Let's keep an eye on tariffs

[RichJohnson]

Ups tracking number will have a fee needs to be paid icon, follow link s d pay by various means. Anyone could actually do it, not just me.
Tariff was about 5%

[SoCalBobS]

How were you charged? Pay C.O.D. Or ?

[RichJohnson]

Every package from China now has tarrifs.
I just imported 12 1/16 scale RC Willys MB Jeeps for resale and was charged a tariff.
Just an FYI if you buy anything from China now.

[Wulfgar]

Update, so the Leclerc arrived today exactly 4 weeks from the day I ordered it. It came in good shape with everything working perfectly. Definitely worth the price I paid all things considered. I would recommend the seller if you’re willing to wait to get it.

[keilau]

Latest update on my Leclerc, the ship arrived in the port of Los Angeles yesterday afternoon. I’m located in NY so arrival time to me is still stating 7/17-8/7.

The mystery is gradually unfold. The seller did not ship from an US city by the name of kunkun. It came from China by surface mail. It will be very interesting to find out how the package survive the long sea journey.

I will not buy from seller who intentionally lies in their listing. It is still a good price if the package survive the long sea journey.

[Wulfgar]

Latest update on my Leclerc, the ship arrived in the port of Los Angeles yesterday afternoon. I’m located in NY so arrival time to me is still stating 7/17-8/7.

[keilau]

Yes definitely being shipped from China. The seller contacted me directly and said it’s going to take about a month to reach me and if I was okay with that so I figured for this price it was worth the wait. I did purchase a Coolbank Crusader from banggood about a month ago for 170 usd shipping and taxes included and it only took about 2 weeks to arrive but they shipped it airmail. This one I’m guessing is coming over by boat to save them on shipping cost.

This seller's price is amazingly low for airmail from China. Most other seller want about US$100 or more to ship airmail from China. Most of them are via DHL from Hong Kong. Below is a typical listing by Toucan Hobby:

https://www.toucanhobby.com/products/td-h2408-leclerc-320-po-agn-dzn1?_pos=1&_sid=eb0949e26&_ss=r

The Tongde Lecterc RC tank price just dropped a lot, but Toucan still want US$115 for shipping.

[Evan D]

I did not make a purchase. The link was from the post Wulfgar made, the Amazon link. I was just trying to answer your question.

[keilau]

I'm just giving you what you asked for, don't be an ass about it. Could it mean their US warehouse?

Sorry that my curiosity offended you. Promise no more reply post from me. Enjoy your purchase.

[Wulfgar]

Did the seller tell you where (city and state in US) it is being shipped? The shipping duration seems to indicate that it is shipped internationally.

Can you share the ranking and review of your Amazon seller? A link?

Yes definitely being shipped from China. The seller contacted me directly and said it’s going to take about a month to reach me and if I was okay with that so I figured for this price it was worth the wait. I did purchase a Coolbank Crusader from banggood about a month ago for 170 usd shipping and taxes included and it only took about 2 weeks to arrive but they shipped it airmail. This one I’m guessing is coming over by boat to save them on shipping cost.

[Evan D]

I'm just giving you what you asked for, don't be an ass about it. Could it mean their US warehouse?

[keilau]

From his Amazon link.

Amazon.com Seller Profile: KUNKUN US

KUNKUN is a Japanese slang. There is no such city in the United States. This makes the seller sound fake.

Did you find "KUNKUN US" in any US map?

[Evan D]

From his Amazon link.

Amazon.com Seller Profile: KUNKUN US

[keilau]

Ordered it on 6/24 expected arrival time is 7/17-8/7

Did the seller tell you where (city and state in US) it is being shipped? The shipping duration seems to indicate that it is shipped internationally.

Can you share the ranking and review of your Amazon seller? A link?

[Wulfgar]

That is an excellent price. Can you share a link? I hope that it is an established seller.

Let us know how you like the tank when you receive it. For US$264 shipped, it should be shipped in the US. The slowest UPS ground should be there in less than 10 days.

Ordered it on 6/24 expected arrival time is 7/17-8/7

[Wulfgar]

That is an excellent price. Can you share a link? I hope that it is an established seller.

Let us know how you like the tank when you receive it. For US$264 shipped, it should be shipped in the US. The slowest UPS ground should be there in less than 10 days.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0DTHF1GKW/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AYH86HUZ7RJO8&psc=1

[keilau]

I just purchased a Tongde Leclerc through Amazon for 264 usd shipping and taxes included.

That is an excellent price. Can you share a link? I hope that it is an established seller.

Let us know how you like the tank when you receive it. For US$264 shipped, it should be shipped in the US. The slowest UPS ground should be there in less than 10 days.

[Wulfgar]

Try to find an 1/16 Tongde RC Tank H2408 Leclerc Battle Tank, or any other newly release tank model for under $400. A challenge for those who believe tariffs does not have any impact on our hobby.

For older US stock, the 1/16 scale tank price is holding up for now. But sellers have no US stock for parts, the spare and upgrade parts price already sky rocket.

I just purchased a Tongde Leclerc through Amazon for 264 usd shipping and taxes included.

[keilau]

Try to find an 1/16 Tongde RC Tank H2408 Leclerc Battle Tank, or any other newly release tank model for under $400. A challenge for those who believe tariffs does not have any impact on our hobby.

For older US stock, the 1/16 scale tank price is holding up for now. But sellers have no US stock for parts, the spare and upgrade parts price already sky rocket.

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