Hi Guys,

Anybody wants to sell their lipo batteries ? Looking for the above configuration and new preferred.

UPDATE - Do not order lipo batteries from hobbycity, It seems there is a new change of rule and they are not allowing lipo batteries out of hongkong by their normal post.

Not sure of another courier..

cheers

atul g.

Is only airmail affected or both Airmail or EMS ?

as per an online chat with their support group...

They have only mentioned that anything sent by hongkong post containing lipo batteries are sent back to them but they are arranging to send them "maybe" by swiss post.. 

of course a long wait continues..

I was planning to order some stuff.. Are only LiPos affected?

According to one LHS (a good one), things would get worsen once HK is taken over by China later this year. We might end up bidding a farewell to them and many other HK based e-Bay sellers.

I guess something is wrong ... I just recieved two LIPO batteries from Hobby King... they were shipped from HK on the 4th of this month..... Looks like we have no issue with the lipo piece...

looks like this is the latest rule my friend.. you were lucky..

will keep you guys posted..

I too received a LiPo from Hong Kong (DealExtreme) just yesterday. No hassles, received  it within 14 days of shipping from HK.

The lipo war with HK started long back and I think this lipo war is slowly settling down already. I have also ordered lipos, but one item was back ordered. Just wondering how it goes. Hope all goes well when it gets shipped.

Wow!! My last packet with 2x 3S 2200mAh ordered from HK  and shipped thru Swiss post is still at large. Whatever, but HK shipping sucks most of the time... only who beats them is DealXtreme.

hope things change..

my parcel order status earlier was showing as shipped through swiss post with a docket no. and next day I check my status again viola its shipped through hongkong post ?

I emailed them and to my despair my parcel has still not been received by hobbycity so no chance of them sending it back to me with another courier..

Hello Atul,
So your parcel came to India and it just went back? If so, then did you get any information or reason from the authorities that why is it sent back?

How did you concluded that the rule you are talking about has been passed?
And if anyone's parcel will be going back, I should also mention that you will be charged for the shipping.
Indian Post will send back the parcel. When it is recieved by HobbyKing, they will inform you about the parcel return and give you store credits for the parcel cost minus the shipping (From India to Hong Kong, charged by Indian Post- which is paid by hobbyKing when they recieve the parcel).

I think you should get a letter from the authorities that your parcel is being sent back and you should get time to defend your case....

Hi,

no the parcel left hobbycity and from their own hongkong post it was returned back to them..I have emailed them about the status but no answer till now.

then it means that there was some issue regarding the address. Sometimes there is a problem regarding the customs declaration at Hong Kong airport itself. Because there are strict rules at Hong Kong itself.
If it had been in India, you would have got a notice or a call from the authorities for sure. Once it reaches India, the status is available on IPS Web Tracking system. So if any status is available, then it surely went back from India and the indian authorities are responsible. If not then it means that there was some issue from either Hobbycity or Hong Kong Post. You can check Mumbai post or foreign post office for your region. They might have some information.

Whatever you do, please do not go for a refund request at HobbyCity straight away. They do not take it in a positive way and will refund you partially, so  no point giving your money to them just for nothing... Just ask them the status and request them to send them again. My parcel containing 6-7 Lipos reached Mumbai Post on 10July and is being sent to me without any hastle.

I just received lipos from HC yesterday - no issues.

Two more parcels containing lipos on the way.

This is the reply that I got back from hobbycity..

Dear customer,

Thank you for your email.

Please note that if your order was sent back due to large batteries, we will refer to other shipping company such as Swiss post to send your order. And it will take one more week  for transit compare with the normal shipment.

If you have any further questions, please don't  hesitate to contact us!

Sincerely yours,

Jenny

HobbyKing Customer Support Team
www.hobbyking.com

Here i again feel Lucky as i got my parcel on Saturday, safely......routed via swiss somewhere........
now i have a stock of:
corona 35 mhz      2 Nos
HXt900                13 Nos
HXT500               6 Nos.
Motors                3 Nos.
Plastic parts         big stock
battery                5 Nos.
wheels                 15 nos     different sizes
wheel stopper        2 mm      20 Nos
Hinges                  40 Nos     different sizes
HXT 60 connectors  10  Nos ...
Prop                      23 Nos     different sizes all GWS
 
and many other small parts to come soon...will wait for them also...........
   

Are you opening a store ?

No, This is purely for personal use only.... but yes in case of requirement by other and not of my use i may think of selling them...

Even my charger got shipped and left HKong within 5 days of booking.

Guys I have a question... do u guys split the packages?? If so at what price do u split like 50$ 70$ 100$ etc???

An Update -

My parcel is on its way and is in Singapore at the moment. So not sure how many more days but at least its on the way by swiss post.

HC is surely focusing on customer service. All my emails were promptly replied too..

Kool..So there you go..

All Is Well..

Use the Chat option. its way better. U get instant relief! 

Quote from: atul_pg on July 16, 2010, 03:31:30 PM
They have only mentioned that anything sent by hongkong post containing lipo batteries are sent back to them but they are arranging to send them "maybe" by swiss post.. 

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704285104575492212976583750.html
http://chicagobreakingbusiness.com/2010/10/faa-cargo-hold-heat-can-ignite-lithium-ion-batteries.html

Consumer electronics will get affected. So will RC.

WHAT THE HELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


How will I get lipos and a turnigy accucel?