what is a good hobby store - Page 2

siang · Feb 08, 2009, 07:10 PM

Hi, I guess I'm abit late on this post. I'd recomend rcbandit, rchobbies and Hobbyhangar.

Surprisingly, I do find Matt from rcbandit very supportive on info. esp when I'm new to this hobby and they have loads of plane and cars, very well stocked. I think one needs to get to know them, I did have the same feeling about them as Jacko but now I find them very friendly.

Grant from rchobbies is another very suppotive LHS. I haven't been getting much from him due to the travel distance but he's shown plenty of support for me. I once purchase a clutch, on reaching there, he change it for me at no extra charges. I felt so obligaed that I end up purchasing more from him. I'd say he's the friendliest LHS that I've met.

Hobbyhangar is another excellent one. They have made me a few excellent deal too. Ask and you'll be surprise ..... provided it is reasonable, haha.

I'd say support your LHS if the difference isn't that much or we won't have the privallage to see all those heli expert flying at Waitangi Heli Rumble.

ben199 · Feb 09, 2009, 01:36 AM

Hey,
Just thought I'd add my 2 cents worth...
I've found -RCbandit-best for motors/esc
-wattsup -best for building supplies
-Rchellis -best for ARF kits/batteries/radio gear

I also had an RCbandit moment.... not the best service but I think I caught them at a bad time, since then they have been great. Their website/online shop is good.

Wattsup... I've found to be good, even looked for the best courier deal for me rather than the easiest which was more expensive.

Rchellis... Great, the first and best online shop I've used, very friendly and helpfull.

gsrac3r · Feb 09, 2009, 10:44 PM

I have spent heaps at rcbandit, Storm Cl1 Petrol 1/8th buggy as well as a TT01 car plus heaps more.. and i only got a discount when i bought the cl1 ($50off) and TT01 (1 free battery)...

I spose rcbandit could work on the customer service skills... I rang them up one day and asked if they had a part and got a big "NO" and that was it...

Anyways yes, they are a good shop with heaps of everything but sometimes they don't give the best customer service...

Acorn Models in Christchurch is cool as well, i bought parts off them for my old tamiya dirt thrasher, they were very friendly and quick at posting as well.

Hobby City (Auckland), very cool shop, nice to deal with.

thats about the only places ive dealt with...

NZ_Nitro · Sep 01, 2009, 05:50 AM

RcBandit New Plymouth has closed down

Sep 01, 2009, 05:50 AM	#19
NZ_Nitro Always Learning Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Taranaki New Zealand Posts: 2,158	RcBandit New Plymouth has closed down Last edited by NZ_Nitro; Sep 02, 2009 at 05:15 AM.

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Feb 08, 2009, 07:10 PM	#16
siang Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Auckland Posts: 329	Hi, I guess I'm abit late on this post. I'd recomend rcbandit, rchobbies and Hobbyhangar. Surprisingly, I do find Matt from rcbandit very supportive on info. esp when I'm new to this hobby and they have loads of plane and cars, very well stocked. I think one needs to get to know them, I did have the same feeling about them as Jacko but now I find them very friendly. Grant from rchobbies is another very suppotive LHS. I haven't been getting much from him due to the travel distance but he's shown plenty of support for me. I once purchase a clutch, on reaching there, he change it for me at no extra charges. I felt so obligaed that I end up purchasing more from him. I'd say he's the friendliest LHS that I've met. Hobbyhangar is another excellent one. They have made me a few excellent deal too. Ask and you'll be surprise ..... provided it is reasonable, haha. I'd say support your LHS if the difference isn't that much or we won't have the privallage to see all those heli expert flying at Waitangi Heli Rumble.

Feb 09, 2009, 01:36 AM	#17
ben199 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 207	Hey, Just thought I'd add my 2 cents worth... I've found -RCbandit-best for motors/esc -wattsup -best for building supplies -Rchellis -best for ARF kits/batteries/radio gear I also had an RCbandit moment.... not the best service but I think I caught them at a bad time, since then they have been great. Their website/online shop is good. Wattsup... I've found to be good, even looked for the best courier deal for me rather than the easiest which was more expensive. Rchellis... Great, the first and best online shop I've used, very friendly and helpfull.

Feb 09, 2009, 10:44 PM	#18
gsrac3r TT-01 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Earth. Posts: 105	I have spent heaps at rcbandit, Storm Cl1 Petrol 1/8th buggy as well as a TT01 car plus heaps more.. and i only got a discount when i bought the cl1 ($50off) and TT01 (1 free battery)... I spose rcbandit could work on the customer service skills... I rang them up one day and asked if they had a part and got a big "NO" and that was it... Anyways yes, they are a good shop with heaps of everything but sometimes they don't give the best customer service... Acorn Models in Christchurch is cool as well, i bought parts off them for my old tamiya dirt thrasher, they were very friendly and quick at posting as well. Hobby City (Auckland), very cool shop, nice to deal with. thats about the only places ive dealt with...