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Best place to buy plastic models online...
Posted by The Count on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 7:28 PM

I am looking for a good website to get models. I have been looking online and found some ok options but would love to know where you guys go...

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Posted by the doog on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:09 AM

eBay, without question. You can pick up like, five models for under $65.00 or so easily, if you combine shipping and buy from one seller. Lots of guys are just clearing out their stashes and you can get some insane deals.

I usually get a model for between 6-10 dollars, with shipping about $7.00, average. By contrast, the LHS is selling cars now for $22.00.

 

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  • From: Neenah, WI
Posted by HawkeyeHobbies on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:17 AM

eBay has promise as long as you don't get sucked into a bidding war. Know your limit ($) and bid conservatively.

I do my retail purchases from Sprue Brothers. When I compare total cost I find they are the leader and their customer service is the new standard in the industry!

Also I pick up kits from LHS, modeling events, fellow modelers and scouring small country general merchandise stores. There is gold in them thar podunk towns!

Gerald "Hawkeye" Voigt

http://hawkeyes-squawkbox.com/

 

 

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  • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
Posted by rjkplasticmod on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 10:24 AM

I use Sprue Brothers & Squadron for most of my on-line purchases.  I've also used Great Models with no problems, but others have reported issues with them.

Regards,  Rick

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