It's starting to look permanent for Hong Kong Post.
That means alot of small eBayers and other stores that dont have the capacity to ship out via private courier will be attempting time and time again to post their lipo's only to have them returned a week or two later.
You're going to see alot of HK/CN vendors stop selling Lipo's in the coming weeks/Months as they work out that it's not getting through.
We are now doing the following;
1) We have charged two private courier companies with the task of shipping our products out. Bypassing Hong Kong Post.\
2) We have already sent 2 containers of Lipoly to Germany and next week 1 container to Seattle (the location of our new warehouse to be).
3) Customers who buy Lipo from as now will have them shipped via the Private couriers.
4) In future you will have a greater selection of Lipo from USA (Seattle) or DE (Hamburg) warehouses.
5) We are changing tracking system pages this week and next to better reflect the new services.
In the end you're going to get your batteries at the same price, but with faster shipping and less customs issues.
So that's why my batteries were sent via swiss post ... ... in singapore... XD _________________ ( •_•)
so Hong Kong post have banned lipos? Was there a fire?
Fri Jun 04, 2010 6:21 pm
Nick Experienced Roboteer
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NO, there was a stupid World Trade Agreement that pretty much banned Lipos from being shipped - just try sending one via Aus Post! Once the HK sellers get their packs certified to the WTO standards, thing may improve. Unfortunately the standard amounts to firing your battery into space at 100 G, while shorted out and heated to near melting point If the pack survives that, its apparently safe for your local postie to handle.
Fri Jun 04, 2010 6:43 pm
Jaemus Experienced Roboteer
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Posts: 2674
Location: NSW
Yeah, no doubt. God damn beauracrats. (sp)
Well, ive ordered some anyway - what else can you do? Im damn sure not using nicads - even if i AM also using servo switching
Sat Jun 05, 2010 8:36 pm
dyrodium Experienced Roboteer
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Location: Sydney
Jaemus, I have a sabretooth 25A you're welcome to borrow... I'm pretty sure you wont throw a dylon and blow it up. _________________ ( •_•)
i dunno dude - ive killed two XXL's in a row - but that was with 24v and apparently despite being rated for 28v they really dont like 24v - you may recall the discussion at the time
Im only planning to put 4S into this bot - if you're genuinely cool with it i'd be happy to take you up on that - up to you
Sat Jun 05, 2010 9:34 pm
dyrodium Experienced Roboteer
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4S is nothing, it'll cutout before it overloads. Just don't plug it in backward. I'll need to find its case again... _________________ ( •_•)
okay dude sounds good im kinda betting on the magnums showing up in time (and since we're in this thread, the batteries are in question too) so it could all go to hell yet, but ill give you a yell when its time for the ESC to go in
and i can bring you that replacement ebay 1000rpm drive while im at it
Sun Jun 06, 2010 5:16 pm
kkeerroo Experienced Roboteer
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Posts: 1459
Location: Brisbane
Just read the latest Hobby King newsletter and saw that they have hired a manager for their new NSW warehouse. Maybe shipping will be more predictable soon. _________________ Get Some!!!
Secretary of the Queensland Robotics Sports Club inc.
Tue Jul 27, 2010 6:12 pm
Glen Experienced Roboteer
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Posts: 9481
Location: Where you least expect
we can dream at least!
bodes well for getting lipo's in a timely manner anyway. (maybe)
Tue Jul 27, 2010 6:13 pm
Nick Experienced Roboteer
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Posts: 11802
Location: Sydney, NSW
That would be most awesome and a great boost for local builders! If & when they eventually open, we should definitely approach them about sponsorship or at least get them acquainted with the needs of robot builders.
Tue Jul 27, 2010 6:27 pm
Jaemus Experienced Roboteer
Joined: 01 Apr 2009
Posts: 2674
Location: NSW
Definately. I'm quite happy to stick hobbyking stickers on my bot
(Nick you missed it but i did already with Venator )
Welch has also proven hes happy to wear their T-shirts
corporate sellout status here we come !
Tue Jul 27, 2010 6:31 pm
Nick Experienced Roboteer
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Location: Sydney, NSW
Personally, I welcome our new overlords - my next robot shall be called 'Hello Kitty'
Tue Jul 27, 2010 6:41 pm
dyrodium Experienced Roboteer
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Their new warehouse is at Taren Point.
If they get hit with GST on everything their going to be wasting their time ! _________________ ( •_•)
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