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General Topics => RC Outlets and Resellers => Topic started by: VC on June 19, 2010, 04:01:47 PM

Title: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: VC on June 19, 2010, 04:01:47 PM
Hi All.

I am planning to buy $40 worth of stuff from DealExtreme via PayPal. One of the items is a small IR Heli with gyro. What are your experiences with DealExtreme? Please elaborate.

Thanks and Regards,

VC
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: anwar on June 19, 2010, 04:09:01 PM
http://www.rcindia.org/rc-outlets-and-resellers/another-online-store-with-seemingly-good-prices/

http://www.rcindia.org/chatter-zone/free-shipping-for-any-purchase/

Not using "Search" these days VC bhai ? ;)
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: VC on June 19, 2010, 06:42:28 PM
VC Bhai knew that he was doing a boo boo! Was getting late for his afternoon siesta, thus neglected to do a proper search......sorry!
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: anwar on June 19, 2010, 07:15:29 PM
No need for "sorry" ;D  Was wondering if it is just neuron degeneration, or something else :giggle:
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: VC on June 19, 2010, 07:49:47 PM
Geriatric degeneration, I guess!
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: allthatido on June 19, 2010, 08:08:03 PM
Hi VC

Just made a dummy order worth 11$ (a lipo buzzer and 100 mags) with DealExtreme yesterday to check their services. Will let you know.

Regards
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: HamAero on June 19, 2010, 08:18:36 PM
VC Sir,

Vinay had recently purchased a Butane Torch from DealExtreme

http://www.rcindia.org/fuel-and-engines/where-to-buy-butane-refills/msg23032/#msg23032

Better to get his feedback on DE



Sanjay
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: VC on June 19, 2010, 09:33:01 PM
Ok Guys, I just booked the order. This is the Heli that I opted for, please let me know your opinions. Let's hope it all arrives without a hitch.

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.32694#open%20full%20view

Cheers!
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: suniljoseph on June 19, 2010, 10:39:05 PM
Isn't the same item available in ebay.in?
http://cgi.ebay.in/3-CH-METAL-ALLOY-HELICOPTER-GYROSCOPE-USB-CHARGE-/370398346749?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item563d763dfd#ht_2283wt_1137
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: anwar on June 19, 2010, 11:04:34 PM
Are we always looking far and wide first ? :)
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: VC on June 19, 2010, 11:22:50 PM
Picture seems to be the same, but it does not guarantee to be a Swift Helicopter. Also the ebay ad has no mention of USB charging cable. I have asked the seller a question, waiting for the answer. Since I have not received a reply in 2 days, I guess the picture is only a decoy.

To add to the confusion see this:  http://cgi.ebay.in/3-5CH-METAL-ALLOY-HELICOPTER-GYROSCOPE-USB-CHARGE-/370395588497?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item563d4c2791

This more or less fits the DealExtreme description albeit at twice the price! Could it be that the pictures have been deliberately/accidentally interchanged? After all, it IS the same seller.

I don't always look 'far and wide', I just like to do my research thoroughly. ;D

Cheers!
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: VC on June 19, 2010, 11:34:33 PM
It gets even more confusing now, with the same seller:

http://cgi.ebay.in/3-CH-METAL-ALLOY-HELICOPTER-GYROSCOPE-USB-CHARGE-/370397631655?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item563d6b54a7

Would you buy from this seller with confidence? Or would you look elsewhere? I hope I have made my point by now.
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: suniljoseph on June 19, 2010, 11:36:24 PM
Well I am glad I am not the only one who is confused and buying from outside because of that.
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: VC on June 19, 2010, 11:42:32 PM
Sunil,

;D I don't know how good your knowledge of Hindi is, however, here goes:

Sau me se nabbai beimaan,
Phir bhi Mera Bharat Mahaan!

Cheers!
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: suniljoseph on June 19, 2010, 11:47:47 PM
Good one. :-)
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: VC on June 19, 2010, 11:54:33 PM
Just got a reply from the seller.

Regarding : http://cgi.ebay.in/3-CH-METAL-ALLOY-HELICOPTER-GYROSCOPE-USB-CHARGE-/370398346749?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item563d763dfd#ht_2283wt_1137

My question was: "Is the picture of the actual product? Also does it include a USB charging cable?"

Sellers reply : "Dear veecee27,

NO PIC AND MODEL WILL BE LITTLE DIFF

- omgifts"

I don't think any further proof is required. What I bought from DealExtreme @ $26, this seller is selling at $62.60

Cheers!
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: suniljoseph on June 19, 2010, 11:58:45 PM
I dont think there is much difference in price
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: VC on June 20, 2010, 12:03:18 AM
Quote from: suniljoseph on June 19, 2010, 11:58:45 PM
I dont think there is much difference in price

$26 Vs $62???? ??? ???
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: suniljoseph on June 20, 2010, 12:06:13 AM
http://www.google.co.in/search?hl=en&newwindow=1&safe=off&q=26.19usd+in+INR&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&gs_rfai=

26.19 U.S. dollars = 1 204.74723 Indian rupees

The price on ebay is Rs. 1,199.00

It is in USD right?
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: VC on June 20, 2010, 12:12:30 AM
Perhaps you didn't follow all my earlier posts. Maybe, I should have explained myself better. What is being sold on DealExtreme @ US$ 26 is being sold on ebay.in @ US$ 62.

These are the same item:

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.32694#open%20full%20view
http://cgi.ebay.in/3-CH-METAL-ALLOY-HELICOPTER-GYROSCOPE-USB-CHARGE-/370397631655?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item563d6b54a7

I hope you see it now.

Cheers!
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: suniljoseph on June 20, 2010, 12:14:14 AM
Oh ok...
I was looking at a different product.

http://cgi.ebay.in/3-CH-METAL-ALLOY-HELICOPTER-GYROSCOPE-USB-CHARGE-/370398346749?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_203&hash=item563d763dfd#ht_2283wt_1137

btw, I think that guy is using drop shipping from dealextreme
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: VC on June 20, 2010, 12:16:32 AM
As per my earlier post, the seller just confirmed that the product being sold at Rs.1199/- (US$25.89) is NOT the same as the picture shown on the ebay page.. It is probably a cheaper Non Gyro substitute.
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: suniljoseph on June 20, 2010, 12:18:01 AM
Ok. Do let me know how it is once u get it.
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: VC on June 20, 2010, 12:20:34 AM
Sure. Will do. Hope it reaches safe, sound and soon! ;D
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: ujjwaana on June 20, 2010, 03:44:54 AM
After mixed experience (some times cheap quality and late shipping), I have kind a stopped ordering from DealX.
They have the most pathetic customer service, no matter how many people they serve. I made my 2nd last order in Feb which they split in 3 different shipping. the middle one never arrived and the first had one item missing.DealX customer support ignored my repeated complaint until I blasted them(to support few other folks' similar complaint) on their Face Book community.  Some one managing their FB community contacted me and asked my order details, assuring he would escalate my case (why there is no escalation matrix on DealX site to begin with???). Since I already lost faith on them, I gave the details just in case...

One of the 3 missing item reached me after 2-3 weeks and I never heard back from them ever after for the remaining two items, which they told was out of stock.

Now, I am hopeless as ever before, and after learning similar stories from my fellow colleges who ordered cycling/trekking items from DealX, I have forgotten I ever ordered from them.



Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: Kirthiga Groups on October 31, 2010, 01:55:05 PM
I ordered digi-camera 10 mp from dealextreme, but i never received my order so far.. So i reordered it from Chinabuye, an online store from China. I received ontime with free ship cost. Through paypal, payment i made easily and find its safe with them. When it comes to quality, its good one and brand sytlish. Rates are quite cheaper and has discount features.
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: SunLikeStar on May 09, 2011, 07:24:46 PM
Don't waste your time on the $100 reward survey. In the end they tell you, the reward is $100 worth of magazine subscription :banghead:
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: allthatido on May 09, 2011, 10:09:47 PM
Well i have ordered 3 times from them and yet have no complains about them...just make sure you are buying items in stock only.

Regards
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: xxkrishxx on May 28, 2011, 10:35:53 AM
finally received my sim cable after 27 days waiting from shipment date..didn't know tat their free shipping was this much fast(slow) lol..
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: ujjwaana on May 28, 2011, 03:53:36 PM
Quote from: xxkrishxx on May 28, 2011, 10:35:53 AM
finally received my sim cable after 27 days waiting from shipment date..didn't know tat their free shipping was this much fast(slow) lol..
You get HobbyKing items on an average of 21 days even after paying dearly. Dealxtreeme's 4 week on free shipment is not bad then. But let me warn you, DealX's shipping is even worse. They would delay indefinitely due to back order, split one big order into multiple shipment and then forget some item in the meanwhile. DealX shipment is the most pathetic I have ever experienced with score of HS/E-bay sellers.
Title: Re: DealExtreme Feedback
Post by: Sreedhar on May 28, 2011, 05:19:08 PM
I had ordered on 25th of april... Still waiting....