FordWagonNut Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Just wondering where some of you guys shop for kits online. I went to my local Hobby Lobby and Hobby Town, seems like anytime I go there, they have less and less. I really would rather be able to pick up, touch, and just get a feel for what I am buying. However, since I don't really see what I like at both dealers, I'm going to try this route. So any sites that you recommend, had good service with, good choices, things like that. Thanks guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Cullinan Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Hello_______, i like jimnohio.com and modelexpress.com,I have around twenty or so bookmarked that I haven't had the pleasure of ordering from yet.I have also ordered from hobbytown usa, hwjapan and have no complaints.Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesW Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Here are some links to some of my favorite places. Atomic Hobbies Model Express JimnOhio Ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldscool Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I prefer Hobbylinc.com for my online kit shopping. They are based in the Atlanta, Georgia area and usually have the lowest prices. I have ordered from them at least 50 times and have never had a problem. Another good one is Tower Hobbies.com but their prices are usually higher. However,they are a Revell preferred partner and get new Revell kits earlier than most others. Hope this helps, oldscool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 For Revell and Lindberg-- Evers Toy Store (www.everstoystore.com)...bought dozens of kits from them for over a decade. Great customer service. For AMT (Round2, Stevens,recent OOP) and Revell, Model Express (www.modelexpress.net). For import, Hobby Link Japan (www.hlj.com). Been buying from them since about 2000. These are 3 I use the most, there are others like Hobbylinc that I've used occasionally. And of course, eBay for old kits, and occasionally newer kits I can't find elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Just wondering where some of you guys shop for kits online. I went to my local Hobby Lobby and Hobby Town, seems like anytime I go there, they have less and less. I really would rather be able to pick up, touch, and just get a feel for what I am buying. However, since I don't really see what I like at both dealers, I'm going to try this route. So any sites that you recommend, had good service with, good choices, things like that. Thanks guys As others have already said, I like modelexpress and hobbylinkjapan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disabled modeler Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Hi guys/gals.........i wish i didnt have to shop on-line,for me the extra cost of the shipping may keep me from being able to buy on-line at times. to someone with a very low budget this is a factor,and at times it would be nice to buy locally....unfortunately in my case i have to. there just isnt any place to buy here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyjim Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 As others have already said, I like modelexpress and hobbylinkjapan Model car Roundup, Mega Hobby, Hobbylinc, ehobbyland Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabsscale1 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I usually do my kit shopping with Len at Fantastic plastics. He has fast service and the cheapest I have found. If he don't have it listed ask he usually has it. here is a link. http://www.fantastic-plastics.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordWagonNut Posted December 27, 2009 Author Share Posted December 27, 2009 Thanks everyone for the advice. I will look into these sites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 I really would rather be able to pick up, touch, and just get a feel for what I am buying. You can't open the box and pull the parts out at the hobby shop... all you can do is look at the box. So there's no real way to "get a feel" for what you're buying when you buy in person. About all you can do is shake the box and see if you like the sound! . When you buy online, you see a photo of the box cover, pretty much that's all you get at the LHS too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadkill2525 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Fred's Model World HWJapan (Aoshima runs this site) Hobby Link Japan Hiroboy Model Express Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E St. Kruiser50 Posted December 27, 2009 Share Posted December 27, 2009 Been doin' eBay for years, and love it . I know, some of you guy's hate 'um . Always a huge selection, and at times you can get super deals, if you watch closely for something your wanting. Almost always cheaper prices, even with shipping, for the new kits being released, if you just wait a while, and then brows what's being offered. Probably bought a couple hundred kit's on eBay, and only a few bad experiences. Still worth it for all the old cool stuff out there . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest promodmerc Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 I usually do my kit shopping with Len at Fantastic plastics. He has fast service and the cheapest I have found. If he don't have it listed ask he usually has it. here is a link. http://www.fantastic-plastics.com/ I've bought a lot of kits from Len over the years and have never had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPR Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 (edited) I just bought a few kits online for the first time through Modelexpress. All I can say is they are great. Very fast shipping, everything got here in great shape and they were very nice when answering my questions. Edited December 28, 2009 by JPR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorider Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Model Express is the way to go. Great prices and great customer service and fast shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ambrose Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Since nobody else has mentioned them; I've had good experience with MegaHobby.com. They shipped what they had promptly. When they couldn't ship what I'd back-ordered, they refunded my money. I also thought their shipping charges were pretty reasonable. Cheers, Dave Ambrose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordWagonNut Posted December 29, 2009 Author Share Posted December 29, 2009 Since nobody else has mentioned them; I've had good experience with MegaHobby.com. They shipped what they had promptly. When they couldn't ship what I'd back-ordered, they refunded my money. I also thought their shipping charges were pretty reasonable. Cheers, Dave Ambrose I have looked on their site. I have found everything I wanted all in the one site, I think I'm gona try them. As for S&H, they seem a lot lower than anyone else I found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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