Actually... Some retail Chain hobbystores just hire who ever is the cheapest, not necessarily the best..

I mean I have listened to a Certain Hobby store chain push Ansmann Chargers that have a 3amp output and then selling the poor innocent fool 4200mah batteries but neglect to mention that the Ansmans's Safety timer of 90minutes will kick in and leave the 4200mah's only half charged...

Some stores push one brand more then others.. it is up to the Noob to jump on a forum and say

" Hey I am new.. I went to my Locals Hobby shop and they have ....... the guy at the counter told me I needed ........."

and then we can assist in aiming them in the right direction and not down some money pit...

Knowledge is power.. so doing research will help you avoid getting rorted..


I mean some counter help just read the info off the box and have no clue as to what the hell it means.. I mean the only power they have over you is... they want your money .....