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wooverstone8

Member since
December 2003
From: Olympia, WA

Posted by wooverstone8 on Sunday, January 15, 2006 7:19 PM

LOL, you two are hilarious Laugh [(-D] . You always manage to take and ordinary topic and make it fun, even though it goes of topic.

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eizzle

Member since
August 2005
From: Greencastle, IN

Posted by eizzle on Sunday, January 15, 2006 4:53 PM

It is starting to seem that way, first the job, then the plane glued to my hand, now I have to take Plasticaholics intervention courses! Jeez, this is getting out of hand Grumpy [|(]

Colin

Homer Simpson for president!!!

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Hippy-Ed

Member since
December 2004
From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Sunday, January 15, 2006 4:24 PM

eizzle wrote:
wooverstone8 wrote:

At least it’s a good addiction! there is no harm in that. Unless you go into financial crisis

This is true, but I seem to have been born into financial crisis and haven't left yet

I AM a Plastiholic & suffer from AMS Cool [8D]

It is a good addiction Smile [:)]

But, in eizzle's case, He Was Born INto CrisiS!!!! Laugh [(-D]

If you lose your sense of humor, you've lost everything

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eizzle

Member since
August 2005
From: Greencastle, IN

Posted by eizzle on Sunday, January 15, 2006 3:25 PM

wooverstone8 wrote:

At least it’s a good addiction! there is no harm in that. Unless you go into financial crisis

This is true, but I seem to have been born into financial crisis and haven't left yet Big Smile [:D]

Colin

Homer Simpson for president!!!

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wooverstone8

Member since
December 2003
From: Olympia, WA

Posted by wooverstone8 on Sunday, January 15, 2006 1:47 PM

At least it’s a good addiction! Big Smile [:D] there is no harm in that. Unless you go into financial crisis

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eizzle

Member since
August 2005
From: Greencastle, IN

Posted by eizzle on Saturday, January 14, 2006 6:17 PM

wooverstone8 wrote:

Well, now I’ll have to step forward. I used to be a plasticholic…

Hi, my name is Colin, and I'm a platicholic! I've just recently been feeling addicted, but I have been building for years Big Smile [:D]

Colin

Homer Simpson for president!!!

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wooverstone8

Member since
December 2003
From: Olympia, WA

Posted by wooverstone8 on Saturday, January 14, 2006 6:02 PM

Well, now I’ll have to step forward. I used to be a plasticholic… Wink [;)]

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eizzle

Member since
August 2005
From: Greencastle, IN

Posted by eizzle on Saturday, January 14, 2006 5:11 PM

Bgrigg wrote:
wooverstone8 wrote:

There are a dozen other things you can do besides build models.

Blasphemer!

I will pray for you Wooverstone! Tongue [:P] J/K!

Colin

Homer Simpson for president!!!

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Bgrigg

Member since
May 2005
From: Left forever

Posted by Bgrigg on Saturday, January 14, 2006 4:27 PM

wooverstone8 wrote:

There are a dozen other things you can do besides build models.

Blasphemer! Clown [:o)]

So long folks!

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wooverstone8

Member since
December 2003
From: Olympia, WA

Posted by wooverstone8 on Saturday, January 14, 2006 4:22 PM

Well, I’ve I had good results with both, GMW and Squadron. GMW is slow compared to Squadron, but one of the advantages that GMW store has, is that they have a 1-800 number, which is nice. I know it can take somewhere between two to four weeks to get your items, but in the mean time, I usually find something else to do. There are a dozen other things you can do besides build models.

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Chatterer

Member since
November 2005
From: Southwest

Posted by Chatterer on Saturday, January 14, 2006 12:07 PM

I always like to deal with Squardon, I can place my order on Saturday and have it by Thursday or Friday. Dont like GMW take to long to ship or dont have what I want.

David

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Hippy-Ed

Member since
December 2004
From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Friday, January 13, 2006 11:56 PM

Glamdring wrote:
I received my Squadron order today, completely filled. Even the AM things. Meanwhile, GM just processed my order yesterday, and should arrive early next week....

squadron's good about that. Think this last order with GMW took 2 days after I phoned them the last time. I've given up on GMW.

If you lose your sense of humor, you've lost everything

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Glamdring

Member since
February 2005
From: Nashotah, WI

Posted by Glamdring on Friday, January 13, 2006 10:13 PM

I received my Squadron order today, completely filled. Even the AM things. Meanwhile, GM just processed my order yesterday, and should arrive early next week....

Robert

"I can't get ahead no matter how hard I try, I'm gettin' really good at barely gettin' by"

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Thursday, January 12, 2006 8:49 PM

Ebay anymore, so much cheaper, except for new releases. I like Greatmodels website, pictures for everything. Who can that? Squadron has great service. Rollmodels was very expediant.

Eric

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wolfpac

Member since
January 2006
From: Central Florida

Posted by wolfpac on Thursday, January 12, 2006 12:26 PM

I've purchased all of my kits through www. rocousa.com. They do charge a $4.50 US handling fee however, I try and purchase of all my products in bulk, which saves me money in the long run.

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eizzle

Member since
August 2005
From: Greencastle, IN

Posted by eizzle on Thursday, January 12, 2006 10:29 AM

The only thing I would change about Squadron is that it would be nice if there was some way to check your order status online. However, it seems like they ship fast enough that you don't need it, but I am thinking about if something gets backordered, you can check on it periodically to see whats going on wiht it. Just a thought... I know thats rare Big Smile [:D]

Colin

Homer Simpson for president!!!

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Hippy-Ed

Member since
December 2004
From: Stockton,Ca

Posted by Hippy-Ed on Thursday, January 12, 2006 9:58 AM

Reddog wrote:
Squadron Shop without a doubt. I have been ordering from them for over 15 years and have never had a problem. My wife order something for me and ordered the wrong item, they took it back and sent me the correct item without so much as a fuss. Use to hit their store up in DC before they closed, now that was a hobby store. Haven't tried any others, happy with Squadron so I don't see a need to mess with the fabric of the universe.

This is why I like squadron Big Smile [:D]

I had a kit (the A-6A I'm now building) which had severely warped wing halves. Squadron replaced the whole kit free of charge. I'll stick with them for now on Approve [^]

I may order from other places direct like Paragon Designs, White Ensign Models, etc when I feel it'd be cheaper in the long run.

If you lose your sense of humor, you've lost everything

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Reddog

Member since
November 2005
From: Pax River

Posted by Reddog on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 2:31 PM

Squadron Shop without a doubt. I have been ordering from them for over 15 years and have never had a problem. My wife order something for me and ordered the wrong item, they took it back and sent me the correct item without so much as a fuss. Use to hit their store up in DC before they closed, now that was a hobby store. Haven't tried any others, happy with Squadron so I don't see a need to mess with the fabric of the universe. Smile [:)]

"Any problem can be solved with a suitable application of high explosives."

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eizzle

Member since
August 2005
From: Greencastle, IN

Posted by eizzle on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 1:19 PM

I had some store credit at GMW, so I ordered the a model with PE and it is already been processed, that was 2 days ago. Seems like they have there good days and there bad?

Colin

Homer Simpson for president!!!

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Glamdring

Member since
February 2005
From: Nashotah, WI

Posted by Glamdring on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 11:21 AM

I just placed two different orders from Squadron and GM. All items are listed as in stock. I placed the both on Tuesday (GM has a great sale going on). The squadron order was for 2 models and an AM cockpit, and the GM one is for 3 models that are all on sale. I am on my third and final straw with GM, so I hope this order is completely filled in a reasonable timeframe, unlike the first two. I'll let you all know my results from the two transactions in a head to head matchup.

Robert

"I can't get ahead no matter how hard I try, I'm gettin' really good at barely gettin' by"

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eizzle

Member since
August 2005
From: Greencastle, IN

Posted by eizzle on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 9:27 AM

Well, as stated earlier, I ordered a PE set from Squadron, had it in less than 5 days! They have my business! MFSob, I agree completely with you, why websites list stuff but don't show pics is beyond me, why would anyone buy something they can't even see a picture of? That drives me nuts Banged Head [banghead]

The search thing always seems like a pain in the rear to me, so that doesn't really bug me,but one thing I really like is having someplace you can check on the status of your order so you can tell whats going on!

Colin

Homer Simpson for president!!!

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mfsob

Member since
March 2005
From: West Virginia, USA

Posted by mfsob on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 9:09 AM

I'm sure there are a LOT of excellent modeling supply websites out there with fast customer service and good prices, but to get my business it takes two things I'm not willing to compromise on:

1) A Search function that works! By that I mean one where I can type in a word, phrase or numbers and get results from the entire site. NOT one of these things that has drop down menus and more drop down menus and File Not Found messages, which causes a lot of guessing and frustration and me thinking perhaps I had better waste my time someplace else.

2) Pictures of the products! I don't care if it's a PE fret of 1/700 life rings, I want to see what I'm buying before I spend the money. Especially decals - I need to know if there are enough serial numbers on the sheet to warrant purchase, for example, and measurements for things like diorama bases. If I have to take the extra step of e-mailing for more information, I'll probably shop elsewhere.

If a site has these two things, then I am going to spend some time there and probably end up giving them money. If my order gets filled promptly and correctly, they'll probably have a customer for life even if they cost a little more. If not ...

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jcfay

Member since
November 2005
From: Chicago, IL

Posted by jcfay on Wednesday, January 11, 2006 7:51 AM

alright i've got to add my two bits to this thread. i've used great models a bunch and i've had multiple problems with them - they have charged me for shipping when they shouldn't have, and stuff "in stock" just ain't. They've cancelled stuff on me too. Now, they have always corrected their financial boo boos and their prices pretty much can't be beat in my experience. Squadron, who I've ordered from twice, has been Johnny on the spot on shipping my order and also, like they claim, if they said it was in stock then it was. Overall, my experiences with both have been pretty good. Tried tower models once and it was a bit expensive. adios muchachos

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AH1Wsnake

Member since
December 2002
From: Modeling anything with "MARINES" on the side.

Posted by AH1Wsnake on Monday, January 9, 2006 6:00 PM

http://www.spruebros.com/

Absolutely superior customer service and FAST shipping. Mind you, he uses standard USPS or UPS, but the turnaround time in processing your order is incredible. Mr. Gordon Kwan only lists the stuff he has in stock, too....so none of this "OOP" business.

"There are only two kinds of people that understand Marines: Marines and those who have met them in battle. Everyone else has a second-hand opinion."

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armorman

Member since
April 2003
From: Charlotte, NC

Posted by armorman on Monday, January 9, 2006 10:37 AM

The three that I use are always reliable, and in my opinion top notch on service.
www.spruebrothers.com - If it's listed it's in-stock, and Gordon's the best
www.wildbluemodels.com - run by a pilot, Pete Fleischmann, great service and a great modeler
www.towerhobbies.com - great service, they list it as in-stock or not

Next Up: 1/35 Tamiya Merkava 1/48 Tamiya King Tiger 1/35 Dragon M1A1 AIM

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eizzle

Member since
August 2005
From: Greencastle, IN

Posted by eizzle on Monday, January 9, 2006 9:56 AM

Bgrigg wrote:
Ladies? LADIES? WHY I OUG...actually that's one of the nicest things somebody has called me.

Laugh [(-D] why is it that I completely believe that Black Eye [B)]

Colin

Homer Simpson for president!!!

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Bgrigg

Member since
May 2005
From: Left forever

Posted by Bgrigg on Monday, January 9, 2006 9:25 AM

Ladies? LADIES? WHY I OUG...actually that's one of the nicest things somebody has called me. Tongue [:P]

So long folks!

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nicholma

Member since
September 2003
From: New Zealand

Posted by nicholma on Monday, January 9, 2006 3:10 AM

Hobby Link Japan ( www.hlj.com ) and Grand Prix Models ( www.grandprixmodels.com ) both have provided excellent service and turn around.

Kia ora, Mark "Time flies like the wind, fruit flies like bananas"

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, January 8, 2006 6:08 PM

www.luckymodel.com

for sure...

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eizzle

Member since
August 2005
From: Greencastle, IN

Posted by eizzle on Sunday, January 8, 2006 4:33 PM

Hippy-Ed wrote:
Bgrigg wrote:
eizzle wrote:

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!

I could harass you, but then you might cry.

I won't have that on my conscience! LOL!!

I conCur!!