Best place to try to source Avante re-re in the States

[Saito2]

I'm on the hunt for a safe reliable place to buy an Avante re-re from. I'm US based. Several places that have them advertised, admitted they aren't actually in stock when I emailed them. Amain supposedly has them but I heard/read a lot of complaints about them and their customer service plus I don't like how their privacy policy reads. Amain does offer it from Ebay as well if that somehow shields my personal info (I don't know). Any other options? I normally buy from Tower, but they don't have it. I'm cautious and particular about who I buy from as my privacy/personal info is of great importance for various family related reasons. Its planned to be a 10th wedding anniversary gift from my wife and the Avante is pretty special if we can make it happen.

[Frog Jumper]

11 minutes ago, Saito2 said:

I'm on the hunt for a safe reliable place to buy an Avante re-re from. I'm US based. Several places that have them advertised, admitted they aren't actually in stock when I emailed them. Amain supposedly has them but I heard/read a lot of complaints about them and their customer service plus I don't like how their privacy policy reads. Amain does offer it from Ebay as well if that somehow shields my personal info (I don't know). Any other options? I normally buy from Tower, but they don't have it. I'm cautious and particular about who I buy from as my privacy/personal info is of great importance for various family related reasons. Its planned to be a 10th wedding anniversary gift from my wife and the Avante is pretty special if we can make it happen.

If you want, I’ll check what my LHS has in stock. I think he might have one.  You can call him and ask. Chris at Legacy Hibbies in Raleigh NC.  

[tamiya_1971]

https://www.hubhobby.com/tamiya-58489-110-avante-2011-off-road-buggy-kit.html

[A-Baum]

4 minutes ago, tamiya_1971 said:

https://www.hubhobby.com/tamiya-58489-110-avante-2011-off-road-buggy-kit.html

Second.  I have gotten two kits from there, including an Avante recently. Both shipped the same day I think. Solid outfit.  

[Willy iine]

@Saito2 Thanks for the thread.. I was not aware of this store until @tamiya_1971 and @A-Baum mentioned it.. even though I've physically driven past that area numerous times during my business trips!!     Dang it, I need to keep my eyeballs open more..

Thanks again guys.

[Finnsllc]

4 hours ago, Saito2 said:

I'm on the hunt for a safe reliable place to buy an Avante re-re from. I'm US based. Several places that have them advertised, admitted they aren't actually in stock when I emailed them. Amain supposedly has them but I heard/read a lot of complaints about them and their customer service plus I don't like how their privacy policy reads. Amain does offer it from Ebay as well if that somehow shields my personal info (I don't know). Any other options? I normally buy from Tower, but they don't have it. I'm cautious and particular about who I buy from as my privacy/personal info is of great importance for various family related reasons. Its planned to be a 10th wedding anniversary gift from my wife and the Avante is pretty special if we can make it happen.

ive used Amain numerous times. no issues. im in NJ

[tamiya3speed]

RPP was willing to order me a few things direct from Tamiya that weren’t on the site.  Not sure about their privacy policy but ultimately I believe they just invoiced me directly through PayPal.  My LHS may be able to order it from Tamiya too, you’d just have to come pick it up in Columbus.

[Saito2]

I or rather my wife got one. Thanks guys!

[Trowa Jakuard]

I know www.hobbyetc.com has them in stock and they ship internationally 

[Ferruz]

On 11/4/2021 at 3:31 PM, Saito2 said:

I or rather my wife got one. Thanks guys!

What a perfect 10th anniversary gift. Congrats!! I've got some 5 more years to go with my better half, but I'll sure keep the Avante in mind

Are you going to build it, or just treasure it in its original box?

[Saito2]

 

32 minutes ago, Ferruz said:

Are you going to build it, or just treasure it in its original box?

My wife told me to build it and run the heck out of it. BTW, she's getting a black diamond ring out of the deal which is cool and all, but I prefer the Avante.

[markbt73]

On 11/3/2021 at 4:13 PM, A-Baum said:

Second.  I have gotten two kits from there, including an Avante recently. Both shipped the same day I think. Solid outfit.  

Hub Hobby is awesome. I spent a LOT of money there when I lived in St Paul. Great folks, good prices. Didn't know they were in the mail order game now; good to know.