Which is your preferred retailer ?

Hispania · 04-03-2008, 04:12 PM

I would like to know which are the best retailers according to your experiences bearing in mind: Cost, speed/delivery, service and post service (you know, when things go wrong), reliability, etc...

According to what I have experienced, these are my preferred retailers:

1/ Jetcollectors.com
2/ Aviationmegastore.com
3/ Jetawaysmodels.com
4/ Aviation-Center-Berlin.de

Obviously there are many more to try, but with your answers it will be easier for me and for anyone else to buy at the right places . Thanks

Junkcollector · 04-03-2008, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Hispania

I would like to know which are the best retailers according to your experiences bearing in mind: Cost, speed/delivery, service and post service (you know, when things go wrong), reliability, etc.

Buchair in the NYC area. Kevin, the owner, and his wife. They run a superb operation with fantastic customer service. Kevin is also finishing the first of three books devoted to Turkish Aviation.

Hispania · 04-03-2008, 04:30 PM

Do they have any web page ?, if afirmative please let us know !!

Chansen · 04-03-2008, 04:42 PM

Don't have one! I go for availiblity of models. Some have them others don't. Becoming tougher to find for certain models.

Junkcollector · 04-03-2008, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Hispania

Do they have any web page ?, if afirmative please let us know !!

BUCHair USA Inc.

PS: Shipping for 1:400 is around 6.00.

sammyk · 04-03-2008, 05:02 PM

Jetway is my preferred retailer. I only shop elsewhere if Nick doesn't have a model I want which is rare.

Mingjim · 04-03-2008, 05:43 PM

Luis (adamjets) and Kam (Eztoys) give outstanding service and fair pricing.

goldy · 04-03-2008, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Chansen

Don't have one! I go for availiblity of models. Some have them others don't. Becoming tougher to find for certain models.

My prefered retailer is me! I do like the selection that The Airplane Shop has to offer and for AeroClassics Slick Nick the Jetway Hick. Other than that I like myself. The price is right, the shipping is quick..what to complain about?

Peewee

aviator8883 · 04-03-2008, 10:53 PM

Adamjets.com!!

Great variety of models, an unmatched customer service, fast shipping and an awesome membership rewards program!

Plus Luis is a great guy to deal with.

Te lo recomiendo ampliamente amigo!

aViatOr

aerozo · 04-03-2008, 11:09 PM

You might like to consider Collectablejets and Jetcollector to save on international shipping(that's exactly what I do).

Midway Spotter · 04-03-2008, 11:09 PM

Absolutely hands down Jetway Models. Nick is fast, friendly, and usually beats everyone else's prices. I've never had a bad deal with him.

NDRegionalJet · 04-03-2008, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Midway Spotter

Absolutely hands down Jetway Models. Nick is fast, friendly, and usually beats everyone else's prices. I've never had a bad deal with him.

I second you on that one. I've always had great service from Jetway.

nosegear · 04-04-2008, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by NDRegionalJet

I second you on that one. I've always had great service from Jetway.

i third that,with good publicity,i think Nick should give us abit of discount!

Unicorn · 04-04-2008, 01:11 AM

In person: Hobbyco.

Online: Virginfans, Buchair, JohanChan

All have given me great service.

Unicorn

QFA388 · 04-04-2008, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by sammyk

Jetway is my preferred retailer. I only shop elsewhere if Nick doesn't have a model I want which is rare.

Yup, same for me too.

goldy · 04-04-2008, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Unicorn

In person: Hobbyco.

Online: Virginfans, Buchair, JohanChan

All have given me great service.

Unicorn

You are closer to Hong Kong than we here in the US, Uni. Your shipping costs are lower than ours are I would suspect.

Peewee

aerozo · 04-04-2008, 03:40 AM

For outside US buyers like us, cheap shipping is really a major factor in determining a retailer to buy from. My personal favourite is 'collectablejets'. Super cheap shipping for international buyers and their 'free model offer' is simply so~ tempting.

ANA Mohican · 04-04-2008, 03:59 AM

ezToys.com

They sells out fast though.

steve kicic · 04-04-2008, 04:23 AM

For me Great Value Export, demographer Uk (first class collectables) peewee air and virgin fan.........all have been great with postage and trouble free purchases and a few others i may have missed but these have all stood out as major sellers at least in my opinion and none have let me down so far.
steve kicic

Eirikur Raudi · 04-04-2008, 05:33 AM

In Sweden there is no shop or dealer where you can see the or pick the models of the shelf.

After trying some web shops in Europe I find Aviation Center in Berlin being the No 1!!

I go there some times (when I have other business in Berlin). Good selection and very cooperative to accept orders on phone or E-mail when it can be difficult to reach their web site when I'm out traveling.

Really first class service. Some say they are "pricy" but I prefer a good service and first class treatment and I'm ready to pay for that.

N. Eberhard · 04-04-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ANA Mohican

ezToys.com

They sells out fast though.

Yeah, if you want to pay the highest prices in the U.S.

N. Eberhard · 04-04-2008, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by nosegear

i third that,with good publicity,i think Nick should give us abit of discount!

Sorry mate, but my Avalanche only gets 13 mpg! Oh, that and the 3 teenage kids I have as well. Put them together and they are sucking my wallet dry as the Great Sandy desert!

1:200Freak · 04-04-2008, 02:38 PM

In Toronto if the models are available.

http://www.thresholdaviation.com/Default.asp?c=4359 or
http://www.aviationworld.net/Default.asp?c=43533

I've been getting some stuff from the US from
JoePilot.com Pilot Supplies, Aeronautical Charts, Aircraft Supplies and More .
Great service, good prices and excellent shipping.

Wow Nick after all the publicity out here, I am going to send you some orders next time.

sammyk · 04-04-2008, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by N. Eberhard

Sorry mate, but my Avalanche only gets 13 mpg! Oh, that and the 3 teenage kids I have as well. Put them together and they are sucking my wallet dry as the Great Sandy desert!

I hope this doesn't lead to a fuel surcharge on orders!

ashegam · 04-04-2008, 02:50 PM

Another vote for Jetway Models.
Big selection.
cheaper then other places.
very fair S&H and fast.
fast reply to e-mails and questions.
What else do you want? a copy of playboy included with your models?

sammyk · 04-04-2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ashegam

What else do you want? a copy of playboy included with your models?

Well, I certainly wouldn't complain!

04-03-2008, 04:12 PM	#1
Hispania Hispania Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 80	Which is your preferred retailer ? I would like to know which are the best retailers according to your experiences bearing in mind: Cost, speed/delivery, service and post service (you know, when things go wrong), reliability, etc... According to what I have experienced, these are my preferred retailers: 1/ Jetcollectors.com 2/ Aviationmegastore.com 3/ Jetawaysmodels.com 4/ Aviation-Center-Berlin.de Obviously there are many more to try, but with your answers it will be easier for me and for anyone else to buy at the right places . Thanks

04-03-2008, 04:30 PM	#3
Hispania Hispania Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 80	Re: Which is your preferred retailer ? Do they have any web page ?, if afirmative please let us know !!

04-03-2008, 04:42 PM	#4
Chansen Insane Collector Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 2,869	Re: Which is your preferred retailer ? Don't have one! I go for availiblity of models. Some have them others don't. Becoming tougher to find for certain models.

04-03-2008, 05:02 PM	#6
sammyk Insane Collector Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Austin, TX Age: 33 Posts: 1,195	Re: Which is your preferred retailer ? Jetway is my preferred retailer. I only shop elsewhere if Nick doesn't have a model I want which is rare.

04-03-2008, 05:43 PM	#7
Mingjim Insane Collector Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,856	Re: Which is your preferred retailer ? Luis (adamjets) and Kam (Eztoys) give outstanding service and fair pricing. __________________

04-03-2008, 10:53 PM	#9
aviator8883 Master Collector Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: The Pearl of the West (MMGL), Mexico Age: 24 Posts: 537	Re: Which is your preferred retailer ? Adamjets.com!! Great variety of models, an unmatched customer service, fast shipping and an awesome membership rewards program! Plus Luis is a great guy to deal with. Te lo recomiendo ampliamente amigo! aViatOr __________________ *"'lOVe at fIrSt fLigHt!'"* ¡PONIENDO MUY EN ALTO EL NOMBRE DE MÉXICO! Someone PLEASE make an Embraer E-190 diecast metal model in Aeromexico, US Airways, JetBlue and Air Canada colors. Mexican aviation forum: www.fsmex.com/foros

04-03-2008, 11:09 PM	#10
aerozo aeroplane maniac Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 201	Re: Which is your preferred retailer ? You might like to consider Collectablejets and Jetcollector to save on international shipping(that's exactly what I do).

04-03-2008, 11:09 PM	#11
Midway Spotter Senior Collector Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 195	Re: Which is your preferred retailer ? Absolutely hands down Jetway Models. Nick is fast, friendly, and usually beats everyone else's prices. I've never had a bad deal with him.

04-04-2008, 01:11 AM	#14
Unicorn 1:400 Leasing Agent Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 945	Re: Which is your preferred retailer ? In person: Hobbyco. Online: Virginfans, Buchair, JohanChan All have given me great service. Unicorn __________________ It is by will alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the juice of sapho that thoughts acquire speed, the lips acquire stains, the stains become a warning. It is by will alone I set my mind in motion. PS. Buzz paranoid and proud of it!

04-04-2008, 03:40 AM	#17
aerozo aeroplane maniac Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 201	Re: Which is your preferred retailer ? For outside US buyers like us, cheap shipping is really a major factor in determining a retailer to buy from. My personal favourite is 'collectablejets'. Super cheap shipping for international buyers and their 'free model offer' is simply so~ tempting.

04-04-2008, 03:59 AM	#18
ANA Mohican Made in Japan Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Honolulu, in Grass Hut Age: 40 Posts: 54	Re: Which is your preferred retailer ? ezToys.com They sells out fast though.

04-04-2008, 04:23 AM	#19
steve kicic ansettcat Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: adelaide south australia Posts: 114	Re: Which is your preferred retailer ? For me Great Value Export, demographer Uk (first class collectables) peewee air and virgin fan.........all have been great with postage and trouble free purchases and a few others i may have missed but these have all stood out as major sellers at least in my opinion and none have let me down so far. steve kicic

04-04-2008, 05:33 AM	#20
Eirikur Raudi Collector Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lerberget Posts: 74	Re: Which is your preferred retailer ? In Sweden there is no shop or dealer where you can see the or pick the models of the shelf. After trying some web shops in Europe I find Aviation Center in Berlin being the No 1!! I go there some times (when I have other business in Berlin). Good selection and very cooperative to accept orders on phone or E-mail when it can be difficult to reach their web site when I'm out traveling. Really first class service. Some say they are "pricy" but I prefer a good service and first class treatment and I'm ready to pay for that.

04-04-2008, 02:38 PM	#23
1:200Freak AP-BHV / AP-BHW / AP-BID Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,975	Re: Which is your preferred retailer ? In Toronto if the models are available. http://www.thresholdaviation.com/Default.asp?c=4359 or http://www.aviationworld.net/Default.asp?c=43533 I've been getting some stuff from the US from JoePilot.com Pilot Supplies, Aeronautical Charts, Aircraft Supplies and More . Great service, good prices and excellent shipping. Wow Nick after all the publicity out here, I am going to send you some orders next time.

04-04-2008, 02:50 PM	#25
ashegam Collector Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: IA Posts: 76	Re: Which is your preferred retailer ? Another vote for Jetway Models. Big selection. cheaper then other places. very fair S&H and fast. fast reply to e-mails and questions. What else do you want? a copy of playboy included with your models? __________________ My Collection For Sale Models