Chicagoland RC, Is this site legit?

[Caleb90]

This place ligit?

chicagolandrc.com

 

[WickedFog]

They have a FB page that looks pretty legit. Give them a call.

 

[WoodiE]

This place ligit?

chicagolandrc.com

While their prices don't look like the typical 90% off scammer websites. It is just yet another random Shopify store.

I, personally, have a hard time putting any trust into a company that doesn't provide you any information about them.

There is absolutely nothing listed about them on this site. Other than the URL itself, there is no indication of where they are even located. Not a single address, phone number and their contact page is a pretty bare "contact form". Even their shipping and returns policy page is pretty lacking and without any real information.

Their terms of service page mentions a generic @gmail.com email address.

Setting up a random shopify store, creating a facebook page and creating a gmail account takes all of about zero minutes.

For me, this site would be a hard pass.

 

[WickedFog]

Well, their FB page was created in 2013. It looks like it may be a small group that started out with a track. The hobby shop may be an afterthought. I've seen similar things in slot car racing locations where they rent a space, then slowly start a hobby shop in it.

If they don't have any contact info on their site, I imagine they don't do much business on the www.

 

[DavidB1126]

Its legit. A youtuber I watch goes to them. Good place to get stuff. I also like Jennys RC. Got my 272R traxxas transmission there for basically 50 dollars off. But Jennys RC doesn't do all makes and models like they don't have a slash 2wd section but most of the parts from the rustler works on the slash so yea.

 

[tntpoof]

figure out what you want or a minimum amount with tax n shipping. go get a visa card try that amount,looks legit to me.

 

[Greywolf74]

The store itself and their contact number is on yelp with 4/5 star review. I would call them and make sure the website is legitimately theirs before placing an order.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/chicagoland-hobby-chicago-2?start=20

 

[Caleb90]

Called. Its not the same place
They do have an ebay store with 99.3 % rating

 

[Greywolf74]

Called. Its not the same place
They do have an ebay store with 99.3 % rating

Then Id definitely stay away from that web site for the reasons Woodie mentioned

 

[Caleb90]

Hate to dismiss them, maybe they are small? Jennys dosnt have a phone number aswell

 

[Greywolf74]

Hate to dismiss them, maybe they are small? Jennys dosnt have a phone number aswell

If you buy anything from them you better use paypal so you can get your money back if things go sideways. If they dont take paypal I wouldnt touch it with a 20ft pole

 

[Caleb90]

Tempting, want to use them to order a new sketer. 10% off makes it 40 cheaper than every wheres else

 

[Greywolf74]

Personally I wouldnt risk the head ache and time sink of getting my money back for $40.

 

[Bogda89]

I haven't ordered anything from them but I think they are legit, they sale on ebay as well and the last time I checked they had the best prices for power hd servos. Next time when I need something they sale I will order from them

 

[Greywolf74]

I haven't ordered anything from them but I think they are legit, they sale on ebay as well and the last time I checked they had the best prices for power hd servos. Next time when I need something they sale I will order from them

Is it the website or the actual hobby store that sells on ebay? Weve established that they are not the same place.

 

[Caleb90]

Is it the website or the actual hobby store that sells on ebay? Weve established that they are not the same place.

The site i listed has an ebay store, with 99.3% rating. The site you gave the yelp link to is a complete different vender

 

[Caleb90]

So i placed an order though paypal. We shall see how this goes

 

[Slick2500]

RC Hobby Explosion has a coupon for $40 off orders off $300 or more just FYI. 40off300

 

[Caleb90]

Too late. I was looking for new tires for my kronos. Found some on ebay and it ended up being from chicagoland rc. So i said to hell with it and ordered off of there site.

 

[Caleb90]

Happy to report it is legit. New tires came today. The sketer wont be here till next tuesday, direct ship from hrp. Seller is fast to return emails too.