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Soldering Station with Adjustable Heat Range $25.04 DELIVERED

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Soldering Station with Adjustable Heat Range $25.04 DELIVERED
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andyken on 16/10/2012 - 17:56 hobbyking.com (3186 clicks)

It's back again, I wait this for so long and now its back on stock.

It shows $16.64 but wait for 30 sec and popup show a discount for $15.74 shipping for $8.99

I paid $25.04 delivered pay with paypal after conversion rate to victoria.

Soldering Station with Adjustable Heat Range

Specs Power Supply:
Power Consumption: 60W
Input Voltage: 240v
Output Voltage: 24v AC
Dimensions: 170mmx93mmx20mm
Temperature Range: 200c~480c/392F~896F

Specs Soldering Iron:
Power Consumption: 24v Ac-50w
Heating Element: Ceramic
Cord Length: 1.2m

Electrical & Electronics Soldering Station

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  • eug on 16/10/2012 - 18:07

    I ordered one the moment it came back in stock - I've been waiting long enough as well! I wish they had a cheap desoldering station too.

    • SBOB on 16/10/2012 - 18:14
      +9

      just plug this one in backwards….

  • TimOfEastBNE on 16/10/2012 - 18:13
    +5

    I ordered last time it was on special, after 2-3 months waiting they refunded me. Good luck getting delivery of this one.

    • fatice on 16/10/2012 - 18:37
      +2

      Same here.

      • BadPauly on 16/10/2012 - 19:09
        +4

        Ditto. 6-weeks of nothing, then a promise (after I contacted them) of delivery in 4-weeks, then another promise of delivery in 4-weeks, at which point I asked for a refund.

        That was going to take 4-weeks as well. A threat of getting the refund processed by PayPal turned that into a 5-day wait for my money back.

        I would not EVER deal with them again.

        • neophytte on 17/10/2012 - 11:37

          I've been waiting for 5 months, and cancelled my order 5 days ago … they told me they did not know when they were coming back in stock.

          So frustrating!!

        • neophytte on 17/10/2012 - 16:40

          from HobbyKing:

          "Please kindly note that your order has been cancelled, so we are sorry that we could not active your order. Please be kindly advised to make a new order. Thank for your understanding in advance.

          Meanwhile, please kindly note that we have put request to accounting department for refund procedures, it should take maximum 7 working days for administration, please let us know if you have not receive it by then."

          So, not refunded yet, and they want me to place a new order …

          Negging this deal due to bad cust. service …

  • frankyman on 16/10/2012 - 18:14

    Great, been looking for something like this for awhile. Thanks!

    • montorola on 17/10/2012 - 00:01
      +3

      Looks like you'll be waiting "awhile" too lol :P

      • frankyman on 22/10/2012 - 13:53

        Just received my soldering station, exceptionally fast shipping! Less than 5 working days…

        • eug on 22/10/2012 - 20:21

          isn't 5 days a bit slow for local shipping?

  • TwistedMellow on 16/10/2012 - 18:16

    I got one - they're actually pretty good for basic stuff. I make audio leads all the time, and they have plenty of heat for mid sized solder. All good :)

  • foobar on 16/10/2012 - 18:19

    My dickies soldiering iron finally gave out the other day after many years of faithful service so this has come along at just the right time, cheers op!

  • [Deactivated] on 16/10/2012 - 18:23
    +1

    bought…although i don't need a soldering station since i have a soldering iron…darn OZB!!!!

  • outlander on 16/10/2012 - 18:26

    For 25 bucks, does the nob actually turn anything?

  • mskram on 16/10/2012 - 18:32
    +7

    I'm still waiting for mine from last time. Useless customer service too. Neg from me

    • andyken on 16/10/2012 - 18:34

      when you ordered yours, is that in stock or Back order?

      • mskram on 16/10/2012 - 19:29
        +1

        It was in stock when I ordered, it then went to backorder

    • pmupsinep on 16/10/2012 - 19:09

      If you're talking about the deal from May, it's safe to say you've been scammed :)

    • mskram on 16/10/2012 - 19:56
      +2

      As it won't let me edit my comment, I'll just mention that I contacted their live chat and supposedly they've notified the warehouse so I should be sent it. I'll possibly remove my neg if and when that happens (though truthfully, if it takes them five months to ship my item, probably six to arrive then I think they deserve a neg)

    • superuser on 16/10/2012 - 20:33

      thanks for your feedback

  • zeugmatographer on 16/10/2012 - 18:48
    +3

    Im still waiting on mine s well. I do get lots of spam though!!

  • snapper on 16/10/2012 - 18:48
    +1

    hmmm yes this reminds me I didn't get mine from when I ordered last time… I should investigate that…

  • _Dan_ on 16/10/2012 - 18:57

    Just got mine for $15.94 :-D (I'm driving past the warehouse tomorrow)

    • dy4me on 16/10/2012 - 19:26

      where is the hobbyking warehouse?

      • _Dan_ on 16/10/2012 - 19:36

        Moruya, NSW about 20 mins after Batemans Bay

        • dy4me on 16/10/2012 - 20:55

          can u pickup directly from there?

        • Steptoe on 16/10/2012 - 21:10
          +1

          Self collection in Moruya Australia warehouse $0.00 998276g left.

        • dy4me on 16/10/2012 - 22:34

          is that a new option?

  • roughana on 16/10/2012 - 19:11

    There is a buddy code that may save you some more money. It is not mine.
    http://rc-buddy.com/link-134692-Soldering-Station-with-Adjus…
    Apparently it only works for 3 people though, hence the 'may'.

    • OnlyFans on 16/10/2012 - 19:14
      +1

      That link is the the NON AUS warehouse. So the order will be coming from over seas. And postage might be more expensive?

      • roughana on 16/10/2012 - 19:19

        Ah, yes. That is what is happening. Ignore that code.

  • OnlyFans on 16/10/2012 - 19:12

    I bought this previously (http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/71284) when I listed it last time.

    It works like a charm. Very quick on the heat. Dial works great and it DOES vary the heat output.
    Even used it yesterday on some electrical work… Well worth the money and cheaper than Ebay.
    You can also buy new attachments if needed.

    For those who didn't get theirs last time, you probably ordered it when it was on backorder/out of stock, that's why you didn't receive it.

    Get it now before it goes out of stock again!

    • BadPauly on 16/10/2012 - 21:16
      +2

      When mine was ordered, it was "in stock". Was still "in stock" after I ordered.

      Their stock levels seem to be fluid in their meaning.

      • mskram on 16/10/2012 - 22:49

        Yeah, same here. I'm wondering if they don't update automatically.

  • roughana on 16/10/2012 - 19:17

    Warning, when paying with PayPal the amount was converted into USD.
    So now my bank is going to hit me with foreign transaction fees.

    • diddy50 on 16/10/2012 - 20:32

      Of what 10c?

    • andyken on 16/10/2012 - 20:39
      +1

      If you pay by paypal, there is no bank fees as everything was done in paypal, you pay to paypal with AUD and paypal will pay to the seller and therefore there is no any foreign transaction fee

      • Reddog888 on 16/10/2012 - 22:50
        -1

        No if you use Mastercard and the seller is located overseas they charge you a %age fee even if the payment is in AU$. I know from experience, it was introduced relatively recently.

        • Crownanchor on 17/10/2012 - 06:34
          +2

          Recently introduced? Its been a few years at least and look at how long the wizard card/28 Degrees card has been around, which is a solution to this charge.

        • Reddog888 on 17/10/2012 - 09:48

          Not on mine only since July 1 2012!!

        • andyken on 17/10/2012 - 10:03

          I am not sure, but i always pay with my NAB visa and no other fees involve

        • eug on 17/10/2012 - 12:29

          My ANZ Rewards Visa charges this foreign transaction fee on Paypal payments - but only sometimes. I do quite a number of foreign ebay/paypal purchases a year and there doesn't seem to be a set pattern. Sometimes I get charged 3%, sometimes I don't.

        • Reddog888 on 17/10/2012 - 13:41
          +1

          If I use my VISA (Commonwealth) direct then charges apply, but if it is via Paypal then no charges apply. Therefore I use VISA via Paypal for overseas transactions.

    • andyken on 19/10/2012 - 10:09
      -1

      Now i can 100% assure you if you pay with paypal there is no foreign transaction fees as paypal will converted it for you into AUD and charged you in local currency. it just like any other local transaction UNLESS you pay with your credit card without paypal. IF the bank charged you, you should call and ask your bank why there is a charged as that is not foreign transaction.

      • Reddog888 on 23/10/2012 - 20:55

        Please refer to my earlier comment re Mastercard via Paypal. They DO charge a fee on the Coles Mastercard, I know that for a fact!! 100%

      • roughana on 01/11/2012 - 18:10

        I was charged a foreign transaction fee by NAB on my Mastercard after paying through PayPal.

      • AncientWisdom on 02/11/2012 - 03:55

        My Everyday Rewards Mastercard also charges depedning on when the transaction originated from. But this doesn't matter, just get a 28deg card, it is the best thing ever!

      • roughana on 02/11/2012 - 11:29

        18 Oct 12 PAYPAL *UHOBBIES 4029357733 HKG CREDIT CARD PURCHASE 25.04 DR
        18 Oct 12 NAB INTNL TRAN FEE - (SC) MISCELLANEOUS DEBIT 0.20 DR

  • rokkz on 16/10/2012 - 19:29
    +4

    Be Very VERY careful with hobby king as WHEN they short supply you they expect you to do all the work to prove with pictures of the goods pictures of the box and packing and they want you to weigh the package on a scale within 5grams …….and they don't supply any sort of packing slip …..never again further more still waiting on my last order

  • SteveAndBelle on 16/10/2012 - 20:32

    As per 'stylzjhn' above, I jumped on this offer last time and received the goods no problems at all. I ordered four of them which made them even cheaper (two for friends & two for me to put different tips on (which I haven't yet done)) and they're all great! They work perfectly, heat up very quickly and apart from the very sharp & pointy tip they give my $300+ Hakko 936 a run for its money. Definitely only for small stuff like making audio/video/computer cables, repairing PCB level stuff, standard car wiring and other general hobbies… absolutely NOT for big fat power or speaker cables (eg. big current car audio systems).

    If they're still in stock I highly recommend this deal as they're great irons even if they were twice the price!

  • Steptoe on 16/10/2012 - 21:05

    What else can one buy for "276 grams" of Free shipping from the Australian Store (that isn't a battery pack)?

  • johnno07 on 16/10/2012 - 21:56
    +4

    Ordered one even after hearing the horror stories above. If I don't have it within 45 days, PayPal will give me my money back. I can live without $25 for that long.

  • ukmark on 16/10/2012 - 22:29
    +1

    I've given it a go. For $25 it is worth the risk. Otherwise, I can just get a PayPal refund as above.

  • Leonard on 16/10/2012 - 22:32
    +1

    Yeah, ordered one as well, stock shows as 10+ after my purchase. eBAY is your friend if they can't come up with the goods.

  • WhiteEvo6 on 16/10/2012 - 23:38

    Thanks bought one for me and one for the father in law for $46 delivered, good birthday pressie for him

    • lardlad on 17/10/2012 - 04:51

      If it comes, that is

  • motnaf on 17/10/2012 - 00:43
    +4

    Ordered May 30 2012…still no soldering iron…..yes, I've been patient.
    Have sent them a please explain so will be interesting to see what they say!!

  • digitalaxon on 17/10/2012 - 08:12

    I ordered the Turnigy AAA/AA LSD batteries when they were on ozbargain on the 9th September, still waiting for my order to arrive …. Might give them another 2 weeks because we know how slow the US mail system is before chasing it up…. So far NOT impressed….

    • dy4me on 17/10/2012 - 08:32
      +2

      US mail system?? you do know this is coming from Hong Kong?

    • turbodude on 17/10/2012 - 10:23

      I received mine weeks ago. It took perhaps 2-3 weeks to arrive.

  • craigau on 17/10/2012 - 08:31

    Is that the same as this one for $15.34 (discounts to $14.xx):
    http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idP…

    • livid2 on 17/10/2012 - 09:10

      Yeah, but postage to AUS is $25.69

  • craigau on 17/10/2012 - 08:34

    Would it be good for soldering capacitors on PC motherboards?

    • Blinkenlights on 17/10/2012 - 10:13
      +1

      That really depends on your skill level. Practice on some scrap, first. But yes, if you are talking about larger capacitors (the ones likely to fail or get damaged) then this sort of soldering station is suitable.

    • eug on 17/10/2012 - 12:31

      Soldering is no problem. But removing them and leaving a nice clean hole is the annoying part!

      • Blinkenlights on 17/10/2012 - 15:37
        +3

        True enough, that is the bit which takes a little skill to do quickly. (If you do it too slowly you risk overheating the PCB, if you do this too much you will delaminate the pad which is classed as a really bad failure)

        To take the cap out, use a solder sucker, of if you have practiced it enough you can sometimes heat both leads and tap it out. (If you have real money, buy a desolder station.)

        Often a final bit of solder is left sealing the hole. You use solder wick to "mop that up". To make the holes cleaner and re-soldering a little easier you can clean the area with isopropyl alcohol (2-propanol) prior to fitting the new cap.

        I know this is not related to the "bargain" as such, just trying to help.

        • craigau on 19/10/2012 - 14:44

          Oh, that sounds more complicated than I thought! Anyway, might still try some time, rather than just throwing them out…

        • eug on 19/10/2012 - 15:05

          As with most things, it's more complicated in words! You might as well try it since you've got nothing to lose, just experience to gain!

          There's a good tutorial on badcaps.net which you should check out. The tutorial links are on the left side.

  • Thiefsie on 17/10/2012 - 09:30
    +1

    Still haven't received mine from last time…

  • dy4me on 17/10/2012 - 09:31

    I cant believe they sold over 400 in 15 hrs. That's Just crazy.

  • sirplus on 17/10/2012 - 09:42

    I am still waiting for mine since the last time as well. Was it May?

    Worst customer experience ever.

    It was probably a lot of back orders taking all the stock.

    • sirplus on 18/10/2012 - 11:04

      You are now chatting with : Ivy (Customer Service)
      Ivy: Thank you for contacting the HobbyKing Support Team. How may I help you?
      You: Hi
      You: I have an item on backorder for 5 months
      You: ****************
      Ivy: Thank you for contacting HobbyKing! How may I help you?
      You: I want to know when it woill be shipped
      You: Hello??
      You: Ivy
      You: Its been 5 mins with nothing but an automated response
      Ivy: One moment please.
      Ivy: Your order will be packed and shipped soon. Please check in 24-48 hours for your order status to update.
      You: Ivy
      You: Others that have just ordered have had confirmation of shipping emails already.
      You: Mine should go first
      You: Plus I shouldn't have to come in here to check.
      You: Please make sure it gets shipped
      Ivy: Rest assured we'll have your order dispatched as soon as possible.
      Ivy: Is there anything else that I may help you with?
      You: I should have had an email already if new purchasers not on back order have had one.
      You: To be honest I have lost faith your company will do the right thing.
      Ivy: We apologize for the inconvenience. Please check the status after 24-48 hours.
      You: Hopeless
      You: thankyou
      You: Ivy
      You: As a customer service operator, it seems to me, the customer, that you are not able to affect anything or make a difference apart from offer meaningless and empty platitudes.
      I would not want your job for anything.
      You: Have a nice day
      Ivy: If you have any other questions, please feel free to contact support via live-chat or email at [email protected]. Again, thank you for contacting HobbyKing and have a great day!

      • foobar on 18/10/2012 - 11:15
        +1

        Do you reckon they are real people on the other side or just automated responses?

        • sirplus on 23/10/2012 - 11:55

          They are real only restricted in what they can do.
          To my understanding, apart from ask questions and offer meaningless platitudes, helpful advice on how to avoid the issue next time and also how to wait patiently without having to keep thinking about it, nothing ……..

          Anyway

          I ordered mine in May and just got it.
          Nice Iron well worth the $ but not the angst!!!!!!

          PS
          The customer service were "nice" told me how you can add a reminder so you get an email when it's back in stock so you don't have to keep wondering.
          The system worked and I got a reminder.
          Also warned against ordering from Australian warehouse.
          Everything but resolve my issue which was waiting for 5 months to receive something which was "in stock" when I ordered it……
          LOL

  • Magnate on 17/10/2012 - 10:23

    Stock level is saying -6, I think it's sold out. Bugger!

  • BenK-Oz on 17/10/2012 - 10:25

    i got mine from last time, it was aus stock with aus plug

  • smudbud on 17/10/2012 - 11:57
    +3

    I'm going to have to neg this one. After waiting three months for the last one, and numerous emails saying they'd be in-stock by end of that month, I did finally manage to get a refund

    • dy4me on 17/10/2012 - 12:23
      -1

      well if you backorder you should be ready to wait. Remember this gets made in HK then put on a ship and shipped to AU. and with over 150 backorders it obviously takes time.

      • [Deactivated] on 17/10/2012 - 12:51
        +3

        Yeah so basically your saying if you get it 1 year later it's understandable?

        No one back ordered to begin with but even if they did more than a few months is too long for a backorder, by that time the company should cancel the order

  • chiefbodge on 17/10/2012 - 13:29

    Bought one late lastnight and already received order shipped email!

    • roughana on 17/10/2012 - 15:06

      Grrr. Last In, First Out processing is not fair.

      • foobar on 17/10/2012 - 16:15

        Seems that way, what an awesome system if it's true…

      • roughana on 19/10/2012 - 10:17

        Received an order shipped email this morning.

    • johnno07 on 17/10/2012 - 17:06

      I ordered at 9pm last night and received an "order shipped" email at 2pm this afternoon. So far so good.

  • rdomain on 17/10/2012 - 16:28

    Giving this one a shot. If it isn't delivered, I can live with a refund.

  • _Dan_ on 17/10/2012 - 19:13
    +2

    Just got mine, direct pickup from the warehouse. Unit looks good, the lady commented that they had alot of orders for these.
    For anyone else who takes the pickup option, the street numbers are all over the place, worst I've seen in a long time. The warehouse is across the road from the take-away shop in the industrial estate. (took me 20 mins to find the warehouse, and people who work in the street don't even know where it is :-)

    • dy4me on 17/10/2012 - 22:27

      how many people actually work there? seems like there will only be a lot of work on days they get stock in.

      • _Dan_ on 18/10/2012 - 08:28

        At least 2 people, maybe 3 total. The lady I talked to was very friendy, and nice. It's not a tiny warehouse, and it appears they move a fair bit, but then again some of those R.C plane boxes are quite big so it wouldn't take too much to break even let alone profit form not shipping individually from china.

        • foobar on 18/10/2012 - 11:16

          I don't suppose there's a phone number on the paperwork you received, I've found two 02 phone numbers for this mob, neither of which work anymore.

        • _Dan_ on 18/10/2012 - 12:04

          Nah, sorry mate. It just has address, opening hours and a link to the 24hour support centre

  • tebbybabes on 18/10/2012 - 08:07

    I got the email alert that it's back in Stock and ordered right away. Silly me for not remembering to wait on the page, so ended up paying almost a dollar more. :(

    anyway just reporting that I seem to have gotten lucky as I just Received confirmation today that my product was shipped.

    • sirplus on 18/10/2012 - 15:21

      Don't get your hopes up
      I had that same email 5 months ago and it was never shipped, only back ordered.
      I also haven't had that email again when th eitem was in stock and now they are still accepting orders but all stock apparently is gone.

      See my earlier post. I aren't holding my breath………

      • tebbybabes on 22/10/2012 - 18:09

        Just wanted to update that I must have been one of the lucky ones. Item arrived today.

        • sirplus on 23/10/2012 - 12:01

          Mine finally arrived 5 minutes ago.
          LOL
          I needed to solder something yesterday for the first time in 6 months
          True.
          Timing!!!!!!!!!!
          rotf

  • the_brewer on 18/10/2012 - 14:20

    Just got mine delivered. I only purchased on Tuesday night.
    Cant wait to try it out tonight

  • Gnat on 18/10/2012 - 15:59

    Put my order through earlier today for 4 of these when stock level went back up to 10. Fingers crossed.

  • AncientWisdom on 19/10/2012 - 01:01

    Out of stock

  • andyken on 19/10/2012 - 10:04

    Received confirmation with tracking no item has been shipped. I think everyone ordered when the item in stock will be received it in no time :)

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