HobbyKing is disgusting.
03-21-2016, 08:50 PM
#103
I've "rolled the dice" on a couple of small HK orders for micro-sized RC equipment.
So far, so good. I don't risk enough on any order to fret about it.
I do the same with Harbor Freight stuff. For example I bought the HF pressure washer and it has already paid for itself after a few uses compared to paying for rental units. Even if it broke down tomorrow, I'm already ahead of the game.
Back to HK, thanks to the free exchange of "Consumer Reports" that have been submitted at RCU I have been armed with enough information to know that I would not trust them any further than how far I can throw a wadded up 20 dollar bill.
So far, so good. I don't risk enough on any order to fret about it.
I do the same with Harbor Freight stuff. For example I bought the HF pressure washer and it has already paid for itself after a few uses compared to paying for rental units. Even if it broke down tomorrow, I'm already ahead of the game.
Back to HK, thanks to the free exchange of "Consumer Reports" that have been submitted at RCU I have been armed with enough information to know that I would not trust them any further than how far I can throw a wadded up 20 dollar bill.
03-22-2016, 02:44 AM
#104
I've "rolled the dice" on a couple of small HK orders for micro-sized RC equipment.
So far, so good. I don't risk enough on any order to fret about it.
I do the same with Harbor Freight stuff. For example I bought the HF pressure washer and it has already paid for itself after a few uses compared to paying for rental units. Even if it broke down tomorrow, I'm already ahead of the game.
Back to HK, thanks to the free exchange of "Consumer Reports" that have been submitted at RCU I have been armed with enough information to know that I would not trust them any further than how far I can throw a wadded up 20 dollar bill.
So far, so good. I don't risk enough on any order to fret about it.
I do the same with Harbor Freight stuff. For example I bought the HF pressure washer and it has already paid for itself after a few uses compared to paying for rental units. Even if it broke down tomorrow, I'm already ahead of the game.
Back to HK, thanks to the free exchange of "Consumer Reports" that have been submitted at RCU I have been armed with enough information to know that I would not trust them any further than how far I can throw a wadded up 20 dollar bill.
03-22-2016, 03:29 AM
#105
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I have decided that every tool I own does not have to be the highest quality. If it is useful for my needs, then I will buy the cheap version. At my estate sale, you will still only pay five cents on the dollar. Tools that I use often and depend on, I am willing to pay more.
Sometimes, Hobby King meets my needs, other times I am willing to go top drawer. Equally often money is wasted on top quality.
Sometimes, Hobby King meets my needs, other times I am willing to go top drawer. Equally often money is wasted on top quality.
03-22-2016, 09:06 AM
#106
No you aren't, you were better off renting,,you paid good money for a piece of crap, if you bought a quality one, it would last for 25-30 years, or you'd be able to re sell it for a decent return, it's just that kind of dispose of it when it breaks mentality that has made it harder and harder to find quality tools and materials, too many companies cheeping down to compete for the cheapskate's business.
The engine is a Honda clone and has been rock steady.
If I was a pro who relied on these machines daily, I would have bought a Honda. The reality is, I use a pressure washer about 16 hours per year.
Brand name units can fail too, this is why they sell replacement parts. Most failures are due to the user forgetting about maintaining the oil level.
A daily rental fee is over $100 which causes the user to rush through the project plus lose time picking up and returning the unit.
03-22-2016, 10:44 AM
#107
I got a Bushmaster from HK, East warehouse plus a battery and some soldering stuff late summer. Everything was fine, well packaged and reasonable shipping time. I like Hobby King. I like the Bushmaster.
Bill in Pa.
Bill in Pa.
03-22-2016, 05:11 PM
#108
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For what its worth, I had good luck with them over the years with my few orders up until the last few months. Got a 1/10 rc car with a dead esc, and I was lucky enough to find a US rep on one of the forums who helped me get a replacement. If I would not have found him, I hate to think of the results. Next order sat unshipped for 9 days. Customer service said that they had a high order volume. Not my problem. After complaint after complaint, it finally shipped. You would think after all these years they would have things figured out.
