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  • Member since
    November 2008
  • From: Far Northern CA
Anyone had dealings with HobbyModels?
Posted by mrmike on Monday, May 17, 2021 5:31 PM

Just came across their website while searching for a kit that Sprue Brothers and Scalehobbyist have yet to stock. I haven't read anything about them here or on other sites, so I'm wondering if they really have the inventory they show, or if it's one of those order and "good luck" outfits.

  • Member since
    July 2011
  • From: Armpit of NY
Posted by MJames70 on Monday, May 17, 2021 6:20 PM

If you are referting to www.hobbymodels.com - AVOID! They are the same clowns that run Internet Hobbies. They are notorious for being one of those sites that claims to have just about everything. But the fact is, they likely don't have it, can't get it, won't communicate with you...but they will take your money now, and fight you tooth and nail to keep it. That is their business model. Don't deal with them. 

A minute just searching these forums will turn up many threads - 

 

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/general_discussion/f/9/t/182339.aspx

 

https://www.bbb.org/us/pa/south-canaan/profile/retail-hobby-supplies/hobby-models-llc-0241-236014649/complaints

  • Member since
    November 2008
  • From: Far Northern CA
Posted by mrmike on Monday, May 17, 2021 8:03 PM

Thanks MJames70! It looked too good to be true.

  • Member since
    April 2020
Posted by Eaglecash867 on Monday, May 17, 2021 8:25 PM

Thanks for the link, MJames70.  It is extremely difficult for a business to manage to earn an F rating with the BBB, and it looks like that guy has definitely put in the work at being the worst at what he claims to do.  His responses that I read were all rude, unprofessional, and he was even threatening complainants and the BBB with legal action.  Wow...just wow.  The guy does what he does, and then acts like he's a victim.  Priceless.

"You can have my illegal fireworks when you pry them from my cold, dead fingers...which are...over there somewhere."

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