Aiken's Airplanes

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Maxx R.

5 years ago

Most unprofessional, incompetent and dishonest people I've had the misfortune of dealing with in a VERY long time. I contacted them via email regarding availability of a model and was told in an email by an owner: "It is available. It is brand new and in its original packaging. We can inspect the item before shipping it out and we will most likely claim full coverage on this item. Typically, we do not have this issue as we pay a premium for FedEx and they do a fantastic job. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions." I Called the next day spoke with supposed "office manager". She said they were snowed in and she couldn't retrieve the model but would let me know when she did. Okay, fair enough. I waited two weeks with no word. Emailed the owner asking for update. "Office manager" responds saying model not in stock but the model number she references is THE INCORRECT NUMBER. I say, the owner said it WAS in stock and give her the correct model number AGAIN and to check with owner. "Office manager" responds: "Hey again, My goodness! Laura (owner) is correct, I have had the model number wrong all this time..." "Office manager" then discloses, they in reality they DON'T HAVE THE MODEL AND NEVER DID and it would be drop shipped from the company that sells it. Problem is.........none of them (owner OR office manager) EVER CHECKED WITH THE SOURCE TO SEE IF IT WAS AVAILABLE before claiming they had it in stock . As it turns out it was discontinued TWO YEARS AGO and these people lied and said THEY had it in stock. The owner lied about having it, the office manager got the wrong number (it wasn't even close) and they strung me along for three weeks with excuses and lies. I didn't think to look at Yelp or I would have never contacted them. Thank God I didn't order it without asking, but then I DID ASK and STILL WAS LIED TO AND GOT THE RUN AROUND. If I had ordered it I probably would have never gotten my money back or it would have taken FOREVER. Running a "business" this way should be against the law. read more

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Lea P.

3 years ago

I bought 2 model airplanes from them. I just called and told them I'm located locally and just wanted to pick up the order. They were really nice about it and said no problem. Hannah (I think that's her name) was super nice and helpful. Will definitely buy again. read more

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John B.

3 years ago

Good selection. Helpful staff. Was looking for some older metal toy soldier (NIB) items such as Thomas Gunn and they had a good selection at the original prices. read more

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Mark J S.

6 years ago

I have been doing business with Aiken's Airplanes for two years now. They have been very professional handling orders and extremely knowledgeable when questioned regarding the products they sell. Their prices are competitive and when they have a sale, their prices blow everyone else away. Every time I have ordered an item which they have in stock, it ships the same day. They have a great responsive team. I cannot recommend them more highly! The breadth of their product line is without equal. If you order from them, you will not be disappointed. Thank you for your excellent products and wonderful service. read more

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Stephen P.

8 years ago

Hate to be negative, but I did pre-order an aircraft (Thomas Gunn) quite a while back, I did enquire in about September the ETA and was told not to worry my name was still on the list and that they would contact me when it had arrived, well within a couple of months I noticed that they were all sold out! and I had not been notified, I know they will come up with some type of excuse as to why I missed out, after all my pre-order went through so it must have been accepted, unless they let hundreds pre-order, then do a lottery draw to see who gets what, which is bad business to me, it should be first come first served especially when pre-ordering, Extremely dissapointed read more

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Audrey H.

9 years ago

This is a place of desperate people who look for order models. Their claims of competitive price & interaction need proofs: their business model is to sit on models for years and sell them for very expensive. There is a "Last Time to Dance" section that basically is "your last chance to get this last one" with 10x price. Interactions are :"let me ask the owner" then the owner say no. Those are all valid, off course. I just displease. My LAST STRAW was I was only 15 CENTS less of free shipping. Yet, "the owner say can't." For that tier of price, almost $200, shipping was $4.95. Apparently, the "ghost" owner (never seen or heard for an interactive claim) chose to lose a customer who had spent thousands of $ over $4.80. I wholeheartedly recommend you to avoid this place. There are many more better shops and sellers on Fleabays. read more

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Steven W.

8 years ago

I have purchased several diecast airplanes over the years from Aiken's Airplanes and have never been disappointed. Prices are reasonable and I the products have never been damaged in shipping. The graduated shipping costs for totals under $100.00 seem a little high, but I manage to find enough to buy to keep it at a minimum. I appreciate the use of recycled boxes and paper (rather than plastic bubble-pack) for packing/shipping. read more

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Lew W.

8 years ago

I ordered an F16 for my collection of die cast models. When I received it I was hugely disappointed. I found minor challenges that I will need to rectify, but worst of all the model DID NOT come with a display stand. If I had known that I would not have ordered the product. read more

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540 Dent Rd
Eads, TN 38028
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(901) 853-6517
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What time does Aiken's Airplanes open?

Aiken's Airplanes opens at 8:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

What time does Aiken's Airplanes close?

Aiken's Airplanes closes at 4:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Aiken's Airplanes is closed on Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:00 PMSat-Sun Closed

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Lindsay A.

9 years ago

This diecast retailer has been around for 20 years. And the reviewer who left the one star rating before me could not be more wrong. Sounds like sour grapes because she didn't get what she wanted. First off, they are a huge diecast retailer in the U.S. and they're a family run business, run by Dave Aiken and his daughter Laura. They have two other employees in the office and warehouse and that's it! They employ excellent customer service and work hard to make sure you have a good experience. They're great. I've been dealing with Aikens for years. And I won't order from anyone else. The Last Chance to Dance section mentioned by the previous reviewer is a page of the last one of items that have been discontinued. When any item gets discontinued, the value goes up. Some of these items sell on eBay for much more. It seems this reviewer doesn't know much about the collectible market. Buy from Aikens! Call them and you'll see. read more

Nancy R.

8 years ago

Was looking for a certain plane model requested by my grandson. Sent several messages to different places, and the few that did respond just said they didn't have it. Aiken's contacted me and helped me locate the correct name to begin with. (I thought it was P-82, but it turned out to be F-82.) We compared pics of the plane, and then they let me know that there was not a die-cast model but they did have 2 made from mahogany. After I contacted my grandson, I got back to Aiken's and ordered the plane. In addition to the discount, these people were so helpful and I was so pleased with their service. I was assured that the plane will arrive in time for Christmas! I recommend these people highly. read more

Paul Z.

8 years ago

Anyone who does not rate these folks 5 stars or better is drinking their bath water !!!! I have dealt with them for many years and have ALWAYS received very friendly and more than fair service. Their selection is equal to any and they have even offered to search for items. Unfortunately with a decrease in income I can't talk to them like I used to but Dave, Sally and Family are wonderful, warm people. And my den is filled with their offerings. I hope d. dump's supposed tax cut does help THEIR business. It is the type of business that makes this Country what it has been. If you're griping, get the chip off your shoulder, they can't hand deliver to you. May They, Live Long and Prosper !! read more

Peter G.

8 years ago

This holiday season I shopped Aiken's Airplanes for several large shipments of model airplanes ranging in scale from 1/48, to 1/72 and 1/100. The website's laid out really well, and Dave and his staff will provide you with exceptional and professional support , shipping and of course value. The best analogy I can make is that shopping at Aiken's online is like walking into a neighbourhood hobby shop that's very well stocked with all kinds of cool stuff that can keep you mesmerized for hours. I'm very happy with all of the orders I've received, and plan to continue shopping at Aikens in the future. read more

Keil K.

8 years ago

I ordered the "D-Day Surrender" set #1 and set #2 from Corgi in 1:50 scale. I did not know each of these sets came in such a large box, and together, they needed a very large shipping box which was provided and packed very well to protect my precious cargo. All of this, and the UPS shipping right to my front door was only $4.99. Not to mention, that each set was very reasonably priced at just $99.95 each, especially since they were produced back in 2005 and can not be found on any other hobby shop website. Thanks to Aiken's Airplanes, it was like Christmas for me, just a couple of months later! read more

Colonel R.

8 years ago

Simply outstanding miniatures, especially the WWII lines. I personally purchased a 1/30 scale Horten 229 (Americans stole the plans postwar and modeled their stealth bomber on it so they could fight israel's wars for them) and it is nothing short of one the most beautiful, highly prized miniatures I have. The shipping and packaging was done with care and I even received a call from customer service beforehand. I am extremely impressed with the customer service and line of products and I will purchase from Aiken's again. read more

Yanni L.

8 years ago

Came across Aiken's online while searching for an Inflight200 model. They were offering their 21% Christmas discount and shipping rates were considerably lower than similar stores located further away. As a first-time customer, I'm very pleased with my shopping experience. It arrived in the mail right on time and it looks even better in person than it did in the photos. Will definitely be shopping here again in the future. Two thumbs up! read more

Keith M.

8 years ago

I have been a customer for over a year. On two occasions I have received damaged planes and in both cases the packaging wasn't to blame. Aiken's replaced both planes, only requiring a simple photo to demonstrate the extent of the damage. No other questions asked in this regard. I have ordered/purchased nearly 100 aircraft from different manufactures and Aiken's has given me excellent service and product support. read more

Jason H.

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8 years ago

I was looking for a company to purchase a particular model and I found Aiken's. I'm so happy I did! They not only had the model I was looking for, they had it at a discount! I've ordered several items from them already and every time I do it's perfect! The staff is extremely friendly and prices are excellent! Customer service is top level! Thank you, Aiken's Airplanes! Can't wait to order more from you all! read more

P C.

2 years ago

Hello, fellow collectors, I am commenting on Aiken's customer experience by saying this company is trustworthy and delivers excellent products and services. I did have a slight problem with one of my orders, and Dave was receptive and quickly 'made it right' , leaving me with only good things to say. I fully trust this company to deliver outstanding services. I hope this helps. Best, Perry Canada read more

Ken L.

8 years ago

I have ordered 3 Hobby Master diecast aircraft models from here. The last order being delivered in less than a week. All arrived promptly and in perfect condition. So I don't mind at being the first real positive review here. I'm a newbie collector yes but Im senior citizen in the world of good and bad customer service. These guys are good. read more

Roger S.

9 years ago

this is the best site for die cast airplanes! I will go no were else to buy my models ! their service and staff are just amazing!the person who gave Aikens a one star rating ,is so totally wrong! if you are looking for a diecast model you will not me disappointed in Aikens service and price! read more

Eucrossorhinus ..

6 years ago

These folks are fantastic. Good selection (lots of items the other diecast stores have sold out of), competitive prices and incredibly fast ship out. I have been a customer for decades and they are always the first place I go to find diecast airplanes and armor. read more

Marc M.

8 years ago

I don't know what steph and Audrey are on about, i have over a dozen orders over the last 8 years and have never had any negative issues with Aiken's. Plus Candy read more

David K.

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