Ordered New leads - Page 1
Forum section: electronics / beginners

author: tony3d
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2013, 04:21:35 pm
content: Just wondering how long it may take to get leads from Frankie's ebay site? Just ordered a real nice 14 gauge Banana plug set, but still have not received a shipping statement. Only been two days though. There going to Orlando Florida.

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2013, 06:34:06 pm
content: Most people in the USA say around 2 weeks depending on customs, etc.

author: tony3d
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2013, 06:54:58 pm
content: ok, thanks.

author: resistor
author_rank: Regular Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2013, 07:12:03 pm
content: Care to post a link to the store for those of us who haven't seen it?

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 11, 2013, 07:34:37 pm
content: http://stores.ebay.com/99centhobbiesFranky, AKA iloveelectronics on this forum, is a great guy and a very honest person. As a matter of disclosure, I have received items for review from Franky. I can assure you that this has not colored my opinion of him. I have also purchased many things from him.

author: tony3d
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2013, 07:48:02 pm
content: Quote from: Lightages on October 11, 2013, 07:34:37 pmI in no way mean to imply that something is wrong here. Just had no idea how long it takes to get here from Hong Kong. I have total faith in Franky, and his products seem to be very high quality. Wish I would have ordered some adaptors for the other end. I will do so as soon as I figure out what I want. Wish he sold those nice breadboard leads I see coming from China.

author: Lightages
author_rank: Unknown
timestamp: October 11, 2013, 08:09:25 pm
content: I should also say that Franky has some better prices on certain items if you contact him here and don't use ebay. Send him a PM if you want to know if he can give you a better price.

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2013, 08:45:31 pm
content: Quote from: tony3d on October 11, 2013, 07:48:02 pmHaving a set of those.. they're nasty. Don't get those. Almost no copper in them and about 10% of them will be open circuit.

author: tony3d
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2013, 08:58:36 pm
content: Really. Thanks for the heads up! To bad because the concept is really nice. Is there anyone who sells proper ones?

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2013, 09:01:53 pm
content: Get this type instead:http://www.taydaelectronics.com/connectors-sockets/jumper-wire-dupont.html

author: tony3d
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2013, 09:07:13 pm
content: Do those all just pull apart like shoelace candy?

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 11, 2013, 09:08:41 pm
content: Yeah, you can just peel the ribbon apart.

author: iloveelectronics
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 12, 2013, 02:19:33 am
content: Quote from: retiredcaps on October 11, 2013, 06:34:06 pmActually most of the time it only takes about 1 week, but due to the recent issue with lithium battery screening at the airport, it sometimes does take an additional few days.

author: Stonent
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 12, 2013, 02:51:55 am
content: Ah, so that's who he is. I would hear Martin talk about him all the time but didn't realize that he was the 99cent hobbies guy.

author: tony3d
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 12, 2013, 03:13:43 am
content: Yes, Franky really is good. He just got back to me with the tracking number, and said he is handling the ribbon style jumpers next week, so I will be ordering those from him as well.

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 12, 2013, 03:14:52 am
content: Franky, you rock.

author: retiredcaps
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 12, 2013, 05:17:39 am
content: Quote from: iloveelectronics on October 12, 2013, 02:19:33 amFirst rule of sales. Set expectations low so you can easily meet and exceed them.

author: SeanB
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 12, 2013, 05:25:21 am
content: Frankie is fast, but the biggest delay is your local post office. With mine I always allow 6 weeks, as they are still on strike over pay, but nobody has noticed.

author: iloveelectronics
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 12, 2013, 05:26:08 am
content: Quote from: retiredcaps on October 12, 2013, 05:17:39 amWords of wisdomThanks.

author: casinada
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 12, 2013, 05:58:18 am
content: I have both sets of jumpers. If you want better quality (a little bit more expensive) to connect to test probes or analyzers you can buy some from Shmartboardhttp://www.schmartboard.com/index.asp?page=products_jumpersThe cheap Dupont type with square shape won't fit on most of the test hooks.

author: rastro
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 12, 2013, 10:38:36 pm
content: Quote from: Monkeh on October 11, 2013, 09:01:53 pmI just add these to my tayda parts order along with the set of 10 alligator clips. Both Items are really good quality.I've also had good experience with Frankie - he offers some clip leads that are very hard to find.

author: nanofrog
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 12, 2013, 11:33:59 pm
content: Quote from: SeanB on October 12, 2013, 05:25:21 amA postal strike ended not too long ago in Chile (delayed a package I sent to another member). Glad it's over and he got it, as I was seriously concerned it would never arrive (he warned me that packages have a habit of "disappearing" during transport there).Hope you get any shipments you're waiting on soon.

author: timbarnes
author_rank: Newbie
timestamp: October 13, 2013, 12:24:40 am
content: Quote from: Monkeh on October 11, 2013, 09:01:53 pmTayda is great. I've ordered from them several times now - products are cheap, shipping is cheap, quality so far has been good as well.

author: Relaxed
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2013, 05:46:54 pm
content: Hey Frankie,do you know if the problem with the ebay censoring still exists? I mean that some people can't see all of your listings.

author: cavlovic
author_rank: Contributor
timestamp: October 14, 2013, 06:58:14 pm
content: Quote from: Relaxed on October 14, 2013, 05:46:54 pmIt happens from time to time. It's very odd, one could think eBay is doing that on purpose...One more very satisfied customer of Franky. As previous stated, very honest salesman. I would rather get items from him at 20% higher price because I know I will get quality product and tested before shipping. Bought a few times from him and everything was perfect.

author: iloveelectronics
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2013, 12:34:57 am
content: Quote from: cavlovic on October 14, 2013, 06:58:14 pmThanks for the very kind words!

author: iloveelectronics
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2013, 12:39:36 am
content: Quote from: Relaxed on October 14, 2013, 05:46:54 pmI think it is still an issue for German/Austrian/Swiss viewers. One way around it for them is to use the smartphone ebay app on their mobile devices and select a different country (such as US), copy the item numbers and then they can navigate to my product pages directly and purchase. I do get a few odd orders from these countries every once ina while so there must be ways for them to order...

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2013, 12:59:21 am
content: Quote from: iloveelectronics on October 15, 2013, 12:39:36 amIt doesn't show all items from the UK, either. Generally screwed up.

author: iloveelectronics
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2013, 01:02:07 am
content: Quote from: Monkeh on October 15, 2013, 12:59:21 amWhat items do you see/not see in the UK? I know I have paid some extra fees for "visibility" in the UK but I was never sure what I was really paying for...

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 15, 2013, 01:07:07 am
content: Quote from: iloveelectronics on October 15, 2013, 01:02:07 amNone of these show up:http://www.ebay.com/itm/200903544131http://www.ebay.com/itm/171002587855http://www.ebay.com/itm/171030386766http://www.ebay.com/itm/171062979200

author: BravoV
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 16, 2013, 03:26:04 am
content: Quote from: iloveelectronics on October 15, 2013, 01:02:07 amFranky, told you before, why not open up a new selling thread at the Buy/Sell section in this forum as a backup or as eBay alternative for your buyers ?With the trust you've earned so far, I believe many will happily by pass eBay, and do a direct transaction like me before, while for those who still feel not sure, they still can use eBay.Just a thought.

author: iloveelectronics
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 19, 2013, 03:24:34 pm
content: Quote from: Monkeh on October 15, 2013, 01:07:07 amI just found this:http://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/policies/electronics.htmlIt looks like "plugs" might fall under the "restricted items" category. I tried to pay for the UK visibility option for the above items and got deniedAll these complicated rules are making lives for both buyers and sellers really difficult...

author: iloveelectronics
author_rank: Frequent Contributor
timestamp: October 19, 2013, 03:26:21 pm
content: Quote from: BravoV on October 16, 2013, 03:26:04 amYes, one of these days I will definitely do it. It just got pushed back all the time due to other priorities...

author: Monkeh
author_rank: Super Contributor
timestamp: October 19, 2013, 07:41:40 pm
content: Quote from: iloveelectronics on October 19, 2013, 03:24:34 pmDon't list them as 'plugs', then, as they obviously instantly assume anything called a 'plug' must comply with The Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994, which is actually a very, very specific document which essentially only applies to one type of plug!