My boyfriend and I recently got into RC cars, and he has visited Riders a few times to pick up…read moreparts. Unfortunately, each visit has been disappointing. They often sell him the wrong items or are completely out of what he needs to get his RC car running. Most recently, he purchased a brushless motor they recommended, and we returned today hoping to buy a transmitter. To our surprise, we were informed that they wouldn't have any in stock until the end of August! To add to our frustration, they have a strict no-return policy, so we're stuck with parts that don't work for us. It's frustrating to rely on a shop that consistently misses the mark on customer needs and doesn't offer refunds for incorrect purchases. We won't be coming back and want to warn others to think twice before buying from them.

Good evening I just bought a Traxxas X-Maxx Ultimate over the past weekend at a different shop…read moreonly because they didn't have that one in stock. I work 2 blocks down the street so was looking at long term relation ship for this next step for me with this new hobby. I noticed the shocks didn't have oil in them so stop in to check asked them they said yes they should have had oil in them but maybe not enough I said well let me grab it from my Jeep and tell me what you think a kid looked to be 20 said there's a $30 charge for that! Hu?? really I said your joking right he said nope I'm like keep that oil and any other stuff I might need I wont buy anything from here! this could have been a great thing but to be like that cant even take 2 seconds to look at something with out wanting money or to get paid! I was shocked that never used to be like that people would give you help with something just as a courtesy good for business. well I had allot of money to spend there maybe not today but there's other cars I might have wanted down the road that one I just bought was $2200 well it wont be from there. ( its going to happen someone some ware will be having a heart attach but before any life saving measures happen there's going to be a charge)

The customer service at Rider's is exceptional. It's so easy…read morethese days to buy online but when you need help, you're on your own. Several times now the people at Rider's have helped me with programing my transmitter and airplane. I couldn't have done this on my own. This week they sent my broken Saito engine back to Horizon Hobby for repair. They did all the paperwork and packaging and covered the shipping cost. Two weeks later they called me to say that they have a brand new engine for me to pick up. No questions asked, no charge, not even for shipping. I can only imagine the heartburn I would have had to deal with if I had bought this engine online. We need to support our local hobby shop because their support is vital to us and our hobbies.

When you're looking for Christmas gifts for our grandson who was requesting Gundam models. They had…read morea huge selection and we were able to find a specific model that he was looking for. Christmas was fantastic for him.

More than just a place to purchase tabletop games and hobby supplies, they provide a clean and safe…read moreatmosphere to enjoy the games they sell with other patrons. They run regular events, and make sure to support their games.

10/10 Best Tabletop Gaming store in West Michigan!…read more Jesse has helped build an amazing community that has something for everyone. If you have ever wanted to get into tabletop gaming, modeling, painting, or TCG's like Magic: The Gathering Far Harbor is the place to be! Jesse (the owner) and the other players there are always willing to lend a hand and answer questions about any of the product in store. Which is a TON of product! You will never find a more knowledgeable staff and player base than the one at Far Harbor. They all actually play the games that the store sells, rather than other "game stores" that just sell product but don't know anything about the game at all. They offer a great discount on most items, and also host a TON of community events like tournaments, demo days, and even hobby days. If your looking to get the best value out of your hard earned hobby money Far Harbor is the place to go! Plus Ash is the best boy of a shop dog!

If you were in the market to spend a lot of money on a toy but not have any service after the sale…read moreand for them to treat you very poorly and not stand behind their product then I suppose you could do business here otherwise I do not recommend them

Muskegon, you have a gem here! Doug and Todd run a great local hobby shop and will take the time…read moreneeded to answer all your questions! Great selection of RC cars and airplanes, models, and trains among other things!

I came across this place in Aug 2017 when I attended Michigan Tech's Annual Railroad conference in…read moreKalamazoo and wanted to visit some hobby shops before heading home. Hobby Recycling is located just west of Grand Rapids. Besides having new merchandise they have gently used trains and scenery too. I have assembled an almost complete Amtrak Empire Builder and Santa Fe Chief. I also have a good start on a UP passenger train and Sound Transit's Sounder. If you have champagne taste and a Budweiser budget, this is the place to come for gently used trains.

Al and Vicky. They are actually the focal point of this place. Personable, eccentric and quirky…read more Yes, they will follow you around as you browse. They're not paranoid of you; they're just friendly and want to help. But what they REALLY want to do is play a game with you - like a FLUX card game. (I played the CAT version.) Speaking of cat, their 17 yr old kitty died last year. Don't be too hard on them. The place is dated, cluttered and musty. But they're great people and that's what matters.

Still a great store. They are taking covid protocols very seriously. Remember to wear your mask!…read moreAlso, no credit cards. You need cash here.

If you love vintage plastic model kits, this place is heaven on earth. This is one of the VERY FEW…read morebusinesses left anywhere in the Midwest, now that CRM in St Louis is mail-order only and Big Bear Hobby in Milwaukee has closed due to the passing of its longtime owner. Dean's Hobby Stop is a mecca of vintage kits, many in amazingly good condition considering they are 30-50 years old mostly, and at much better prices that you might pay on eBay. Not to mention you save the expense and risk of shipping if you come to the store in person. I live in Chicago and have family in the Detroit area, but I'll go quite a bit out of my way to come here whenever I can. Dean is a real gentleman and his wife and partner is a real gem too!

I've been doing business with Dean for over ten years and…read more never had a problem getting models shipped to me. I'm in the Sacramento area of California and there is nothing like Dean's place out here. He'll always hold items for you until you're ready to call back and pay for them. Good service, friendly staff and, to say he's well stocked with models- that's quite an understatement! There might be a few others out there like Dean, but they don't do what he does!

great selection. rc cars and planes and helicopters. awesome trains set up and equipment.read more

Doesn't accept Apple Pay so I'm looking at my rc car for the weekend only place around that doesn't…read moretake Apple Pay but has a 6$ part I need