I also have bought leds and little plugs (like many use to plug into the dcc board) With no problems and great prices.
I've bought resistors and LEDs, when willing to wait extra weeks. All have arrived. I did avoid any HO figures (I was after unpainted) as several folks here noted significant quality differences.
Paul
Modeling HO with a transition era UP bent
jrbernier I suspect these are 'pirate' copies and may not register.
Or have some kind of malware hidden away inside
George In Midcoast Maine, 'bout halfway up the Rockland branch
I have bought lots of 'trees' and LED's direct from China - and they arrive quite fast! Most everything else, I can buy just as cheap right here. I see lots of great 'deals' on software, but I suspect these are 'pirate' copies and may not register.
Jim
Modeling BNSF and Milwaukee Road in SW Wisconsin
While I have not bought trains directly from China, I have gotten other items, and most were good. The only real issues, were a couple never arrived from shipping, either never sent, or (more likely) captured by customs and not released or lost, and one item had damage, either from ruff handling during shipping or inferior workmanship... Keep in mind, that the shipping does take considerably longer than from this side of the water... The proverbial "slow boat" is really slow sometimes! However, more good than not on purchasing experiences from China/HongKong/Etc...
Edit: Same as any other sellers, the better the rating, the less of a risk you are taking...
Ricky W.
HO scale Proto-freelancer.
My Railroad rules:
1: It's my railroad, my rules.
2: It's for having fun and enjoyment.
3: Any objections, consult above rules.
In light of a recent job change, I find myself seeking even less costly alternatives to the hobby. (the change cost me about $300. a month average)
Mind you...this is not a rant since it was my choice for the change. So I don't see a need to go into the thread Steven Otte recently created.
I've seen on Ebay, several vendors based in China that are selling signals, street lights, etc at some exceptional prices and very reasonable shipping. Most of what I've seen is basic and simplistic in it's style. And that is okay.
Does anyone have any insight to these vendors? Quality. Issues in any regard.
Anything in particular I need to look out for?
Mark H
Modeling in HO...Reading and Conrail together in an alternate history.