HEY

I just realized ... I"M WAITING FOR AN ORDER FROM RC-Fever

it's been 2 weeks...

airpup86C · 01-10-2011, 11:05 AM

Here's one that should be on any list of great on line shops. They're lightning fast on delivery and seem to keep lots of parts in stock at competitive prices. I've used them several times and they've been very good. And they advertise here on the freak.

http://www.experiencerc.com/store/

Al

Danny_Swe · 01-10-2011, 11:11 AM

guys, regarding RC-Fever. It went ok after all, just took some time, maybe 2-3 weeks, more 2 than 3

I know that some companies have strict rules regarding payment, it's up to yourself if you wanna do what they want, pick another place

but in this case I had confidence cuz RC-Fever where supposed to be good. It was good after all. Will place another big order there soon.

Danny_Swe · 01-11-2011, 02:04 PM

One thing, I have not yet got "verified" on Paypal since I'm quite new there also. Maybe that could have something to do with it. Don't think so... but who knows.

Regarding shipment, it was quite fast:
order: Wed 10
shipping - Thu 18 - Mon 22

wmartin38 · 01-22-2011, 04:42 PM

Being 'veriifed' on Paypal makes you "trustworthy" at least from a banking standpoint..

Danny_Swe · 01-22-2011, 04:55 PM

I got verified a few days late, my last order is delayed one month cuz of the chinese new year!

bad luck. Consider that if you order from china now. Mid february is it over...

matthewcornell · 08-08-2011, 04:10 PM

As a heli newbie (about 5 months now - Blade 400 and T-Rex 450 Sport), I've had positive experiences with http://www.readyheli.com/ (very fast shipping to MA - pretty good inventory), http://www.amainhobbies.com/ (great inventory), and http://www.gonitrohobbies.com/ , where I bought my Sport Super Combo for a very low price - shipped very fast! My 2c. Ideally I'd buy from LHS, but I'm a bit in the country.

Danny_Swe · 08-08-2011, 05:19 PM

I have three new favourite stores:

Fast-Lad Performance
Heli-Direct
Foxtech FPV

kevinbattista · 08-04-2012, 11:57 PM

Here's a new one to add to the list of hobby stores http://www.boomtownhobbies.com/

Daft Gadgets · 08-09-2012, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wmartin38

Being 'veriifed' on Paypal makes you "trustworthy" at least from a banking standpoint..

Absolutely, both a buyer and seller have recourse if the transaction goes bad. Getting verified offers extra insurance to both sides I believe. It certainly makes it easier for sellers to ship orders above $500.

Unfortunately, no all countries allow for paypal verification, so its not always possible.

andre.noth · 08-31-2012, 09:29 AM

If you could please add our online shop. We are just getting started with our online shop but our store has been established since 1991. We are University Dive and Hobby Center here in Charlottesville VA - 434-296-6306. Our online store is www.usahobbyonline.com. Right now we have all the major products we carry but are in the process of adding all the parts to the store to support them. We stock RC Helis, Cars, boats, etc and we stock all the parts here. I will say that adding each of the items line by line is a MAJOR undertaking. Thanks

You can also check out our other page at www.universitydiveandhobbycenter.com

08-15-2010, 04:28 PM	#1
kevinbattista Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dudley, MA. U.S.A.	A list of different online hobby shops my list of hobby shops, http://www.helidirect.com/index.php http://www.hobbypeople.net/categories/helicopters.asp http://www.ronlund.com/Merchant2/mer...de=CypherParts http://www.readyheli.com/ http://www.helipal.com/advanced_sear...?keywords=4G6S http://www.xheli.com/ http://www.hobbypartz.com/helicopters.html http://www.amainhobbies.com/ http://www.hobby-lobby.com/ http://www.mtahobbies.com/ http://www.miracle-mart.com/store/in...fdfc9c55d83135 http://www.heliproz.com/ http://www.micronradiocontrol.co.uk/index.html other heli and acc links http://www.mikeysrc.com/ http://www.rc-fever.com/syma-helicop...0_136_567.html http://www.toptoyexpress.com/remote-...licopters.html http://www.futaba-rc.com/faq/faq-7c.html http://www.rchelicopterfun.com/index.html http://rtlfasteners.com/Merchant2/me...&Store_Code=RF HeliDirect A+ *Hobby People go ABOVE and BEYOND with customer service .. Thank you Ferrall __________________ it's not a competition, it's a hobby EXI 450 + FUTABA t7c Tx = To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* Phoenix Sim "it's free to crash on a sim" Last edited by kevinbattista; 10-21-2010 at 01:02 PM.. Reason: MY FAVORITES**

11-10-2010, 04:28 PM	#2
Danny_Swe Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sweden	Hi! Good list. Recently I had a strange experience with rc-fever.com I ordered quite many stuff and paid with PayPal. They got the money. But before they ship it they want the following three things from me: 1) Credit card authorized form 2) Photocopy of the front and back of the signed credit card 3) Credit Card Billing Statement I don't think that's really ok! What do you think? Is this kind of procedure common? Btw. My tip for a really good store with good service (in the "other" category): http://www.progressiverc.com/ __________________ TDR, 550E, 450Q \| VBar, YGE, DX8 \| Olympus OM-D http://dannesholk.se/rc.shtml

11-11-2010, 12:39 AM	#3
kevinbattista Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dudley, MA. U.S.A.	I havent used rc-fever.com or paypal but giving ALL that info seems a bit much imo. Maybe its a pay pal thing Did you try to call them on the phone and question this? __________________ it's not a competition, it's a hobby EXI 450 + FUTABA t7c Tx = To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Phoenix Sim "it's free to crash on a sim"

11-11-2010, 03:05 AM	#4
Danny_Swe Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sweden	...yes they said that since it is my first order and it exceeds $500 they want to take preventive measures just to make sure it's really me. So, it will be ok anyway I hope. They are supposed to be a quite good company so I feel positive and we'll see what happens. Thanks __________________ TDR, 550E, 450Q \| VBar, YGE, DX8 \| Olympus OM-D http://dannesholk.se/rc.shtml

11-11-2010, 12:59 PM	#5
kevinbattista Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dudley, MA. U.S.A.	ok that makes sense heres a few more shops http://www.heliflightcenter.com/ http://www3.towerhobbies.com/listings/cat-e.html http://www.quantumhobby.com/ ** http://www.siriuselectronics.com/ind...69aeamhpsmls62 ( Hitec stuff ) __________________ it's not a competition, it's a hobby EXI 450 + FUTABA t7c Tx = To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Phoenix Sim "it's free to crash on a sim" Last edited by kevinbattista; 11-12-2010 at 12:41 AM..

01-07-2011, 09:59 AM	#6
kevinbattista Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dudley, MA. U.S.A.	another Great Heli shop to add to the list http://www.rchover.com/ here's more for the list http://www.wowhobbies.com/ https://www.powerrchobbies.com/categ...nd_Accessories __________________ it's not a competition, it's a hobby EXI 450 + FUTABA t7c Tx = To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Phoenix Sim "it's free to crash on a sim" Last edited by kevinbattista; 01-10-2011 at 10:55 AM..

01-10-2011, 11:05 AM	#9
airpup86C Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toledo OH USA	Here's one that should be on any list of great on line shops. They're lightning fast on delivery and seem to keep lots of parts in stock at competitive prices. I've used them several times and they've been very good. And they advertise here on the freak. http://www.experiencerc.com/store/ Al __________________ T-Rex 500 GF, S9650 MGs, Futaba CGY 750 FBL, DFC Head, DS8910A+ tail, Scorpion 1600 Compass Knight 3D, VBar, BLS253x3, S9254 tail, OS 50 Hyper, Multigov, Perfect Reg. T-Rex 700N, OS91HZ, BLS253x3, Multigov, BLS251+Quark, SG X2

01-10-2011, 11:11 AM	#10
Danny_Swe Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sweden	guys, regarding RC-Fever. It went ok after all, just took some time, maybe 2-3 weeks, more 2 than 3 I know that some companies have strict rules regarding payment, it's up to yourself if you wanna do what they want, pick another place but in this case I had confidence cuz RC-Fever where supposed to be good. It was good after all. Will place another big order there soon. __________________ TDR, 550E, 450Q \| VBar, YGE, DX8 \| Olympus OM-D http://dannesholk.se/rc.shtml

01-11-2011, 02:04 PM	#11
Danny_Swe Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sweden	One thing, I have not yet got "verified" on Paypal since I'm quite new there also. Maybe that could have something to do with it. Don't think so... but who knows. Regarding shipment, it was quite fast: order: Wed 10 shipping - Thu 18 - Mon 22 __________________ TDR, 550E, 450Q \| VBar, YGE, DX8 \| Olympus OM-D http://dannesholk.se/rc.shtml

01-22-2011, 04:42 PM	#12
wmartin38 Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oklahoma City, OK	Being 'veriifed' on Paypal makes you "trustworthy" at least from a banking standpoint.. __________________ Blade 400 with JR285MG servos EF Cypher 3D To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ,Blade MCX2, Blade mSR, Trex 550 FBL, Blade mcpX,MSH Protos 500, Blade 130x

01-22-2011, 04:55 PM	#13
Danny_Swe Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sweden	I got verified a few days late, my last order is delayed one month cuz of the chinese new year! bad luck. Consider that if you order from china now. Mid february is it over... __________________ TDR, 550E, 450Q \| VBar, YGE, DX8 \| Olympus OM-D http://dannesholk.se/rc.shtml

08-08-2011, 04:10 PM	#14
matthewcornell Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Amherst MA	As a heli newbie (about 5 months now - Blade 400 and T-Rex 450 Sport), I've had positive experiences with http://www.readyheli.com/ (very fast shipping to MA - pretty good inventory), http://www.amainhobbies.com/ (great inventory), and http://www.gonitrohobbies.com/ , where I bought my Sport Super Combo for a very low price - shipped very fast! My 2c. Ideally I'd buy from LHS, but I'm a bit in the country.

08-08-2011, 05:19 PM	#15
Danny_Swe Registered Users My HF Map location Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Sweden	I have three new favourite stores: Fast-Lad Performance Heli-Direct Foxtech FPV __________________ TDR, 550E, 450Q \| VBar, YGE, DX8 \| Olympus OM-D http://dannesholk.se/rc.shtml

08-04-2012, 11:57 PM	#16
kevinbattista Registered Users Thread Starter My HF Map location Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dudley, MA. U.S.A.	Here's a new one to add to the list of hobby stores http://www.boomtownhobbies.com/ __________________ it's not a competition, it's a hobby EXI 450 + FUTABA t7c Tx = To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Phoenix Sim "it's free to crash on a sim"

08-31-2012, 09:29 AM	#18
andre.noth Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: United States	Please add our online shop If you could please add our online shop. We are just getting started with our online shop but our store has been established since 1991. We are University Dive and Hobby Center here in Charlottesville VA - 434-296-6306. Our online store is www.usahobbyonline.com. Right now we have all the major products we carry but are in the process of adding all the parts to the store to support them. We stock RC Helis, Cars, boats, etc and we stock all the parts here. I will say that adding each of the items line by line is a MAJOR undertaking. Thanks You can also check out our other page at www.universitydiveandhobbycenter.com

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