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Old 08-17-2012, 12:03 PM
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Seems like we're missing something here. I don't believe that USPS doesn't ship cell phones with batteries installed internationally.
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i think they give them to another company and send them by boat. that also explains why some people say it takes a month to get lipos from china.
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i think they give them to another company and send them by boat. that also explains why some people say it takes a month to get lipos from china.
It does take at least a month! I've ordered directly from China before, and I would only recommend doing so if it is significantly cheaper than somewhere closer to you.

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