Anyone please send me some legitimate sites for buying

[Dee55]

Yeah I been buying off Amazon but I would like to get some links to legitimate sites to buy from with reasonable prices mostly RTR sets . Thanks

 

[DavidB1126]

I mainly use

- AMain Hobbies
- Jenny's RC
- AbsoluteHobbyz
- My Local Hobby Shops
- Directly from the manufactures site (ie Traxxas, Horizon Hobby, ect)
- Tower Hobbies
- Hobby Town
- Beach RC
- 997 RC

I order off of amazon/eBay only if the price is a bit cheaper or if I need it faster.

Other sites like
- Key City Hobbies (For crawler and drift needs)
- Adrenaline RC

 

[332_RC]

Yeah I been buying off Amazon but I would like to get some links to legitimate sites to buy from with reasonable prices mostly RTR sets . Thanks

What RTR you interested in? Looking to buy? I can't stand Amazon & they screw buyers, especially with RTRs. Open boxes, busted returns, etc, no good. Or Aliexpress, nope

 

[Slick2500]

Rc hobby explosion https://rchobbyexplosion.com/

Hobby Recreation Products https://www.hobbyrecreationproducts...HW1IgpZxpq-7HzAzIQKRr1ANy5-p8-WvDBUudWIrYmjiw

Absolute Hobbyz https://www.absolutehobbyz.com/

Dollar Hobbyz https://www.dollarhobbyz.com/?gad_s...UXQ1HZdh7BUHuk78SlYZfBmLqcRmegBBoCd7kQAvD_BwE

Some eBay stores to look for.
Lumidave53 might be lumidave35 I can't remember off the top of my head.
Liquid rc
Saint Louis Rc
Nitro Hobbies

And this is just a small list of places.

 

[WickedFog]

The guys mentioned most of the good ones.

I also like www.helidirect.com
Great support. Lots of small scale stuff too.

For ebay, there are a few good sellers, but I mostly used GoNitro Hobbies. They are good people.

 

[Beer_Goggles_RC]

The majority of my purchases are throughTower Hobbies as i am a super saver member and love that 15% coupon.

Amain has a better selection of racing kits and parts, but less discounts

 

[ahr43]

Amain for new purchases. Ebay for sliders and rollers.

Amain

 

[Chubaka]

Yeah I been buying off Amazon but I would like to get some links to legitimate sites to buy from with reasonable prices mostly RTR sets . Thanks

For rc stuff ebay. Amazon had good rc stuff back in 2010 or so. Now it's Chinese garbage for the most part.

 

[Lucifur10]

I try to use the local shops. Amain is my go to for kits as their prices are great. They send out coupons as well.

 

[tntpoof]

I go directly. Into RC shops by me a few are like a hour's drive so add that to the price..lol.

 

[Warby]

Ebay (most of my cars were bought from ebay)
Jenny’s rc
Scorched Parts
Your local hobby shop

 

[bill_delong]

I would focus on a particular brand/model of car first, then explore which sites are available to get the RTR + parts.

I highly recommend a brand that has been around for at least 5+ years and has been well established for long term part support.

Many brands on Amazon are typically 1 off production runs with virtually no parts support and they disappear after a couple years leaving you high and dry.

 

[Doom!]

Sounds to me like Bill is recommending Traxxas.

 

[RustyUs]

Chances are, with MAP pricing being so common, you'll see same prices on RTR platforms throughout the interwebs so stick to well established shops/stores mentioned above for coupons, sales, free shipping, and discount codes. When looking for parts, it pays to be a savvy shopper as some companies like Horizon Hobby, Amain Hobbies sell on Amazon and eBay. Saving $5 on a body, $2 on a set of arms, etc., etc., it adds up. I use that savings to justify buying upkeep items like shock oil, bearings, and Corn Flakes.

If concerned about a "fishy looking" store/site... just ask.

 

[bill_delong]

Sounds to me like Bill is recommending Traxxas.

LOL

For those not aware of the joke, I no longer support Traxxas for reasons explained here:

• Why I have chosen to Boycott Traxxas

I no longer consider myself a "basher" though I have spent the majority of the past 35+ years being a basher and recently have focused primarily being a club racer.

That said, if I were to buy a basher brand for a family member today, I would more than likely buy them an ARRMA. I do not own any ARRMA products, however I have spent many hours testing/tuning ARRMA cars for other drivers who show up to the track in my area and have seen how much more durable they are than most other RTR brands on the market.

As far as entry level race grade RTR's go, I would highly recommend Caster with my experience documented here:

• Caster Racing ETO821

If anyone wanted to build a race grade kit, then my personal preference is HB Racing:

• HB Racing E8 WS

 

[Tunedfrog]

LOL

For those not aware of the joke, I no longer support Traxxas for reasons explained here:

• Why I have chosen to Boycott Traxxas

I no longer consider myself a "basher" though I have spent the majority of the past 35+ years being a basher and recently have focused primarily being a club racer.

That said, if I were to buy a basher brand for a family member today, I would more than likely buy them an ARRMA. I do not own any ARRMA products, however I have spent many hours testing/tuning ARRMA cars for other drivers who show up to the track in my area and have seen how much more durable they are than most other RTR brands on the market.

As far as entry level race grade RTR's go, I would highly recommend Caster with my experience documented here:

• Caster Racing ETO821

If anyone wanted to build a race grade kit, then my personal preference is HB Racing:

• HB Racing E8 WS

Gosh we never realized that.

 

[Beer_Goggles_RC]

Why I have chosen to Boycott Traxxas

Good read. Thanks Bill