Rememberme Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 *moved post http://s.taobao.com/...803581.d4908513 I hear some of them are taken straight from the factories by workers, so i guess you could call it somewhat of a black market. Although they are mostly sold by the factory owners wholesale. 1RMB=0.16USD It is legit, I have bought stuff from there before but not for SW aquarium Link to comment
Scorched Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Peppermint Angelfish on "Chinese Ebay" Only $32,000 US I'm sure there are deals by getting them straight from the factory rather than going through the different distributors and American stores, however international shipping a lot of these larger items (Lights, Skimmers) from China can cost close to the difference you are saving from buying them here. Link to comment
Rememberme Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 Yea you're probably better off getting equipment rather than live stock, cause they'll probably be the same price and will be a more risky shipment. Peppermint Angelfish on "Chinese Ebay" Only $32,000 US I'm sure there are deals by getting them straight from the factory rather than going through the different distributors and American stores, however international shipping a lot of these larger items (Lights, Skimmers) from China can cost close to the difference you are saving from buying them here. Most fish and corals don't come from China so the price will be similar to US. Not sure why you would use a peppermint angel as an example, it's one of th emost expensive fish you can get, they won't be selling it for 10 bucks. Link to comment
Rememberme Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Thinking about getting the razor on there only like 180 USD, which is more than half the price of marine depot. I think you can get a radion too but still a bit too steep for me. Shipping isn't too bad, depends on where you are, costs 100-200rmb for me Link to comment
Psychosis Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Haha. http://h5.m.taobao.com/awp/core/detail.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.14.eLu0Tw&id=40663847226&ns=1#detail MP40. $280 shipped. Link to comment
Rememberme Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Haha. http://h5.m.taobao.com/awp/core/detail.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.14.eLu0Tw&id=40663847226&ns=1#detail MP40. $280 shipped. IIs that a good deal? if you can't write Chinese I recommend you to go through a taobao agent, they'll sort out the shopping and contact with the seller . Less chance of getting scammed too. Or you can use Google translate Link to comment
1.0reef Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Thinking about getting the razor on there only like 180 USD, which is more than half the price of marine depot. I think you can get a radion too but still a bit too steep for me. Shipping isn't too bad, depends on where you are, costs 100-200rmb for me The Razor nano listed there is $180, Marine Depot is $289. But likely without the customer service, free replacements, warranty, and it's not as trustworthy. Plus 150rmb ($25 usd) shipping. Pretty sure Marine Depot has free shipping for that. So like $80 savings or so, and shipping could cost more in other areas. Link to comment
Rememberme Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Il try get the maxspect lights, il update this on whether i get scammed or not Link to comment
Rememberme Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 The Razor nano listed there is $180, Marine Depot is $289. But likely without the customer service, free replacements, warranty, and it's not as trustworthy. Plus 150rmb ($25 usd) shipping. Pretty sure Marine Depot has free shipping for that. So like $80 savings or so, and shipping could cost more in other areas. O sorry my bad, when I checked out the shipping turned out to be only 30rmb EDIT: turns out they said i need to pay 180rmb to chip to me because it's international and the site didnt account for it. But at least I get it in 3 days... 2EDIT: Turns out they overcharged me shipping and they refunded me 130RMB, so shipping 60RMB Link to comment
xiaoxiy Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Dude, ADA items seem so cheap on Taobao. Especially the stands.... $45 for an ADA90P Stand (Preshipped). Keep me updated on how your experiences are. I might just pick up an ADA stand... Link to comment
jabeuy Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Let us know how it turns out. I'm in the market for some maxspects as well Link to comment
Rememberme Posted September 20, 2014 Author Share Posted September 20, 2014 I found a guide for those of you who don't know how to order from taobao, can't write in Chinese or don't have a buddy to help you do it. The chick in the video is kinda weird, but it's a good guide nonetheless: Sometimes the shipping from China to the agent is free dependent on the seller Experience so far... Customer service from the seller is good so far. They seem to have someone to reply me 24/7, which is pretty neat. Link to comment
Tamberav Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 Thanks for sharing, keep us updated. I probably wouldn't use it for fish related things (I love our sponsors and our hardware section) but they sell many types of things Link to comment
Rememberme Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 I think il do an unboxing for the maxspects. I just ordered a sweater for a friend as well as some coral rx pro and Fauna Marin LPS pellets. Link to comment
Rememberme Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 Thanks for sharing, keep us updated. I probably wouldn't use it for fish related things (I love our sponsors and our hardware section) but they sell many types of things The sweater arrived, my friend didn't mind me opening the outer packaging. All in all the material was pretty good (apparently) as well as packaging. Link to comment
jabeuy Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Wow that was quick. So you also ordered lights? Link to comment
Rememberme Posted September 23, 2014 Author Share Posted September 23, 2014 Wow that was quick. So you also ordered lights? Yea (Maxspect Razor 60W) the tracking thing said it should arrive in one or two days. The delivery got delayed because of some stuff I had to sort out with the seller, I'll explain that in the unboxing Link to comment
Rememberme Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 Potato Camera Unboxing Taobao maxspect unboxing: Cost is 180 USD including shipping ( for lights) Link to comment
metrokat Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 How much for an ATI 36inch 6 bulb light? Link to comment
Rememberme Posted September 25, 2014 Author Share Posted September 25, 2014 How much for an ATI 36inch 6 bulb light? I don't know what that is, is that a radion? Search it up yourself Link to comment
East1 Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 How much for an ATI 36inch 6 bulb light? http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.0.0.xMY6gZ&id=19574709825 Link to comment
Tamberav Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.0.0.xMY6gZ&id=19574709825 Looks to be more expensive than Marine Depot. 3500 Chinese Yuan equals 570.50 US Dollar (using google). Link to comment
hey Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.0.0.xMY6gZ&id=19574709825 am I converting that right to 36$... edit nvm stupid... lul Looks to be more expensive than Marine Depot. 3500 Chinese Yuan equals 570.50 US Dollar (using google). which would make sense though since its a german made system and reflectors. Link to comment
Paandemonium Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 Where are you located?(so I can approximate what shipping may be like to me) Link to comment
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