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November 2024 by J Withers
I tried to like this shop as model shops have become very rare and I want to support a local business vs online. I've been in several times alone and with my son who is a model fanatic, and knows Lionel trains. I get the feeling he doesn't like kids in shop despite his genuine interest in half of whats in the store. The guy is always condescending with his responses and last few times he tried to upsell me on extra paint and such. The first time I feel for it and he rang me up at the register and my eyes almost fell out. There's also some connection to an alt right radio station that I can't figure out but this shop might as well have a gimp in the basement. I can't bring myself to shop here anymore despite my son wanting me to. I also found out that he's excluded from the model train show that comes to the fairgrounds. Oh well. Burbank has a good train store to visit when you are down there.
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June 2024 by HR3Pilot
The owner is a great asset keeping an old school hobby shop alive in todays instant gratification world of entitlement. Love giving as much business to him as possible.
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May 2024 by Ted Simmons
Although small and unassuming they seem to have everything I need as well as being helpful and knowledgable. Highly recommended.
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May 2024 by Bradford Smith
The guy that owns this shop doesn't deserve your business. What an egotistical a**. I hate to say this about small, local businesses, but he brought it upon himself. Go online for better service and better deals.
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April 2024 by Morgan Barlow
Great deal of material and the owner, Vern, is a great fellow.
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January 2024 by sky bartlett
Love Ventura Hobbies. Very well stocked with models. I've purchased 5+ in the last few years myself along with paint and such.
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January 2024 by Dave Nordquist
Great Hobby shop! Well stocked with supplies & kits, and the owner is very knowledgeable and helpful!
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December 2023 by Scott Carpenter
Items for just about any hobbies, and the guy at the counter (owner?) was friendly and willing to answer questions.
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November 2023 by Keith Bald
More so a scale model shop
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November 2023 by John Thow
We have shopped at Ventura Hobbies for years it is truly one of the last great hobby shops. They are great for plastic models, trains, slot cars, and a bunch of the classic toys many of us loved as kids. Enjoy!
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September 2023 by Philip Jacquez
Has lots of nice models tanks and planes and jets and cars and ships I bought a couple models I can say that they were very good none were broken and they were all in a good price and a nice guy?
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August 2023 by Rogelio Jimenez
Guy, I've been going to V.H. for about 27 years. since the 90s. And those guys have never disappeared.. Now they continue with great knowledge, quality products, and bring happiness to our projects.. Good job, guys and God bless
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August 2023 by Tino Rico
Too bad there wasn’t a zero star rating,I would surely give you one, you are a rude, shrewd businessman with no respect for customers.
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June 2023 by Kristine D. G.
First time coming to this store and not coming back ever again. The man was so rude. whatever his sarcasm is, it's unwelcome. We couldn't find the color of spray paint we were looking for and he told us "to open your eyes. use your eyes." there was another customer next to us looking for paint too and the man kept telling him "its right in front of you. keep looking in front of you." rudely. sir, take that stick out of your ass. there's better hobby stores with helpful service in the valley.
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May 2023 by Robin Faigin
Hobbyist paradise! This is the only TRUE hobby shop, independently owned, in Ventura County. They are in SUITE 128, NOT 117!!
