Canadian vendors or cheap shipping

[Jak flash]

So I bought my first wraith and I must say I'm extremely pleased with its capabilities. I have already began a list of must haves to make things better.

40t motor and better gearing on on the short list as I will primarily use it for crawling.

However, yesterday it decided to spit out a knuckle. And with much reading this is caused primarily by the dog bone axle shafts (poorly designed IMO) so I would like to upgrade to a universal design. This is the one I have chosen (Ax30780 Axial Wraith, Ridgecrest Universal Set). Looks to be a stout and robust design.

My issue is not in the price of the parts.. (Anywhere between 30$ and 40$) it's he cost to ship them.

So are there any Canadian suppliers/vendors for these parts? Or is there a vendor out there that isn't going to gouge me on shipping to Canada?

Thanks.

[Jak flash]

Wanted to add a pic of the damage from my first run.

Anyone

[CREEPERBOB]

PM sent.

[mammoth]

Depending on where you are there are local hooby shops that would normally have that as a stocked item.

[Dualdigger]

Greathobbies.com free shipping in Canada over 100$. You could also try hobby hobby they have a good selection as well, I order from both and the shipping is pretty fast. I would try your local hobby shop first but a lot of the Lhs around me don't stock crawler parts.

[douglastee]

AmainHobbies.com
most of the time it is 59 cents shipping to Canada, 2 to 3 weeks max arrive.
Huge selection, this outfit sells $30 million a yr.

[Postclanker]

Originally Posted by douglastee

AmainHobbies.com
most of the time it is 59 cents shipping to Canada, 2 to 3 weeks max arrive.
Huge selection, this outfit sells $30 million a yr.

Really...$.59 cents....Canadian ??? Or American... That's pretty cheap.....not a bad deal even if you're just down the road...

[ZippoMan]

Originally Posted by douglastee

AmainHobbies.com
most of the time it is 59 cents shipping to Canada, 2 to 3 weeks max arrive.
Huge selection, this outfit sells $30 million a yr.

Oh I just tried an order and it did come up with 59 Cents but that says UPS??? They changed since I ordered from there last year. My bad! :P I still hate UPS!!

[vicstag]

Y Haten on united pot smoker's (ups)

[madkawi650]

Hobby hobby is a Canadian dealer I've used.. Not saying he super cheap. But at least the shipping was free for my order. I bought an Exo kit for $199..
I also like to use Liquid Rc.. They have $0.99 no BS shipping world wide.. I always make sure they're New Hampshire depot has my stuff in stock and it will be at my door in 5-7 days. I live in Nova Scotia..


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[Billy D]

There are lots of LHS to buy from depending on where in Canada you are. Let us know and we can help you find a place.

[Jak flash]

0.49$ for ups... That's the cheap part... UPS will ding you at the border and you have to pay brokerage fees. It's BS.

I have spoken to the local shop but everything there is order in. But if they can get me the parts within a week I'm good with that.

If there is a better one in The Hamilton area I wold love to know. But I'm not interested in driving to TO every time I need something. That's a real PITA.

Thanks for all the feedback. It's been great. Some amazing websites there.

Out of curiosity. Has anyone used a knuckle from topcad? I'm concerned by the single sheer but are they worth the 15$/pair?

[Billy D]

big boyz in Mississauga will ship to you even if they order it for you. same with johns hobby in Scarborough he ships anywhere and again will order it. he shipped parts to my work cause it was cheaper than going to go get them. both good places.

[MotoSoul]

You get what you pay for when you get cheap parts.

[Jak flash]

^ I don't disagree.

But are they worth what they are asking? That is all.

[ZippoMan]

Why waste even $15?? Just get VP and be happy or stick with $8.00 plastic stock stuff!! :P