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I like Squadron, Michigan Discount Models and Ebay.  I have had some "difficulties" with Greatmodels recently but it hasn't discouraged me from using them either.

On a side note, this is exactly why I wish there was something here to rate the various online retailers, to share who the good ones are and the ones to avoid.  People can share stories and the consumer can see trends in customer service.

Glamdring wrote:

I like Squadron, Michigan Discount Models and Ebay.  I have had some "difficulties" with Greatmodels recently but it hasn't discouraged me from using them either. On a side note, this is exactly why I wish there was something here to rate the various online retailers, to share who the good ones are and the ones to avoid.  People can share stories and the consumer can see trends in customer service.

This is very true. greatmodels seems to be pretty good, but I have had a few things just canceled shortly after I order them, which is a pain, and the time from ordering to shipping seems to take forever, but maybe its just the one time? I am by no means saying I wouldn't shop from them, but this first order has been a pain but oh well. We do need a rating system, that would be very nice, and very helpful for new members so they can find some places to get hard to find stuff most LHS don't carry. Whats the site for Michigan discount models?

eizzle wrote:

Whats the site for Michigan discount models?

http://www.discountmodels.com

Pretty good selection and very good prices, especially when he has his emailing list discounts.  The thing that impressed me most was all my 3 orders were completed within a week, including shipping.  Of course I just like in Wisconsin

Thank you Glamdring. He does seem to have a nice selection. I read he is located in SE Michigan, what a shame, I was just in that area since last Thursday, and just got home today. Oh well, thats what the internet is good for 

Ed, I feel your pain, I really do. I had a couple PE sets on order and I wanted to get them before I started the kits, but now all of them but 1 are either back ordered or on special order. I guess it gripes me because it says in stock on the site, but when you check the order status, its being ordered? I guess happens?

All items at KitLink.com are IN STOCK and ready to ship. If you order before 2PM MST (Mountain Standard Time), your order will ship on the SAME DAY. Otherwise, it will ship next WORKING day (Monday through Friday, except holidays).

bilbirk wrote:

Well I'm glad to find out that I am not the only one that has been on By Great models Webstore. I was a first time/last time buyer and placed an order on Dec 9 was processed Dec 20 and Finally received Dec 31 Now I know where to go.

Bgrigg wrote:

Hmmm? The site works just fine for my 2.5MB ADSL Extreme High Speed connection (just rubbin' it in!).

My buddy has that "So fast you'll crap yourself internet connection"! I don't like it, it really cuts down on the time I get to play solitare between pages opening!

eizzle wrote:

Bgrigg wrote: Hmmm? The site works just fine for my 2.5MB ADSL Extreme High Speed connection (just rubbin' it in!). My buddy has that "So fast you'll crap yourself internet connection"! I don't like it, it really cuts down on the time I get to play solitare between pages opening!

Bgrigg wrote:

Hmmm? I'll try Ed's Vigi PE... There are two listed at Kitlink SKU # EDUSS231 pre-painted for Trumpeter 1/72 RA-5C Vigilante $11.95 SKU # EDU73231 aslo pre-painted for the above $14.95 this one comes with an additional sprue (is it still called a sprue for PE?) of unprinted PE, looks like engine and wing details.

eizzle wrote:

Ed, I just got my GMW order today! Well, my daughter woke me up and said there was a package on the porch for me? I didn't know fedex delivered on Sundays? All the trouble I had because of a screwed up gift card, I sent them the remaining balance, and on the invoice it gives the total for the order, and the total I have in store credit and even with the back ordered stuff, I still have a good $50 left!? I don't understand that, I sent them the balance based on what they told me on the phone, so I guess I got to figure out what to buy for fifty bucks? This is gonna be hard

Datz easy,... on debonder for all dat Superglue ya git on yer fingers!!!!

eizzle wrote:

Ed, I just got my GMW order today! Well, my daughter woke me up and said there was a package on the porch for me? I didn't know fedex delivered on Sundays? All the trouble I had because of a screwed up gift card, I sent them the remaining balance, and on the invoice it gives the total for the order, and the total I have in store credit and even with the back ordered stuff, I still have a good $50 left!? I don't understand that, I sent them the balance based on what they told me on the phone, so I guess I got to figure out what to buy for fifty bucks? This is gonna be hard

Hippy-Ed wrote:

eizzle wrote: Ed, I just got my GMW order today! Well, my daughter woke me up and said there was a package on the porch for me? I didn't know fedex delivered on Sundays? All the trouble I had because of a screwed up gift card, I sent them the remaining balance, and on the invoice it gives the total for the order, and the total I have in store credit and even with the back ordered stuff, I still have a good $50 left!? I don't understand that, I sent them the balance based on what they told me on the phone, so I guess I got to figure out what to buy for fifty bucks? This is gonna be hard HuH?!? Datz easy,... on debonder for all dat Superglue ya git on yer fingers!!!!

Its not so much the glue thats the problem, its the planes that get stuck to my hand because of the glue! I got a bottle of debonder, but I think I have made the switch to Tenax. I like it, seems to be stronger than CA and cleaner, since you just use a brush to apply it, so no more Colin "Jet Fighter Hands"

Bgrigg wrote:

eizzle wrote: Ed, I just got my GMW order today! Well, my daughter woke me up and said there was a package on the porch for me? I didn't know fedex delivered on Sundays? All the trouble I had because of a screwed up gift card, I sent them the remaining balance, and on the invoice it gives the total for the order, and the total I have in store credit and even with the back ordered stuff, I still have a good $50 left!? I don't understand that, I sent them the balance based on what they told me on the phone, so I guess I got to figure out what to buy for fifty bucks? This is gonna be hard I can email you my wish list from their site...

Ok, that will work Looks like you and Ed already have a game plan for me, you silly guys

eizzle wrote:

Bgrigg wrote:  eizzle wrote: Ed, I just got my GMW order today! Well, my daughter woke me up and said there was a package on the porch for me? I didn't know fedex delivered on Sundays? All the trouble I had because of a screwed up gift card, I sent them the remaining balance, and on the invoice it gives the total for the order, and the total I have in store credit and even with the back ordered stuff, I still have a good $50 left!? I don't understand that, I sent them the balance based on what they told me on the phone, so I guess I got to figure out what to buy for fifty bucks? This is gonna be hard I can email you my wish list from their site... Ok, that will work Looks like you and Ed already have a game plan for me, you silly guys

Hippy-Ed wrote:

eizzle wrote:  Bgrigg wrote:  eizzle wrote: Ed, I just got my GMW order today! Well, my daughter woke me up and said there was a package on the porch for me? I didn't know fedex delivered on Sundays? All the trouble I had because of a screwed up gift card, I sent them the remaining balance, and on the invoice it gives the total for the order, and the total I have in store credit and even with the back ordered stuff, I still have a good $50 left!? I don't understand that, I sent them the balance based on what they told me on the phone, so I guess I got to figure out what to buy for fifty bucks? This is gonna be hard I can email you my wish list from their site... Ok, that will work Looks like you and Ed already have a game plan for me, you silly guys Now whatever gave You dat idea?! Bgrigg: I think he's onto us

I had you two figured out a long time ago... I ordered the RAF Harrier and the Eduard Zoom Pe set, I think I still got a couple $$ left over? Maybe another bottle of debonder wouldn't be such a bad idea

Hippy-Ed wrote:

eizzle wrote:  Bgrigg wrote:  eizzle wrote: Ed, I just got my GMW order today! Well, my daughter woke me up and said there was a package on the porch for me? I didn't know fedex delivered on Sundays? All the trouble I had because of a screwed up gift card, I sent them the remaining balance, and on the invoice it gives the total for the order, and the total I have in store credit and even with the back ordered stuff, I still have a good $50 left!? I don't understand that, I sent them the balance based on what they told me on the phone, so I guess I got to figure out what to buy for fifty bucks? This is gonna be hard I can email you my wish list from their site... Ok, that will work Looks like you and Ed already have a game plan for me, you silly guys Now whatever gave You dat idea?! Bgrigg: I think he's onto us

eizzle wrote:

You guys are killing me... I need a nap

Hippy-Ed wrote:

eizzle wrote: You guys are killing me... I need a nap   obviously we got to him Bgrigg

NEVER!!! I was just up till 4 am and the kid got me up at 9 telling me there was a package for me on the porch (see previous post!) You guys are just barly making me crack a smile, your gonna have to try harder than that! I have grown up being harrassed by the best!