Rc pitstop used to be the coolest hobby shop, fully stocked with vehicles on display. A hobby shop is a place you go to get a single part and end up spending way too much on a new RC or new parts you've been thinking about buying, being excited because that's what the hobby is about.
They have maybe a couple less than exciting rcs on display on a good day, no batteries/ chargers, barely any electronics or parts, not even can they stock paint well. I call for simple wear items for a traxxas and guess what, none in stock "but we can get them in after the weekend". I came in months ago looking for two new hobbywing esc/motor combos and was told they can't really get them even though they are hobbywing retailers.
I try to support local to me hobby shops so I guess eighty8 rc is my new "local" shop or go to chilliwack or coquitlam for the service and parts because those shops always have inventory after I call rc pitstop and get turned away.