hey guys i was just browsing through http://www.hobbycity.com

and i found that the batteries are soooooooooooooo cheap

just have a look at this guys

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9271&Product_Name=Turnigy_2650mAh_3S_20C_Lipo_Pack

and if you need more mah

buy two and put them in parallel (atul bhaiya has tried it)
the above eg will lead to 5300 mah and the weight is same as that of a 5000 mah

see

225+225 = 450g

and the 5000 mah

is = 412g



and the discharge rate will be of the whole 5300 mah combined

also you can use them separately

i have heard good reviews toooooooo.
i have personally used them tooo

and guys the flash sale too is great for example

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=6511

looks great

and the motors i have tried them too

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_listCategoriesAndProducts.asp?catname=All+Outrunner+Motors&idCategory=63&ParentCat=59

they stock the 2.4ghz assan coversion modules toooo

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_listCategoriesAndProducts.asp?catname=2.4Ghz+Assan&idCategory=296&ParentCat=190

epoxy and fibre tape are cheap too

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_listCategoriesAndProducts.asp?catname=Glue%2FEpoxy&idCategory=127&ParentCat=157

oh and i almost forgot the shipping for small things and  is just 5$

disclaimer : this is in the interest of the buyer and not to insult or hurt any of the Indian sellers. sai uncle you still stock very good items and cheap too

only to show every one that quality stuff can be cheap if you can wait 15 days for delivery

subbu

ps why not atul bhaiya and rao uncle and others who have bought write reviews on this page
will be good for many people tooo

please put in any other website that you might have seen stocking quality items for cheap

and guys do put in the disadvantages also as i have stated only the good things and as i have not experienced any bad things its upto everyone else to comment on it

Subu ,
Not really a problem   you need not sound apologetic you are free to buy where it suits you no issues .

We offer service, guidance, support  etc  to the local hobbyist who  value that.
You your self have been one whose multiple calls have been attended even at night when you were new to this hobby not that you are too old to it now  
That in marketing terms is called value addition . These services and support is not offered by on line shops like hobby city .
We have replaced products having defects to our regular buyers , including products damaged in transit as well .
We adjust to buyers needs  and  go out of the way to meet specific requirements
That is why local hobby shops all over the world are still in business  .

At no time can we be as cheap as hobby city  or similar for individual small orders because we legally import , all imports made by us is registered under our IEC code number  so we have to pay the duties in line with the Governmental regulations  which is anywhere between 25 -35 %  so our prices even when we buy from the manufacturers directly will always be higher than an individual buying small parcels , we cannot nor are we interested in competing with such purchases , We also pay local taxes like VAT which is 12.5% as well.

Hence nearly 50 % gets added on to the buying price + shipping for us by way of just govt. levies  .

There is no duty in Hong Kong hence they can be cheaper  without doubt .

As far as Assan is concerned they  will not allow undercutting  as a policy hence the prices will be similar where ever they are sold . Check the price of this Singapore store :
http://aerialhobby.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=10
Same as hobby City .

If you check the Assan Site now we are the official dealers of theirs in India :
http://www.assan.cn/main/index-4.html

So our pricing will be on similar lines + Duties etc as applicable .
Of course I must add the support , discounts , deals  we offer is directly proportional to the loyalty of the customers  ,   . I have no problems saying that now as well because after all we are in business and we would surely value  customers who buy regularly from us  and value these additional advantages  and go that extra distance to support them  .

This is to clearly state that as the buyers have the right to buy where it suits them the sellers also have their right to  differenctiate between buyers based on their parameters  .

We are happy that there are many more customers who understand these points and support us  and  welcome them .  

The  reason for this post is to highlight the point of view as far as  local hobby shops are concerned  and make  members aware of the  counter point .

Sai

Subbu - You should search before you start new threads

http://www.rcindia.org/rc-outlets-and-resellers/hongkong-based-on-line-rc-shops-what-is-your-experience-with-them/

Lots of discussion on Hobbicity already.

Anwar ,
I have never really  participated in any discussion which relates to hobby shops as I really  don't feel it is right of me to do so , even in the earlier thread in your post  I only particiapated only when I was asked to  a few points  specifically by members.

That is because I could realize there that it was mature individuals talking about relatively small orders where we cannot really compete with nearly 50% added to our CFR prices by way of Govt Levies where as places like HK have nil if not negligible duties  .

But in the case of this thread the matter is all together different  anyway don't want to elaborate further  .

I wanted to make it clear that we local hobby shop's are not over charging like it is made out to be  we have issues being local businesses  and not operating out of a place where duties and levies are next to nothing .

So I felt it was important to state our pint of view clearly so that we are not misunderstood on account of ill informed comments .

As said earlier  we have no issues as such because there are more knowledgeable, long term  buyers   than the other type in India as of now   .

Sai

PS : Subu as pointed out  Hobby city has been in business for a long time and people have been aware  of it as well  in fact before we started itself   despite which all RC shops have seen  business growth  that is one of the other reasons I said no issues

I am all for any type of discussion. Just wanted to point out that it is better to post in existing topics on the same subjects, instead of posting new threads on the same subject. 

In general, just use the search option before starting new threads.

well then anwar bhaiya can you shift it back to the same page

While hobbycity is cheap and quality reasonable, I found them to be rude when I spoke to them on the phone. We must support the Indian sellers so that they are able to grow their business and someday stock as many items as hobbycity has......and the support they have provided for this hobby over the years.

I think that alot of items are as cheap or cheaper than Hobbycity available in India.

When we compare prices please take into consideration the exchange rate, freight, and sometimes even the custom duties.

Like CF Rod solid 2mm in hobbycity it is for USD 1.15 which is Rs. 57/58 approx for 750mm length whereas the same is available in INDIA from indian hobby shops for Rs. 64/- for 1000mm length so even hobby shops in India are as cheap or cheaper than hobbycity etc. This is just a example i for a fact have seen many products which are actually cheaper than hobbycity or other online shops abroad here in India. Also shipping of USD 5 min as mentioned by Subbu is Rs. 250/- approx whereas shops in india ship for less Rs. 120/- and the shipping by hobbycity at times takes 15 days whereas hobby shops india shipments reach the very next day. Please note that only when we support local hobby shops can we see the prices coming down here in India basically economics.

Completely agree with Zipper Jai Ho.

India ROCKS JAi Hind

oh come on guys just wanted to say that there is good stuff there too why not have a look not to offend anyone please understand i always buy stuff from sai uncle and you can see that from the transaction history
and will continue to buy from him it is only that i felt like people who dont know about this shop can see and buy whatever they like or not buy at all

i apologize to any one i have hurt

subbu

I've paid as high as rs 250 for 3mm cf tubes from indian sellers
Even within the country, some parts are affordable at some places and some parts elsewhere........ its up to the customers to look around b4 buying. But then ofcourse, we get quality advice from our indian sellers..... for instance, Mr Sai introduced me to kebab sticks 4 reinforcement, using pvc instead of ply etc which has saved me some dough. Like, we have a saying in tamil which goes like this..... kooti kalichu patha kannaku sariya irukum. Which means, u can calculate as much as u please but, end of the day, everything works out roughly the same. Dharma, karma, fate, destiny, whatever........

Yes, shipping charges are on the higher side. Like I would really like one shipping charge applied to the order a whole vs. shipping charges applied for each item in an order, though they all get shipped together. Item prices are anyway good.

@ martian the price is less than Rs 90/- now here in india. Most hobby shops in india ship all over india.

The problem is that when we see prices on hobby shops abroad we see e.g. $300/- so we think only $ 300/- but when the same is available in India we think Rs. 15000/- that alot. The entire thinking is in the mind.

Are you refering to Hobby Shops in India or Abroad.

This is the situation only on e-bay even where it is possible to negotiate with the seller. Hobbycity charges by shipping  weight and not by individual parts.........

CF Rods and Tubes + foam sheets have higher cost of courier be it from India or abroad for the simple reason that the parcel is charged for by the carrier on volume weight basis and not actual weight basis. It just cannot be any other way because they by their very nature their volume exceeds their actual weight  eg you might have a parcel weighing 1/2KG but will be charged by the courier for 5 kg's becuase the parcel occupies the volume equivalent of a 5 KG parcel .
In case of combined shipment of these with other parts like you would from Hobby city you are actually paying a higher cost of shipment for the other parts as well because  their shipping rates are based on volume of the larger part .You will not realize this as the shipping cost is combined and they mention the box is provided FOC hence you are happy , but you ought to know that you are paying for the shipment of the whole box.
In our case we send them as two individual parcels so that the customer can save on the courier for the smaller box. We can also combine it and charge you the volume weight of both put together we have no issue with that if you so desire .
sai

General feeling seems to be that shipping is high.......... which is not without reason. 90% of time i avoid shipping by jus walking into Sai's place and picking things up grab some info and chit chat as well
Everyone must have someone nearby.......... though in the busy mechanical times that we live, online is more tempting by the minute..........

Good on you....its a long walk from Delhi for me.....

hey u should check this one out................perhaps he is nearer

ps:  I normally fly to delhi......never tried walking yet!!!!

Just got my hobbycity package..

The batteries are Turnigy 2650 mah 3s 20c..

These batteries are pretty huge and unfortunately came with bullet connectors..So i will have to solder it to dean's and oh yeah the wire guage of these batteries is 12awg whereas the esc wires are small.. It wont be a problem rite ? I dont want to toast my esc..

Also the webresizer website is not working for me , so can anyone help me resize the pics..Subu cm on yahoo dude..

Cheers

Atul G.

wait guys will have the pics up in 2 mins

subbu

actually it will take 5 mins more too big files

Curious  what is the weight of the bat

its about 230 gms sai uncle

well here are the pics





hope you love it i do to

subbu

The Battery Specs.

Minimum Capacity: 2650mAh
Configuration: 3S1P / 11.1v / 3Cell
Constant Discharge: 20C
Peak Discharge (10sec): 30C
Pack Weight: 225g
Pack Size: 137 x 43 x 17mm
Charge Plug: JST-XH
Discharge Plug: 4mm Bullet-connector

the first pic has been censored as per atul bhaiya's request as he was scared of a possible terrorist strike 

bye guys need to run tution classes byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ...



subbu

  The only terrorist i knw is you..

oh yes i have the address
if you torture me any more i will post the address on the web 

hahahaha...

hey guys dad funded me to buy this

http://www.hobbycity.com/hobbycity/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=8932

subbu

What was the all inclusive price?? Fifteen dollars is too good!!

For  packages weighing between 100 - 250 gms, shipping cost is $ 5.95 for  Intl Air Mail and for Regd Intl Air Mail it is $.9.97
and it takes 2-3 weeks to arrive.

Rao.

WWW.HOBBYCITY.COM

Postage cost table

Flat Rate International Shipments

Shipment Type                                  Cost (USD)

International Air Mail ($20 limit)        0  -  100g      $3.09
International (Registered) Air Mail     0  -  100g      $4.79
International Air Mail ($79 limit)    100  -  250g      $5.95
International (Registered) Air Mail 101  -  200g      $7.80
International (Registered) Air Mail 201  -  250g      $9.97
International (Registered) Air Mail 251  -  500g      $12.12
International (Registered) Air Mail 501  -  750g      $14.99
International (Registered) Air Mail 751 - 1000g      $19.95
   
                     
                  EMS Express : 3-4 Days transit time. (Incl. Tracking + Registration)

                  Air Parcel : 6-21 Days transit time.(Incl. Registration)

                  Air Mail : 6-39 Days transit time.

                  We strongly recommend customers to select (Registered) over regular Air Mail.

total cost including shipping for me was 21.44$ that comes to around 1000 rupees

subbu

These turnigy batteries are superb, it took me abt 3 hours to charge a 2650 mah battery.. I tried this battery on the field and my easy star was like a rocker in air..Superb power and the esc also doesnt get hot..

Thumbs Up 

hey guys i got a mail from hobbycity today that it has been shipped from the warehouse and it might take from 10-45 days and so the long wait continues


subbu

hey guys i am buying some more stuff from hobbycity for my space shuttle project

3x 70-28XL-3800 - EDF70 with 3800kv Motor Assembled              $61.44     708g     
3x HK-SS40A - Hobbyking SS Series 35-40A ESC                           $33.90    135g    
3x T2650.3S.20 - Turnigy 2650mAh 3S 20C Lipo Pack                   $52.77    927g    
5x CF10 - Carbon Fiber Rod (solid) 2.0x750mm                           $4.95    30g    
5x BMS-371S - BMS-371 Micro Precision Servo 1.5kg / .12sec / 8g   $43.40    215g    
2x GW/RG-MMN - GWS Mini Retract Gear (PAIR)                            $21.00    78g    
3x OR006-00602 - Light Foam Wheel (Diam: 35, Width: 11mm)    $4.50    18g    

total is about 13920 rs with shipping

and this time it will take only 5 days as i have to order through ems

subbu



   

any opinion or where you can find lesser price is appreciated as i need it as cheap as possible

http://www.aircraft-world.com/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=119&cat=battery+-+OverStock+Items

the lipo batteries seen to be well priced ?

sahil

hey guys just received my big fat parcel from hobby city yesterday night at 11 pm when my dad brought it from customs office. the packing is extremely well and will post pictures later today

subbu

hey guys
all my stuff has arrived in mint condition and i love you hobbycity the time taken was 7 days

and ....

ok fine i will stop let the pics speaks for themselves


Carbon Rods 2mm and about a meter long at 45 rs each

LIPO- 2650 mAh 11.1V 3S 30C



OOH! Some DUCK-TED   FANzzz  




Coming up are some foam wheels  

roger- we have some 40A ESC's closing in and they have heat sinks  



here come the servos  



RETRACTS - Would like to mention that GWS took the pain of adding in a Allen key too  




now i would also like to thank these air filled bags which cushioned my electronics ride

finally a pic with all of the above


subbu

ps. any more pics or queries please post it here in this thread

Purely in jest - when do you plan to sell these 

tg, i think these material is purely for some school project, since school is funding for this project, i think it will not be available for sale......... , bad luck ...even for me........as i found this material from hobby city at a very fantastic and mouth  watering price

hey guys i might sell it after the end of the exhibition as my school shall give me some of the stuff after some more exhibitions. anyway i have 2 batteries one 2650 mah and one 2200 mah left with me 

the air filled packet is used as bubble wrap for protection
sai uncle why dont you to try the same . its excellent

subbu

hey guys just got this one today no customs charged and the same 21$

have a look








subbu

i will use it in my slowstick

You are lucky. Your package was marked "parts for toy plane" and it came through the customs.
I always mark it as replacement parts or spare parts.

-Gaurav

HI Subbu,

Indeed very nice purchase and good luck with so many batteries  .. You are lucky with the customs , are you sure you dont have a relative working there ? 

all the best

rgds

atul g.

actually i do send atul p gaikwad named terrorist to terrorize the customs office and hence i get away with it

subbu

actually in the hurry of ordering i forgot it
in fact i always put the same as you mentioned

subbu

hi subu

what is your average shipping time from hobbycity how does the carbon fiber rod compare to the once sold in India ?

sahil

I also purchase from Hobbycity and I always use Regd Airmail and the average delivery time is  14 days.

Rao

hey buddy are they reliable, i mean do they deliver items after payment and what about the custom charges while importing items.what are the payment methods, do they accept online bank transfers.thank you for the answer

are there any more online shops that you know...i could check them for their arf collection.

hey premvijay bhaiya and sahil bhaiya hobbycity is very reliable they are not frauds and deliver according to the shipping method i generally use ems express and get it in about 5 days but it comes at a price. the customs declaration form on which you can enter the amount of bill decides the customs if your total purchase is less than 5000rs they cannot charge you anymore than 10% and anyway you can ask them to produce bill of your request and hence bring your cost below 5000rs

i would say carbon fibre is of extremely good quality and the 2mm ones which i bought for 50 rs each have nearly triples the strength of my space shuttle and yes it can be called better than or equal to those available in india

subbu

hi subu

thanks,no i don't think they are fraud 


interesting doing u know anything more about it ?

sahil

Sahil,

I ordered two packets from HC at least one above Rs 5000/- (the Dx6i) and was not charged customs.

Pankaj

aah all this customs stuff is very confusing

sahil

 

Hi Subbu,
How much did you pay for the customs to buy all these?
Iam also planning to get some high end stuff from there... Any idea about customs? Please help me out...

http://www.rcindia.org/rc-outlets-and-resellers/how-much-customs-should-i-pay-for-getting-stuff-from-hobbycity/

Thanks in advance,
Vinay

i just paid 450rs as customs call me at 9833036737 for more help

subbu

Getting busy, Ill call in 5 mins.

can u let me know how many days it took to arrive in india.... as i have ordered my stuffs and are shipped on 1st nov 2009

Mine Ordered on 22 OCT and they posted it on 24. Expecting delivery this week. It was an airparcel. If its an ems it should not take more than 5 days I believe from what I have heard from others.

you r right. I received my stuff today  and its great led system for car. buying from local hobby shop is costly and moreover less choices .......

did you order via ems?

With so many people waiting so badly , apart from sending by EMS, they should start sending by 'SMS' as well!  >

yep with EMS .... expecting the 2nd parcel next week