Great Service Awards.

[philly]

Being new to the sport, I have been overwhelmed by how helpful everyone I have met at various meetings have been. Guys give time, knowledge and even parts without making a newby feel like a leaper. The same can not be said for my experience with local shops. (no names, no pack drill!) So let's have your nominations for your favorite dealer (careful!) online store or piece of excellent service you have had from someone you are helping to pay the mortgage! Over to you!;)

[footey]

mb model in leeds awsome shop in total i wont go else wear

[Chrislong]

Dominic at DC Racing is a really helpful guy. What sets him apart for me, is that if I order something he doesn;t have in stock - he is honest about how long it takes, and is always fast at completing back orders...

Whereas other popular shops I previously used, well they just send what they hold in stock and loose the back orders. I got really frustrated at one of the popular shops, which is when I switched to Doms shop, and no hassles any more. Thanks Dom.

[ashleyb4]

Yup i have to agree Chris Dom is a great person most of the time he has what you need and he is good for a laugh and a talk.

http://www.oople.com/rc/photos/oswestry150706/imagepages/oswes45.html

Ledgend!!

Also Microtechracing is very good for B4 Parts and delivery and customer service is great but they are a bit serious sometimes.

But my local Hobby shop(Hobby Corner in Wrexham) are good they dont stock buggy parts but they are good for general stuff and the guys who work there are a right laught.

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[Barry Williams]

Cleveland Models in Teesside for me. Bought my first car there, an original Schumacher Cougar in the eighties & still get my stuff from Paul Cook there,(So 20 years or so & counting!!). Also he is extremely knowledgeable & has helped with many technical questions over the years, so for me he has been the best for years.
Also at national events John Cockill at Model Images has been a great help.

[DCM]

Wings'n'Wheels

Microtech Racing

Fusion Hobbies (for anything Tamiya - apart from TRF parts... thanks hobby co... grrr)

[Oscar]

Nick at Demon products gets my vote. He has been racing himself for over 20yrs, so knows his stuff. Also he is very helpful and honest (If he thinks something is crap or there is a cheaper product which does the same job he will say so not just take your money) I also find he is realistically priced not just the std RRP like 99% of other shops I could name.

[shinytopman]

Dom at DC Racing for me !

[Col]

Guy's, you're all missing the most obvious contender for this crown Don't think large, think dedicated...

Pete at Castle is an absolute hero in my book - lets look at the facts here. If he's seen you around a few times he'll give you stuff on credit, his tyres are vastly cheaper than Dom at DC, stocks and carrys about most parts for most common cars and is at every North East event rain or shine. There is no-one better full stop!:)
http://www.racephoto.co.uk/stu/york/39.jpg

[philly]

Thanks all. Nice to hear some long affiliations. Plus now my phone book is filled with recommended suppliers. Bargain!:D

[Scouser]

All the staff at Formby have been great over the years and I have always had great advise and service from DMS Racing.

[LiamD]

Cleveland Models in Teesside for me. Bought my first car there, an original Schumacher Cougar in the eighties & still get my stuff from Paul Cook there,(So 20 years or so & counting!!). Also he is extremely knowledgeable & has helped with many technical questions over the years, so for me he has been the best for years.

I'll second that, Paul has been great to me over the years. Great bloke and a bloody good driver too.

Other shops worth a mention -

Stockton Modeller -I get LOTS of help from them!!
Action Model Centre - usually 12th bits, but again, great service.

[jimmy]

Yeah peter is great - no one gives me discounts like peter does, In fact, I don't ever remember paying full whack for anything off him. He does it just for a hobby and comes to every race meeting - not just for money, but because he loves us! :p

PLUS, he always has an interesting anecdote to tell you if you don't escape quick enough, fantastic.


Guy's, you're all missing the most obvious contender for this crown Don't think large, think dedicated...

Pete at Castle is an absolute hero in my book - lets look at the facts here. If he's seen you around a few times he'll give you stuff on credit, his tyres are vastly cheaper than Dom at DC, stocks and carrys about most parts for most common cars and is at every North East event rain or shine. There is no-one better full stop!:)

[andys]

Peter all the way.
I go out of my way to try and buy stuff from Peter, he supports us, so we should support him.

What would we do without him ?

[jimmy]

If you buy somet for a quid he'll try and charge you 80p - thats how good he is! :D

[Northy]

He is a legend, Stu interviewed him on Sunday but is being slack getting it uploaded :(

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[bald eagle]

Dave at T.O.P. models is awsome. A great service provided to one and all. A very experienced and seasoned racer (yes he is getting on now !!). I believe he has actually been involed with rc cars since they started... 1969 I believe.! its a shame he doesnt get the time to race anymore, as he was a very strong competitor, especially in mardave v12 racing... One of his favourite sayings... Rubbings racing! ;)

[bigred5765]

www.hobbytec.co.uk does it all for me if they dont have it in
then ill get it for ya

[jimmy]

This is turning into "pimp my shop" :eh?:

but whilst I'm here carl, some constructive criticism on the new banner at the top of your site - its way too big. Make it 750-800 pixels wide max - otherwise your site becomes hard to read and looks messy.

[bretts]

Peter rules!!!

He let me swap some front mini pins for some rears on sunday!!

He's also great for B3 spares!!:D

http://www.yorcc.org.uk/images/castle.jpg

What a stall.

Shame he doesn't have a web shop:D

[Barry Williams]

Peter rules!!!

He let me swap some front mini pins for some rears on sunday!!

He's also great for B3 spares!!:D

http://www.yorcc.org.uk/images/castle.jpg (http://www.yorcc.org.uk/images/castle.jpg)

What a stall.

Shame he doesn't have a web shop:D

Yeah forgot to mention "sunday best Pete", a total star at regionals

[xx4-nutter]

Yeah forgot to mention "sunday best Pete", a total star at regionals

this guy is the reason i have " Gears found !! " in my sig on this forum lol..... this guys a legand ! lmao

[bigred5765]

thanks for the advice jimmy will have aplay later, or if your free do it right, as i know you are a super star hehe;)
hmm not sure i like it smaller jimmy HELP

[Mrs oOple]

I nominate Jimmy of oOple.com for the great service awards, he shows 100% dedication to promiting the hobby, and for no financial gain.
He spends hours and hours of time taking photos, writing reviews, and making a nice environment online for racers to communicate outside of race time.
:cool:

[Spencer Mulcahy]

I nominate Jimmy of oOple.com for the great service awards, he shows 100% dedication to promiting the hobby, and for no financial gain.
He spends hours and hours of time taking photos, writing reviews, and making a nice environment online for racers to communicate outside of race time.
:cool:

Dito to that (Thanks for the bearing on sunday Jim)

[bigred5765]

same here thanks for the loan of the motor also,
he is THE MAN:cool:

[ashleyb4]

Yup jimmy is a legend he will do any thing for anyone (within reason) I have never meet him but i cant wait until i do. He was really good with all my stickers and i love his pics and reviews.

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