I purchased some stuff just after they opened their online store -- a Katana EP3D RTF and some Volk props.

Unfortunately, due to a stuff-up on their website, the Katana was out of stock so it took four weeks before it was delivered (not typical I'm told). To their credit, they threw in an additional Lipo (which unfortunately I can't use because it's too heavy and has different connectors -- damn!).

However, the model was damaged in transit (not immediately apparent and repairable). More worrying was the fact that it was sent on an illegal frequency and the transmitter was also damaged. The result was a pretty second-hand looking setup that I could not legally use even after waiting a month for delivery.

However, I've been promised a new transmitter and legal crystals -- although I have to return the old one seemingly at my expense.

Based on this (and previous experiences with stuff shipped out from China) I'd say that there's quite a bit of risk involved in the process.

It seems that the Chinese football team works at the freight handling division of EMS Couriers -- I have yet to receive a single item sent from China via EMS that hasn't been damaged in some way and most packages turn up with big gashes in the boxes and looking as if they've been sat on by an elephant.

If Peak Model can learn to pack their stuff better (or find a kinder-gentler carrier) then their business-model might work.

I'm still a little miffed that it will probably be SIX WEEKS from the time I ordered my goods to the time I finally get to use them, and that I'm faced with extra freight to fix up a problem that wasn't caused by me. I wanted this model to fly in the late winter evenings -- before we got three months of strong winds. Too late now -- the winds have just started and won't abate until November so my EP Katana has missed its window of opportunity.

If I'd know this was going to be the outcome I would have put this money to better use finishing my 30% Extra.

Peak Model seem to be honest guys, working hard to set up a new business -- but the old addage "you only get what you pay for" seems to be ringing a little louder in my ears today ;-)

I'll keep you informed as to the ultimate outcome.

I do hear that others have had far more luck with their orders.