Unfortunatly I have dealt with too many online vendors buying too much Heli gear over the years

I thought I would list all of the places that are THE BEST to deal with for customer service and KNOWLEDGE of helicopters. Also, I thought I would add MY OPINION on some things realted to helis. As time goes on I will try to add information to this post regarding all aspects of the heli hobby. Please feel free to contact me anytime regarding questions or help with your heli.
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Thanks for looking!

Top ranking heli vendors that I have dealt with:

1. Ron's Heli Proz South - www.ronlund.com
*Hands down the best guy I have ever shopped and spoke with. For years and years he has ate, breathed and lived helicopters. The staff is A+++ and is always willing to answer any questions and help new people into the hobby.

2. Heli Proz - www.heliproz.com
*This is the parent company of Heli Proz South. They helped Ron get back on his feet after a strange episode with his landlord and getting locked out of his buisness after years! Heli Proz and Heli Proz South are owned by Flyco wich also owns Elevated RC (Machine shop) and Heli Wholesalers which is the USA distibutor for many brands of Helis.

3. Power Helis - www.powerheli.com
*Owned by non other then the world champion heli pilot "Curtis Youngblood"

4. Ready Heli - www.readyheli.com
*A favorite among tons of people due to the little 'treats' they add to orders.

5. Helidirect - www.helidirect.com
*Great overall service and knowledge

6. RC Heli Works - www.rcheliworkz.com

7. A Main Hobbies - www.amainhobbies.com

8. Grand RC - www.grandrc.com

9. RC Hover - www.rchover.com

10. Esprit Models - www.espritmodel.com

The MAIN Helicopter forums on the web. Anything heli related you will find on these 2 sites:

Run Ryder - www.runryder.com
*Anyone and anybody that fly's helis is typically on this site. Considered by many as 'THE" premeire helicopter forum. The owner Mark Ryder shoots HD video of most of the main events, contests and interviews the top pilots from around the globe.

Heli Freak - www.helifreak.com
*Home of the celebrity 'Finless Bob" and his helicopter build videos. Bob is a cool cat and gives his honest opinion (good or bad) about all the models currently out.

Buy cheap, buy twice or even better, 'Give Up':

What CAN you skimp on when buying gear for your first heli. Save money or save frustration, it's up to you.

To be continued...........