Wilco models
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I've bought from them through the mail before. I learned that after three or four weeks, I had to pester them again to make sure they'd send it.
Mercury
Sr Member
I've dealt with him many times and have never been disappointed. One time I actually received 2 of the same item, one of them about a week after receiving the 1st. Contacted him about sending it back and he said don't worry about it, keep it. Good prices, nice casts and he's a pretty good guy even if his shipping is sometimes slow.
dropshipbob
Master Member
Never dealt with him myself, but I've heard the same things. You might have to shake his monkey tree to get him to send stuff, but he always does send it.
He has a friend here who, if contacted, often helps light a fire under him. I think his user name is Wakal?
He has a friend here who, if contacted, often helps light a fire under him. I think his user name is Wakal?
cpltony
Sr Member
I know the guy and have dealt with him.......had some issues with a bulk order to the UK a few years back.....but for the most part I would have confidence.
Check the address he sent it to, confirm how it was sent (priority, regular, media mail?) and if you have insurance....I'd wait until the beginning of next week and then speak to the post office.
Check the address he sent it to, confirm how it was sent (priority, regular, media mail?) and if you have insurance....I'd wait until the beginning of next week and then speak to the post office.
I have dealt with them on more than one occassion, both by mail and in person. I have mixed feelings. I made a trade deal with them and they only sent me half of what they agreed to. It took them a year and a half to send me the rest and they did not send what they agreed to send, but to be fair, what they DID send was more valuable than what we originally agreed upon, so go figure. :unsure (I think they just forgot what ir was they were supposed to send)
I've seen them at least a half a dozen times at conventions and though I wouldn't call them "shady" I would certaily call them questionable (keep in mind they have no idea who I am in person). All of their stuff is recast, thrown together and badly painted. However, for the average con-goer who is not as picky about their props as we are, it's perfect. Their prices are very fair but you get what you pay for. Perfect for trooping but certainly not for display.
Then there was the time they had a Darth Vader lightsaber made from a Heiland (VERY rough and hardly accurate!) on their table at a convention. It had scrapes and rust all over the thing! I asked why it was worth 300.00 and he said that it was an MR piece that they intentionally weathered to be more accurate. He said that these normally sell for 600.00 but this was a "con special". Now, for those that know me also know that my girlfriend is as well versed with props as I am, so when they guy at Wilco's table told me this tall tale, my GF had to drag me away before I read him the riot act!
I've seen them at least a half a dozen times at conventions and though I wouldn't call them "shady" I would certaily call them questionable (keep in mind they have no idea who I am in person). All of their stuff is recast, thrown together and badly painted. However, for the average con-goer who is not as picky about their props as we are, it's perfect. Their prices are very fair but you get what you pay for. Perfect for trooping but certainly not for display.
Then there was the time they had a Darth Vader lightsaber made from a Heiland (VERY rough and hardly accurate!) on their table at a convention. It had scrapes and rust all over the thing! I asked why it was worth 300.00 and he said that it was an MR piece that they intentionally weathered to be more accurate. He said that these normally sell for 600.00 but this was a "con special". Now, for those that know me also know that my girlfriend is as well versed with props as I am, so when they guy at Wilco's table told me this tall tale, my GF had to drag me away before I read him the riot act!
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I have ordered from Wilco for years - it is slow shipping sometimes - but I have never been dissappointed. I just got a Firefly pistol shipped last week. The order took about three weeks - but it came. It ALWAYS comes.
Don't worry. They will deliver. The SAAB pistol was good also. :love
' Every tear of patience builds the value .... '
Gordon
Don't worry. They will deliver. The SAAB pistol was good also. :love
' Every tear of patience builds the value .... '
Gordon
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