One of the REALLY NICE things about an ARF is that they package the hardware in those little plastic bags and staple it all together. It's all sorted and convenient.

That makes it really to chuck it all right into the TRASHCAN. No muss, no fuss----just pick up a bag and toss it right in the can.

I absolutely hate ARF hardware. I usually hate the hardware that comes in kits too. Most of it winds up in the trashcan.

I wish that you could buy an ARF without any hardware. But, the price ought to reflect it.

Some kit manufacturers offer kits without hardware---Lanier, Aeroworks(althoug they don't make kits anymore), Carden

I wouldn't mind paying for an ARF-- if the price was lower and they would not include the hardware. I usually wind up spending another $50--$100 for quality hardware.

Or, I'd even pay MORE for an ARF------IF the hardware was good stuff.