Have you used nealsgadgets? I’m always abit cautious ordering from the us
He’s China based, I’d not order a thing from the US, the postage is always mega, and if it’s a penny over the HMRC limit you’ll have to pay the £8 admin + VAT on the whole cost inc postage, insurance, tracking etc. I’ve been stung badly a few times and realise why UK prices are so much higher for knives and stuff. Chinese imports (shhh), tend to just arrive, quietly and after some time, without fees.
I‘ve ordered from Neal twice. Once for the Alu and again for the copper. Both arrived within ten days, really quick, good tracking. However, I ordered some extra bits like glowys and ended up paying more than I should when there is an FW3 package deal available. My fault, but it could have been pointed out. I appreciated him emailing me to ask if I wanted the glow tailcap fitted because it’s not too easy without the right tool.
The copper was ordered with the 18350 battery, but that didn’t arrive. It was a pain to chase up, but eventually got a refund with the explanation that the copper and brass versions are vac packed to prevent oxidisation so the battery couldn’t be installed, thus couldn’t be sent loose.
He’s fine, very good really, but the website is messy and not well organised, be sure to double check your order before hitting the pay button and you’ll be fine. He’s one of those that’s taken on main dealership and is a bit overwhelmed. It happens. I’d use him again without any worries.
The Sofirn BLF LT lantern took five weeks from Sofirn China. It’s superb, but according to its tracking is at Duisburg Station in Germany. It’s not, it’s in flickering candle mode on the table next to me.
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