Geoff S Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 14 minutes ago, Geoff Gardiner said: I have been looking at 6s batteries. When I go to the 'UK Back order sale' section of the website the majority of batteries, when clicked on, are coming up as available from Global wharehouse with silly postage - am I missing something? You probably are because I have the Gladiator from UK warehouse on backorder together with a couple of 4S 2200 LiPos and not only is the price at a discount but postage is free. Total cost £205 for model and batteries. Did you check which warehouses were able to be selected as options? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Gardiner Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Yes, just UK selected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 That's strange Radio Control Planes, Drones, Cars, FPV, Quadcopters and more - Hobbyking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Just remembered, it's been a long time since I used HK. When they say available to order from global then they are not available in the UK backorder sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Given past experiences, waiting months for items ordered from the UK warehouse, which never materialised, personally I would be far from comfortable placing any order on Backorder. I'll wait until full stock levels are established and everything is running smoothly, with confirmation that items are being delivered in a timely manner from a UK location, thanks very much. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Gardiner Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Seems strange that these batteries are appearing in the 'UK backorder sale' list when they are not actually available for uk backorder (I am looking for any 6s 3300mah batteries). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil R Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 I had the same experience wrt the UK back-order sale sale showing only global options. I assumed that I was going for the popular choices, and that these had 'sold out' versus the initial shipment expectations. I did then also find certain other LiPos still offering the UK option, and have back-ordered a few. What really surprised me was that the first and cheapest shipping option offered was the Royal Mail, which I thought was a historic no-no for Lipos. I've hopefully de-risked my order by going for the slightly more expensive DPD option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Geoff Gardiner said: Seems strange that these batteries are appearing in the 'UK backorder sale' list when they are not actually available for uk backorder (I am looking for any 6s 3300mah batteries). This is the HK website we are talking about. It has always been crazily difficult to navigate and use, why would that suddenly change now?!! 😉🤣 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David P Williams Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Well, I ordered an Auto G2 V2 autogyro from HK UK at the weekend, free postage, and it arrived via DPD at 6pm tonight. All good. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIMON CRAGG Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 Essential RC did an in depth interview with a big cheese rep from HK UK a few weeks ago. The bottom line was that the containers to re stock the UK warehouse would be arriving at the end of October. A lot more to it than that, but at least there is light at the end of the tunnel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike T Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 You've got to laugh. If you go on their website and filter by 'UK warehouse' and 'in stock', you will find a grand total of: 1 plane (autogyro) 1 receiver 15 servos. Everything else is out of stock or 'backorder' (in other words - 'out of stock') If this constitutes a warehouse, then I'll bet pretty much everyone on this thread can call themselves a multi-national corporation! 😁 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tosh McCaber Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 Their notice did say "late October". Let's see what happens by 01 November? Easy enough- there are plenty other suppliers on the market in the meantime! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Apparently the shipping container has arrived and first deliveries to the Hobbyking UK warehouse are in house today. https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=707651088065691&set=a.617303900433744 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 I hope my Gloster Gladiator is amongst the shipment but I've not heard anything🤞 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Gladiators are showing as in stock for dispatch Geoff, so you might have some good news. Quite a wide range of lipos are in stock, but none of the wee ones that I was looking for at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Good news that they at least have SOME stock.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyB Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, leccyflyer said: Gladiators are showing as in stock for dispatch Geoff, so you might have some good news. Quite a wide range of lipos are in stock, but none of the wee ones that I was looking for at the moment. Yep, was looking for some small 2S packs for the FX707 conversions, but no dice... Edited October 27, 2023 by MattyB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Taylor Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 3 hours ago, Geoff S said: I hope my Gloster Gladiator is amongst the shipment but I've not heard anything🤞 Yes, my 3S & 4S LiPo's are showing in stock also - waiting with baited breath - but still not holding it!! 😀 Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted October 27, 2023 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Well I bit the bullet and placed a small order. All items showing in stock. Lets see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Simmonds Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Has anybody who placed a back order with the UK warehouse received it yet? Items I ordered have been “in stock” since last Friday but my orders are still “processing”. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Carpenter Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Yep ! My 4s Lipo arrived this morning. All ok ! Mind you it will be next year before I use it I reckon !!☔️☔️☔️☔️⛈️⛈️⛈️⛈️🌊🌊🌊😂😂Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff S Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Still haven't received the Gladiator I ordered in mid-September nor the 2 x 4s 2200 mAh LiPos I ordered at the same time. I contacted HK and received a fairly prompt response that they weren't dellivered yet but the person who responded to my query said she'd chased it at the warehouse, so something is happening - just exactly what, remains to be seen. It doesn't really matter, I guess, because I wouldn't be flying it anyway but it would still be nice to have it ready to assemble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masher Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Yes I received an order today, all correct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Taylor Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 1 hour ago, Chris Simmonds said: Has anybody who placed a back order with the UK warehouse received it yet? Items I ordered have been “in stock” since last Friday but my orders are still “processing”. Same here Chris As per Geoff, I emailed customer services and got a reply yesterday saying that the order would be despatched in two or three days. Still not holding my breath - luckily Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Fairgrieve Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 I deliberately placed an order for goods that were "in stock" Order placed 28-10-2023 Had notification today 02-11-2023 that the goods have been dispatched. The tracking number is currently not showing though. Good job as the plane I ordered the battery's for is also due to me tomorrow. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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