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First Hobby in Decatur, IL

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First Hobby in Decatur, IL
Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:07 PM
Anyone have experience with them? I'm planning to order a BLI CB&Q Mikado from them today, so I just wanted to know how reliable their service is, etc.

Since I'm on the topic of BLI Heavy 2-8-2s, isn't BLI supposed to be receiving a new run of CB&Q models this month? Weren't there a few "lemons" in the last run of Mikes? Does BLI pay for s&h if you do get an engine that won't run, and have to return?

Thanks in Advance,
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Posted by lupo on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:12 PM
I hope I have a good experience with them, I ordered a Lionel Veranda and a P2K PA/PB set, but it is still in the mail ( takes some time to europe ) pricing was GOOD!
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Posted by AggroJones on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:29 PM
I've dealt with them a lot. Sometimes their BLI prices are the lowest you'll find. Good service too. I'd recommend them.

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 1:39 PM
Never heard a negative comment.

They responed to me PDQ when I asked what their return/warranty policy is on the new Riv FEF-3.

Not bad pricing for a corn field community of 85,000
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 3:42 PM
do they have a web site?
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Posted by AggroJones on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 4:12 PM
www.firsthobby.com

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 5:09 PM
thanks
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 6:10 PM
There service is very good.
I bought 7 models from them and never had any problems.
Tell you what,their a darn good place to buy your models.
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Posted by cacole on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 11:56 PM
I've ordered from them many times and never had a problem with my order or with anything not being available if their Web site said it was available.
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Posted by XG01X on Wednesday, June 2, 2004 12:27 AM
Been there and talked to the guys in person. Really good guys, they'll find what you want and at a cheap price
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 2, 2004 6:20 PM
Well I ordered that 2-8-2 Mike today, Bob (I guess he's the owner of F.H.?) said that they should come in sometime this month from BLI..........

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