Stomer Hobbies, Good or bad?
#32
Just figured I would post support for Stormer - had a very positive experience with a new E-Maxx in October. I really appreciate not messing around with coupon codes for discounts or 'free shipping' - just a straight reasonable price with a reasonable cost for shipping. Also, having everything organized such that I don't have to leave a comment or call to verify which frequency/color body I desire was nice - everything is segmented by product code. Quick shipping too!
#34
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Just figured I would post support for Stormer - had a very positive experience with a new E-Maxx in October. I really appreciate not messing around with coupon codes for discounts or 'free shipping' - just a straight reasonable price with a reasonable cost for shipping. Also, having everything organized such that I don't have to leave a comment or call to verify which frequency/color body I desire was nice - everything is segmented by product code. Quick shipping too!
At this time Stormer Hobbies does not. We revisit it every few years. I like to use paypal for personal internet auctions, I do not care for it, from a merchant perspective, for Stormer Hobbies.
Appreciate that.
#35
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Yeah sorry but as I have said before, a store running in an online environment is doing themselves a significant disservice not accepting what is the most widely used form of payment.
I don't trust stores that don't use Paypal, not a shot at any one store, it's a general rule, Just like I won't buy on the forums unless the person takes Paypal (Married blokes with joint accounts would appreciate that it's easier to build up a hobby stash in paypal than somewhere the wife can see it!) This is the 21st century no Paypal in an online store is like Walmart not having Credit Card facilities isn't it?
I don't trust stores that don't use Paypal, not a shot at any one store, it's a general rule, Just like I won't buy on the forums unless the person takes Paypal (Married blokes with joint accounts would appreciate that it's easier to build up a hobby stash in paypal than somewhere the wife can see it!) This is the 21st century no Paypal in an online store is like Walmart not having Credit Card facilities isn't it?
#36
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Never had a problem with stormer. Good prices and very fast shipping. I do agree that PayPal would be a very nice addition.
#38
Yeah sorry but as I have said before, a store running in an online environment is doing themselves a significant disservice not accepting what is the most widely used form of payment.
I don't trust stores that don't use Paypal, not a shot at any one store, it's a general rule, Just like I won't buy on the forums unless the person takes Paypal (Married blokes with joint accounts would appreciate that it's easier to build up a hobby stash in paypal than somewhere the wife can see it!) This is the 21st century no Paypal in an online store is like Walmart not having Credit Card facilities isn't it?
I don't trust stores that don't use Paypal, not a shot at any one store, it's a general rule, Just like I won't buy on the forums unless the person takes Paypal (Married blokes with joint accounts would appreciate that it's easier to build up a hobby stash in paypal than somewhere the wife can see it!) This is the 21st century no Paypal in an online store is like Walmart not having Credit Card facilities isn't it?
Best RC shop online without doubt.
#39
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The fees that paypal charge sellers is ridiculous, why add a couple of dollars to every order to make paypal an option. All most every person that uses paypal has a credit card associated with their paypal account. If stormer accepted paypal the cost for the customer would just go up.
Best RC shop online without doubt.
Best RC shop online without doubt.
It's my job to weigh all the possibilities to keep prices low. This is one of them. Good eye.
Yeah sorry but as I have said before, a store running in an online environment is doing themselves a significant disservice not accepting what is the most widely used form of payment.
I don't trust stores that don't use Paypal, not a shot at any one store, it's a general rule, Just like I won't buy on the forums unless the person takes Paypal (Married blokes with joint accounts would appreciate that it's easier to build up a hobby stash in paypal than somewhere the wife can see it!) This is the 21st century no Paypal in an online store is like Walmart not having Credit Card facilities isn't it?
I don't trust stores that don't use Paypal, not a shot at any one store, it's a general rule, Just like I won't buy on the forums unless the person takes Paypal (Married blokes with joint accounts would appreciate that it's easier to build up a hobby stash in paypal than somewhere the wife can see it!) This is the 21st century no Paypal in an online store is like Walmart not having Credit Card facilities isn't it?
I understand the hobby stash thing.
Last edited by Bob-Stormer; 01-02-2012 at 08:21 PM.
#40
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The fees that paypal charge sellers is ridiculous, why add a couple of dollars to every order to make paypal an option. All most every person that uses paypal has a credit card associated with their paypal account. If stormer accepted paypal the cost for the customer would just go up.
Best RC shop online without doubt.
Best RC shop online without doubt.
Yes there are fees, but Visa, Mastercard even eftpos all have fees as well. At a 20% mark up on items, isn't a 4% fee still better than not having the sale?
#41
Tech Master
I disagree, I think that buyers should not buy from anyone online unless they accept Paypal, you have to have some sort of protection in today's environment. I used to buy and sell sports cards from the US, and the amount I lost because I didn't have protection that Paypal offered is simply scary. This from large stores as well as private collectors and I had absolutely no recourse, different country so the banks / authorities didn't want to know.
Yes there are fees, but Visa, Mastercard even eftpos all have fees as well. At a 20% mark up on items, isn't a 4% fee still better than not having the sale?
Yes there are fees, but Visa, Mastercard even eftpos all have fees as well. At a 20% mark up on items, isn't a 4% fee still better than not having the sale?
#42
Paypal protection IMO isn't worth the paper it is written on.
Paypal will only refund the buyers money if they can extract it from the seller and with individuals this is very difficult as they can cancle cards close accoutns ect.
Not to mention the charges which are high for the small value items and paypals habbit of suddenly witholding funds for unjustified reasons whilst they earn interest on it.
I have purchased from stormer plenty of times over the years perfect transaction everytime.
Paypal will only refund the buyers money if they can extract it from the seller and with individuals this is very difficult as they can cancle cards close accoutns ect.
Not to mention the charges which are high for the small value items and paypals habbit of suddenly witholding funds for unjustified reasons whilst they earn interest on it.
I have purchased from stormer plenty of times over the years perfect transaction everytime.
#43
This thread is a good read, especially regarding the Paypal debate from the merchant's perspective. But honestly, It's hard for me to believe this question was even asked. Then again, there has to be a first time for everything. I think my first time looking at a Stormer Hobbies ad was in RC Car Action Magazine back in the late 80s or early 90s. I wish I had a forum like this to ask questions back then.
#44
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Paypal protection IMO isn't worth the paper it is written on.
Paypal will only refund the buyers money if they can extract it from the seller and with individuals this is very difficult as they can cancle cards close accoutns ect.
Not to mention the charges which are high for the small value items and paypals habbit of suddenly witholding funds for unjustified reasons whilst they earn interest on it.
I have purchased from stormer plenty of times over the years perfect transaction everytime.
Paypal will only refund the buyers money if they can extract it from the seller and with individuals this is very difficult as they can cancle cards close accoutns ect.
Not to mention the charges which are high for the small value items and paypals habbit of suddenly witholding funds for unjustified reasons whilst they earn interest on it.
I have purchased from stormer plenty of times over the years perfect transaction everytime.
By holding the funds, Paypal is giving the merchant a welcome nudge to make the effort to follow things up with the purchaser, the freight company, whoever.
Paypal keeps online stores accountable to the customer.
#45
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This thread is a good read, especially regarding the Paypal debate from the merchant's perspective. But honestly, It's hard for me to believe this question was even asked. Then again, there has to be a first time for everything. I think my first time looking at a Stormer Hobbies ad was in RC Car Action Magazine back in the late 80s or early 90s. I wish I had a forum like this to ask questions back then.
We've been in the industry short of 30 years, spent millions in advertising and have our name all over this very forum as a sponsor, and people have never heard of us. That's a good thing to me. Means the hobby is alive and well! And people shop and look around and see things they haven't seen before. Makes me happy when people have no idea who we are. Makes me happy when people do.
-Bob