Check out aliexpress.com. It's a division of the well known Alibaba.

I recently bought this  http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/213101927.html

as well as some tools

Have a greedy eye on this too    http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free-Shipping-DIY-Mini-Lathe-Machine-6-in-1-For-Wood-and-Soft-Metal-Wood-lathe/735816460.html

Cheers

Sanjay

Rai shabh, what shippinp you paid for Cessna ?

Free

is it?? ...it says free shipping to Germany? but if its free its an awesome buy

Read the whole link

Ali Express is very similar to e bay, except it's China. There are some very good deals on tools & hardware, and RC models & accessories. It's huge!

  yeah going through it! thanks for sharing; its really ueful

This shop has lots of RC Stuff:

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/110998

How's this for a deal?

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Register-free-shipping-5pcs-lot-Futaba-S3003-Servo-Fit-hpi-rc10-tc3-xxxt-Plane-NIB/636992419.html

Its an awesome online store. Just a word of caution, when its free shipping they mostly do china post air mail not registered you have to mention to do registered air mail. And one more thing, with CN air mail many people have lost their package (i have lost twice) so please discuss with ur seller about lost package while shippin before placing your order..

Hope it helps

@ sanjayrai55

Futaba 3003 servos are cheaper in India then on aliexpress. Here is the link

http://spherehobbies.com/india/servo-motors/42-s3003-servo-standard.html

Regards,

Sphere Hobbies
+91-99251-20630

Sphere - That price is for 5 units, per unit is $ 3.64. or Rs. 195 against your Rs. 730. Forget comparisons, read carefully first.

Quote from: satyagupta on January 21, 2013, 10:11:32 PM
Its an awesome online store. Just a word of caution, when its free shipping they mostly do china post air mail not registered you have to mention to do registered air mail. And one more thing, with CN air mail many people have lost their package (i have lost twice) so please discuss with ur seller about lost package while shippin before placing your order..

Hope it helps

Thanks Satya Gupta for these very valuable inputs. A buyer does have a certain degree of protection though: (quote from website)

"We Don't Pay The Seller
Until you confirm the satisfactory
condition of your item
Your money is safe from scammers because we only release your funds to the seller AFTER you confirm you are satisfied with your purchase"

"Full Money Back Guarantee
If your delivery is late
We will give you a FULL REFUND if your order does not arrive within the stated delivery time (60 days maximum)"


So, there is some degree of protection

I just ordered some heli blades :O...hope they come through. No option for registered mail, I should've asked the seller to add tracking no. What a noob!

though the servo price looks lucrative... please go through these...

http://www.rcmodelreviews.com/fakefutabaservos.shtml

there even was a deal here..
http://www.homeshop18.com/6-pack-futaba-s3004-ball-bearing-servos-bonus-extensions-imported/kids-baby/baby/product:15726295/cid:4239/

in order to save some bucks on these servos u are putting your 10K worth plane, engine, and the life of others on the field at risk... in case of a project,robot etc.. they may be fine,..!

@sanjay - the S3003 on ali express are fake

       Please look at the screw holes, they are not correct. The screw hole should be enclosed by plastic on all sides, and not open on one side like is visible in the picture

Aero & Yashoda, you are correct. These Servos are fake! I checked the Futaba website, and the servo's screw hole is indeed encompassed by plastic all round.

However, I am quite happy buying tools & hardware from there, as well as "made in China" products.......can't get a duplicate of a duplicate!

have you received the package ?

Ordered it yesterday

Have to wait....

Hahaha....
"That price is for 5 servos"

Sorry Guys we did not read it correctly. However, we were quoting for Futaba servos and not for FAKE Futaba servos.
Assuring you all one more time, we only sale quality and genuine stuff..

And yes.... for fake servos it is tooooooo expensive as it would cost model engine, radio and efforts.

This MUST not be Futaba as Futaba dealers cannot sale the products below suggested minimum retail price.

Good luck..

Sphere Hobbies
+91-99251-20630

Anybody with sense would stay away from www.alibaba.com. They offer even to ship Norcotics to anybody across the globe.

Quote from: sanjayrai55 on January 22, 2013, 10:15:43 AM

Quote from: satyagupta on January 21, 2013, 10:11:32 PM
Its an awesome online store. Just a word of caution, when its free shipping they mostly do china post air mail not registered you have to mention to do registered air mail. And one more thing, with CN air mail many people have lost their package (i have lost twice) so please discuss with ur seller about lost package while shippin before placing your order..

Hope it helps

Thanks Satya Gupta for these very valuable inputs. A buyer does have a certain degree of protection though: (quote from website)

"We Don't Pay The Seller
Until you confirm the satisfactory
condition of your item
Your money is safe from scammers because we only release your funds to the seller AFTER you confirm you are satisfied with your purchase"

"Full Money Back Guarantee
If your delivery is late
We will give you a FULL REFUND if your order does not arrive within the stated delivery time (60 days maximum)"


So, there is some degree of protection

Yes that is there but rem one thing many sellers ask for other payment methods like paypal, western union or bank transfer.

Because they dont trust escrow and yes if you dont want to use alternative methods then dont buy them. Aliexpress strong recommends payment via escrow.

Many sellers are very genuine and good guys. Actually aliexpress take a very high percentage from the listing price which is why they ask for alternate payment methods.

Quote from: Rao on January 22, 2013, 06:53:03 PM
Anybody with sense would stay away from www.alibaba.com. They offer even to ship Norcotics to anybody across the globe.

I don't know about that. I am interested in Tools/hardware/RC items. I'll leave the narcs to the experts, Rao. I will not stay away from Alibaba, and I think I am sensible. If you think otherwise, you know where you can stuff your very offensive opinion and comment

A typical example where it is useful to but from Aliexpress::

Diamond Needle file Set

From HK: $ 5.99 + shipping  http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/__8512__File_set_10pcs_set_.html

From Ali: $ 3.82 incl. free shipping  http://www.aliexpress.com/item/10x-Needle-Files-Set-Jewelers-Diamond-Wood-Carving-Craft-Tool-Metal-Glass-Stone-010262/658348617.html

Multiply this multiple times and then the benefit accrues