Making our way through Ohio, we made a stop in Dayton to visit eRockets. I felt like I was 10 years old again and lost in Willy Wonka's candy factory! This place is packed wall-to-wall and floor-to-ceiling with rockets! I had the pleasure of meeting the proprietor of eRockets, Randy B., who channels his passion for the hobby into his business and it shows! It's not an easy thing to say that you have the world's largest selection of flying model rocket kits, but they have an entire warehouse to back that up! I've been buying their products for years online and eRockets is the best! Semroc is their main brand since they bought that company a few years back and produce some nice quality cloned products that are no longer in production and they do it almost entirely in-house in addition to all the on-line orders flying out the door. Classic rocket designs from the 60's, 70's & 80's are now reproduced for a new generation to enjoy. They also carry the full line of standard Estes kits, as well as other less known brands such as MPC, LOC Precision, Rocketarium, NewWay, Dr Zooch, Fliskits and many others. You can't help but walk out with a boatload of stuff. To promote the hobby, they also have in-house building events on Tuesday nights with a local rocket club and launch events at different locations in the area. And who is the cutest mascot of eRockets? Elon the Bunny! He has the run of the whole place and is very friendly. Pet him but don't pick him up. He's even litter box trained, so you won't find a single rabbit pellet on the shiny floor, but watch out for some of his carrots! read more

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UPDATE Still had no direct contact, but a couple of days after posting this comment, I received an email saying that the order was fulfilled and on the way. I'm happy to upgrade from 1 star to 3, just for the slow response. And, I'll consider doing business with eRockets in the future. Be sure to allow plenty of time for delivery - just in case. ORIGINAL POST I ordered from eRockets using their online store. Everything there went fine. I found what I wanted and they have a great selection. The reputation of eRockets is pretty outstanding in the online community, so I thought that this would be a safe bet. Completed my order and paid using PayPal. All is great until... Almost a week later and my order is still "pending fulfillment." Thinking something may have gone wrong with the order or payment, I sent an email and have received no reply. There's no phone number on their website. I found a number here on Yelp - and it's out of service. At this point, eRockets has my payment. The charge is already settled at PayPal - funds are already transferred to eRockets. I have no indication that anyone at the store has seem my order - and for that matter, I can't even confirm that this business is still open. I'm willing to accept that something has gone sideways - crap happens. But right now, it's a black hole that I have to dispute with my credit card company. read more

Without question, this is the premiere model rocket warehouse/factory in Ohio, with LOTS of parts and kits of all description. Definitely worth a stop when driving through the Dayton area. As another review has stated, "like a kid in a candy shop"... so many choices! Staff is supportive and owner Randy will go the extra mile to service you. Yes, they are internet based, so no phone number. Randy's decades in the hobby has made him one of the leading rocketeers in the industry--VERY supportive of educational activities and public displays. The local interest in aerospace and Wright Patterson make such a shop in the area a no-brainer. Located in the industrial warehouse district may give you pause to visit, but google maps will guide you safely to their door. Highly recommend the Tuesday evening build sessions with an area club. Send an email in advance to confirm times. Great shipping too. read more

Terrible communication. Multiple emails sent with no reply. Listed phone numbers do not work. They lost out on a large order for school based on terrible business practices. If you do visit in person, staff is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Randy doesn't seem to care. read more