Ebay

[dan930]

Hi everyone...want to hear from people that has brought stuff on ebay(international)I'm intreasted in buying a tamiya radio control car in kit form on eBay...there are a few on eBay but its in hongkong or USA..bit worried as i might not get it after i payed on paypal..before I decide to buy want to hear your opinions etc etc...also all the sellers have 99% rating..
On a few adverts there is a Make offer section but underneath it there a box sayin Terms..what does this mean??

[Neiltdi]

ive bought a fair few items on ebay that come from china (not expensive bits) to be honest the delivery time is pretty good and 9 times out of 10 its free postage?god knows how they do it but its great

[dan930]

Anyone's else

[dan930]

Anyone's else

Forget to mention that its £270-290+p&p

[bacillus]

I've bought stuff from China and US without problems. Just make sure the seller has a good rating and pay with Paypal should in case the item isn't as described and you need dispute/refund backup.

[skard]

For something fairly big and expensive you may also get stung by Customs, especially when buying from America. Factor this into any saving you have by buying abroad.

Usual practise, buy from trusted sellers, check feedback for other foreigners leaving good words, ask for a secure shipping method (airmail & tracked).

[Squeeguk]

You should be fine. I bought loads of RC stuff over the years from HK. If you don't get it or something goes wrong, you still have PP protection, which is so much better these days. What is it you looking for? I can try get you a good price from Apex Models, Richard is a good mate of mine. See if we can save you the worries from getting it from HK and possibly getting stung with customs, etc.

[Tamiyoman]

Ebay user ID.

captain.hobby            cheap but not the best packing in the world, if your a true RC nerd fan and don't want a creased box then best to avoid.

empire.rc                   no comment don't know them.

rc.sausage.dog          Always good reviews

leg_tin                      no comment never used

stella-models             always good reviews and best packing.

[dan930]

You should be fine. I bought loads of RC stuff over the years from HK. If you don't get it or something goes wrong, you still have PP protection, which is so much better these days. What is it you looking for? I can try get you a good price from Apex Models, Richard is a good mate of mine. See if we can save you the worries from getting it from HK and possibly getting stung with customs, etc.

I'm after a avante 2011 model...apex models do it for £450

[Squeeguk]

Wow, that's crazy money, really out of touch nowadays. That's the price of a good nitro chassis. I got one of the originals, if I had the time to spend on my cars, I would need to get in touch with Tamiyoman for some spares for it. What's the total with shipping you getting from HK? I'll have a word with Rich tomorrow and see what he can do.

[dan930]

Wow, that's crazy money, really out of touch nowadays. That's the price of a good nitro chassis. I got one of the originals, if I had the time to spend on my cars, I would need to get in touch with Tamiyoman for some spares for it. What's the total with shipping you getting from HK? I'll have a word with Rich tomorrow and see what he can do.

Also apex don't have it in stock..next delivery is end of nov..
The avante's in HK are around £300-310 delivered

[Squeeguk]

Ok, cool.

You could also try dinball (aka rcmart) and rc-mushroom. Used them before no issues.

[dan930]

Cheers everybody for the feedback...most prob will order from Stella-models