YOYcart experience - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / projects

author: digsys
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 17, 2018, 12:50:27 pm
content: Anyone have anyactualexperience with YOYcart.com ? Are they apossiblecomplete scam?I've been searching for an old machine LCD, and after days only ever found 1 possible fromreliablesites. Yet, I find 100s from 4-6 suppliers onYOYONone of them reply to questions though and their checkout is waay sus. Just looking for actual experience before I do a test run.

author: digsys
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 29, 2018, 09:58:56 pm
content: No takers? Just looking for anyone with any dealings at all. I did a couple test runs, and cancelled after suspect requests -I can't see how they could be a 100% scam with many 100s+ listings (possibly 1000s). An unregulated ebay clone?

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2018, 10:41:04 pm
content: https://ca.trustpilot.com/review/www.yoycart.com

author: digsys
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 29, 2018, 10:52:27 pm
content: Quote from: thm_wTks. Saw all those. Just looking for any actual experience. Hard to believe it's a 100% scam for all those listings.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2018, 11:00:10 pm
content: Can you post the LCD part number?They seem to be scraping some listings from TaoBao. It could be some automated system that re-lists translated items, which would explain why a lot of the description/shiping costs/etc gets screwed up.In terms of buying from taobao, if the seller has a number of purchases they are legit. A lot of zero purchases its hard to tell if seller is legit or they even have the item (I haven't had any experience with disputes/refunds so can't comment on that). Easiest to buy through an agent (ie basetao, etc.). The seller will ship to them and then re-ship to your country.

author: digsys
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 29, 2018, 11:12:29 pm
content: Quote from: thm_wHitachi TM26D60VC1AAThere seems to be only 1 legit one on the whole planet, it's a very rare item, but yet YOYcart seem to have 100s iehttps://www.yoycart.com/Product/564015160936/https://www.yoycart.com/Product/564167097397/https://www.yoycart.com/Product/569368916240/etcIf they were scraping other sites listings, I'd be able to find those? History? It seems odd that there are so many hits for a very rare item. Don't get it.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 29, 2018, 11:56:00 pm
content: The first link is the same photo as this taobao listing:https://www.superbuy.com/en/page/buy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fitem.taobao.com%2Fitem.htm%3Fid%3D564015160936&nTag=Agent-product-taobaoThird link is this one:https://www.superbuy.com/en/page/buy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fitem.taobao.com%2Fitem.htm%3Fid%3D569368916240&nTag=Agent-product-taobaoSo they are either an automated/manual taobao agent.The first listing could be legitimate, but its almost certainly a pull from used equipment. Since I see a CCFL backlight, that likely is well used and could be dim. The third link may be a new part due to the high cost.We purchased ~100pc displays from a chinese supplier, and the parts were used pulls (they don't specify new or used, so..). Some were water damaged, many were dim, so its not clear if they tested them at all or just pulled and cleaned them a bit.Might be worth ordering a few from the first listing if you don't care about it being a used part. Maybe buy through a decent agent (or direct if possible), and let them know you have to test it before you know its good or not.Compatible parts could exist as well.

author: digsys
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 30, 2018, 12:27:05 am
content: Thanks a lot for that. All I can say is - Geezus, what a mess :-) SO I found this though -"Caution only people with a Chinese address and bank account can buy from taobao. There are also allot of fake items on there so caution must be used.For foreigners to buy from taoabo you need to use a middle man that lives in China that can buy for u from taobao. I usedhttp://taoabonow.com"So I search for an Aussie agent I guess? Price doesn't concern me, and If I lose a couple, no biggie.At least I have a possible start point .. thanks again

author: snovotill
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: September 19, 2019, 09:34:08 pm
content: I've been using YoyCart for some time now and it's always been great. Their customer communications are good and it's the cheapest way for me to get small items delivered from TaoBao because they do ship to Canada via airmail whereas TaoBao direct only goes via the more expensive DHL, EMS, UPS and so on. Anything up to about 200 grams packaged weight is best via YoyCart but keep in mind that a small cardboard box can weigh 150 grams, so don't underestimate your shipping weight!Also, their TaoBao views are automatically generated, so if there are Options Buttons on the TaoBao page then you need to specify these to YoyCart customer service via their chat. If you want heavy or bulky items then YoyCart is NOT going to be a good deal and you should go direct to TaoBao or to some other forwarding agent.

author: M4trix
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 21, 2024, 10:41:08 pm
content: *bumpwhat do you guys think about these listings ?https://www.yoycart.com/Product/572545444014/https://www.yoycart.com/Product/529107306192/I'm looking for Toshiba's obsolete 2SA1924/2SC3425. I'm trying to contact the sellers but to no avail. Also, there are a lot ofsellers on Ali and eBay but their transistors have markings that do not comply with Toshiba's datasheet. For example:Toshiba datasheet markings:Alexpress :These ones do not even have the Toshiba logo, for Pete's sake !I have never seen Toshiba marking the transistor this way. Just look at it. It's like someone manually printed with silkscreen mesh. Btw, it's the right transistor case (TO-126F).Dunno, probably fakes. Yes I know the basic rule: do not buy obsolete transistors on Ali and ebay. But those transistors on YOYcart looks genuine.

author: M4trix
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2024, 01:48:17 am
content: *bumpMeh, forget about it. Live chat is broken, contact seller is broken, live help is broken, broken English all over the place. Fake website is written all over it.

author: thm_w
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: April 22, 2024, 10:58:28 pm
content: Don't know:https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?abbucket=12&id=668570809767Maybe legit:https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?abbucket=12&id=571378639095Probably legit pulls if the image is accurate:https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?abbucket=12&id=601457612759Bulk:https://octopart.com/2sa1924-toshiba-14313582?r=spI would find a modern alternative if you can instead of spending time finding the original.

author: M4trix
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: April 23, 2024, 12:03:54 am
content: @thm_w, thank you for your effort. I gave up already. Sellers often show a picture of a genuine transistor but send fakes. It's too risky.Edit:QuoteYes, those look genuine but that same picture is all over the net. 2SA1924/2SC3425 are simply way obsolete. I have to find substitutes.

author: M4trix
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 28, 2024, 05:42:38 pm
content: *BumpOk some updates. I was testing my luck so I purchased 10 pieces of 2SA1924. I was expecting to receive this :...but got this:As you can see, fake is written all over them. Toshiba's original 2SA1924 are manufactured in a TO-126F case completely molded in plastic. The difference is obvious. That's about the transistor case.Now some testing that I've done. Most of them fail around 50-60VDC ( one failed around 10V...lol ), but some do withstand 400VDC even more. Hfe is around 125.So, all of them ended in the trash can. Fortunately I paid only $10 bucks with shipping. I wrote a letter to the seller but I doubt my words will have any effect on him.Before I bought them I asked the seller, do they look like those on his picture. He replied, yes couple of times. Not only a dishonest seller but a liar as well. I know thatAlitard and eBay are not the places to search for obsolete parts. Especially if they're dirt cheap. I wasn't optimistic from the beginning so I'm not over-shocked.I learned my lesson long time ago but you know that saying... curiosity killed the cat.

author: M4trix
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 29, 2024, 04:56:48 pm
content: *Bump 2 - Update 2Finally good news men ! Today I received Toshiba 2SC3425. Proper case, TO-126F and after some tests they met the specifications according to Toshiba'sdatasheet. Now I have to find a reliable source of 2SA1924.Seller:https://www.yoycart.com/Product/572545444014/Breakdown Voltage: 460VDChfe: around 40-45Btw, this YoYCart website isn't fake as I first thought. The shipping is fast, China-Croatia 15 days and the customer service is fast.