Has anyone ordered from Hobbyist Haven (https://hobbyisthaven.com/)? They seem to be based in Japan (maybe China) and offer a wide selection of modeling tools. Of course the quality is an unknown, hence my question.
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I bought a few small tools from them but they are too dear. I prefer Aliexpress. I've only had one problem with them in over two years and they did a refund within 24 hours.Has anyone ordered from Hobbyist Haven (https://hobbyisthaven.com/)? They seem to be based in Japan (maybe China) and offer a wide selection of modeling tools. Of course the quality is an unknown, hence my question.
I just wanted to mentioning this. Better look on Aliexpress or Temu. There are the same kind of shops, but then with the save ordering of Aliexpress and Temu. And a short look on the side..... cheaper on Aliexpress.I bought a few small tools from them but they are too dear. I prefer Aliexpress. I've only had one problem with them in over two years and they did a refund within 24 hours.
Expect prices to go up 50-60% to cover the tariff and the administration of paying it would be my best guess..
You can find the exact same stuff on Aliexpress much cheaper and most of the time with free shipping.Has anyone ordered from Hobbyist Haven (https://hobbyisthaven.com/)? They seem to be based in Japan (maybe China) and offer a wide selection of modeling tools. Of course the quality is an unknown, hence my question.
Fundamentally, I don’t disagree, especially when I see how the Chinese government is spending all the dollars we are shovelling at them. However, I will say I find frustrating the exorbitant shipping fees Micromark charges to ship to an APO addressWhy would you purchase any tool for your ship modeling. When you can purchase them from an American business Model Expo, Bluejackets Ship rafters or Micro-Mark. Are just three reliable companies that cater to shipmofelers and other hobbies. Support the companies that support our hobby.
I don't think they support our hobby. They make profit out of or hobby. And charging way to much for ordering or the tools. So if you want to support your own hobby, go there where it less hurts your wallet.Why would you purchase any tool for your ship modeling. When you can purchase them from an American business Model Expo, Bluejackets Ship rafters or Micro-Mark. Are just three reliable companies that cater to shipmofelers and other hobbies. Support the companies that support our hobby.
Quite simply, WE the consumer, will pay those increased prices. Plus whatever additional costs the distributer, and retailer add on.Wonder what the 40% tariff increase will do to prices in the US if it happens.
Allan
At what. 3 times the price? Sorry, no, the hobby is expensive enough as it is.Why would you purchase any tool for your ship modeling. When you can purchase them from an American business Model Expo, Bluejackets Ship rafters or Micro-Mark. Are just three reliable companies that cater to shipmofelers and other hobbies. Support the companies that support our hobby.