Atlantic Society of Radio Controlled Modellers

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https://www.asrcm.ns.ca/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl Atlantic Society of Radio Control Modellers >> General Discussions >> HK https://www.asrcm.ns.ca/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1342118747 Message started by Bolter on Jul 12^th, 2012 at 3:45pm

Title: HK
Post by Bolter on Jul 12^th, 2012 at 3:45pm

Posted this on NRCM but maybe one of you lads could also comment :)

Hi guys, can anyone tell me pros or cons on ordering from HobbyKing USA or from the Global (Hong Kong) if a particular item is available at both

Title: Re: HK
Post by astroflyer on Jul 12^th, 2012 at 3:52pm

haven't tried the US warehouse yet frank, but there has been some complaining on rccanada about no other shipping option than UPS. expensive and they collect brokerage fees which got the biggest complaints.

Title: Re: HK
Post by Bolter on Jul 12^th, 2012 at 4:08pm

Good to know, thanks Al !

Title: Re: HK
Post by propster on Jul 18^th, 2012 at 5:49pm

I'll second Als comment. I ordered a $160 item with $40 shipping and got a $70 UPS brokerage/ripoff fee thrown on top.

If they'd use usps - now then it may become interesting, although the product range is somewhat limited compared to the international warehouse anyway.

Title: Re: HK
Post by rob2 on Jul 18^th, 2012 at 9:34pm

I've had the same problem with UPS as well. Brokerage fees and also they broke three mustang wings in a row when horizon hobby sent me replacement wings under warranty. Horizon finally sent the fourth wing via USPS and it arrived in perfect condition.
Personally, I'll never buy from a company that ships UPS.