Getting back into the hobby!
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Getting back into the hobby!
Well after a couple years out of the hobby i've decided I needed to lightly get back in with at least one RC (i don't race, just like trying a bunch of diffrent one's out, hop'in them up, tinckering, cleaning them etc). I sold everything off because I was pretty busy with babies, business and found myself with no time to play. Now that the kids are a bit older I thought why not.
Decided I'd try the micro heli thing out being winter and all. So, I bought a few micro heli's (MCX2, MSR X, Nano CPX and also a DX6i to fly them). They are fun and definately need lots of practice but still needed to get a land vehicle to calm my habbit.
So..... I bought a Traxxas Summit AGAIN (had a few in the past), A traxxas 1/16 vxl revo, traxxas vxl rally ken block and losi mini 8ight (all used but in like new condition).
Best part is that I bought all these with in a month, what is wrong with me?????
Pretty sure I'll see another baja 5b sitting in my hobby room with in the next coupe months, lol
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Decided I'd try the micro heli thing out being winter and all. So, I bought a few micro heli's (MCX2, MSR X, Nano CPX and also a DX6i to fly them). They are fun and definately need lots of practice but still needed to get a land vehicle to calm my habbit.
So..... I bought a Traxxas Summit AGAIN (had a few in the past), A traxxas 1/16 vxl revo, traxxas vxl rally ken block and losi mini 8ight (all used but in like new condition).
Best part is that I bought all these with in a month, what is wrong with me?????
Pretty sure I'll see another baja 5b sitting in my hobby room with in the next coupe months, lol
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02-08-2013, 07:32 AM
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RE: Getting back into the hobby!
Money pit it is, seems like lipo's alone can break the bank, lol. I'll look into a 1/8th truggy. Looks like there's a lot of nitro truggy conversions out now.
02-08-2013, 09:25 AM
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RE: Getting back into the hobby!
Thanks, i've heard of them but never purchased. Is their shipping reasonable? I see your from Greece so shipping would be different of course
02-08-2013, 10:14 AM
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they have warehouses world wide
there is a warehouse in the USA too so dunno how much canada socks ya on duties as they ship USPS, I know UPS shipping from the US to canada is friggin ludicrous on what they sock you at your door for the delivery(as told to me by one of my friends that lives there), but dunno how you guys get stuff thats shipped USPS
there is a warehouse in the USA too so dunno how much canada socks ya on duties as they ship USPS, I know UPS shipping from the US to canada is friggin ludicrous on what they sock you at your door for the delivery(as told to me by one of my friends that lives there), but dunno how you guys get stuff thats shipped USPS
02-08-2013, 10:30 AM
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Money pit it is, seems like lipo's alone can break the bank, lol. I'll look into a 1/8th truggy. Looks like there's a lot of nitro truggy conversions out now.
Money pit it is, seems like lipo's alone can break the bank, lol. I'll look into a 1/8th truggy. Looks like there's a lot of nitro truggy conversions out now.
02-08-2013, 10:37 AM
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RE: Getting back into the hobby!
Yup, fed Ex and UPS brokrage fee's = RIDICULOUS!. IF I buy something used it must be agreed that it is sent USPS when crossing countries. I'll use them Canada wide with no problems. They charge like 25% on top of the duties for brokrage and handling fee's. So all together with the duties it equals to like 38% in fee's of total value when they get to your door. Not to mention you most likely already paid the seller for the original shipping fee's to begin with.
Example being that I once bought a used 5B from some gentleman in Florida. We agreed USPS but then once he got a shipping quote from USPS (because of the size and weight) he thought he'd save us (or him) some money and ship UPS with out notifing me. Once it arrive I had to pay $230 in duties and brokrage fee's on top of the $60 i had already paid for shipping. Worst part was that he refused to refund me anything or ship it back at my expense. At that point i was already $60 deep for the shipping plus would have been another $60 to ship again, (plus I really wanted it), so i just paid the $230 and kept it. LESSON LEARNED!!!!
I'm guessing having lipo's shipped to Canada could be an issue considering I was told USPS no longer ships Lipo's, is this true??????
thanks guys
Example being that I once bought a used 5B from some gentleman in Florida. We agreed USPS but then once he got a shipping quote from USPS (because of the size and weight) he thought he'd save us (or him) some money and ship UPS with out notifing me. Once it arrive I had to pay $230 in duties and brokrage fee's on top of the $60 i had already paid for shipping. Worst part was that he refused to refund me anything or ship it back at my expense. At that point i was already $60 deep for the shipping plus would have been another $60 to ship again, (plus I really wanted it), so i just paid the $230 and kept it. LESSON LEARNED!!!!
I'm guessing having lipo's shipped to Canada could be an issue considering I was told USPS no longer ships Lipo's, is this true??????
thanks guys
02-08-2013, 11:17 AM
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ORIGINAL: yannicksjh
Yup, fed Ex and UPS brokrage fee's = RIDICULOUS!. IF I buy something used it must be agreed that it is sent USPS when crossing countries. I'll use them Canada wide with no problems. They charge like 25% on top of the duties for brokrage and handling fee's. So all together with the duties it equals to like 38% in fee's of total value when they get to your door. Not to mention you most likely already paid the seller for the original shipping fee's to begin with.
Example being that I once bought a used 5B from some gentleman in Florida. We agreed USPS but then once he got a shipping quote from USPS (because of the size and weight) he thought he'd save us (or him) some money and ship UPS with out notifing me. Once it arrive I had to pay $230 in duties and brokrage fee's on top of the $60 i had already paid for shipping. Worst part was that he refused to refund me anything or ship it back at my expense. At that point i was already $60 deep for the shipping plus would have been another $60 to ship again, (plus I really wanted it), so i just paid the $230 and kept it. LESSON LEARNED!!!!
I'm guessing having lipo's shipped to Canada could be an issue considering I was told USPS no longer ships Lipo's, is this true??????
thanks guys
Yup, fed Ex and UPS brokrage fee's = RIDICULOUS!. IF I buy something used it must be agreed that it is sent USPS when crossing countries. I'll use them Canada wide with no problems. They charge like 25% on top of the duties for brokrage and handling fee's. So all together with the duties it equals to like 38% in fee's of total value when they get to your door. Not to mention you most likely already paid the seller for the original shipping fee's to begin with.
Example being that I once bought a used 5B from some gentleman in Florida. We agreed USPS but then once he got a shipping quote from USPS (because of the size and weight) he thought he'd save us (or him) some money and ship UPS with out notifing me. Once it arrive I had to pay $230 in duties and brokrage fee's on top of the $60 i had already paid for shipping. Worst part was that he refused to refund me anything or ship it back at my expense. At that point i was already $60 deep for the shipping plus would have been another $60 to ship again, (plus I really wanted it), so i just paid the $230 and kept it. LESSON LEARNED!!!!
I'm guessing having lipo's shipped to Canada could be an issue considering I was told USPS no longer ships Lipo's, is this true??????
thanks guys
Hobbypartz.com ships via USPS and I buy lipos many times from them.
They may ship to canada as well. Most 2s, 5000mah packs are $25-$30. 3s 5000mah run $30-$40....and shipping is free on orders over $50. I actually have MORE lipos than I need because of sites like hobbypartz. Had I bought my lipos at a hobby shop I would only own 2. But instead, I own 6!
02-08-2013, 11:22 AM
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recently asked my local PO lady that question. Lipos can be shipped usps. I think it has to be mentioned whats in the box tho.
Hobbypartz.com ships via USPS and I buy lipos many times from them.
They may ship to canada as well. Most 2s, 5000mah packs are $25-$30. 3s 5000mah run $30-$40....and shipping is free on orders over $50. I actually have MORE lipos than I need because of sites like hobbypartz. Had I bought my lipos at a hobby shop I would only own 2. But instead, I own 6!
ORIGINAL: yannicksjh
Yup, fed Ex and UPS brokrage fee's = RIDICULOUS!. IF I buy something used it must be agreed that it is sent USPS when crossing countries. I'll use them Canada wide with no problems. They charge like 25% on top of the duties for brokrage and handling fee's. So all together with the duties it equals to like 38% in fee's of total value when they get to your door. Not to mention you most likely already paid the seller for the original shipping fee's to begin with.
Example being that I once bought a used 5B from some gentleman in Florida. We agreed USPS but then once he got a shipping quote from USPS (because of the size and weight) he thought he'd save us (or him) some money and ship UPS with out notifing me. Once it arrive I had to pay $230 in duties and brokrage fee's on top of the $60 i had already paid for shipping. Worst part was that he refused to refund me anything or ship it back at my expense. At that point i was already $60 deep for the shipping plus would have been another $60 to ship again, (plus I really wanted it), so i just paid the $230 and kept it. LESSON LEARNED!!!!
I'm guessing having lipo's shipped to Canada could be an issue considering I was told USPS no longer ships Lipo's, is this true??????
thanks guys
Yup, fed Ex and UPS brokrage fee's = RIDICULOUS!. IF I buy something used it must be agreed that it is sent USPS when crossing countries. I'll use them Canada wide with no problems. They charge like 25% on top of the duties for brokrage and handling fee's. So all together with the duties it equals to like 38% in fee's of total value when they get to your door. Not to mention you most likely already paid the seller for the original shipping fee's to begin with.
Example being that I once bought a used 5B from some gentleman in Florida. We agreed USPS but then once he got a shipping quote from USPS (because of the size and weight) he thought he'd save us (or him) some money and ship UPS with out notifing me. Once it arrive I had to pay $230 in duties and brokrage fee's on top of the $60 i had already paid for shipping. Worst part was that he refused to refund me anything or ship it back at my expense. At that point i was already $60 deep for the shipping plus would have been another $60 to ship again, (plus I really wanted it), so i just paid the $230 and kept it. LESSON LEARNED!!!!
I'm guessing having lipo's shipped to Canada could be an issue considering I was told USPS no longer ships Lipo's, is this true??????
thanks guys
Hobbypartz.com ships via USPS and I buy lipos many times from them.
They may ship to canada as well. Most 2s, 5000mah packs are $25-$30. 3s 5000mah run $30-$40....and shipping is free on orders over $50. I actually have MORE lipos than I need because of sites like hobbypartz. Had I bought my lipos at a hobby shop I would only own 2. But instead, I own 6!
Definately going to look at their shipping details. I'm in the market for a couple 2S 5000-6000mah, a couple smaller 2S and 3S that fit the 1/16 vxl's and the mini 8ight
thanks for the info.
02-08-2013, 11:30 AM
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RE: Getting back into the hobby!
Well, just looked at hobbypart.com shipping policies and this is what I found:
NOTICE: Effective May 16, 2012 the Postal Service™ Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Serves, listed in the Domestic Mail Manual section 601.10.20, codify that primary lithium metal, lithium polymer, lithium alloy (non-rechargeable) cells and batteries or secondary lithium-ion cells and batteries (rechargeable) are prohibited when mailed internationally, and to or from an APO, FPO, or DPO location. Until such time that a less restrictive policy can be implemented consistent with international standards, and in accordance with UPU (Universal Postal Union) HobbyPartz, NitroPlanes, Xheli, NitroRCX, and RaidenTech will not ship lithium batteries that are not permitted in international mail in addition to Alaska and Hawaii.
The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) regulation for shipping Lithium batteries has taken notice of the additional hazard material handling in which HobbyPartz, NitroPlanes, Xheli, NitroRCX, and RaidenTech opt to act accordingly. This will prevent any express shipments listed by the suppliers above from shipping UPS and USPS 1 day and 2 day air. This does not include shipments involved within the continental United States by USPS or UPS ground.
Looks like its UPS or I gotta find a descent retailer with in Canada
NOTICE: Effective May 16, 2012 the Postal Service™ Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Serves, listed in the Domestic Mail Manual section 601.10.20, codify that primary lithium metal, lithium polymer, lithium alloy (non-rechargeable) cells and batteries or secondary lithium-ion cells and batteries (rechargeable) are prohibited when mailed internationally, and to or from an APO, FPO, or DPO location. Until such time that a less restrictive policy can be implemented consistent with international standards, and in accordance with UPU (Universal Postal Union) HobbyPartz, NitroPlanes, Xheli, NitroRCX, and RaidenTech will not ship lithium batteries that are not permitted in international mail in addition to Alaska and Hawaii.
The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) regulation for shipping Lithium batteries has taken notice of the additional hazard material handling in which HobbyPartz, NitroPlanes, Xheli, NitroRCX, and RaidenTech opt to act accordingly. This will prevent any express shipments listed by the suppliers above from shipping UPS and USPS 1 day and 2 day air. This does not include shipments involved within the continental United States by USPS or UPS ground.
Looks like its UPS or I gotta find a descent retailer with in Canada
02-08-2013, 02:50 PM
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ORIGINAL: yannicksjh
Well, just looked at hobbypart.com shipping policies and this is what I found:
NOTICE: Effective May 16, 2012 the Postal Service™ Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Serves, listed in the Domestic Mail Manual section 601.10.20, codify that primary lithium metal, lithium polymer, lithium alloy (non-rechargeable) cells and batteries or secondary lithium-ion cells and batteries (rechargeable) are prohibited when mailed internationally, and to or from an APO, FPO, or DPO location. Until such time that a less restrictive policy can be implemented consistent with international standards, and in accordance with UPU (Universal Postal Union) HobbyPartz, NitroPlanes, Xheli, NitroRCX, and RaidenTech will not ship lithium batteries that are not permitted in international mail in addition to Alaska and Hawaii.
The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) regulation for shipping Lithium batteries has taken notice of the additional hazard material handling in which HobbyPartz, NitroPlanes, Xheli, NitroRCX, and RaidenTech opt to act accordingly. This will prevent any express shipments listed by the suppliers above from shipping UPS and USPS 1 day and 2 day air. This does not include shipments involved within the continental United States by USPS or UPS ground.
Looks like its UPS or I gotta find a descent retailer with in Canada
Well, just looked at hobbypart.com shipping policies and this is what I found:
NOTICE: Effective May 16, 2012 the Postal Service™ Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Serves, listed in the Domestic Mail Manual section 601.10.20, codify that primary lithium metal, lithium polymer, lithium alloy (non-rechargeable) cells and batteries or secondary lithium-ion cells and batteries (rechargeable) are prohibited when mailed internationally, and to or from an APO, FPO, or DPO location. Until such time that a less restrictive policy can be implemented consistent with international standards, and in accordance with UPU (Universal Postal Union) HobbyPartz, NitroPlanes, Xheli, NitroRCX, and RaidenTech will not ship lithium batteries that are not permitted in international mail in addition to Alaska and Hawaii.
The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) regulation for shipping Lithium batteries has taken notice of the additional hazard material handling in which HobbyPartz, NitroPlanes, Xheli, NitroRCX, and RaidenTech opt to act accordingly. This will prevent any express shipments listed by the suppliers above from shipping UPS and USPS 1 day and 2 day air. This does not include shipments involved within the continental United States by USPS or UPS ground.
Looks like its UPS or I gotta find a descent retailer with in Canada
I'm quite shocked none of our Canadian members have chimed in on how they get batteries yet.
02-08-2013, 04:51 PM
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ORIGINAL: yannicksjh
Well, just looked at hobbypart.com shipping policies and this is what I found:
NOTICE: Effective May 16, 2012 the Postal Service™ Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Serves, listed in the Domestic Mail Manual section 601.10.20, codify that primary lithium metal, lithium polymer, lithium alloy (non-rechargeable) cells and batteries or secondary lithium-ion cells and batteries (rechargeable) are prohibited when mailed internationally, and to or from an APO, FPO, or DPO location. Until such time that a less restrictive policy can be implemented consistent with international standards, and in accordance with UPU (Universal Postal Union) HobbyPartz, NitroPlanes, Xheli, NitroRCX, and RaidenTech will not ship lithium batteries that are not permitted in international mail in addition to Alaska and Hawaii.
The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) regulation for shipping Lithium batteries has taken notice of the additional hazard material handling in which HobbyPartz, NitroPlanes, Xheli, NitroRCX, and RaidenTech opt to act accordingly. This will prevent any express shipments listed by the suppliers above from shipping UPS and USPS 1 day and 2 day air. This does not include shipments involved within the continental United States by USPS or UPS ground.
Looks like its UPS or I gotta find a descent retailer with in Canada
Well, just looked at hobbypart.com shipping policies and this is what I found:
NOTICE: Effective May 16, 2012 the Postal Service™ Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Serves, listed in the Domestic Mail Manual section 601.10.20, codify that primary lithium metal, lithium polymer, lithium alloy (non-rechargeable) cells and batteries or secondary lithium-ion cells and batteries (rechargeable) are prohibited when mailed internationally, and to or from an APO, FPO, or DPO location. Until such time that a less restrictive policy can be implemented consistent with international standards, and in accordance with UPU (Universal Postal Union) HobbyPartz, NitroPlanes, Xheli, NitroRCX, and RaidenTech will not ship lithium batteries that are not permitted in international mail in addition to Alaska and Hawaii.
The Department of Transportation’s (DOT) regulation for shipping Lithium batteries has taken notice of the additional hazard material handling in which HobbyPartz, NitroPlanes, Xheli, NitroRCX, and RaidenTech opt to act accordingly. This will prevent any express shipments listed by the suppliers above from shipping UPS and USPS 1 day and 2 day air. This does not include shipments involved within the continental United States by USPS or UPS ground.
Looks like its UPS or I gotta find a descent retailer with in Canada
sucks. Hobbypartz is a good site to buy from too.
02-08-2013, 07:57 PM
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RE: Getting back into the hobby!
http://towerhobbies.com/ordering.html#phi
http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/...ender-shipping
Tower hobbies seems to ship to Canada at a reasonable price and I would also look at Horizon Hobby. But I believe that Tower Hobbies will ship to you across the border to Canada from the USA.
Now I have ordered from Hong Kong a few times thru http://www.rcmart.com/ for my hard to find Mugen MTX 3 parts and have nothing bad to say about them.
I have never dealt with Hobbyking but have heard good things.
just attempting to provide a few more resources but live in the USA so I have little knowledge on international shipping.
http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/...ender-shipping
Tower hobbies seems to ship to Canada at a reasonable price and I would also look at Horizon Hobby. But I believe that Tower Hobbies will ship to you across the border to Canada from the USA.
Now I have ordered from Hong Kong a few times thru http://www.rcmart.com/ for my hard to find Mugen MTX 3 parts and have nothing bad to say about them.
I have never dealt with Hobbyking but have heard good things.
just attempting to provide a few more resources but live in the USA so I have little knowledge on international shipping.
02-08-2013, 10:35 PM
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ORIGINAL: JoeMaxx
http://towerhobbies.com/ordering.html#phi
http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/...ender-shipping
Tower hobbies seems to ship to Canada at a reasonable price and I would also look at Horizon Hobby. But I believe that Tower Hobbies will ship to you across the border to Canada from the USA.
Now I have ordered from Hong Kong a few times thru http://www.rcmart.com/ for my hard to find Mugen MTX 3 parts and have nothing bad to say about them.
I have never dealt with Hobbyking but have heard good things.
just attempting to provide a few more resources but live in the USA so I have little knowledge on international shipping.
http://towerhobbies.com/ordering.html#phi
http://www.horizonhobby.com/content/...ender-shipping
Tower hobbies seems to ship to Canada at a reasonable price and I would also look at Horizon Hobby. But I believe that Tower Hobbies will ship to you across the border to Canada from the USA.
Now I have ordered from Hong Kong a few times thru http://www.rcmart.com/ for my hard to find Mugen MTX 3 parts and have nothing bad to say about them.
I have never dealt with Hobbyking but have heard good things.
just attempting to provide a few more resources but live in the USA so I have little knowledge on international shipping.
02-09-2013, 07:28 AM
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^^^^^^ exactly...... A lot of places have descent pricing, great customer service but when it comes to international shipping, it's out of their control for end cost.
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Sorry to hear this and wish you had a LHSclose by to sell at a decent price. I must say we are spoiled here in the USA and wish other countries had the same deals we can get 
