They get a good ebay rating so I presume they’re fine, but has anyone ordered from them? They’re located in Denton, TX. Thanks.
Yes, they are a good dealer. i have bought from them.
Rich
I’ve dealt with them before. They are on my favorite sellers list. No problems thus far.
I have had a number of dealings with them over the last few years and I would recommend them highly.
My one experience with them was my first and last. I realize you can’t please all of the people all of the time, but 27 negatives and 30 neutrals is a but much for me. There has been threads posted before on them and opinions vary from one end of the spectrum to the other. Caveat emptor. I’ll stick with my LHS and MB Klein.
I’ve bought 5 locos from them, matter of fact one just arrived today. Great seller, quick shipment good people. My local LHS wants $400.00 for the loco I just got from the Favorite Spot for $177.00.He has 90421 transactions with a 99.9% favorable rating. I dare say the number speaks for itself.
I’ve dealt with them once. It was not a bad transaction. I knew when my item shipped, shipping was fast, packing wasn’t bad. My locomotive did arrive with some minor damage (a loosely attached part had fallen off in transit) but that was due to the original manufacturer’s packaging. I didn’t even bother mentioning it to the seller since it was absolutely not their fault but the typical Bachmann packaging. Plus it was a K-4 I intend to tear apart and parts out anyway so no big deal.
My only experience with them has been flawless.Quick shipping,no exagerated fees,etc.
I have bought a ton of stuff from him-- nearly everything I have that’s Bachmann Spectrum I’ve bought from him. So that’s probably 20-25 locos or so, plus other stuff along the way, over the last several years. Never had a problem with him. I’ve even talked to him after a sale to ask him if he could switch roadnames and simple stuff like that, and he’s always been very accomodating. So I recommend him highly.
John
I have purchased a few things from them as well. No hidden fees, shipping was reasonable, and great prices! I recommend them.
All my transactions were favorable
I’ve had only one transaction with them, but it was a really good price for a new in the box steamer, and the shipping was quick and reasonable. I would certainly buy from them again.
Thank you guys for all of your responses. Puts my mind at ease. I usually trust the ebay rating numbers but the no returns “clause” on their ebay postings made me wonder. John, what’s the owner’s name? I may give him a call tomorrow. Thanks again.
I have dealt with The Favorite Spot several times over the years and I have been thoroughly pleased each and every time.
One purchase arrived with some damage. A quick e-mail got a fast response with a replacement part, no charge. Ray was the man I dealt with and he was eager to make sure I was satisfied. Sure makes for nice transactions when somebody treats you that well.
I would buy from them anytime without reservation.
Hello,
I purchased a Bachman 44 toner with dcc that I really had to have from them for a great price of $55.00.
It was shipped fast(Texas to Maine 5 days) and their communication was very good.
I have 500 plus ebay transactions and they were good.
Good Luck!
Hogwire
I sent you a pm.
John
One of the best, I always only read the negatives on a dealer, a lot of times you can tell they are from unreasonable people. I have even bought a case lot of a Spectrum steam engine from them, no problems, not even tardy in shipping!
This Canadian has dealt with them and no problems whatsoever, even shipping time was very reasonable
Wow!! I can’t believe how many folks on this forum purchase from this business.
I wondered mostly about the name: “The Favorite Spot”, which seemd most un-hobby like for a name. Sounded like a bar or something ;=) I think that’s what made me question the ebay rating numbers for the first time. I could understand it if this was also a brick and mortar store, but unless i’m missing something it’s not.
I’m interested in giving them a try now that I’ve see a majority of votes of confidence here . Thanks.
This store has been running auctions on eBay for a very long time, and it seems continually. Just check on the “view other auctions” any time, I’m sure there will be dozens if not hundreds. And I believe they do show their store front - made of brick - in some ads or someplace, because I’ve seen the image.
I know I’ve wondered how they do it, keep track of all of their auctions. Must have several people dedicated to doing just that, and they seem to be succeeding.