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Old 06-18-2008, 11:58 PM   #1
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Hey guys, just letting you all know that the Hobbytown on Blossom Hill Rd. is catering to us crawlers a lot more. I've been talking with them recently on what to carry as far as parts and such. So in the future go by and check them out. Also please free to ask for a part, if they don't have it they can and will order it for you and they'll pay the shipping. They also communicate very well with their customers unlike some of the online guys. Feel free to tell them what you'd like them to carry. Brian the owner is happy to help us crawlers out. Here's a link to help you locate them if you've never been there.
http://www.hobbytown.com/CASJ/
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Old 06-20-2008, 09:25 PM   #2
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they realy nice to the customers and they willing to help for parts that you need . last time i bought my tamiya f350 . they give me discount which is 325 and i get 25 credit which is 300 coolllll huh???
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Old 09-02-2008, 01:05 PM   #3
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damn they never give me discount, i go there alot.

I asked if they got any rc4wd parts they dont :(

they should really start selling rc4wd stuff.
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I asked if they got any rc4wd parts they dont :(

they should really start selling rc4wd stuff.
LOOK AGAIN!!!!!!! they have beadlocks and tires.

this is a great store and they support us bigtime!!

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Old 09-02-2008, 05:49 PM   #5
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There's a Hobbytown off of Blossom Hill??? SWEET! That's not too far away from my place. Wow, SJ has some of the best hobby stores in town.
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Old 09-02-2008, 06:46 PM   #6
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There's a Hobbytown off of Blossom Hill??? SWEET! That's not too far away from my place. Wow, SJ has some of the best hobby stores in town.
Well I went to the Hobbytown at Sunnyvale couple times. There have very limited RC parts/options in stock. I guess the one in Blossom Hill is different. But at least "Hobbytown" doesn't ring my bell of "Best hobby Store" by any means.
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Old 09-02-2008, 06:56 PM   #7
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im not gonna knock any hobby store, because they all have their faults.


all i can say is that the blossom hill hobbytown is where i go 85% of the time and that is for a reason
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Old 09-02-2008, 09:33 PM   #8
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RC unlimmtted on camden ave has some part for crawling.
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Old 09-02-2008, 10:33 PM   #9
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LOOK AGAIN!!!!!!! they have beadlocks and tires.

this is a great store and they support us bigtime!!


yeap just went there after work today. they finally have some rc4wd wheel and tires..i told the guy get some more stuff he said he will try.. HOLLAA
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RC unlimmtted on camden ave has some part for crawling.
they carry tons of rc stuff and building supplies, but their selection of crawler specific stuff is not optimal. prices can be very non-competitive
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Old 09-03-2008, 10:01 AM   #11
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they carry tons of rc stuff and building supplies, but their selection of crawler specific stuff is not optimal. prices can be very non-competitive
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Plus the owner has always rubbed me the wrong way. Check into his past, busted many times for unethical business practice. Talk to anyone who used to work at Sheldons.
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Old 09-03-2008, 10:53 AM   #12
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i miss old sheldons
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Old 09-03-2008, 02:12 PM   #13
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the owner has always rubbed me the wrong way. Check into his past, busted many times for unethical business practice. .

i know what you mean, and i know he can be a dick and/ or try to rip you off or give bad advise. i still shop there when i need something and i cant wait for shipping.
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i miss old sheldons
your not the only one!! there was nothing like it but oh well it can be worse try my area!
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Stopped by Hobbytown today and they have a bunch of the new Losi Mini Crawlers in stock. Not to mention a ton of spare parts for them. The owner is also looking into building a portable course for comps. I'll be designing some of the courses, so be warned. Those of you that have driven any of my courses know what I'm talking about.
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Stopped by Hobbytown today and they have a bunch of the new Losi Mini Crawlers in stock. Not to mention a ton of spare parts for them. The owner is also looking into building a portable course for comps. I'll be designing some of the courses, so be warned. Those of you that have driven any of my courses know what I'm talking about.

nice nice. i'll be there to test out the course. i live 2 min drive away
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New to the rc arena, and just recently bought a CR-01 landcruiser from ebay. Bought several things from this hobbytown over the last two weeks. They've been nice to me.

Definitely interested in the rock course rckjeep is going to make. Looking forward to getting schooled by you guys in the art of rc crawling

Other than the two spots that hobbytown has posted for the local crawling spots (both off bernal), anyone know of any other places in the San Jose area? Thanks.

Edit: looked at more threads. I never knew about the Danna Rock Park. Will check that out this Saturday. Also, where is the "mini hammer"

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Old 09-06-2008, 06:18 PM   #18
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damn they never give me discount, i go there alot.

I asked if they got any rc4wd parts they dont :(

they should really start selling rc4wd stuff.
RC4WD makes it really hard for small hobby shops to sell their stuff, they require a $400 line order. This means if you want one set of wheels you need to buy $400 worth of them to get the line order.
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Old 09-07-2008, 09:41 AM   #19
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New to the rc arena, and just recently bought a CR-01 landcruiser from ebay. Bought several things from this hobbytown over the last two weeks. They've been nice to me.

Definitely interested in the rock course rckjeep is going to make. Looking forward to getting schooled by you guys in the art of rc crawling

Other than the two spots that hobbytown has posted for the local crawling spots (both off bernal), anyone know of any other places in the San Jose area? Thanks.

Edit: looked at more threads. I never knew about the Danna Rock Park. Will check that out this Saturday. Also, where is the "mini hammer"

Dana rock park is glass heaven watch yourself. The hammer will braek your rig down to nathing.If you want some where easy go to linda vista park in cupertino.
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Old 09-07-2008, 12:10 PM   #20
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New to the rc arena, and just recently bought a CR-01 landcruiser from ebay. Bought several things from this hobbytown over the last two weeks. They've been nice to me.

Definitely interested in the rock course rckjeep is going to make. Looking forward to getting schooled by you guys in the art of rc crawling

Other than the two spots that hobbytown has posted for the local crawling spots (both off bernal), anyone know of any other places in the San Jose area? Thanks.

Edit: looked at more threads. I never knew about the Danna Rock Park. Will check that out this Saturday. Also, where is the "mini hammer"
Check out the Nor-Cal site there are plenty of spots mapped out there.

www.nor-calrcrc.com
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