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Xiaomi Mi Drone 4k - 393 euro including delivery

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  • #122
    logistic
    Registered Users Posts: 915 ✭✭✭logistic


    JabbaTheHut wrote: »
    Exactly the same thing. Contacted them yesterday, and was told to confirm my details. I did, for the 2nd time, and got a reply from them today.



    The zip code I used was REP123. That was what I used when Eircode didn't exist. And I always got stuff, so that sounds like a copout.

    I'm not taking the points. I'll give it a few more days, and if I don't hear anything I'll get onto the credit card.

    Does your tracking number start with CE and end with IE?


  • #123
    McMurphy
    Registered Users Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    JabbaTheHut wrote: »
    Exactly the same thing. Contacted them yesterday, and was told to confirm my details. I did, for the 2nd time, and got a reply from them today.



    The zip code I used was REP123. That was what I used when Eircode didn't exist. And I always got stuff, so that sounds like a copout.

    I'm not taking the points. I'll give it a few more days, and if I don't hear anything I'll get onto the credit card.

    That's a load of horse shyt mate, I'd be straight on to their Boards Gearbest forum and demand answers out of them there, and let other potential buyers see how their good will really goes if something goes wrong.

    Not having a zip code means diddly squat for tracking. Their item does be scanned intermittently on its journey from their warehouse to you. Not having a zip code would not prevent them from having that scanning data. Period.

    I'd be tearing them a new one if it was me.


  • #124
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users Posts: 9,238 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    I have always had good experiences with GB. 4 weeks ago i ordered some headphones but the discount code didnt activate and I didnt realise, so I went onto live chat straight away and got it cancelled (took a screenshot of him saying the order no. was cancelled). Reordered using correct coupon 2mins later. 3 weeks later and the two pairs of headphones arrive at my door. I get onto GB saying I want a refund as I noticed it hadnt been sent, and they say because I am keeping the item they cant refund me :pac:


  • #125
    McMurphy
    Registered Users Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    Ardennes1944 wrote: »
    I have always had good experiences with GB. 4 weeks ago i ordered some headphones but the discount code didnt activate and I didnt realise, so I went onto live chat straight away and got it cancelled (took a screenshot of him saying the order no. was cancelled). Reordered using correct coupon 2mins later. 3 weeks later and the two pairs of headphones arrive at my door. I get onto GB saying I want a refund as I noticed it hadnt been sent, and they say because I am keeping the item they cant refund me :pac:

    In fairness I've only ordered from them the once and my experience was pretty much hassle free, but going by their forum on this very site, I'd be very hesitant to use them again.

    I'm surprised they're endorsed by boards at all going by some of the tales on here


  • #126
    JabbaTheHut
    Registered Users Posts: 1,211 ✭✭✭JabbaTheHut


    logistic wrote: »
    Does your tracking number start with CE and end with IE?
    Yep. And get the same message as you re the no update on shipping.

    Got a reply from them this morning "replying" to my message telling me my package was still on its way, with no mention of zip codes or anything.

    So a generic useless message. Jaysus knows what's going on, but my credit card company is the next stop to see where I stand.


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  • #127
    tedpan
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,627 Mod ✭✭✭✭tedpan


    JabbaTheHut wrote:
    Got a reply from them this morning "replying" to my message telling me my package was still on its way, with no mention of zip codes or anything.

    JabbaTheHut wrote:
    So a generic useless message. Jaysus knows what's going on, but my credit card company is the next stop to see where I stand.


    I've read up a bit, lots of packages are taking up to 4 weeks to get to the EU. The CE*******IE tracking numbers are only available once they get to the UK or Ireland. I think it's just ****ty gearbest service as usual, they just don't know what's going on. I'm sure it will show up next week.


  • #128
    JabbaTheHut
    Registered Users Posts: 1,211 ✭✭✭JabbaTheHut


    tedpan wrote: »
    I've read up a bit, lots of packages are taking up to 4 weeks to get to the EU. The CE*******IE tracking numbers are only available once they get to the UK or Ireland. I think it's just ****ty gearbest service as usual, they just don't know what's going on. I'm sure it will show up next week.

    I'll wait and see. When you mentioned that you were able to track after a week, I said I'd see after 2 weeks, and still got no update.

    If anything changes, I'll post here


  • #129
    corks finest
    Registered Users Posts: 8,628 ✭✭✭corks finest


    tedpan wrote: »
    I've read up a bit, lots of packages are taking up to 4 weeks to get to the EU. The CE*******IE tracking numbers are only available once they get to the UK or Ireland. I think it's just ****ty gearbest service as usual, they just don't know what's going on. I'm sure it will show up next week.

    Gearbest are ****e, their customer care here on boards is non existent,I emailed,messaged etc,no reply,must be giving freebies to someone to be allowed advertise here


  • #130
    corks finest
    Registered Users Posts: 8,628 ✭✭✭corks finest


    JabbaTheHut wrote: »
    I'll wait and see. When you mentioned that you were able to track after a week, I said I'd see after 2 weeks, and still got no update.

    If anything changes, I'll post here

    Same here 3 weeks nearly,can't track item,,no help from customer care here,or China


  • #131
    corks finest
    Registered Users Posts: 8,628 ✭✭✭corks finest


    JabbaTheHut wrote: »
    Yep. And get the same message as you re the no update on shipping.

    Got a reply from them this morning "replying" to my message telling me my package was still on its way, with no mention of zip codes or anything.

    So a generic useless message. Jaysus knows what's going on, but my credit card company is the next stop to see where I stand.

    Same silly message I got,no help whatsoever


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  • #132
    corks finest
    Registered Users Posts: 8,628 ✭✭✭corks finest


    Rick Shaw wrote: »
    In fairness I've only ordered from them the once and my experience was pretty much hassle free, but going by their forum on this very site, I'd be very hesitant to use them again.

    I'm surprised they're endorsed by boards at all going by some of the tales on here

    Obviously some one here is getting something from them,they treat board members like idiots,and still allowed to advertise here etc


  • #133
    corks finest
    Registered Users Posts: 8,628 ✭✭✭corks finest


    JabbaTheHut wrote: »
    Exactly the same thing. Contacted them yesterday, and was told to confirm my details. I did, for the 2nd time, and got a reply from them today.



    The zip code I used was REP123. That was what I used when Eircode didn't exist. And I always got stuff, so that sounds like a copout.

    I'm not taking the points. I'll give it a few more days, and if I don't hear anything I'll get onto the credit card.
    Pay Pal dispute will sort it


  • #134
    JabbaTheHut
    Registered Users Posts: 1,211 ✭✭✭JabbaTheHut


    corks finest wrote: »
    Pay Pal dispute will sort it

    I paid with credit card because I hassle with an order with Komplett a few years ago, and a phone call to the credit card company sorted it out there and then. Seems Paypal is an easier way to sort things out these days. Either way, I usually get stuff from China in about 3 or 4 weeks. Just that in this case with the tracking number not showing any activity of any sort ( like not showing it even leaving the port in Shenzhen or wherever ) had me wondering if everything was OK.

    Assuming there's nothing to worry about, it should be another week or 2, I reckon.


  • #135
    tedpan
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,627 Mod ✭✭✭✭tedpan


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrY4xjMjrIY


    Another trip to the beach, this time with some ship footage.

    It seems that shipping is slow for most things from Asia at the moment. Has anyone had shipping updates?


  • #136
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 14,344 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I use a Bebop Drone and looking to replace/upgrade it. Great little drone, but i use it solely for photos and the quality is a bit too 'meh' at times, to be honest.

    I do like the fact I can operate it from the phone, though.


    Can I ask what the still images are like on this? and how it's controlled (phone, joypad, etc.?).


    Cheers


  • #137
    tedpan
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,627 Mod ✭✭✭✭tedpan


    Deleted User wrote:
    I do like the fact I can operate it from the phone, though.

    Deleted User wrote:
    Can I ask what the still images are like on this? and how it's controlled (phone, joypad, etc.?).


    The still images are pretty decent, you can shoot in raw format too. I uploaded some example images, think on page 8 of this thread. They're in the Google drive link.

    It's controlled with a combination of your phone(iOS and android app) and the included controller. It has a 4KM range so the controller is essential.

    Down to around 360euro now. The only issue is recently deliveries from Asia are taking longer than they used to, up to 6 weeks in some cases. Have a read of the thread for people's experiences. There's also loads of YouTube footage and tutorials. It's incredibly easy to fly.


  • #138
    JabbaTheHut
    Registered Users Posts: 1,211 ✭✭✭JabbaTheHut


    Nothing changed re the shipping. It will be a month at the end of next week since it was shipped. 5 weeks from ordering.


  • #139
    tedpan
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,627 Mod ✭✭✭✭tedpan


    JabbaTheHut wrote: »
    Nothing changed re the shipping. It will be a month at the end of next week since it was shipped. 5 weeks from ordering.

    Disappointing.. I've been reading other threads and something is delaying Asian shipments. I'm waiting 6 weeks for an android box. I really hope something happens for you this week mate


  • #140
    tedpan
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,627 Mod ✭✭✭✭tedpan


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I use a Bebop Drone and looking to replace/upgrade it. Great little drone, but i use it solely for photos and the quality is a bit too 'meh' at times, to be honest.

    This s an interesting review after 6 months of use
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjHep-RZ3AE


    Here's the RAW photos again

    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B0DZIMcDLfl3Vl9RSXJOY1ZjY0k?usp=sharing


  • #141
    logistic
    Registered Users Posts: 915 ✭✭✭logistic


    tedpan wrote: »

    Another trip to the beach, this time with some ship footage.

    It seems that shipping is slow for most things from Asia at the moment. Has anyone had shipping updates?

    Great video. Unfortunately I’m still waiting. Decided to drop them an IM last week. I got this response "We are writing to inform you that due to security checks by the UK Customs, your package may be delayed. We estimate that the Customs clearance process will be completed by the Oct.23th"


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  • #142
    JabbaTheHut
    Registered Users Posts: 1,211 ✭✭✭JabbaTheHut


    logistic wrote: »
    Great video. Unfortunately I’m still waiting. Decided to drop them an IM last week. I got this response "We are writing to inform you that due to security checks by the UK Customs, your package may be delayed. We estimate that the Customs clearance process will be completed by the Oct.23th"
    Did your shipping info change from Sorry, your shipping information has not updated yet! ?


  • #143
    ibrahimovic
    Registered Users Posts: 409 ✭✭ibrahimovic


    Where are you guys ordering this from, I'll be shipping it to my parents address so don't want to hit them with custom charges!!


  • #144
    tedpan
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,627 Mod ✭✭✭✭tedpan


    logistic wrote:
    Great video. Unfortunately I’m still waiting. Decided to drop them an IM last week. I got this response "We are writing to inform you that due to security checks by the UK Customs, your package may be delayed. We estimate that the Customs clearance process will be completed by the Oct.23th"

    Cheers!

    Ok, that's a promising update. Maybe they're all sitting in customs (not Irish customs I'm sure, so nothing to worry about, yet anyway). The 23rd is Monday, so hopefully you'll have some movement early in the week.


  • #145
    logistic
    Registered Users Posts: 915 ✭✭✭logistic


    JabbaTheHut wrote: »
    Did your shipping info change from Sorry, your shipping information has not updated yet! ?

    No still says that. My shipped date was 30th so it’s been 15 working days so far.


  • #146
    JabbaTheHut
    Registered Users Posts: 1,211 ✭✭✭JabbaTheHut


    ibrahimovic wrote: »
    Where are you guys ordering this from, I'll be shipping it to my parents address so don't want to hit them with custom charges!!
    Got it from Gearbest as per tedpans op. It's a Chinese site, so it is liable for customs. It seems they use the UK as a "proxy" so it looks like it comes from the EU, thereby not incurring any charges. Or so I understand. But nothing is for certain with customs
    logistic wrote: »
    No still says that. My shipped date was 30th so it’s been 15 working days so far.

    I'm one day ahead of you, so it'll be interesting to see the progress. However, I also ordered another item from China the same day, with the same shipping date, with no update on it's progress, so it looks like just waiting it out.


  • #147
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 14,344 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    tedpan wrote: »
    This s an interesting review after 6 months of use
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjHep-RZ3AE


    Here's the RAW photos again

    https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B0DZIMcDLfl3Vl9RSXJOY1ZjY0k?usp=sharing


    Cheers.

    The pics look quite good. Definitely promising.

    I had the review video on in the background but can't really watch it properly at the moment, so im not sure if this is discussed in it, but can you comment on battery life?

    With my Bebop i get about 6-7 mins at most out of a battery, and i have 3 batteries (2 came with it and one i got myself). Is this much the same, and if so, can you buy extra batteries handy enough?


    I'm expecting a bit of cash in the bank on monday morning for buying things i dont really need, and at less than €400, it seems like it'd be a sensible purchase.


  • #148
    EireCelt
    Registered Users Posts: 58 ✭✭EireCelt


    JabbaTheHut wrote: »
    Nothing changed re the shipping. It will be a month at the end of next week since it was shipped. 5 weeks from ordering.

    I got it a month to the day of it being shipped, hopefully you wont be waiting much longer :) what is your last update message re tracking


  • #149
    ibrahimovic
    Registered Users Posts: 409 ✭✭ibrahimovic


    Think I might buy this, lol. Are there any extras I should be buying like adaptors, spare batteries etc?


  • #150
    JabbaTheHut
    Registered Users Posts: 1,211 ✭✭✭JabbaTheHut


    EireCelt wrote: »
    I got it a month to the day of it being shipped, hopefully you wont be waiting much longer :) what is your last update message re tracking

    No update at all. Just says "Sorry, your shipping information has not updated yet!" from date of shipping.
    ibrahimovic wrote: »
    Think I might buy this, lol. Are there any extras I should be buying like adaptors, spare batteries etc?

    It seems the best accessory is a spare battery. I don't know for certain if spare props are included in the package, but tedpan would be in a much better position to answer those questions.


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  • #151
    tedpan
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 4,627 Mod ✭✭✭✭tedpan


    Deleted User wrote:
    Cheers.

    Deleted User wrote:
    The pics look quite good. Definitely promising.
    No probs!
    Deleted User wrote:
    With my Bebop i get about 6-7 mins at most out of a battery, and i have 3 batteries (2 came with it and one i got myself). Is this much the same, and if so, can you buy extra batteries handy enough?

    No, totally different, you're getting 18 minutes on a charge minimum and above 20 in calm conditions. You can get batteries easily although they are around 80euro a pop, so I purchased an extra one. They are 5100mah and are like a large laptop battery, extremely well made.

    Deleted User wrote:
    I'm expecting a bit of cash in the bank on monday morning for buying things i dont really need, and at less than €400, it seems like it'd be a sensible purchase.

    Yep, it's superb value. If you have the cash I recommend it. As I said, the delivery is pretty slow and hard to track until it reaches the EU. Gearbest support is pretty ****e too. If you can get past that, all's good!

    Give me a shout if you have any further questions.


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