11 reasons to buy from TopLoser - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / general

author: con-f-use
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 25, 2014, 11:34:44 pm
content: Forum user "TopLoser" was kind enough to take my money for Weller's WXMT and WXMP soldering tools. He delivered fast and his pricing was good. Here is what I found when I opened the package:- The two tools, I purchased- A tip cleaner- 500g of soldering paste- Cheap pair of multimeter probes- Good pair of multimeter probes- PicKit 3- Microchip development board- Project case- Slightly bigger project case- Proto board- Heatshrink- 12V supplyThank you, TopLoser

author: wilheldp
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2014, 01:40:43 am
content: I have purchased from him before, and he promised to "top off" the box with extra bits to bring it up to the maximum weight limit for the box size and shipping method used. Unfortunately, what I bought from him actually reached that limit, so I didn't get any extra bits. Good to see he wasn't making empty claims. Good on ya, mate.

author: TheBorg
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2014, 01:47:59 am
content: That's awesome!

author: London Lad
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2014, 09:07:55 am
content: Me too. I recently bought a scope from TopLoser and the box was crammed with toys.

author: Kjelt
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2014, 09:48:15 am
content: +1 very happy customer , didn't get any extra's but the price was very very good, no complaints here

author: trevwhite
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2014, 10:31:13 am
content: Yeah I have had stuff of him and he is really helpful and seems very genuine.

author: AudioplatinumService
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2014, 06:18:42 pm
content: +1 very happy!TopLoser is very nice guy. I bought a lot of things from him,and I also got extra stuff from him. Very good prices, very fast delivery and detailed description!

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2014, 06:44:48 pm
content: I will add as well that the description will agree with what comes, and the speed of service is quite good, even to the other half of the planet. Packing is good as well. Price and delivery charges are good, and there is no padding of postage at all.

author: joun
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: February 26, 2014, 07:32:22 pm
content: I bought things from him two times,both at half the market price and with very fast delivery..

author: neslekkim
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 27, 2014, 07:19:43 am
content: Same here, bought an tenma psu, some heatsinks and an fluke meter, very well packaged, delivered fast, and cheapRecomended!

author: tom66
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 27, 2014, 05:16:02 pm
content: He's a great guy. He personally delivered two nice soldering irons for a very agreeable price.

author: Clint
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 27, 2014, 06:31:37 pm
content: Here too, he is a top seller !

author: deth502
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 27, 2014, 10:25:45 pm
content: is thos someone who has an online store set up, or just random for sale ads here on the forum?

author: wilheldp
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 27, 2014, 10:56:28 pm
content: I'm pretty sure he is a legitimate distributor of electronic test gear and components in the UK. When he has returns for reasons other than non-functionality, he sells them on here. At least that I what I have determined from his listings.

author: PedroDaGr8
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: February 28, 2014, 03:15:31 am
content: From what I've gathered, he works in, or heads, the returns department of a major European distributor (Newark if memory serves correct). Every now and then, he'll mention his desk or office has gotten too full and he needs to sell off some stuff. The stuff he sells I'm guessing it's a way to monetize the returns while also helping us a bit on price breaks.Sent from my EVO using Tapatalk

author: Clint
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: February 28, 2014, 09:01:45 am
content: He actually works out of his cave below his stately mansion in Buckinghamshire, he buys loads of equipment for his experiments and sells off the unused stuff. Complete man of mystery.

author: con-f-use
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 28, 2014, 09:31:25 am
content: Quote from: Clint on February 28, 2014, 09:01:45 amHe also has extensive caves under his mansion, natural home to many a kind of bat and flying fox. When he was a small child he fell into a well on the estate and thus discovered what lay underneath. A short time later his parents were killed by a non-isolated power supply leaving the opera early. Some joker had connected mains to the chassis. That's when he vowed to avenge them. Ever since he has roamed the world of electrons on a never-ending quest to provide quality at low prices. But the masked man that no one knows, he is not is not a hero, he's a silent guardian, a watchful protector, he's the dark light.

author: GreyWoolfe
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: February 28, 2014, 03:03:04 pm
content: Only his butler, Jeeves, knows the true identity of this hero of the working class EE's

author: deth502
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: February 28, 2014, 10:05:54 pm
content: well, ill have to get the commissioner to shine the signal of a schematic over the city sometime.all the free stuff if nice and all, but what caught my attention was the "cheap quality soldering station" thing. i keep putting off getting one.seeing as there were a few replies from US users, im assuming shipping to the states is not an issue.

author: PlainName
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2014, 01:35:57 am
content: Just want to add my voice to this Toploser thread. Never had less than a complete bargain off him, the stuff gets here almost as soon as I've logged off the forum, and it's always very well packed. Amenable to a bit of negotiation too - what more could you ask for?If only he hadn't already cleaned out my account I'd be in line for a couple of those bargain meters he's got going...

author: TheBorg
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2014, 03:40:53 am
content: Quote from: dunkemhigh on May 09, 2014, 01:35:57 amPeople log off this forum?

author: PlainName
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: May 09, 2014, 10:36:19 am
content: WiFi doesn't stretch to the 'small room' here.

author: TVman
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: May 11, 2014, 03:36:44 pm
content: TopLoser is A great guy!Though I have never bought stuff from him before.

author: jimjam
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2014, 11:56:58 am
content: So how can people buy stuff from him?

author: jpb
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2014, 12:14:23 pm
content: Quote from: jimjam on June 11, 2014, 11:56:58 amHe is not a shop so you can only buy what he has in terms of customer returns and so on. It is normally as-new and fairly random - today he has just posted up a Keithley switch system for a bargain price but unless you're setting up an automated measuring system at home it is probably not that useful to the average hobbyist.He generally posts the stuff he has for sale on this forum - but he is based in the UK so shipment costs to Australia may be significant (he only charges what it costs though and is willing to ship anywhere I think).I bought a Keithley 2000 off him and am very happy with it and how quickly he shipped it.

author: PlainName
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: June 11, 2014, 12:43:25 pm
content: Quote from: jimjam on June 11, 2014, 11:56:58 amAsjpbsays.If you have a specific requirement that allows some flexibility (not quite as conflicting as it sounds!) it's always worth dropping him a line to ask if he has anything suitable.But... there is no known antidote, other than a severely depleted wallet.

author: Deathwish
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: June 05, 2015, 01:45:34 pm
content: I have heard his real name is Bond,James Bond, or was it Austin Powers international man of mystery, I forget now, but yep Toploser is defo a gent and an honest man to deal with.