Joined: 30 Aug 2005
Posts: 2729
Location: Gold Coast
I'm going to Hong Kong in November and I'm already getting my contacts to look for cheaper supplies. I keep being told to catch the train across to the markets in Shenzhen. Chinese trucks can't cross over to Hong Kong without a permit, so they have to be unloaded first. So the Shenzhen markets are a good place to go for some cheaper stuff. I'll be filling my suitcase with ant parts, hopefully straight from suppliers.
Wed Jul 28, 2010 8:15 am
Jaemus Experienced Roboteer
Joined: 01 Apr 2009
Posts: 2674
Location: NSW
quote:Originally posted by Glen:
orly. local pickup ftw!
makes you wonder in 20 years if hobbykings will be like k-marts
I dont think Taren Point is local to anyone except maybe Angus and even then at a stretch?
But its awesome progress!
Wed Jul 28, 2010 6:56 pm
dyrodium Experienced Roboteer
Joined: 24 Aug 2004
Posts: 6476
Location: Sydney
I think glen meant local as in if they do pickups you could get your parts same day, but you'd have to make the effort. _________________ ( •_•)
Have to give HK a plug for there shipping this time. Ordered EMS Thursday, Shipped Friday arrived Monday. Or perhaps more remarkable was backorder that came in Friday shipped Saturday and arrived Monday. Damn thats faster than I would get parts over the weekend in Australia. _________________ Steven Martin
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Tue Aug 03, 2010 10:40 am
Knightrous Site Admin
Joined: 15 Jun 2004
Posts: 8511
Location: NSW
You'll cry when I tell you my RG order was paid direct deposit on Monday @ 1am, shipped today (Tuesday) @ 10AM and is expected here tomorrow via Express _________________ https://www.halfdonethings.com/
Hmmm I dunno RG sends shipped email a bit prematurely, IMO. $5 says you don't see it tomorrow. _________________ Steven Martin
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Tue Aug 03, 2010 9:35 pm
Knightrous Site Admin
Joined: 15 Jun 2004
Posts: 8511
Location: NSW
quote:Originally posted by marto:
Hmmm I dunno RG sends shipped email a bit prematurely, IMO. $5 says you don't see it tomorrow.
Arrived this morning. Not too bad considering it came from the other side of the universe AKA WA... _________________ https://www.halfdonethings.com/
Still have a look at the postage. Express is next day delivery Aus wide. I bet it was posted yesterday why would they say it was posted tuesday if it wasn't? Just gives me the shits. _________________ Steven Martin
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Thu Aug 05, 2010 1:41 pm
Knightrous Site Admin
Joined: 15 Jun 2004
Posts: 8511
Location: NSW
quote:Originally posted by marto:
Still have a look at the postage. Express is next day delivery Aus wide. I bet it was posted yesterday why would they say it was posted tuesday if it wasn't? Just gives me the shits.
Express post isn't always express post, if you inquire at auspost, they will give you a chart of postal codes that are not overnight express due to location. I'm in one of the post codes when it comes from WA/VIC/TAS/SA it's not gonna be overnight. _________________ https://www.halfdonethings.com/
Just bought my first item from the Hobby King NSW Warehouse.
Paid for it @ 1AM this morning, it was packed at 10AM and shipped at 1PM. Should be here tomorrow morning
Lets hope they can get some more items into the NSW warehouse instead of just planes and Lipols! _________________ https://www.halfdonethings.com/
Thu Nov 18, 2010 1:18 pm
Nick Experienced Roboteer
Joined: 16 Jun 2004
Posts: 11802
Location: Sydney, NSW
Is there any way to see ONLY what batteries are in the local warehouse?
Thu Nov 18, 2010 5:11 pm
dyrodium Experienced Roboteer
Joined: 24 Aug 2004
Posts: 6476
Location: Sydney
Click the AUS warehouse tab, on the home page right hand side. _________________ ( •_•)
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