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)

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.

GOOD THINGS!! -Great store in a great location…read more -Great staff, -Good judges, -clean bathrooms, -clean floors and tables. -Pretty good selection of cards, -Decent selection of the last decade of packs, -and a dedicated customer computer that makes it easy to pick out singles. -Events are regular and will often have 40+people most weekends. -Paints, tabletop games, minis, gotcha, ... a good mix of most everything. -Next door to some great food. Literally get there 2hrs early and feast first... unless you like to game on an empty stomach. BAD THINGS!! It seems that reviews for this store are low when this store has to enforce rules or work with third party rules. Online purchases get lost in the mail, mail takes too long, walmart colab, preordering thousands of dollars 9months in advance and order limits get put in place... that's when people seem to feel slighted. Examples: -Waited for an online order for over a year... before saying anything. -ordering 1k+ in preorder... and a limit cap put on it retroactively. -order canceled for suspected fraud. prices changed before new order. -Store charges more than market price... to make money... ...at a store. -"I've been waiting here, saying nothing for 3minutes, why aren't they helping me, me, and me!? I shouldn't have to ask or be active in getting what I want." -4staff total... 50person event in process, 3different tables have questions, Judge!, 10people in line to buy things, 15 people browsing, full moon and payday, Judge!, 18orders backed up for singles, (hey the bathroom on the left needs some looking into) Judge! Conclusion Most negative reviews are about online interactions going through third-party sellers or when third-party notifications don't work as intended. Almost all of the positive reviews show that the staff work hard, know what they are doing, are keeping the place as clean as possible, stock up as best they can, are trying their best to invite friendly people back, and operate with honor. My review: One of the only places left in this city that people can exist with no cover charge or service fee. I will gladly look here for cards, packs, and events before I ever go online for anything. An extra 10% on the price is an easy amount to pay for a half dozen full-time staff/judges and a place to gather with friends and foes. In-store:10/10 all the way. Online: 10/10 average or 3/10 when things mess up.

Pokémon, gotta catch 'em all!…read more They have dupe needohs, pokemon, labubus, gachapon and more. I bought a mega brave 30pk SEALED for $111 (with tax) and hit a mega lucario ex and bulbasaur. Maybe 8 hits out of 30? Im sure they host gaming events here as well due to the tables in the back half of the shop. Japanese scarlet & violet 151 was $14.95 for one pack. Animal crossing, Pusheen, gunpla and more.

I had put a bad review up here and I am retracting my statement…read moreTurns out the reason he wasn't calling me back was he was ill and in the hospital for a month he is now out and back at work I highly recommend them and I will use them again if needed.

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Long , long , LONGtime fan and patron of not only this wonderful comic shop, but also the wonderful…read morepeople who run it. Top marks and could not recommend any shop any more !

Tardy's Collectors Corner is on a cramped part of Eastern Avenue, and a little tricky to get to,…read morebut well worth the journey if you like comics and collectibles. They have selections of trading card games, comics old and new, and toys and memorabilia for nerdy franchises going back decades. Stepping inside feels like searching for buried treasure at times, but when you find it, it's well worth the hunt--and you've probably found multiple interesting items along the way.

Whether you're looking to start a new hobby or need expert advice on fine-tuning your RC vehicle,…read morecrawler space rc is the place to go

Huge selection very cool shop. Great prices and willing to help you get what you need.read more

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

He has coins, he's just never there during his business hours. Been there 4 times, zero for 4. No…read morenote on the door, why bother having business hours posted?? Always call before you drive here. Maybe you will have better luck.

Jerry's coin is open Monday-Friday 10:00 am- 5:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am- 1:00 pm. Wonderful shop,…read moreJerry is great!

Sure hope someone can help fix this issue. I was in today and bought an aero scout that was labeled…read more$199.99, caught up in the holiday buzz I wasn't paying too much attention at checkout. But I got home and see they charged me $269.99. I was excited to find this shop for my dad and son, but now I'm not so sure how honest they are. Hopefully they will correct it and this is a one off here. Update. They were extremely sorry and helpful with the discrepancy. Thank you for resolving the matter accordingly and timely.

My nephew loves his RC car and as a good aunt, I stopped at Hobby-Sports before the holidays to get…read morehim a Christmas present and a gift card. The staff is very helpful and nice. It's an amazing store stocked to the brim with models, cars, supplies, etc. For anyone looking for a top notch family-owned store for trains, models, cars, etc., I highly recommend Hobby-Sports.

My husband and I met some friends at House Rules. This is a great place where you can have a bite…read moreto eat, grab a drink, and play a game in a relaxed atmosphere. You pay for your table by the hour. You can pick from a wide range of games from their game library. You can also bring your own games or purchase one at the establishment. We played Chameleon while enjoying sandwiches and chicken tenders. The food was pretty good and made with local ingredients. You can order from a QR code on the table and the food is brought to your table. For dessert we ordered a cookie skillet. We had a good time at Hose Rules and highly recommend it.

In terms of things to do in Grand Rapids, visiting House Rules nears the top of my list. I'm not a…read morebig beer drinker, so I had my doubts, but in addition to a half dozen fridges full of beer, they had plenty of non alcoholic drinks, as well as hard ciders, seltzers, and canned cocktails. Many brands were local that I'd never heard of before, and it was fun to experiment and try new things. Their food menu honestly shocked me with how tasty everything was. For a board game bar, I usually expect food to take a back seat or be phoned in, but everything was delicious! I had to try the elote deviled eggs, which was a combo I had never considered but I'm so glad someone did! I also got the truffle mac and cheese and a house salad. Both were excellent! The board game selection was extensive, with old favorites and hidden gems. If I'm ever back in the area, I'll be sure to stop in again!