ERIK88 Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 (edited) I just wanted to say that this store is very fair with prices, I have been going here since I was 12. I have been treated with exceptional customer support. I will be buying 2 MPC 79 MC class action's in a few weeks. Has anyone ever shopped here? Highly reccommended. Really good fair prices, they are not out of their mind like Hobbytown USA lol jk lol Edited September 22, 2013 by ERIK88 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemodeler Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Before I moved south 8 years ago, this was one of my "go to" places. Can't remember walking out of there without SOMETHING, ever! It really is a throwback to the old days of the LHS, I wish there was more places like this. The fact they have such a large selection and friendly people working there has a lot to do with why they are still in business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The70judgeman Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 (edited) I'll second that. Alex and the rest of the family are great people. They're prices are actually $3-$5 cheaper than most places. It's where I've been buying most of my kits over the last 20 years or so. They also have an online catalog, a yearly paper catalog, sell on Ebay and Amazon too. www.modelempireusa.com Edited September 22, 2013 by The70judgeman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Kucaba Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Yes! I use to make Saturday morning runs up there to shop. This was from Southwest suburb of Chicago!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERIK88 Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 Wow lol u are one loyal customer lol that's good though . Yes! I use to make Saturday morning runs up there to shop. This was from Southwest suburb of Chicago!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High octane Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 It is my FAVORITE hobby shop with Greenfield News & Hobby runnin' second. I don't get up there often though as the high price of gas is too much and it's about 50 miles one way for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERIK88 Posted September 22, 2013 Author Share Posted September 22, 2013 Cool yea I've been to news and hobby as well . Good store a lil pricier than model empire, but still good. Yea I can walk to model empire from my home lol It is my FAVORITE hobby shop with Greenfield News & Hobby runnin' second. I don't get up there often though as the high price of gas is too much and it's about 50 miles one way for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Alex is a good guy, never mind that we both have the same last name. We aren't related. I've never been to the store, but Model Empire is one of our annual NNL East vendors. They've been coming with Jimmy Flintstone for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The70judgeman Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Cool yea I've been to news and hobby as well . Good store a lil pricier than model empire, but still good. Yea I can walk to model empire from my home lol I used to live a few blocks south of the store myself, but now I'm only a few miles away. Still get there at least a few times a month...GN&H too(within 2 miles). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharoah Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 You guys are lucky! I just ordered some supplies from them last week. They ship really fast. I buy paints and stuff from them because it's hard to get to Hobby Lobby and Model Empire has EVERYTHING... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 Cool yea I've been to news and hobby as well . Good store a lil pricier than model empire, but still good. Yea I can walk to model empire from my home lol Just join our club, Auto Modeler's Group and you get a 15 to 20 % discount at Greenfield news And Hobby. We meet at Waterstone bank on S27th in Oak Creek. First Friday of every month at 7PM. 6560 S 27th St Oak Creek, WI 53154 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watertown Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I'm a transplanted Wisconsinite, (living in Sacramento), but whenever i get back to my hometown of Watertown, I always make the trip to Model Empire AND Greenfield News and Hobby. In fact, I'll be there in just over a month, can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERIK88 Posted September 26, 2013 Author Share Posted September 26, 2013 I'm a transplanted Wisconsinite, (living in Sacramento), but whenever i get back to my hometown of Watertown, I always make the trip to Model Empire AND Greenfield News and Hobby. In fact, I'll be there in just over a month, can't wait! haha transplanted wisconsinite! lol. Thats cool you'll be here in a month ! get to get some new models from the coolest hobby shops around! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERIK88 Posted September 26, 2013 Author Share Posted September 26, 2013 Just join our club, Auto Modeler's Group and you get a 15 to 20 % discount at Greenfield news And Hobby. We meet at Waterstone bank on S27th in Oak Creek. First Friday of every month at 7PM. 6560 S 27th St Oak Creek, WI 53154 Yea i have been thinking about it for the last few months since I got in the hobby, I received a flier from Model Empire. I seriously think i am going too. I think it will enjoy myself there, talking to many local hobbyists. Can I bring my 6 yr daughter? I have her with me 24/7 so just asking lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afxmustang Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I'm from Detroit. I go to the EAA Convention every year in Oshkosh. I make it a point to stop both at Model Empire and Greenfield Hobbies.I do think that Model Empire's prices are a bit better but I enjoy spending time in each one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1930fordpickup Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 I'm from Detroit. I go to the EAA Convention every year in Oshkosh. I make it a point to stop both at Model Empire and Greenfield Hobbies. I do think that Model Empire's prices are a bit better but I enjoy spending time in each one. Karl if you go to the Detroit AutoRama you will see Model Empire there . They are great guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanFordF1 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 A question for any of you close enough to stop in Model Empire, what has happened to their catalog? Got a notice in the mail early in the year that the catalog would be late, around June of this year. Here it is almost Oct and no catalog. Hope I didn't get left off the list after all I've spent with them. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Yea i have been thinking about it for the last few months since I got in the hobby, I received a flier from Model Empire. I seriously think i am going too. I think it will enjoy myself there, talking to many local hobbyists. Can I bring my 6 yr daughter? I have her with me 24/7 so just asking lol. Yes, bring the daughter. All are welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Van Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 In the pre internet days I dealt with Alex a bunch. We bought maybe 150 of his generic Monogram Thunderbird NASCAR kits and he carried our decals. I always stopped by at Toledo to talk a bit....but not been to Toledo in 3 years now...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The70judgeman Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 A question for any of you close enough to stop in Model Empire, what has happened to their catalog? Got a notice in the mail early in the year that the catalog would be late, around June of this year. Here it is almost Oct and no catalog. Hope I didn't get left off the list after all I've spent with them. Thank you. I think it is sold out (per the website if I'm not mistaken). I may be going there this Friday, I can check and get back to you this weekend. Or, you can just call them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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