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http://www.bananahobby.com/rc-toys-rc-tanks.html i just went to this site because so far they are the only place that has the s&s tiger or any S&S for that matter. i just wanted to know if anybody has done business with them before and what their experiance was.
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RE: hobby website
Ive never done business with them but looking at the web site I see a 15% restock fee. Thats a turn off. There is no address that I can find but the phone # is local for me. I may try to find if they have a store.
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RE: hobby website
Mato has S&S
http://www.matotoys.com/canada/
They also have a good rep for fixing problems if given a chance.
http://www.matotoys.com/canada/
They also have a good rep for fixing problems if given a chance.
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RE: hobby website
I have dealt with MATO on a number of occassions... and I have to say they are one of teh BEST businesses I have EVER dealt with.... RC or not.
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I wanted just the basic S&S tank, as it comes from the factory with no upgrades installed. That way I can decide which upgrades I want/need and I also saved money that way. The upgraded tanks (metal gearsets) from Mato are nice and they have a lot of incentives for buyers and good customer suport. Shipping to my location from Canada was just a little too prohibitive so I ordered from a company similar to Bananahobby called ZHobby. That was my first HL tank and I didn't want to risk too much $$ on the HL gamble, at least initially.
They too have a similar return policy: Returns of product, other than for exchange or replacement, are subject to a 15% return fee. Which I think is fair enough. The only way I would have returned my tank was for exchange or replacement so I was not concerned over this (I was committed to getting a HL tank ).
Mato Toys has a return/restocking fee of 20%.
Don't be afraid of trying another vendor. I had a 110% experience with ZHobby. They were very quick to respond via email and sent out a replacement part free of charge and in great haste.
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RE: hobby website
HI...Being in australia we get a little behind in some things..at the moment we have only the non S&S versions of these HL tanks that I can find and not much else..the 1:12 tanks are now in the market
Are we here in Oz going to catch up sometime..would like also to get one of the massive 1:8's but can't find anyone so far who would ship to australia ..I know it would probably cost a months wages or more but willing to pay reasonable shipping fees
anyone know ??
thanks
Are we here in Oz going to catch up sometime..would like also to get one of the massive 1:8's but can't find anyone so far who would ship to australia ..I know it would probably cost a months wages or more but willing to pay reasonable shipping fees
anyone know ??
thanks
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RE: hobby website
Hi
I know this is probably already too late, but just as an update as to where to get S&S tanks in Aus. The pics show only the non S&S version, but reading the details they reckon it is S&S. I'll let you guys decide; this is mainly just a reference as to where one could purchase HengLong tanks in Australia. The hobby store is located in Newcastle. However, biggest size I can see is the 1/16 scale tanks that they carry.
[link=http://www.frontlinehobbies.com.au/Shop/productList.aspx?subCat=R/CVEH&catName=R/C%20Tanks,%20Motorbikes,%20Road%20Trucks]www.frontlinehobbies.com.au[/link]
I know this is probably already too late, but just as an update as to where to get S&S tanks in Aus. The pics show only the non S&S version, but reading the details they reckon it is S&S. I'll let you guys decide; this is mainly just a reference as to where one could purchase HengLong tanks in Australia. The hobby store is located in Newcastle. However, biggest size I can see is the 1/16 scale tanks that they carry.
[link=http://www.frontlinehobbies.com.au/Shop/productList.aspx?subCat=R/CVEH&catName=R/C%20Tanks,%20Motorbikes,%20Road%20Trucks]www.frontlinehobbies.com.au[/link]
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Yep, I have purchased from BananaHobby, the motor failed at first test, they had me return the defective parts via mail ..and I have yet to get anything back. Good luck getting them to respond to calls or e-mails.. Personally, I'd look elsewhere. Their customer service is the worst I have ever encountered.
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ORIGINAL: noddywa
HI...Being in australia we get a little behind in some things..at the moment we have only the non S&S versions of these HL tanks that I can find and not much else..the 1:12 tanks are now in the market
Are we here in Oz going to catch up sometime..would like also to get one of the massive 1:8's but can't find anyone so far who would ship to australia ..I know it would probably cost a months wages or more but willing to pay reasonable shipping fees
anyone know ??
thanks
HI...Being in australia we get a little behind in some things..at the moment we have only the non S&S versions of these HL tanks that I can find and not much else..the 1:12 tanks are now in the market
Are we here in Oz going to catch up sometime..would like also to get one of the massive 1:8's but can't find anyone so far who would ship to australia ..I know it would probably cost a months wages or more but willing to pay reasonable shipping fees
anyone know ??
thanks
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ORIGINAL: noddywa
HI...Being in australia we get a little behind in some things..at the moment we have only the non S&S versions of these HL tanks that I can find and not much else..the 1:12 tanks are now in the market
Are we here in Oz going to catch up sometime..would like also to get one of the massive 1:8's but can't find anyone so far who would ship to australia ..I know it would probably cost a months wages or more but willing to pay reasonable shipping fees
anyone know ??
thanks
HI...Being in australia we get a little behind in some things..at the moment we have only the non S&S versions of these HL tanks that I can find and not much else..the 1:12 tanks are now in the market
Are we here in Oz going to catch up sometime..would like also to get one of the massive 1:8's but can't find anyone so far who would ship to australia ..I know it would probably cost a months wages or more but willing to pay reasonable shipping fees
anyone know ??
thanks
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RE: hobby website
ORIGINAL: LOWDOWNDIRTYRAT1
Yep, I have purchased from BananaHobby, the motor failed at first test, they had me return the defective parts via mail ..and I have yet to get anything back. Good luck getting them to respond to calls or e-mails.. Personally, I'd look elsewhere. Their customer service is the worst I have ever encountered.
Yep, I have purchased from BananaHobby, the motor failed at first test, they had me return the defective parts via mail ..and I have yet to get anything back. Good luck getting them to respond to calls or e-mails.. Personally, I'd look elsewhere. Their customer service is the worst I have ever encountered.
I bought a 3d aerobatic helicopter plus parts from bananahobby for well over $400 and they sent me a pile of junks that do not work. they will not pick up their phone calls and ignore all my emails. i kno they are somewhere near los angeles so I can drive to their store. can you give me their physical address so i can drive up there to return this pile of garbage. help! i'm out $400
someone please post their address here
thanks