Buying modelling stuff from Hong Kong?

[dr_gn]

Any experiences? Does the stuff you order ever arrive?

Looking at some hard to find detailling parts. They are available in Hong Kong, and it's one of the cheapest places to get them too, with free postage.

Cheers.

[m8rky]

Not sure about about actual supplies but have bought a couple of 1/43 models from there.Suppossedly IXO but fake as anything and very aggressive response when I told them so and left negative feedback.

[dr_gn]

m8rky said:

Not sure about about actual supplies but have bought a couple of 1/43 models from there.Suppossedly IXO but fake as anything and very aggressive response when I told them so and left negative feedback.

It's this place, seem to get good feedback overall, and it's only for a tenner (assuming no tax to pay).

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Tamiya-12627-1-24-Porsch...

[Neonblau]

I've ordered a few, maybe 20 items from a few suppliers and only ever had one problem. Mostly Tamiya and some of it arrives quicker than stuff from the UK. Some of it takes weeks however. Good or bad, zero communication can be expected.

Edited by Neonblau on Sunday 7th July 15:00

[Red Firecracker]

Never had anything not arrive, although don't expect much in the way of communication, as has been mentioned before. Hobby Link Japan is another I use regularly.

[dr_gn]

Red Firecracker said:

Never had anything not arrive, although don't expect much in the way of communication, as has been mentioned before. Hobby Link Japan is another I use regularly.

HLJ haven't got one from what I can see. I'll risk the Hong Kong one.

[TvrTone]

Have you looked at Lucky Model's site? I know Raymond who owns it and can vouch for him.

Tony

[dr_gn]

TvrTone said:

Have you looked at Lucky Model's site? I know Raymond who owns it and can vouch for him.

Tony

No, but not in stock at the moment, but I'll keep an eye on it. Thanks for the info.

[theshrew]

I used to buy a lot of RC stuff from over there. Dont expect any emails etc off them. Everything always arrived however sometimes it did take weeks to arive.

Its worth it for the price. I used to buy my stuff and sell some of it worked out the stuff i sold paid for or nearly paid for the stuff i wanted. RC racing for free / next to notthing for some stuff.

You do have to be carefull with customs i no a couple of people bought stuff it got stopped.

[72twink]

I've had plenty of Spark and Ebbro 1/43rds from various suppliers over there - same sentiments as above, some fast, some slow, no comms but never had anything not show up.

[steveo3002]

ive had lots of stuff , always arrived

postage can be random ..under a week to more than month unless you order priority

if its something unbranded expect the quality to be at the lower end of things , but having said that where do you think most of the uk shops get thier stuff

theyre usualy good at marking the package low value too to help at customs