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A customs bill :mellow:

Seems that some of these premium shipping services from the Far East (ie Hong Kong) result in more scrutiny / more accurately reported value and get caught up in the system. Sad times.

£23 to DHL (which is odd, since the seller - Asiatees - states it was sent via FedEx...)

Royal Mail hasn't been yet, maybe he can bring me some joy (read; blue shiny aluminium)

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going to try out this 25kg servo.

also, the Ampro Engineering trans brace for the LB has arrived from Shapeways via @NulnOilTycoon ... cheers buddy... good team work! 

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2 hours ago, ChrisRx718 said:

A customs bill :mellow:

Seems that some of these premium shipping services from the Far East (ie Hong Kong) result in more scrutiny / more accurately reported value and get caught up in the system. Sad times.

£23 to DHL (which is odd, since the seller - Asiatees - states it was sent via FedEx...)

Royal Mail hasn't been yet, maybe he can bring me some joy (read; blue shiny aluminium)

Hong Kong... well thats it then... you are part of the current political unrest! 

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6 hours ago, rwordenjr said:

A fake sport tuned being sold as real on eBay... ughhh refund coming 🧐

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Now that’s a concern

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6 hours ago, rwordenjr said:

A fake sport tuned being sold as real on eBay... ughhh refund coming 🧐

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How was it packaged? I've just ordered one that is shown in a bag rather than a box? Did you have to return it As well?

@rwordenjr

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Just now, taffer said:

How was it packaged? I've just ordered one that is shown in a bag rather than a box? Did you have to return it As well?

I would suggest that bagged will be fake, Genuine would be in a box for sure. I bought 2 fakes (knowing that they were) and both come in bags from AliExpress 

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How do they run though?

I do still like the black can even if they are only as fast as standard 540?

@mtbkym01

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6 minutes ago, taffer said:

How do they run though?

I do still like the black can even if they are only as fast as standard 540?

@mtbkym01

Yeah they are basically the same as a silver can. It’s why I bought them for my Clod, wanted black cans and zero timing. If they are cheap on eBay then that’s not an issue, but if they are asking the same or near genuine prices then that’s an issue.

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Not Tamiya :ph34r: but, I dunno about you, but I can't resist a cheap, boxed, vintage buggy! 

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3 hours ago, taffer said:

How was it packaged? I've just ordered one that is shown in a bag rather than a box? Did you have to return it As well?

@rwordenjr

It was in a bag. Not sealed back though, like a little ziplock type bag. Seller said to keep it and sent refund lol. He played surprised and said he didn’t know there were fake ones out there. 

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3 hours ago, mtbkym01 said:

Yeah they are basically the same as a silver can. It’s why I bought them for my Clod, wanted black cans and zero timing. If they are cheap on eBay then that’s not an issue, but if they are asking the same or near genuine prices then that’s an issue.

Yea I payed $30 for it. Thankfully I’ve got the $ back now and this motor for free. No use for it though, I’m not gonna use it 

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Mines going in the new super dragon so I'll see how it goes

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Delivery number two :ph34r:

Saw this lot on ebay and shot an offer that was accepted. 

Four m-chassis', not sure exactly which ones though if anyone can help me out?

Came with some spares, 4 shells, a lot of dirt and dust and I guess a history of banger racing! 

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50 minutes ago, Wez-li said:

Delivery number two :ph34r:

Saw this lot on ebay and shot an offer that was accepted. 

Four m-chassis', not sure exactly which ones though if anyone can help me out?

Came with some spares, 4 shells, a lot of dirt and dust and I guess a history of banger racing! 

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The 3 with the laydown damper are M01. The one on the right is a M03.

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1 hour ago, DarkSonic said:

The 3 with the laydown damper are M01. The one on the right is a M03.

Cheers, never had an m chassis, should be an interesting project or 4 :)

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Recieved the parts for my 2 ongoing projects.

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The parts for my original Top Force runner. Never thought to get the black cases so easylie. Now I can build the gearboxes.

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The other parts are for my TA-02 RS replica.

All parts are from Modellbau Seidel. They must have a really big storage or a direct line to Tamiya to get all these hard to get parts.

If someone need something from them, just feel free to contact me.

 

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17 hours ago, rwordenjr said:

A fake sport tuned being sold as real on eBay... ughhh refund coming 🧐

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How much did you pay and link to advert?

JJ

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6 hours ago, rwordenjr said:

Yea I payed $30 for it. Thankfully I’ve got the $ back now and this motor for free. No use for it though, I’m not gonna use it 

throw it in a hornet

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48 minutes ago, Problemchild said:

How much did you pay and link to advert?

JJ

$30 USD and no link anymore. Seller took down listing and said he won’t sell them anymore lol 

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14 minutes ago, Finnsllc said:

throw it in a hornet

I was going to throw the real one in a hornet. This fake one like a black silver can basically. 

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