Rory Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Ordered a couple of bits from apex on Thursday last week, expecting them to be posted the next day. Paid 50p extra to get 1st class post in the hope of getting them for the weekend. We are now on Tuesday and nothing has arrived so I email chasing it up. Do I get a sorry for the delay? Nope. I just get "your order is now dispatched". Yeah thanks for the service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hound Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 yup, same thing for me a few weeks back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Yah, another Apex bash thread..... They are a toilet of a company, simples... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Hitler needs to have a rant about them 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I hope I'm not the same. Waiting for a couple of bits from them so I can get my race kits up for sale Was due to run at CMCC Coventry but sadly I won't be able to fund it now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 They are a massive turd of a company. They use to be very good but have gone down hill since working with JE models. It's a shame to see another Rc shop on the decline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjimknickers Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 They do state that there times are very slow on there eBay adverts, not a lot of use if you order off the website though! made me think now, I was going to order my MTe plus off them on the 4th July... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 I doubt I'll be using them much in the future ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatWheels Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Apex on eBay was very slow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khevolution Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 same thing happened to me, but this was for my sons first RC for XMas!!!!! Safe to say it didn't arrive in time, he ended up with a promise of what was coming, i was furious, and vowed never to use the company again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 I actually had no idea so many others have had slow service, I thought it would just be me lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie666uk Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 stopped using them ages ago. terrible service and awful delivery times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TMaxxDave Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I've never had an issue with Apex or JE models, I've ordered loads of stuff off them when I had my TMaxx, and it all arrived very quickly. Sent from my iPad Air using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 (edited) Tbf I've done okay with Apex so far. I normally check ebay first tho to make sure they have more than one in stock. If it says only 1 in stock it's hit & miss. But I ordered off the website yesterday morning with 1st class and it hasn't dispached yet Sent them a polite dig saying they have until Friday latest which is a bit steep when paying the extra for shipping quicker tbf. So that's 4,1/2 working days they've got. Edited June 28, 2016 by dazp1976 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyV6 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I think the only way you can get stuff quickly is if you order from someone who shows it as being in stock. All i ever hear is bad stuff about Apex and how slow they are. Apart from my local hobby shop who is very very good with the spares i get from him i will only use MB Models or Modelsport. They have live stock levels. Apex is a game of Russian roulette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Not a bash just a few facts. I've ordered off them on perhaps 10 or more occasions over the years. They were slow - perhaps between one and 2 weeks - Modelsport and Wheelspin would be within 2-3 days. They do offer a very good choice of parts, often ones not available elsewhere. Their prices are generally very competitive. Al. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Well if they continue taking too long about it then they'll lose all their custom. Generally it's taking 8 days from the U.S. and if they can't beat that there's no point in them continuing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted June 28, 2016 Author Share Posted June 28, 2016 2 hours ago, atom3624 said: Not a bash just a few facts. I've ordered off them on perhaps 10 or more occasions over the years. They were slow - perhaps between one and 2 weeks - Modelsport and Wheelspin would be within 2-3 days. They do offer a very good choice of parts, often ones not available elsewhere. Their prices are generally very competitive. Al. Yeah I just went with them because they were the cheapest for this part. Modelsport and wheelspin have always had great service for me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 I've never had issue with Apex other than very long delivery time. It's been suggested that they don't keep much stock but show what's in supplier stock as 'in stock'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mond Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 13 hours ago, Noj said: Hitler needs to have a rant about them I think you've identified the one thing he hasn't had a rant about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losi8igh Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 11 hours ago, atom3624 said: Not a bash just a few facts. I've ordered off them on perhaps 10 or more occasions over the years. They were slow - perhaps between one and 2 weeks - Modelsport and Wheelspin would be within 2-3 days. They do offer a very good choice of parts, often ones not available elsewhere. Their prices are generally very competitive. Al. Reason they are so slow and why they appear to have a good choice is that they dont actually have the stuff in stock. If all the usual shops did this as well they would also appear to have a wider choice but they only list stuff they actually have in stock hence the appearence of a more limited range of parts but quicker delivery as a result. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 1 hour ago, mond said: I think you've identified the one thing he hasn't had a rant about. A vague bell is ringing about a Wheelspin rant he once had, can't locate the clip though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted June 29, 2016 Share Posted June 29, 2016 The 'Stock thing' is probably true - available through wholesalers / agents ... If we want the parts, are happy with the price, and CAN accept the wait, then its available. No to any of the above means its probably not available other than as an import. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazp1976 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 Woohoo! It's status finally says "completed". Only ordered it Monday morning. 3 days to finally pack and ship it ent bad Might get it next Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 If that's 'a famous auction site' they've sometimes delivered before they updated the status to shipped ... Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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