in the throws in covid19 just about everything seems to be out of stock I needed a can of racing green paint for a lexan body the I entered the mother, son and son working the shop yesterday someone quickly took me right to the product great service at the polite and friend shop I will be back read more

Quick and great service. I've gotten multiple cars and lots of tools/parts here. Always a pleasure. And a lot of the prices I've seen there are better than online. read more

Called to see if they had a certain RC car in stock. Guy who answered the phone said he'll go check, waiting 15 minutes and no answer. We went to the store and they just looked at us like what are we doing there. No more business from me. read more

I saw the negative reviews and I have to say, I was wary about this place. I was in the neighborhood however, and wanted to decide for myself. I'm glad I did! I actually signed up for yelp JUST to correct this injustice. I was helped by Bob with my R/C Car questions and purchases. The guy is like an encyclopedia, and VERY helpful. He never got tired of my questions even though I felt like I had an endless supply of them. I don't know if they took previous reviews seriously and re-thought who they let work the counter or what, but I'm here to say I had an excellent experience shopping here. I will be back. read more

I remember going to Checkered Flag as a kid in the 80s. Was a very friendly, family owned place back then. Sadly that old Checkered Flag is a memory now; no reason to go here unless you like being talked down to by the sarcastic and impatient retirees behind the counter, dealing with absurd return policies, and somebody who doesn't seem too sure of how her cash register works. Do yourself a favor and go to the nice people at Schaefer's instead. And if Schaefer's doesn't have it, get it online from Tower Hobbies. read more

Amazing experience with Steve with my new Losi TLR 8ight 4.0 purchase. Complete custom build and he consulted on all of the right equipment and options to make it spectacular. He even did some of the wiring for me that I wasn't confident in doing myself. 5 stars all the way!! Thank you for having the best and friendliest RC shop in town. read more

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Great place to find grown up toys. Lots of selection here. I have a hard time staying away. :) The staff can be a little old school and slow to warm up, but they have a decent selection of RC vehicles, Trains and Drones. read more

I've been coming here since I was a kid. They have always taken care of me and have a great stock and selection. Love the new location in south county. read more

Needed a part for my RC car that I am just getting into. Read the reviews but figured i would give it a try. Well I am glad to say my experience was nothing like the reviews on here. I was greeted at the door, asked twice if I could be helped and when I gave him the stock part number, he looked for it and while he did not have the stock brand part he offered an alternate brand that worked great. I am not one of those that has to have stock everything on my cars. He offered some tips on how to extract it and replace it. I am not sure what else you are looking for in a RC shop but the selection and parts they have is a lot better then some other places. While the people working are a little serious about the hobby I would not expect much less if I needed help with something. Like I said I am new to the hobby and don't mind someone giving me some pointers along the way. read more

I started this hobby of building my own rc trucks about 10 years ago, im an electrical/mechanical proffesional by trade. Checkered flag is the only place i go for parts. Period. I dont go for help, i dont go for the friendly conversations, the mean mugs. Im not sure how they stay in business with the very poor attitudes from the employees. Its a hobby shop, it should be a fun, enjoyable experience. And i ordered 3 parrts, they called me and said 2 of three parts were in, yet if i dont come pick up the 2 parts within a week they will send them back?what kind of business model is that?, why oh why cant i just come drive 30 minutes one way one time when the 3 parts i asked for are all in and ready to pick up. About 4 months ago i spent 600 bucks on a new rc truck for my brother, then when i came in for replacement tires the wonderful helpful employee said he would have to order them without even asking which truck it was ( it was the same one in a box right behind him). Or ask me for a part number. I now order most of my parts online. Highly consdering starting my own rc hobby shop where women and MEN get treated properly.. im curious if the owners knows how much money they are losing, and customers. A guy like me works all week just like most, i would hope i get better treatment next time im forced to walk in checkered flag hobby for a needed part. Its very interseting my brother and i have had many conversations about this topic of mean employee's and i stumbled on to reading these reviews, not good not good. Oh, side note, if i misspelled something or not grammatically correct, please forgive me, people should be treated with respect regardless of how they spell,type, speak, look, sound,etc. read more

I LOVE these guys! They go out of their way to help. I see these poor reviews here, and the people who try to write them don't even know how to write a complete sentence yet can trash Checkered Flag on-line w/out fairness played. Checkered Flag guys KNOW THEIR STUFF and share all they know. They are just the BEST, and their regulars know it!! read more

I completely agree with the last comment the lady made. I use to enjoy going to checkered flag. Last night I went there to get a rc motor and the sale guy, wish I remembered his name, all he did was drill me on my knowledge about the motors. If I was an expert on them I would just buy one off the internet. I went their for the skilled sales accociate to help me pick the right motor for my project. When I told him that he just said, then buy whatever you want. I'll never go back there, I'll take my business to shaffers or hobby town for now on, which I did, the knew how costumer service works. As far as checkered flag goes, I don't know how that guy keeps his job. I hope they go out of business. I wouldn't give them any stars but you have too. So bob teariney was the sales associate. I called the store and spoke with the manager. I can see where the sales associates get their sales skills. The manager told me to go drive my Toyota and have a good day. read more

I signed up for Yelp just to be able to review Checkered Flag Hobby Country. I've shopped at this store a handful of times in the past and wasn't overly impressed, but today my experience was terrible. I live 1 1/2 hours from this store and stop in only when I'm in St. Louis. I purchased an $8 set of wheels a few months ago and was in the area today and needed to return them because I purchased wheels that fit a different model than I had. I wanted to swap for the wheels that fit my model and was told I had to speak to Dino. Once he got off the phone I explained what I needed and he said he'd have to check the computer because those wheels were old. He then told me that he last sold some in November (to me) and had plenty in stock so he didn't need them. I was floored. I told him I didn't need them either because they didn't fit my model and I bought them by mistake. He said sorry, I can't help you. They will not get any more of my money. I wasn't wanting money back. In fact I needed to buy several other things, but it won't be from them. read more