Local Hobby Shop or Internet?
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ringolong
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Online stores, Amazon, eBay, banggood, and local hobby when I feel like taking a trip or need something so bad I can't wait for lol. No one here local really deals with custom multi rotors. Just know that China orders will take 7-30+ days(I have a china company that I can count on to take less than 10 days or always has so far)
Zec Richardson
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I purchase online from China, I wish I could shop at a local RC shop but I can't afford to.
I have just received some 1045 propellors I ordered on eBay from China, it was £5.99 with free postage for eight pairs, that is just over 37p per prop.
If it wasn't for cheap Chinese sellers, I wouldn't have been able to build a quad, but I wish I could use a local shop because of the service you get and the knowledge that they have.
I have just received some 1045 propellors I ordered on eBay from China, it was £5.99 with free postage for eight pairs, that is just over 37p per prop.
If it wasn't for cheap Chinese sellers, I wouldn't have been able to build a quad, but I wish I could use a local shop because of the service you get and the knowledge that they have.
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In2Quads
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Zec, I know what you mean. It's sad that it is how much cheaper everything is.
I retired from working a Union job most of my life and try to support the American Business Owner as much as possible but some of the time, I just can't afford not to order it from China and just be patient for it to arrive.
I retired from working a Union job most of my life and try to support the American Business Owner as much as possible but some of the time, I just can't afford not to order it from China and just be patient for it to arrive.
In2Quads
Member
Hi sailorsam,
I have a local supplier close by but they seem to always not stock the brand I prefer.
I normally do a lot of internet research on a product before I buy it and I am usually set on the brand and model of what I want.
When I go to the "Local Shop" they never have that brand but have something "Better or Just as Good"
I have a local supplier close by but they seem to always not stock the brand I prefer.
I normally do a lot of internet research on a product before I buy it and I am usually set on the brand and model of what I want.
When I go to the "Local Shop" they never have that brand but have something "Better or Just as Good"
Hi Guys its SAD to say on line is killing the local hobby shops , but they cant compete as there over heads are to high , My friend has a shop but has to sell Guns etc to keep it open
So I have to buy from hobby king and e bay , I dont use amazon much as I can always find cheaper for the same parts I do use Bang good if I can wait , but hobby king ship next day on quad parts so does pro-flight uk and heli parts comes from Align-trex.co.uk next day
So I have to buy from hobby king and e bay , I dont use amazon much as I can always find cheaper for the same parts I do use Bang good if I can wait , but hobby king ship next day on quad parts so does pro-flight uk and heli parts comes from Align-trex.co.uk next day