GooseDaMoose Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 Hey I wanna buy some bits from these websites (Bitz Box and Bits & Kits) and I was wondering: are they legit? Has anyone had experience with these two websites, or either one of them? Do they deliver etc etc.. I would appreciated a hasty reply ;) thank you in advance gents! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I've personally ordered from both, with no preferential treatment of one over the other - either they have the bitz or they don't (especially true for forgeworld bitz). I believe international shipping for Bitz Box is something like £2.50 worldwide (£1.50 within the UK). I don't know about Bitz and Kitz. Anyway, I've had no problem with them but that's probably partially because I'm a UK resident. Irregardless: No issues as of yet. It isn't often I order from bitz sites (in fact it's pretty seldom) but, like I said before, forgeworld bitz get snapped up quick. But I would say they (the FW bitz) can be cheaper than say, ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GooseDaMoose Posted May 6, 2011 Author Share Posted May 6, 2011 Thank you my friend! I've ordered now, hoping for the best! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 No problem, brother. Now all I gotta do is hope everything goes fine, considering I praised them. :sweat: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dijital_llama Posted May 7, 2011 Share Posted May 7, 2011 i've only used bits and kits but they've been great. put in quite a few orders over the past year and it's always reasonable and posted very quickly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopervisor Posted May 8, 2011 Share Posted May 8, 2011 I've used both and they're legit. Only problem is certain bits are impossible to get as they sell out so quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GooseDaMoose Posted May 8, 2011 Author Share Posted May 8, 2011 Yeah I have noticed that, but I got what I was looking for. Thanks for the help guys, I know where to do my bits shopping in the future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disruptor_fe404 Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Am currently also comparing between the two. Price differences don't bother me much, but product availability does (since I'd prefer to make a single order). Has anyone had experience with their stock replenishment time? Or am I better off using both at once? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopervisor Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 You can setup email alerts on Bitzbox for certain parts, which I haven't seen on Bitsandkits. However the restock time on both doesn't seem to be regular. It's more a case of checking the sites daily and a lot of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WingsOfTheFalcon Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Have used both site regularly and would recommend either, my only preference is based on which site has stock for the bits I use. You might also consider letthedicedecide.co.uk WotF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zincite Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I've used Bits&kits several times, and they are very good. Only used BitzBox once but they were also very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morollan Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 I've used Bitzbox several times and not had any problem with them. Stock levels are a bit of an issue for all bitz sites as clearly the popular items sell out very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis_esquire Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Sorry to run contra but Ive also used both several times and they have both been awesome until the last time. BitsnKits got my order partially wrong and when I contacted them there was no reply for two weeks. Only then did I initiate paypal resolution proceeding which resulted in a small refund with no apology or communication directly. In as much I would only recomment www.bitsbox.co.uk as they have given me no problems whatsoever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lestat Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Sorry to run contra but Ive also used both several times and they have both been awesome until the last time. BitsnKits got my order partially wrong and when I contacted them there was no reply for two weeks. Only then did I initiate paypal resolution proceeding which resulted in a small refund with no apology or communication directly. In as much I would only recomment www.bitsbox.co.uk as they have given me no problems whatsoever! I would have to agree here - had several bad dealings with bitz&kits to the extent where 50% of my order was missing and the rest was partially wrong. Thier severe lack of customer service let them down as well - I could not get hold of them in order to sort out the problems with my order and also had to open a paypal dispute. I swore after that never to use them again. My recommendation would be for bitzbox or http://www.wargamersworld.co.uk/ Wargamersworld has a lot of older and OOP bitz (great for Heresy fans) although they are currently in the process of amalgamating with another company (hopefully not bitz&kits!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CainTheHunter Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I swear by Model Bits UK - never had any issue with them and communication is great. They tend to restock at least once per month, even those bits everbody seeks for - meltas, combimeltas, missile launchers etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lestat Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I swear by Model Bits UK - never had any issue with them and communication is great. They tend to restock at least once per month, even those bits everbody seeks for - meltas, combimeltas, missile launchers etc. Yep - used them too on occasion. Pretty good service too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Korloth Darkwolf Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I've used bitsbox without any problems apart from stock levels and stock replenishment times being really bad on a load of bits. Though they are the ones everyone seems to want so its not too surprising. I've got most of my bits recently from BMF-bits on ebay. The orders were quickly despatched (most arriving within 48 hours) and not too badly priced, plus they seem to always have a load of the popular stuff in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Debonair Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 Well, I've used bits&kits on and off for about a year, and they seem quite reliable. The only time they got my order wrong was when they sent two of a hat I wanted rather than one (without charging me for it), so I magnanimously decided not to criticise them for it. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coopervisor Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 +1 for letthedicedecide.co.uk. I've used them and had good service. An interesting note, I'm after a few pieces so have been watching the different sites. I noticed that even after a restock, popular parts will sell out within an a hour of the stock being added. If you're after a part that is common in conversions, from a FW figure or a part that is hard to find in other box sets, etc. the the chances of getting it when you need it are pretty non existent. For more general parts and if you're in no hurry, you can stand a good chance of getting what you're after especially if you check the sites often and sign up for the email notifications. My opinion: There is no 1 best site to use, it's more a case of using which ever has the part you need when you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Elochai Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Well you've already ordered your part, but the discussion has continued for a bit, the owner of bitzbox is actually a B&C user, and has a pretty good reputation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 While we're on this topic, does anyone have any experience with the Warstore and Hoard o' Bits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waaanial00 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 See whilst these topics are good for the community they are also really bad personally because I can never get the bits I need ;) I will use either noted in the OP. I have used both, each time they have been decent. Sure there have been mistakes but they are easily fixed. From a selfish point of view - stay the hell away from my bits ;) From a logical point of view buy from these dudes to keep them in business so that I actually have somewhere to go for bits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olis Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Hey, Goose, did you get your stuff through ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crandall87 Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Well you've already ordered your part, but the discussion has continued for a bit, the owner of bitzbox is actually a B&C user, and has a pretty good reputation. And here I am! You'll always find me putting in a good word for the other bits sites too as I've used pretty much all of them myself too. The stock thing is annoying. I try to update as much as possible but it takes ages to cut them all off the sprue and with such a diverse range it's hard to keep it all updated and the popular bits sell out within minutes! One feature I am adding on Bitzbox at the end of the week is a Premium service. This is where customers can pay a small yearly fee (or try it out for a few months) but have the ability to reserve a small number of bits each month so you can make sure you get that part you are desperate for! Wargamersworld has a lot of older and OOP bitz (great for Heresy fans) although they are currently in the process of amalgamating with another company (hopefully not bitz&kits!) Wargamers World is now in the hands of Bitzbox also but the only bits it will contain are the OOP ones, the rest of the site will stock resin bases and conversion parts from companies such as Maxmini, Scibor etc. If I was to recommend a bits site then obviously I'd say Bitzbox but Let The Dice Decide are also really good. Ourselves and them certainly restock the most. Hope this helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chapter Master Ignis Domus Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 The ability to reserve things would be spectacular. You might run into problems where you get several hundred people reserving a meltagun or a missile launcher, though. Also, are you the only person you have to cut bits off sprues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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