Happy Hobby 8021 W National Ave, West Allis

[T-buck]

Well what can I say, Dont ever go here!!!

I went inside to check out some models, After looking for awhile I made my way to the front & asked the owner about model bodys & rock crawling.
The guy went in to a frenzy when I started talking about our club. He said they had a comp last month that had 600 entries??? I told him I never ever heard of it. He was trying to be-little me by saying we didn't support local hobby shops and I didn't know what I was talking about.

I stayed there about 15 minutes going back & forth w/the guy... He said I was communist for buying off the internet. He showed me all sort of projects he has done (proving he is so knowledgable) looked like a assorted pile of junk. He gave me a lesson on Taxes, Local economy & how pitifull his store is, All this by just going in a Hobby Store.

Funny thing about his store is he has trash cans collecting water from the roof spead out across the store, Lights were out and stuff had water marks on it. Sh!t-hole.

Needless to say I finnally walked out & he followed me to my car. Then I started to be like Get the Fu%k away from me! He wanted to continue argueing. It was one of the most Bizarre hobby stops I ever had.

I told him to check rccrawler.com for a review from myself, Of course that just made him more upset.

I can only hope that the econmy eats this guy up soon.

I gave him one of our club cards So... May-bee expect a call from some A$$-hole in the future.

[TrailDawg362]

Happy Hobby? Sure doesn't sound happy . I've run into a few business owners who weren't exactly what you'd call stable. I think they started their own business 'cuz no-one else would hire them.

[kasper]

Thanks T-buck thanks alot man you cant go anywhere by your self should we all get to gether and pay this fine man a friendly visit.Sounds like some one i would like to meet.

[Super]

Originally Posted by T-buck

He said they had a comp last month that had 600 entries???

WOW I bet that will be in all the magazines.

[TrailDawg362]

Someone needs to tell this guy to take a break from the crack pipe

[Super]

Sounds like a nice place to visit. He could probably solve all the problems you might have...................about anything.

[Super]

I just googled it and T-buck, you're not the only one with that experience.

[T-buck]

It was a surreal experience, I am still thinking about it & how he Freaked me out.

His store reminded me of a "Hoarders" show.

[Super]

Originally Posted by T-buck

It was a surreal experience, I am still thinking about it & how he Freaked me out.

His store reminded me of a "Hoarders" show.

[wildwhiskey26]

wow that's crazy man. We got a little ma and pa hobby store down here and the dude is the same way with ppl buying parts online so i was like ok i will order a part from you, lol guys computer was so out dated he couldn't even pull pro lines website up,ppl like these guys r psycho in my opinion .

[Wicked Klown]

Originally Posted by TrailDawg362

Someone needs to tell this guy to take a break from the crack pipe

Hey what I love crackpipes.... Altho they are a shot here. It's a tumbler glass half full of energy drink, a shot glass filled 3/4 way with vodka then the rest of the shot glass filled with applepucker. Take the glass and slam it.

[R/CMaxximus5.0]

Roadtrip anyone?

On a side note everyone bitches about Tower Hobbies, but you can get some great deals on stuff there, esp if your a super saver slub member!
Everytime I see them look up parts @ HTO, it is on Tower's site.
Their selection of crawler specific type stuff is fairly limited though.

[TrailDawg362]

As far as buying things online, maybe if the local hobbyshops asked around and found out what people are buying online most, they might have a good idea of what they should be carrying? Just another crazy idea, I have lots of them .

[Wicked Klown]

Kinda sounds like the owner has supply and demand alittle wrong. He doesn't supply what you need and demands you buy from him anyways.

[kasper]

I have never bought anything online ever oh wait a minute ?
We had 600 entries but only 10 showed up

[TrailDawg362]

Musta been that big comp they had in the magical land of Narnia

[Super]

I didn't hear about that one. Is it far from here?



It's winter, I'm starting to get cabin fever.

: flipoff:

[TrailDawg362]

We could always take our rigs out on the lake and have a Sturgeon pulling contest .

[cadency15]

agreed the happy hobby guy insults and belittles you to death and if you look on google reviews of that place all the reviews are negative don't see how he is still in business

[fanke19]

I have a couple of days off early this week...maybe I should head up and visit the guy.

I have been in the shop...a few years ago. I heard from a friend that he had nothing new, but I might enjoy finding something older, vintage, or previously thought lost.

I remember the narrow aisles, and the dim lighting. And some of the older stuff that I might have been remotely interested in was pretty highly priced.

In fact at that time, I was still promoting Midwest Nitrcross and asked if he would mind me posting a flyer...he wasn't too excited about lending a spot on the bulletin board.

Oh well, thankfully there are a lot of other friendly hobby shops willing to take the time to help you and or at least chat with you.