90%Would buy again
I needed a new soldering iron for electronics projects and I've been doing this stuff for years, so I wanted something with a reliable tip and proper temperature control. The one I got holds heat well and the tip tinned easily from the start. Packaging was sensible and nothing rattled. Delivered the next working day.
Read moreI went with them because a friend said they were cheaper than the craft shop in town, but honestly the local shop was the better experience. The yarn I ordered was a slightly different shade to the photos, a bit duller than I wanted. The delivery took nearly a week and the returns form was fiddly to fill in. I'd probably pay the extra next time.
Read moreLooked at the big craft chain and a couple of smaller sites before I went with HobbyMate for a set of acrylic paints for my granddaughter's birthday. Their price was a bit higher than the one I found on the other site, which I wasn't thrilled about, but the paints arrived in good nick and the colours look just like the pictures. Checkout asked me to make an account first which was a bit of a…
Read moreI needed a replacement set of lathe chisels after my old ones went blunt, and I know my way around woodturning tools reasonably well. What I ordered was the mid range set with the Sorby style handles, and they're well made and hold an edge nicely. One handle was a touch rough at the end but a quick sand fixed it. Delivery was next day.
Looked at the big craft chain and a couple of smaller sites before I went with HobbyMate for a set of acrylic paints for my granddaughter's birthday. Their price was a bit higher than the one I found on the other site, which I wasn't thrilled about, but the paints arrived in good nick and the colours look just like the pictures. Checkout asked me to make an account first which was a bit of a faff, mind.
Compared it with two other sites for a basic sketchbook and it's pretty much the same product. Their price was a little higher than the cheapest option, but the page was clear and checkout was painless. Delivered in a few days.
Got a set of guitar strings and a capo from them, the bits themselves are fine and the site is easy enough to use. The only annoyance was that postage was a bit steep for such a small order, nearly a fiver on top. Arrived in two days though.
Spent ages looking at the big craft chain and a couple of smaller sites before I settled on them for a set of acrylic paints for my granddaughter. Their price was a bit lower than the rest but the postage was the same, so the saving was smaller than I hoped. Paints arrived fine though.
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HobbyMate is an online shop for hobby supplies, with a catalogue that covers model making, craft materials and other pastimes that involve making and collecting. The site is organised around the hobbies themselves, so customers can move from a project to the tools and materials needed to finish it without leaving the store. Orders are placed through the website and dispatched for home delivery.
The company is aimed at hobbyists who prefer to shop by project rather than browse general craft aisles, from people starting out to those with long-standing interests. HobbyMate does not operate a high street presence, and its dealings with customers are conducted through the online store and its published contact channels.
