Tys91

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Hey guys has anyone shipped a 12v battery here?
I ordered some parts from amainhobbies including a 12v for my starter and im just worried incase customs will seize my order or somthing because i heard it can be classed as dangerous goods is this true....?

Pattojnr

iTrader: (19)

i am surprised they even allowed you to ship a sealed Lead acid battery to AU.
as stated, Lead, and acid. definately dangerous goods. if it does pass customs, you are lucky. it still maybe passed , as it is in the country now, but after that , they may lable it dangerous goods, and it may take some time to get to you. but not 100% certain as to how this will pan out, these smaller 12V sealed batteries can be sourced easily in AU, and quite cheaply. not sure why you decided to get one from OS ?

defcone

iTrader: (15)

Might be a 8 cell nimh rather.

Pattojnr

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starter box will be a gel cell. i looked on A Mains, and its just the same price as one can get locally. maybe due to the box, it may clear customs. ut they say nothing about ground shipping, so maybe UPS will allow it, but i doubt AU Post will.

mtbkym01

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I dont think customs will care as it is not a Prohibited Import. I'd be more worried about OTS (Office of Transport Security) not allowing it to ship once in the country, if it even got out of the US. If is not clear on the labelling that it is in there, you'll probably get it anyway

wyl03

iTrader: (44)

price might be the same but i can't imagine paying shipping for 1 of them. they are HEAVY!

Pattojnr

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yep $60 just to get it here. i dont see anyother 12V batteries, so i hope he didnt buy the Gell Cell. they can be as low as $28 locally

Xr Turbo

iTrader: (10)

I don't know why anyone bothers with 12v batteries or gel cells for their starter box's anymore
I use a 14.8V 3000mAh Lipo
It is light and easy to fit.
And i can get it from hobby king here is Aus for (I Think it was) $26 AUD posted
So go the lipo

Tys91

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I dont want the hassel of maintaing lipos and yes it was a gell cell


I dunno why i did either :S i spent like 900dollars on parts so i added that to....hope they dont keep the whole package

Tys91

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This is non registered post to wtf if i loose all my order im screwed!

Pattojnr

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did you get a tracking number ?

Tys91

iTrader: (1)

Yep

International Dispatch, March 03, 2011, 3:19 am, ISC SAN FRANCISCO (USPS)
Arrival
Electronic Shipping Info Received, March 02, 2011
Processed through Sort Facility, March 02, 2011, 4:26 pm, WEST SACRAMENTO, CA 95799
Shipment Accepted, March 02, 2011, 4:05 pm, CHICO, CA 95926

mtbkym01

iTrader: (27)

No-one can take the rest of the goods from you, they are yours, and not illegal or prohibited, honestly, I think you'll get your whole package

Tys91

iTrader: (1)

Oh i better get my WHOLE package! spent 900 dollars :S

There is no update details of the tracking of it in Australia?? Surely it cant take 3 days to fly here :/ unless they havent looked at it yet ?
stressing out!

Thanks guys for your support

Tys91

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This is a email i get back

Thank you for contacting A Main Hobbies.

unfortunately USPS is not that good at updating their tracking but it does seem that it is still in route to your location..

? um