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Post by Q on Jan 12, 2017 13:09:49 GMT
Does the shipping method actually make a difference? My last one from heavens gifts came by donkey cart  , I'm sure of it. It took two a half months, ordered October arrived last week and I did choose the fastest shipping method there was. Roughly $90, no tax or customs though. My son was asking where to get a tank (or two) just before Christmas so I told him about the FT 15% offer, he ordered on Christmas day and they arrived (no customs charge) on 4th Jan  He is over the moon, but I'd better let him know of the latest problems |
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Post by Q on Jan 12, 2017 12:53:44 GMT
I haven't tested mine for a few months so I thought I'd see if it had improved..... NOT  It is obviously my end that's the problem, did the same test against a server in Brisbane  Slower ping (expected) but the rest is remarkably similar |
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Post by Q on Jan 12, 2017 0:37:45 GMT
Ethernet card arrived this afternoon, fitted and working fine after I had to manually search for drivers, As windows 10 didn't recognise it at first. And it's fast. It's connected to my Virgin router hub and I measured 221 Mb/s download and 12.44 Mb/s upload with Speedtest. Result  Best I can get is 4Mb download I dont have a problem with equipment, it's just that it's all on overhead cables and I'm the last one on the line, one of the problems with being in the sticks in Cornwall |
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Post by Q on Jan 11, 2017 18:07:32 GMT
Takes me to fast tech then onto Singapore mail and says access denied What is the tracking number? |
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Post by Q on Jan 11, 2017 18:04:08 GMT
Just arrived 
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Post by Q on Jan 11, 2017 17:37:13 GMT
I got 2 FT packages today ... Both over 20 dollars and no charge. Let's hope Get Off My Cloud 's experience is a rare one.  Even my post office said it's the first they've seen from China  |
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Post by Q on Jan 11, 2017 14:33:02 GMT
I'm struggling to track my package Followed the help post in China shopping forum but no good Have you tried the link to 'view your order online' in the dispatch email? If you click on the tracking number from the page it takes you to, you should end up at 17track and be sorted. or at least you will be after you've clicked the translate button  |
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Post by Q on Jan 11, 2017 10:44:45 GMT
I was carded this morning, £11.23 customs payment due (this includes an £8 handling fee)
It's the handling fee that I really object to, £8 to collect £3.23 nice business if you're con artists.
That is for a Dripbox2 and some subtank coils
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Post by Q on Jan 8, 2017 14:33:26 GMT
Looking at your original question sydsut I have yet to find anything to touch Gigabyte for quality in their price bracket, they are my 'go to' choice. Like you I had my 'onestop shop' in my case Ebuyer, and before that I was a regular at the local computer fairs  (feeling old now), Ebuyer seem to have increased their prices to become more mainstream but I still trust their service |
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Post by Q on Jan 6, 2017 17:32:22 GMT
bioxx as with anything else you can only get suggestions, just as no 2 people are the same no 2 cats are either. It is generally assumed that Ragdolls are the cuddliest and will never want to venture outside, and whilst that may be true in general it isn't guaranteed. We have a customer who keeps horses, dogs and a Ragdoll, now THIS ragdoll hasn't read the user manual, it thinks it is a dog and goes for walks with them, it also tries to follow them when they go riding. So listen to recommendations BUT your cat may be different to others of the same breed.
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Post by Q on Dec 29, 2016 12:41:36 GMT
I'm an old member, its my birthday in January and I'll be even older  My birthday in January too, and I noticed that we gave up stinkies one day apart... spooky  |
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Post by Q on Dec 29, 2016 12:35:26 GMT
I was looking at those too, but even at flash sale/FT discount prices they are a bit more than I intend to spend, I have a Dripbox 2 on it's way as a cheaper alternative, I'm still trying to find a squonk that really suits me.  |
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Post by Q on Dec 29, 2016 12:24:26 GMT
Jings, two men in the same hole ! ! ! Be careful now, that could carry a jail sentence. No it will not.
Each of us would only have Half a Hole.
Have you ever seen Half a Hole?
Perhaps this is the person you were thinking of  |
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Post by Q on Dec 16, 2016 16:23:15 GMT
Obviously things have changed then (or they're not bothering to check)
I had 2x Pico's cancelled as did numerous other members here and the story from Gearbest is that they are not allowed to ship various (inc Eleaf) products to UK, mostly to do with TW who have sole rights.
I'll try to find the earlier threads and link them later
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Post by Q on Dec 16, 2016 12:03:20 GMT
Ordered as such a good price. Maybe a second mod if I can find another bargain. Expect it to be cancelled and then fight for a refund, Gearbest wont ship eleaf stuff to the UK |
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, I'm sure of it. It took two a half months, ordered October arrived last week and I did choose the fastest shipping method there was. 
(feeling old now), Ebuyer seem to have increased their prices to become more mainstream but I still trust their service
