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Jazzbone · 07-25-2016, 08:00 AM

Is the free shipping from Great Hobbies over with ? I loaded up a cart today and went over the required $100.00 it normally was to qualify for free shipping, but noticed on the quote sheet it was appx. 15 dollars to ship.
Thinking it was one of the items disqualifying it, I removed everything, added in a couple of servos totally 180 bucks, and same thing, 18 dollars shipping.
Certainly hope it's not gone for good.

Jazzbone

coastrc · 07-25-2016, 08:24 AM

Just checked out the site & yup that's what it looks like...

jtsmash · 07-25-2016, 08:24 AM

I read your post and logged in to great hobbies to try it and i got the same thing, i looked around and no longer see it advertised.
That's a bummer, another site that offers free shipping in Canada is Hobby Wholesale anything over $80.00 right now they offer free shipping.

**chuebner** · 07-25-2016, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by jtsmash

I read your post and logged in to great hobbies to try it and i got the same thing, i looked around and no longer see it advertised.
That's a bummer, another site that offers free shipping in Canada is Hobby Wholesale anything over $80.00 right now they offer free shipping.

It used to be a 50.00 minimum at Hobby Wholesale, they must have upped the limit......it is costly to ship within Canada. I am surprised anyone offers free shipping at all.

4*60 · 07-25-2016, 02:49 PM

But somehow you need to stay competitive. On the other thread I just showed a Hitec radio for 592 from Tower or 675 from Great Hobbies. I can't afford to waste $83.
And if anyone calls "service!" as a reason. I bought a 2nd hand kit and initially it was lacking plans. Emailed Hobbico and the reply was "Oh my god! They are on the way to you!" and they were, no charge.

**CF105** · 07-25-2016, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by 4*60

But somehow you need to stay competitive. On the other thread I just showed a Hitec radio for 592 from Tower or 675 from Great Hobbies. I can't afford to waste $83.
And if anyone calls "service!" as a reason. I bought a 2nd hand kit and initially it was lacking plans. Emailed Hobbico and the reply was "Oh my god! They are on the way to you!" and they were, no charge.

Was that $592 in CDN or US funds?

titanium · 07-25-2016, 03:26 PM

yep same thing happen to me Saturday loaded up the cart to 103.00 and like 17 bucks plus 3.00 for insurance .. Like normal .I thought to my self nope don't need this stuff that bad . Really only need 1 thing (26.00)but was buying extra old stock to just make it free shipping lol . O well maybe this will keep my self control in line a little better !

kcaldwel · 07-25-2016, 05:10 PM

The free shipping from GH is via Canada Post. With the possibility of a postal disruption, you have to specifically tell them you are willing to accept the risk of a delay to get the free shipping. I called them about it, and they said it was still available, but you have to notify GH that you are willing to accept the risk of it getting stuck if Canada Post shuts down. A note in the order form seems to work.

Kevin

**HAL9KPCM** · 07-25-2016, 05:36 PM

Well, you would think as a courtesy, they would tell you that.

kcaldwel · 07-25-2016, 05:59 PM

With basically no information, or even a link to information, for anything they sell on their web site (once you do find it), I wouldn't expect shipping information either!

Why do the big Canadian on-line hobby shops have such terrible web sites? Some of the little shops have far better ones.

Kevin

07-25-2016, 08:00 AM	#1
Jazzbone RCC Apprentice I am: Jason L. Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Napanee, Ontario Radio of choice: Graupner # of RCs: lot Feedback: 6 / 100% Posts: 59 Total Props: 0	Great Hobbies free shipping Remove this ad - become a site supporter! Is the free shipping from Great Hobbies over with ? I loaded up a cart today and went over the required $100.00 it normally was to qualify for free shipping, but noticed on the quote sheet it was appx. 15 dollars to ship. Thinking it was one of the items disqualifying it, I removed everything, added in a couple of servos totally 180 bucks, and same thing, 18 dollars shipping. Certainly hope it's not gone for good. Jazzbone
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07-25-2016, 08:24 AM	#2
coastrc RCC Senior Contributor I am: Channing Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Kelowna Radio of choice: JETI DS16 # of RCs: 20 Feedback: 14 / 100% Posts: 576 Total Props: 9	Re: Great Hobbies free shipping Just checked out the site & yup that's what it looks like...
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07-25-2016, 08:24 AM	#3
jtsmash RCC Senior Contributor I am: Jason T. Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Radio of choice: DX9 # of RCs: 6 Feedback: 13 / 93% Posts: 512 Total Props: 21	Re: Great Hobbies free shipping I read your post and logged in to great hobbies to try it and i got the same thing, i looked around and no longer see it advertised. That's a bummer, another site that offers free shipping in Canada is Hobby Wholesale anything over $80.00 right now they offer free shipping. __________________ www.smac.vianet.ca Instructor MAAC 40891 IMAC 8158
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07-25-2016, 02:49 PM	#5
4*60 RCC Supreme Contributor I am: DSM Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Shuswap/Blind Bay Radio of choice: Radiomaster, Taranis # of RCs: 14 Feedback: 15 / 100% Posts: 3,932 Total Props: 199	Re: Great Hobbies free shipping But somehow you need to stay competitive. On the other thread I just showed a Hitec radio for 592 from Tower or 675 from Great Hobbies. I can't afford to waste $83. And if anyone calls "service!" as a reason. I bought a 2nd hand kit and initially it was lacking plans. Emailed Hobbico and the reply was "Oh my god! They are on the way to you!" and they were, no charge. __________________ Disclaimer: Personal opinion only, not representing any organization.
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07-25-2016, 03:26 PM	#7
titanium RCC Junior Contributor I am: Carm G Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Calgary Alberta Radio of choice: Futaba 14SG , 10CHP , 7C 2.4 Feedback: 15 / 100% Posts: 125 Total Props: 0	Re: Great Hobbies free shipping yep same thing happen to me Saturday loaded up the cart to 103.00 and like 17 bucks plus 3.00 for insurance .. Like normal .I thought to my self nope don't need this stuff that bad . Really only need 1 thing (26.00)but was buying extra old stock to just make it free shipping lol . O well maybe this will keep my self control in line a little better !
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07-25-2016, 05:10 PM	#8
kcaldwel RCC Contributor I am: Kevin C. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Courtenay,BC Feedback: 2 / 100% Posts: 301 Total Props: 6	Re: Great Hobbies free shipping The free shipping from GH is via Canada Post. With the possibility of a postal disruption, you have to specifically tell them you are willing to accept the risk of a delay to get the free shipping. I called them about it, and they said it was still available, but you have to notify GH that you are willing to accept the risk of it getting stuck if Canada Post shuts down. A note in the order form seems to work. Kevin Last edited by kcaldwel; 07-25-2016 at 05:23 PM.
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07-25-2016, 05:36 PM	#9
HAL9KPCM Level 3 Supporter ★ Site Supporter ★ I am: Dave Z Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Regina, Saskatchewan Radio of choice: Futaba 18MZ # of RCs: 9 Feedback: 21 / 100% Posts: 3,868 Total Props: 128	Re: Great Hobbies free shipping Well, you would think as a courtesy, they would tell you that. __________________ Two wrongs don't make a right, but two Wrights will make an airplane.
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07-25-2016, 05:59 PM	#10
kcaldwel RCC Contributor I am: Kevin C. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Courtenay,BC Feedback: 2 / 100% Posts: 301 Total Props: 6	Re: Great Hobbies free shipping With basically no information, or even a link to information, for anything they sell on their web site (once you do find it), I wouldn't expect shipping information either! Why do the big Canadian on-line hobby shops have such terrible web sites? Some of the little shops have far better ones. Kevin
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