Who we are and what we do?
 
Advance Hobbies is a famous hobby shop in Toronto for more than 16 years. We are FG distributor in Canada and is a HPI distributor. We are also a Tamiya dealer who work closely with Tamiya Canada to bring you the newest Tamiya products as quick as possible. We carry a wide variety of hobby products to suit the needs of our customers. Our primary goal is to provide excellent services so that all R/C beginners, enthusiasts and experienced hobbyists will enjoy this sport.

WE can build any kit you purchase at our store and have it pre-assembled for you, as well as setting up the radio controller, etc. We also have the facility to repair any R/C model, as well as possessing a foam tire cutting/truing machine, electrical motor lathe and motor dyno. You can bring your problematic RC product to our store and let us to check/repair it. Services provided are first-come first-serve basis.
Main Store Address:

4142A Sheppard Ave. East,
Scarborough, ON
Canada M1S 1T3
( North side of Sheppard, in between Kennedy and Midland )

Tel: (416) 321-8377      Fax: (416) 321-6038

Email:

Business Hours:

Mon - Tue: 11:00 a.m. - 08:00 p.m.
Thur - Sat: 11:00 a.m. - 08:00 p.m.
     Sun    : 12:30 p.m. - 06:00 p.m.

Our store close on:

every Wednesday

We ship worldwide by Canada Post or FedEx. Purchase order can be made through our Online Form or our eShop. Telephone orders must be confirmed with a fax, email or letter. All shipping & handling fees are on top.
Wholesale and retail are welcome. If you are running a hobby shop and want to apply for a dealer, please fax us your Business License / Vendor Permit and your company & contact information. Our fax number is +1 (416) 321-6038. Thank you for your cooperation.

Destination Shipping method Payment method
Canada All All
U.S.A. AllMoneyGram, Western Union, Direct Wiring, IPMO
U.S.A. CP Priority, FedExPaypal, major Credit cards
Other countries All All with exceptions
Direct Deposit: Deposit money to our bank account if inside Canada
Direct Wiring: Wire money to our bank account if outside Canada
IPMO: International Postal Money Order
* Shipment by Canada Post Expedited/Xpresspost to United States is no signature option.
* Expedited, Xpresspost and Priority mail services are provided by Canada Post.
* Depends on the actual situation, both shipping and payment methods might be flexible.

Location of our hobby store

Payment Methods:

     
We accept Debit card, VISA, MasterCard, MoneyGram, Western Union, Canada Postal Money Order, International Postal Money Order(IPMO), Direct deposit/wire money to our bank account, American Express and Paypal. Payment made by money order must be received by us within two weeks. A bank fee 4% of the total amount is on top when pay by MasterCard, American Express and Paypal.

In-Store service fee starting from $5 and up
Note: Parts and applicable taxes are on top. Dealing with non-AH R/C product may sustain additional charges
Whenever you purchase a new RC product from Advance Hobbies, we shall provide you one FREE set-up service for the product. Please note that engine tune-up may not be available in bad & cold weather.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Company Policy:

  • All our products are sold in new condition. No return. No refund. Exchange only if available.
  • Only unused, undamaged and unopened items can be exchanged.
  • For all special orders, no return, no refund, no exchange.
  • We do not have refund policy. Store credit will be issued, if need.
  • For pre-owned/2nd-hand item, we do not accept online order and you have to come to our store and purchase it.
  • In the case of a defective item, you must contact the manufacturer directly about warranty.
  • Due to the nature of electronic/mechanical products such as radios, motors, batteries, nitro engines and etc., all sales are final and no returns.
  • We are not responible for loss or damage in shipping, you will have to contact the shipper for those issues.
  • Your shipment ends up being sent back to us for any reason and you want it shipped back to you, you have to pay the shipping & handling fee again.
  • In case of a return, 30% restocking charge will be applied and must be new condition in original package.
  • All Paypal/credit card payment sustain a transaction fee (4% of the total).
  • For defective items, you must contact us for authorization before return.
  • Our company policies are subject to change without prior notice.
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