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    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
    Last edited by ChrisB; 02-02-2008, 06:29 PM.

  • #2
    nice one chris some keen prices there!!
    Ron

    hobby-hangar.co.uk
    SWRCH-GO big or Go home!
    http://www.ultimatebuildandfly.co.uk/

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    • #3
      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

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      • #4
        Originally posted by Raptor50luvver View Post
        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'!
        Tom
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        ---T-rex 600n---Knight 3D---T-rex 450 se v2---
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        • #5
          i wonder if two would be anygood for the 500 i'll post it and see what people think
          Ron

          hobby-hangar.co.uk
          SWRCH-GO big or Go home!
          http://www.ultimatebuildandfly.co.uk/

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          • #6
            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!
            www.heli-extreme.co.uk a good club in south Sheffield
            600n pro BeastX Align DFC head bls251, 3xbls451, align gov, 600d, 2in1
            trex500, BeastX DS510 swash, Beast X cutr and carve head DS520 HK3026-1900, Align 425D blades, 5S4200 rev'trix, K&BDD dampers, AR6200
            "450" superframeSTK, align DFC head v2tail, hk22281-8 on 3S 9650w9257gear commander 55A align 325D hitec digitals Tarot ZYX, AR6100e
            MCPX kbdd tail and blades, miniaviation bats

            Dont spend more flying models than it costs to fly for real

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            • #7
              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.
              Last edited by EZchopper; 02-02-2008, 09:01 PM.

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              • #8
                Originally posted by fatmantom View Post
                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

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                • #9
                  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....

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                  • #10
                    Giantcod !!!!!

                    Sounds fishy

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by EZchopper View Post
                      Giantcod !!!!!

                      Sounds fishy
                      Very Good
                      Rob
                      TDR (in progress)
                      SAB Goblin 700
                      Vibe 90SG Vibe 500E
                      Trex 700 VBar, Trex 700 BeastX
                      Trex 600FBL, Trex 600NP, Trex 450Pro
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by EZchopper View Post
                        Giantcod !!!!!

                        Sounds fishy
                        Very good Simon

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

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Raptor50luvver View Post
                          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...
                          Cheers, Lee.
                          Proud recipient of an EGS

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                          • #14
                            Well it is my threadLOL

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Raptor50luvver View Post
                              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]

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