Horizon Hobby Reviews 487

TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

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Most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many people were dissatisfied with the customer service, finding it difficult to reach a real person and experiencing unhelpful interactions. Customers frequently reported issues with contacting the company, noting a lack of responsiveness to calls and emails, and problems with the live chat feature. Some people were dissatisfied with the products, citing quality concerns like defective items, damaged parts upon arrival, or products that failed shortly after purchase. Reviewers also mentioned problems with orders, including items not shipping as expected, backordered products without notification, and issues with pre-orders not being fulfilled in a timely manner.

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I placed 2 orders with Horizon Hobby for some RC Crawlers. I recieved 1 order and half of the second order. I waited a couple of weeks and the rest of my order never shipped even though the Crawler... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Great products... horrible customer service! Purchased a new radio that failed within 1-week. Dealing with customer service is worse than pulling teeth. I'll update this review if and when HH s... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I purchased a fuel pump in Canada from my local hobby store Great Hobbies about December 9. It is a HAN155 a Hanger 9 product from Horizon hobby. Short story, it broke on the first use and due to... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I pre-ordered an Aston Martin Scale model months ago . A message came through a week ago that the package had been delivered but I never saw somthing arriving . Tried to mail Horizon but to no avail ,... See more


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2.6

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

487 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I wouldnt even give them a 1 star

I wouldnt even give them a 1 star. I ordered 2 gift cards on Thursday the website clearly says 15mins-24 hours for email delivery and here I am on Monday still getting a run around about why they haven't sent it..They claim the IT team has to fix the problem with this and I am not the only one who ordered gift cards and haven't received them someone ordered some the same day I did and they haven't got theirs either. SO PLEASE DONT BUY ANYTHING from them it's a lie and the customer service is horrendous they don't even know what to do or how to access the previous call I made to them and if u have to call customer service be prepared to wait on hold for at least 45 mins that's the minimum the company is worthless but they don't mind holding on to that money. Now I will call cooperate and tell them someone is not doing their job 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

March 13, 2025
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Reply from Horizon Hobby

Hi Tiffany,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us.
We sincerely apologize for not being able to send your gift card in a timely manner, but had a technical issue generating and distrbuting electronic gift cards and it took a few days to get this fixed.
Your satisfaction is important to us, and we’re working to ensure that any difficulties like this are resolved promptly to provide a better experience in the future.

Sincerely,

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

wont let me warn customers about product issue

Bought a product with a super crazy annoying quirk that no one has ever mentioned before and I try to make a review to warn people about it because it is truly annoying but their review button doesn't do anything. Leading me to question if they have any real reviews at all since the button has no link or anything to try to process in another tab to make it work. It acts like it's just a photo

March 10, 2025
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Reply from Horizon Hobby

Hi Dwight,

We're sorry to hear you are experiencing an 'annoying quirk' with one of our products.
Our Review channels are all real and will publish as long as the language is civil and the review pertains to the product.
We could not find any account with activity that matches the name on this post, so would recommend reaching out to our Product Support team via email, livechat or phone to share your concerns, and we're confident we'll be able to help you get up and running.

Best Regards,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top Notch Customer Support

I had purchased an AR636 receiver from Amazon, and the device had already been registered to another account for some reason. I emailed the Horizon Hobby customer support line to see if they could help. Within 48hrs I had confirmation that the receiver could be registered and updated to the latest firmware. This is the most recent example of their prompt and courteous customer support. I am happy with how this company makes its customers the priority.

February 19, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Unbelievable Experience

As I write this I am still not flying after placing an order 2 1/2. MONTHS AGO. A $500 order produced the most frustration and amazement at how bad a company can be. The absolute worst company I have ever dealt with
in my life ! (74 yrs)
Everything about this company, except for 1 technical support person, reeks of ineptitude and the cheapest decisions by the owner/ owners.

I did make a few mistakes being a returnee to RC from years ago.

There was something wrong with EVERY attempt to access ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING CONCERNING
1 or more orders. And I mean EVERYTHING.

It would have saved me A LOT of money and AGGRAVATION had I just taken a 8 lb sledge hammer and hit my foot a few good whacks……..
No…. Make that BOTH FEET.

YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED

February 22, 2025
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Reply from Horizon Hobby

Hi Charlie,

We're sorry to hear you've been having issues getting a problem with an order resolved.

There aren't enough details to identify your account through this review, but we have used the platforms "request information' feature to get this, then we should be able to help resolve this and get you squared away.

Sincerely,

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Job Horizon Hobby!

Had a fit and finish issue with the left wing of my new super timber, sent a couple photos to their team and they shipped a new wing to me the next day! Customer service appears to be job 1 with Horizon Hobby and as always I’m a very satisfied customer! I’ve been buying products on their website for four decades. Great job folks!!

February 5, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They let you download version 9.5 of…

They let you download version 9.5 of RealFlight but won't let me buy the serial number to use it. They want me to buy their more expensive Evolution which is a step backwards and not user friendly at all.If not being produced, then why is it available for download

February 12, 2025
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Reply from Horizon Hobby

Hello David,

Thank you for your interest in our software. RealFlight 9.5 has been discontinued for more than two years, and we no longer have it available for sale as it is no longer being produced.

Our current software is priced the same as previous versions, and we have transitioned to offering digital distribution only to keep up with the demands of today’s digital world.

We have a variety of video tutorials that guide you through setting up the software on a new computer, from initial purchase to full use. Additionally, our dedicated support team is available throughout the week to assist you directly with any issues or concerns you may have.
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you need any help.

Sincerely,

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I'm giving them a 1 star because…

I'm giving them a 1 star because there's no 0 star.
Second time and final time I will ever order from them. I called them on a weekday morning to follow up on an order I placed 2 weeks prior and after holding for 2 hours (as I was working) they dumped my call. I went on line to chat and they told me the items are no longer available. Don't waste your time with this store it's time you will never get back.

February 10, 2025
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Reply from Horizon Hobby

Hello AJ Barto,

Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we’re truly sorry to hear about your long wait time on the phone, as well as the inconvenience caused by the items being unavailable.
This is not the experience we want our customers to have, and we regret that you felt your time was wasted. We hope we can have the opportunity to regain your trust in the future.

Sincerely,

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ordered a part on Jan 28th ended up…

Ordered a part on Jan 28th ended up shipping on the 3rd of February somehow along the way it's been stopped in California because of weather delays it has almost been a feel week since it's paused and hasn't updated yet tried to reach out to the shipper FedEx thinks it's lost and horizon won't refund for at least 21 business days which means I'll be waiting at least 2 months total before a refund

February 10, 2025
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Reply from Horizon Hobby

Thank you for reaching out to us.

We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the delay in the delivery of your order.
While your order has been shipped, there may have been unforeseen delays during the delivery process. Unfortunately, we are unable to send out a replacement while your order is still in transit.

We kindly ask for your patience and understanding as it may take a few additional days for the delivery to arrive.
We have requested more information from you via this sites messaging to be able to locate your account so we can monitor the shipping progress of your order. If the order does not arrive within time allotted, we will of course initiate a refund.

We truly appreciate your patience, and if you have any other questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Regards,

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely AWFUL company

Absolutely AWFUL company. Ordered a part that was in stock and it was scheduled for 4-6 day delivery. Waited 7 days (a day after it should have arrived) and had to wait on the phone for an hour and a half, just for them to tell me that they basically forgot to ship it. That's literally what they said "it got lost in the system" (which translates to "we forgot to ship it"). Well, they sure didn't forget to charge me for the item!

NEVER EVER DO BUSINESS WITH HORIZON HOBBY.

February 6, 2025
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Reply from Horizon Hobby

Hello Tessa,

Thank you for your feedback. We are truly sorry to hear about your ordering experience, and we completely understand the frustration of expecting accurate delivery details only to find out that your order will not be arriving within the expected time frame, and we sincerely apologize for this oversight and for being unable to meet your expectations.

Your feedback is invaluable, and we are taking steps to address the issue so that this doesn’t happen in the future. Thank you again for your patience and understanding. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Best regards,

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

HH warranty = Top Notch!

Lately I've been very happy with the customer service at HH. I make my big purchases at the local Hobby shop. Came to customer support for an issue with a new Losi Mini LMT. One quick service request and boom they're sending out the defective part. I've had this great experience with every warranty claim. In my honest opinion some of the best warranty service I've experienced lately. Great people, great hobby, I'd say the value is great but like everything lower prices would be nice. Life is expensive, hobbies are more expensive and I'm grateful I can enjoy it all. Keep on keeping on!

January 30, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Arrma/losi/TLR warranty’s

Awesome company always quick to respond to my various emails, and extremely helpful with warranty’s/issues always releasing new products and exceeding my expectations over and over! Couldn’t recommend any higher

January 31, 2025
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Horizon offers either live help or…

Horizon offers either live help or email help. Their products generally work without a problem but when an issue arises they are there to assist.
I use Spektrum products and trust their technology with $2000 helicopters.
Keep up the great work!

February 3, 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

They could have been more fair

I filled my shopping cart and applied for the first-time order discount online. 3 days later the code had not arrived, no chat anccess over the weekend, no phone support on Monday. When I finally reached a human on chat and was able to complete the order, some items on sale when I selected them were no longer on sale. This a simple fairness issue they would not honor. Disappointing access and unfair treatment.

February 3, 2025
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Reply from Horizon Hobby

Hi Greg,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear about the difficulties you encountered while trying to place your order and in reaching out to us. We understand how frustrating that can be.

We are available throughout the week and apologize for missing your initial contact. We are glad to hear that you were able to get in touch with our team.

Regarding your inquiry, unfortunately, coupon codes cannot be stacked with items that are already on sale. We apologize for any confusion this may have caused.

If you have any other questions or need further assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. We’re here to help!

Regards,

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer support is awful

Customer support is awful
I wish I could give them negative Stars. If any company ever deserves it this one does. I ordered the revolution 90fp and from the day it was delivered the flight board has issues. Every time I try to plug the battery in the white wire pushes out of the connector on the flight board. I tried calling the customer support phone line several times many times and no one would ever answer so I did the chat chat said someone would get back with me in 48 hours. I never got any response whatsoever. The customer support at this place has gotten worse over the years they used to be so good and now I'm not sure if I will ever order from them again

January 16, 2025
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Reply from Horizon Hobby

Hi Willy Worm,

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're truly sorry to hear about your poor experience, and we want to assure you that we are here to assist you.

Please know that we're available to help in any way we can. You can reach out to us via chat, email, or phone throughout the week, at a time that's most convenient for you.

If there's anything specific you'd like to discuss or if you need further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Regards,

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Ver Poor Customer Service

Ver Poor Customer Service! They were great 5 years ago. Now they are terrible! Unable to get correct part for my expensive plane. No on has a clue!
Also bought a plane from a HH retailer at list price, the HH puts it on sale 2 days later for $50 off. HH says too bad so sad cause I bought it from a store not the web site. But the store now has it on sale! WTF?

January 24, 2025
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Reply from Horizon Hobby

Hi Don

Thank you for sharing your concerns with the sale price of a product you recently purchased.
Unfortunately we are unable to offer a refund, partial or whole, of a product purchased from another retailer.
We are reaching out to you with an alternate solution, please check your inbox for details.

Horizon Hobby regularly offers sales and promotions, and there will be more opportunities to catch a great deal in the future.

Additionally, our support team will be reaching out to you shortly to assist with the issue you're experiencing with the servo arm. We want to make sure you can enjoy your aircraft as quickly as possible, and we'll do our best to help resolve this issue for you.

We truly appreciate your understanding. If you have any further questions or need assistance in the meantime, feel free to reach out—we’re here to help!

Regards,

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service

Customer service, always on top of things. Tech people are great and very patient. They seem to even care about the small things too.

January 23, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Replacement prop adapter…

I recently purchased a prop adapter from Horizon Hobby online. It shipped super fast. Unfortunately it was missing a screw when it arrived. I contacted customer service and they responded right away. They asked for some info and pics, and then sent me another adapter at no charge! It arrived super fast as well! Very pleased.

January 7, 2025
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