I was exchanging Pm's with Anwar Sahab just last evening about buying a Dremel/clone. Here is what I found:

Original Dremel supplier: www.coleparmer.in
http://www.coleparmer.in/catalog/product_index.asp?cls=49100

What I plan to go in for is this:
http://cgi.ebay.in/German-Mini-Grinder-Drill-Kit-228-pcs_W0QQitemZ110103901598QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_203?hash=item19a2b4359e

Shouldn't be too bad as it seems to be made in Germany. Plus it is available for a fraction of the price. What say Guys? Worth it?

Cheers!

It was funny that I was seeing the price in dollars for the Dremel, which is $160, and VC was seeing a price of around Rs.16000 ! This is not surprising, as many ecommerce systems detect where the user is coming from, and show different information/prices. But I can't see how VAT/tax etc can make such a difference. 

Here is a screenshot of what I am seeing.

 i got the original dremel from bangalore for rs:3100.00

Santosh, I would be grateful if you could please let me have the contact details / phone numbers of the person that you got the original Dremel tool (for 3100/-) from. How long back was this and how many attachments does it have?

Thanks n Regards.

Anwar bhai the country section of ur screenshot shows qatar so the rate is for that place
Here's what i see

I am not surprised by that.  I can also see the price in rupees, once I chose India.  What I was surprised by was the difference in price, which cannot seem to be explained by taxes alone !

Is that a point for you to negotiate with them ? 

Also, the average price of the dremel with 25 attachments is around $50 in the US.  Indian prices should translate to around than Rs4000, from that perspective.

here is the shop address  i purchased the original dremel

GOODWILL ENTERPRISES
#7/1, 1st flooor
subhan saheb lane
sjp cross road, bangalore

tel no:080 41224344,41241804,22221255,22235456
price rs: 3100+tax total will be around rs 3300.00

Interesting, I have found that shop to be more expensive compared to others. But the shop is nice if you want to browse through all the tools. Structured like a mini version of stores abroad with aisles of tools.

Which dremel model did you buy ? I suspect it is the engraver for that price from that shop.

I bought my first rotary tool from there, a mini craft. It was a mini crap, it didn't even last 1hr of use and there was no support to fix it even if I was willing to pay for the spares. The cheap ones you get now for 1000Rs are of better quality.

it's dremel 300

My bad. The 300 series 55 accessory pkg was 2883.65 + taxes at metro according to a vid grab I had taken last year.

Hi Guys !!!

Does anyone know any shop in DELHI, where I can buy the ORIGINAL DREMEL 300 I am currently in Delhi for 2 days.

Thanks for your help !!!

Cheers!!!
Saurabh

Try the Home Town stores. I have seen one in Great India Place, Noida

Pankaj

Hi Guys !!!

Finally I bought the original Dremel 300 with flexi shaft from Lohar Chawl (Nagdevi) from one of the Bosch dealers... There are many shops selling this at various prices  had to bargain. I had to roam and search for the best price. Local Chinese clones were available for approx Rs.1500 but I BELIEVE I got a better deal on the Dremel. 

Got it for Rs.4000+Tax. (including Flexi and a 51 pcs accsory) with bill and 6 month warranty.

Other shops were selling the same for 7000 and above. The MRP printed on the box is Rs.7250 (oct 2009 Batch)

Cheers!!!

BTW,

Thanks to all for all the help extended

Cheers

Congrats saurabh  , and sorry for not completing your work on time.

Sandeep

No Issues at all  ...  Will be doing my extra 260 120 size soon.. was waiting for the dremel to do the cowling.

Thanks !!!

hey, r u building the balsa?
can i come and join you some day.....? just to see how to work on balsa...?

Sandeep

Hey Saurabhh
4k for 51 Assy set Dremel is a FANTASTIC deal!! I guess genuine Dremel have far better finish and high quality Chuck/Collet for good accuracy (who loves wobbling bit?). I spend 10-15 seconds to center my bit every time I change bit/wheel on my Chinese Dremel clone.

I bet you wont regret all your life. I can't explain how easy it makes few things - I would have not completed the conversion of my cheapo Chinese plan to full 2 channel without this tool. The best attachment is the 'Cutout Wheel' with which you can cut/grind plastic,wood etc.

Do post the build log!

Sure..

Ya.. I guess 4K is a good deal..    and that too with the flexi shaft...

Just incase if anyone is looking out the same, I can give the name of the shop and the owner.. (PM me please).

Yes, I will be building Balsa... this is a Seagull Extra 260 (90-120 size) model. I have an OS 120 AX for it. Servos: All Hitec 635HB (All karbonite gears). Will be using the 2 X Dualsky 1500mah, 7.2V Receiver pack with Dualsky 8Amp regulator. This is a complete balsa model with fibreglass cowl.

Completely agree... the quality of Dremel is unbeatable... I did check the chinese clone and ran both dremel and chinese at the shop to see the difference... BOY  there is a hell lot of difference. Dremel was much much smoother and fast... anyway would not comment much on this ... everyone have their opinion.

Cheers !!!

Hi Guys !!!

Here are the details of the Dremel I bought... Might be useful for someone...

Name: Mohsin Kanadia
C/o Meher Enterprises.
Genuine Bosch Dealer.
57/59, Nagdevi Street
Mumbai 400003.

Ph:- +91 9821306763
       +91 9869483579

Cheers!!!
Saurabh.

I'm over the moon now! My Dremel 300 + 55 accessories just arrived. Will test it out tomorrow.

Here are the details :

Dremel 300 + 55 accessories + Flexishaft

Price : Rs.4690/- (inclusive of all taxes)
Sri Varu Power Tools company
22, SJP Road,
Bangalore - 560002.
Mr. Hari - 098450 50209 - extremely polite and helpful.

Mr. Anwar, I took your advice and I'm sure Mr. Dremel and I are going to be lifelong friends!

Cheers!

VC

I got a similar stuff for 1200 bucks from SP road(China make) and its more than what I will ever need. It does not have 55 attachments. Whatever attachment it came with(40+), I just brought few more for my needs(+100 bucks.)

It also comes with a stand so that I can fix it on the table. From what I can say based on usage, its pretty accurate. Though I don't do much of sanding stuff. but do pretty much of cutting drilling etc. Really worth the 1300 bucks. I cant compare with dremel as I have never used dremel.

EDIT: On the other side of the motor, It also has a analog speed control dial which I can use to adjust the RPM of the motor. Pretty useful feature.

Hi Saurabh,
Can i see you building balsa plane. i am interested in seeing that.
Sandeep

nice price, let me check with the metro here !