HobbykingUSA.com off the wall handling and shipping charges...
This is a must read before you order from them.
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1237603
WHAT IS THE DEAL?
One Big Ripoff...
Tell me what is wrong with this picture!
USPS SHIPPING RATES FOR 10 LBS:
(1st price is if paid at post office, the second is if paid online)
Priority MailŪ 2 days $15.70 $14.20
Priority MailŪ Large Flat Rate Box
USPS Supplied Large Box: 12" x 12" x 5-1/2" 2 days $14.50 $13.95
Priority MailŪ Medium Flat Rate Box
USPS Supplied Medium Box:
13-5/8" x 11-7/8" x 3-3/8" or 11" x 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" 2 days $10.70 $10.20
Priority MailŪ Small Flat Rate Box
USPS Supplied Small Box: 8-5/8" x 5-3/8" x 1-5/8" 2 days $4.95 $4.85
HOBBYKINGUSA>COM SHIPPING RATES:
50x Rhino 1050mAh 2S 7.4v 30C LiPo Battery
weight: 3650 grams= 8.04687 lb
Subtotal $424.50
Processing Fee $42.45 (What the h... is that?)
Grand Total $466.95
shipping charge:United States Postal Service
Priority Mail $111.77
Express Mail $142.72
Federal Express
Ground $96.73
2Day $135.33
The highest price for shipping should only be $14.20
Why are they charging an extra $97.57 when they already charge a 10% processing fee?
For 5 lipos:
Subtotal $42.45
Processing Fee $4.24
Grand Total $46.69
weight:365 grams = 0.804687 lb
Shipping:
United States Postal Service
Priority Mail $17.41
Express Mail $36.76
Federal Express
Ground $19.86
2Day $32.10
A SMALL FLAT RATE BOX EVEN AT 10 LBS IS ONLY $4.85!!!
Where did the extra $12.56 go? They already charged for a processing fee of $4.24
ONE BIG RIPOFF!!!
Figured it might help a few reconsider pushing the Payment key!!!
I order from HK and it works just fine for me.
Why did they ever put a USA warehouse? Does it physically exist? Or is it just a SEO rating stunt???
Happy flying,
Lafayette