Hobby Search (1999.co.jp) Issue

Dublinguy · #1 01-12-2005, 05:16 AM

Hi Guys,

Just tried to place an order today on 1999.co.jp and was told my credit card is unavailable. Tried it several times and got the same error message everytime. I havent ordered from Hobby Search in a while and was wondering if anyone else was having problems with them?

Would like to get this organised as quickly as possible if anyone has any ideas.

Ciaran

generationx · #2 01-12-2005, 06:50 AM

I had this problem with that site last year. I tried three times and each time Hobbysearch said there had been a problem. Then after three times I got a phonecall from my card supplier saying that a company had been trying to use my card and they were inputting the wrong address, they thought I was the subject of fraud, and they had cancelled my card! Took a little while to sort that one out...

I think the way the order form is set up does not allow you to input the card holder's address as you card supplier recognises.

I gave up trying to use them which is a shame as they have some cool stuff on there. Maybe you need to try and order by phone?

Dublinguy · #3 01-12-2005, 07:11 AM

Thanks for the reply. Weird thing is I have ordered from them before with the same credit card no problem. I hope there isnt any phone calls about fraud because my fiance will get the call. The credit card is in my name but on her bank account. Think I might have to give up on them I emailed them to see if it might make a difference. Wont be able to ring them either as I am in Ireland it will cost a fortune and I wont take the chance from work. I really wanted to get the two Opel DTMS aswell.

mickbench · #4 01-12-2005, 09:20 AM

eBay has a lot of kits on a buy now from Hong Kong. They sometimes use paypal. Perhaps they have the kits you want. I've already managed to find a out of production Tamiya Volvo BTCC Saloon for less then what you get charged in the shops.

Worth a look..

primera man · #5 01-12-2005, 12:45 PM

I had the same problem with my last order. Left it for a few days and then tried again and it was sweet
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Dublinguy · #6 01-13-2005, 02:34 AM

Mick, I dont like the idea of Ebay have never used it and to be honest dont think I ever will. I know a lot of guys here use it but I guess its what you feel comfortable with. Thanks for the reply though much appreciated.

Pman, Well b****x to that anyway I went and ordered a couple of kits from HLJ in the end. A Mitsi Evo VII WRC and a Lotus Super 7 plus a few materials aswell as a bday pressie for the boss(my beautiful fiance). The Lotus I had to get it was less then 10 Euro thought it was a bit of a bargain.

Plus on top of that my Mam and Dad dropped up to see me last night for my Bday. My Mam had asked what I would like for a Bday pressie and I told her a kit wouldnt go a miss. Well what do you know they go and buy me two, a Pug 206 2003 WRC kit plus a Jagermeister BMW 320i. I love my mammy. God you would swear I was 15 and not *Cough*27*Cough*. Now which of my new kits will I start after I finish the two on the bench.....

mickbench · #7 01-13-2005, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Dublinguy

Mick, I dont like the idea of Ebay have never used it and to be honest dont think I ever will. I know a lot of guys here use it but I guess its what you feel comfortable with. Thanks for the reply though much appreciated.

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Fair enough..!! I know what you are saying about ebay.. Anyhow glad it's worked out for you.

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