Vendors

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Notice the lanyard says "Go Fast!".

troj said:

What I'd love to see folks post is who they do buy from, and why... So let's hear it -- who do you like, and why?
-Kevin

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VENDORS I LIKE, AND WHY

Under the heading of "Ordered from them so many times that I've lost count" would be:
*Apogee - Awesome selection, solid inventory and an admirable investment into educational resources in support of our hobby/sport/industry
*Semroc - Clones, clones and more clones of the coolest rockets I ever flew as a kid, and some of the best customer service on the planet
*Sunward - Incredible kit designs, including pyramids (and they're Canajun eh!)
*allrocketengines.ca - Great selection of kits, accessories and motors and absolutely phenomenal customer service

Under the heading of "Ordered from them only once or twice but will definitely shop there again soon" would be:
*Fliskits - Amazing variety of kits, from the sublime (pick your fave) to the ridiculous (ACME Spitfire), and MicroMaxx too
*Sigma - ARG Black Brants! Nothing more needs to be said!!
*Quest - "The poor man's Estes"

Speaking of Estes, they're the company that started it all for me, so I'm thrilled that they're once again in a position to make a solid investment into LPR and now MPR; but to the best of my knowledge they no longer ship to individuals in Canada so I haven't purchased directly from them in, well, decades.

I'll put in another plug to BMS and Sandman. Bill and Gordy have provided me with a lot a high quality custom parts for the kits and display masters I sell.

Jonrocket.com, yes I'm biased on them since I wholesale my kits to them, but Roger and Bracha are first class in my opinion in regard to customer service.

-Carl-

-Wildman: Kits (both Wildman kits and go-to PR vendor) https://wildmanrocketry.com

-AMW-ProX: CTI Motors & first shot for anything I need at a launch. GREAT folks, GREAT service. https://www.amwprox.com

-Fliskits: The main vendor/mfg for anything LPR or MMX I do these days. GREAT kits, GREAT service. https://www.fliskits.com/

-StickerShock: Anything decal related. Mark is a stand-up guy and does great work. https://stickershock23.com/

-Performance Hobbies: Anything I can't get from those above. They support our club launches so I support them. https://www.performancehobbies.com/

-Apogee: If I need something random like a plywood centering ring or piece of tube shipped fast. https://www.apogeerockets.com/

-Michael's: For LPR motors in the Estes Blast-Off pack using 40 or 50% off coupons. Why? Because it is cheap.

While I do sample from many vendors, many of whom are mentioned already (wildman, apogee, stickershock, texas rocketry supply, a2zhobbies) I want to say that the good people at AMW-ProX (Rob and Gloria) are a fantastic pair.

They make it to all of the MDRA launches and are always ready to help with anything. Having just been getting started into the more complex ins and outs of dual deploy, larger motors, av bays and such, They have been ready and happy to help with the plethora of questions that I have.

Heck, when a forward closure from a spent 54mm motor was stuck in the case, they let me use a 38mm aerotech case to bash the closure loose ;grin:

Ken at Performance Hobbies is also a great person to deal with. His stock of sundry bits and parts is mind-boggling, and is only surpassed in mindboggledom by the fact that he can find and dig said parts out of his trailer.