I agree. Don't let it die

This is what i have understood, please correct me if I'm wrong.
Suppose i buy two Turnigy 2200mAh 3S 25C Lipo, that will be
Sub Total: $23.92US
Shipping: $9.99US
Total: $33.91US
i.e INR: 1526 Rs.
30%: 458 Rs.
Final total: 1984 Rs.
Hence for me cost of one Turnigy 2200mAh 3S 25C Lipo will be 992 Rs.

Is that EMS shipping ? It is pretty much double the price of Airmail/Airparcel.

No thats normal Airmail.

VC meant EMS.

Then i'll have to change my vote again

The reason I opted for EMS shipping is faster delivery times. We can get the items into India within 5 working days. Since Customs hassles are negated, I thought EMS was the best option.
Under normal circumstances, it is mandatory for all EMS shipments to be cleared through customs, however, not in this hypothetical case, where a "well connected" person will take the responsibility of bypassing all bureaucracy!

EMS attracts customs attention!

Is it possible that some Indian stores advertise their RC products and prices for the benefit of beginners thru RC India forum

JAVincent
Trichy

LHS are fast catching  up with the TCO ordering form HC.
the 30% customs are usually not charged all the times, unless you ship through EMS or outwardly huge package. Mostly is around 20-22%.

LHS should be supported for long term development/progress of hobby, Ultimately they are the people how support not only new enterants but seasoned flyers at the time of need.

I prefer to buy from LHSs where ever possible,when ever there's availability and prices are not double from online stores. It certainly makes sense to buy from them, for faster deliveries and tension free transaction, after all they are always present if any thing goes wrong.

yes Ujjwaana, LHSs are becoming more and more competitive now, One because their volumes are increasing, and two consumers are getting more knowledgeable about availability and pricing RC products.

Exactly, I got my two 2200mAh 3S 25C Lipos from VKSingh for 950 Rs. each, shipping only 85 Rs. and delivered in three days. This guy really knows how to do business, almost every one on our flying field knows him. And the best thing is his prices keep coming down constantly, I think I brought the same battery from him a few months earlier for 990 Rs.