Another new retailer

[ChrisB]

Hi Chaps

had a good day down the field today and one of the fliers told me about this company.

http://www.giantcod.co.uk/index.php

Just looked at their site and stuff is pretty cheap HKG prices in the UK ,they also have a forum.

3s 2250 Lipos at 20c are £20 posted so i need another one so i have ordered one to try

[Boggy]

nice one chris some keen prices there!!

[ChrisB]

Not too bad Ron,I like the Bantam B6 copy for £45 and the 5 cell version for £37 was gonna buy one from Flying Hobby but it woulda been a lot dearer..

Also on their plane kits it says they ship direct from HKG but they will pay taxes if you are hit....LOL

I ordered a 3s 2250 Lipo,for £17 its worth a punt eh

[fatmantom]

Not too bad Ron,I like the Bantam B6 copy for £45 and the 5 cell version for £37 was gonna buy one from Flying Hobby but it woulda been a lot dearer..

Also on their plane kits it says they ship direct from HKG but they will pay taxes if you are hit....LOL

I ordered a 3s 2250 Lipo,for £17 its worth a punt eh

you must have an incredible amount of lipo's chris!!!

the amount you 'test out'!

[Boggy]

i wonder if two would be anygood for the 500 i'll post it and see what people think

[moyesboy]

Do a bit of reading on other forums about the imaxb5/6 charger.
The early models at least economised on the resistor accuracy spec in part of the charger so it can overcharge and put packs in imbalance despite waht it sys on the display.
So check it with a voltmeter against the display when you use it.
a charger for the price of 1 or 2 lipos, but what about the costof the lipos?

but if you get a good one (and some of them are good) its a bargain. comes in a nice ali box and gives the appearance of quality too!

[Guest]

Everything they sell is from HK

They say all stock is in Newquay, Cornwall, apart from the planes which come direct from HK

Why is their telephone number in the Brighton area

There is also NO address, only contact is through their contact form

Also their signup page and login page does not seem to be on a secure server
Just signed up on their website with gobble info, it is NOT a SECURE server
It's not even using cookies

Also everything I've clicked on says:
This product will be in stock on Sunday 10 February, 2008.

[ChrisB]

you must have an incredible amount of lipo's chris!!!

the amount you 'test out'!

Not really Tom,i have 2 for my 600,none for my 500 yet and 5 for my 450 and foam planes.

The 2 are a Revo 4800 and a TP5000

The 5 are 2 Maxpolys,2 Electrolites and 1 Revo

Not many compared to some people,and the most i will get for the 500 is 2

[ChrisB]

LOL..Just read their warranty terms....

Best one ive seen


pasted from site......

All goods are subject to a 7 day unused refund. That’s it. So check them as soon as you get them. Once used items can’t be returned. The reason for this is obvious. Batteries that are overcharged don’t last. Batteries that are caned don’t last. ESCs that are subjected to too much current blow. Motors that are overproped draw too much current and burn out. All of this is outside of our control and extremely difficult to prove. You buy from Giantcod on the understanding of this.

err if you cant use it,how can you damage it,i suppose this is another way of saying that once you use it to find it does not work its then used so you cant return it....

[Guest]

Giantcod !!!!!

Sounds fishy

[Kwickkwack]

Giantcod !!!!!

Sounds fishy

Very Good

[ChrisB]

Giantcod !!!!!

Sounds fishy

Very good Simon

Doesnt sound like a good plaice to shop,my wallet wont be getting a battering from them

[Leebert]

Very good Simon

Doesnt sound like a good plaice to shop,my wallet wont be getting a battering from them

Just when I think it can't get any worse, Chris comes along...

[ChrisB]

Well it is my threadLOL

[pompeyjohn]

LOL..Just read their warranty terms....

Best one ive seen


pasted from site......

All goods are subject to a 7 day unused refund. That’s it. So check them as soon as you get them. Once used items can’t be returned. The reason for this is obvious. Batteries that are overcharged don’t last. Batteries that are caned don’t last. ESCs that are subjected to too much current blow. Motors that are overproped draw too much current and burn out. All of this is outside of our control and extremely difficult to prove. You buy from Giantcod on the understanding of this.

err if you cant use it,how can you damage it,i suppose this is another way of saying that once you use it to find it does not work its then used so you cant return it....

Wow. That is pretty funny. It amazes/concerns me that some of these business have such a naive attitude towards consumer law. I have just sent an email to them:

[code]Hello there,

I was just reading your Terms and Conditions. They do not appear to allow the buyer to even see if the product is working.

This appears to contradict...

...the trade descriptions
...sale of goods act.
...Distance Selling Regulations

Please can you clarify this?

Thank you,
John[/code]