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  • popmenot
    Junior Member
    • Jan 2022
    • 21

    Where to buy now?

    Just curious where folks, particularly in US, are buying specialty stuff like Cattex, now that Balloon-QC is gone as well as Nordicloons. I haven't bought from Balloons-United since they changed hands, but I see that as the next option. They were great before. Any experiences? Thoughts?
  • Swedish-looner
    Junior Member
    • Mar 2022
    • 14

    #2
    Re: Where to buy now?

    I have no bad experience with the new owner of balloons-United!

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    • balloonPatcher
      Senior Member
      • Jun 2020
      • 236

      #3
      Re: Where to buy now?

      I have had no problems ordering direct from Cattex (Italy). The cost is higher because of shipping and import charges.

      I will miss Balloon-QC. They had great prices and were very fast shipping. Loved the Youtube videos with her accent too!

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      • Meililoon
        aka lyckr
        • Sep 2014
        • 700

        #4
        Re: Where to buy now?



        Jennyloons and Balloon Ace are both good options I think.

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        • Joe Mamma
          Senior Member
          • Mar 2020
          • 106

          #5
          Re: Where to buy now?

          LMK if anyone in the US needs Cattex 32", Q36s or TT36s.
          I ship to and from the US.

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          • Seidenki
            Senior Member
            • Dec 2016
            • 203

            #6
            Re: Where to buy now?

            I wonder if more manufacturers will look at doing retail themselves. I've heard Cattex already do; next obvious would be Maple City Balloon Company aka TufTex.

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            • LoonerPlanet
              Senior Member
              • Nov 2018
              • 144

              #7
              Re: Where to buy now?

              saveonballoons.com in the US sells Cattex and some larger balloons. There are also some US-based sellers on eBay that offer Cattex. However, no other North American supplier that I know of has as many brand choices as balloune-qc.

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              • BOTHERSOME-BRAT
                Junior Member
                • Mar 2022
                • 6

                #8
                Re: Where to buy now?

                I'm from the UK and I've brought from both Balloons United - before and after they had changed ownership. The new service isn't as good, as let's say, isn't as personal as before now it's run by a guy called Sebastian I believe.

                This was my last experience; 26-02-2020, I had paid maybe around £40 so around $50, including the extra for the 3-5 working day shipping. It then got lost in the post - this was admist covid so I presume the delays and ect came from the whole postal service being held. My order arrived finally after making contact with Sebastian - and he had to have the parcel sent back to his office for the correct stamp, and then he sent it back into the postal system and it arrived on the 04/04/2020. However if you're prepared to wait, it's worth it.

                So delivery was long, but the quality of the balloons are immense. My cattex 32" as lasted me over a year and three months - as well as a few others I have. Like mouse figure heads and long neck cattexs. Lovely variety of printed balloons and Even they're "plain" loons are super strong and smell amazing!

                Overall, I'd rate them a 7/10. Just wanted to include my whole experience. (:

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                • TheMole
                  Senior Member
                  • Nov 2019
                  • 214

                  #9
                  Re: Where to buy now?

                  Loonerworld eBay store has never let me down. Very nice person named Alex runs the store and ships all over the world for a reasonable price. I’d recommend to any looner

                  …and the use Angel from Loonselevator/Dorado/etc. in their item photos so that’s a definite bonus!
                  Last edited by TheMole; 30-03-2022, 22:49.

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                  • SirSquishy
                    Senior Member
                    • Mar 2020
                    • 219

                    #10
                    Re: Where to buy now?

                    OMG I'm so sad to hear nordiclooners is closing

                    I got my first 6 foot balloon from them. It was the best looning experience of my life (so far).

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                    • Londonj2014
                      Senior Member
                      • Dec 2017
                      • 155

                      #11
                      Re: Where to buy now?

                      I feel that Loonerworld is by far the greatest seller and goes above and beyond for good customers.

                      I remember that when Balloon-QC was based in France, it closed down a few times and then reappeared branded as something new. I figured this was a way for the business to get rid of stock as people would rush and buy what was left.


                      Have you been on the Balloon-QC website recently?
                      It might be worth having a look....

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                      • Yea
                        Me Too
                        • May 2019
                        • 11

                        #12
                        Re: Where to buy now?

                        Last time i bought stuff i went with loonerzone, website isn't amazing but they have good selection and prices were good atleast in eu

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                        • Nopops4me
                          Senior Member
                          • Jun 2015
                          • 519

                          #13
                          Re: Where to buy now?

                          We all seem to have our preferences as to where we buy our supplies. These companies all have their way of promoting sales. As you say, some keep closing so that there's a rush to buy up stocks, then reopening again. Others give away freebies with orders, these probably are old stock they don't want to sell and give themselves a bad reputation, so they make us feel good at getting something for free, which promotes business
                          So watch out for the catches - especially today THE FIRST OF APRIL. Don't be a fool.

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                          • johnyb
                            Junior Member
                            • Jun 2020
                            • 5

                            #14
                            Re: Where to buy now?

                            i have to recomand dekoballon !
                            Last edited by johnyb; 01-04-2022, 17:29.

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                            • Londonj2014
                              Senior Member
                              • Dec 2017
                              • 155

                              #15
                              Re: Where to buy now?

                              I see that Balloon-QC is making another come-back

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