The saga continues... sorry to hear it. It's a real problem that we face nowadays. That's why I'm willing to pay a bit more to support honest folks like watanabe and Pras -- saves me the time and headache of having to deal with poor customer support too. lol
Wishing you luck on your refund!
These Chinese sellers on AliExpress and other similar websites think the rest of the world are suckers - don't use them.
Good luck with your refund however - they will try every trick in the book to delay and hope you will finally go away in defeat.
Good luck with your refund however - they will try every trick in the book to delay and hope you will finally go away in defeat.
This is why I use eBay instead of Ali Express. You can get a refund from eBay if the seller is scamming. I have received numerous refunds for fake semiconductors on eBay. Fortunately I have the equipment to test against the datasheet.
I agree there are a lot of fake stuff on AliExpress. However, i've been quite lucky buying from there. You have to be particular in what you're looking for. For eg the power supply PCB & capacitors for my Sony VFet CSX1 all from AliExpress. I even tested and matched the caps which I found unique - Nover "Audio Grade" and worked well enough not having to use the Japanese branded ones. Trying to buy unobtanium is hard enough as is from any source / even from reputable ones.
You had an easy and efficient option: pay shipping back and obtain a full refund. No counterfeit or human rights discussions. And best of all, the counterfeiters, or at least their agents had to pay back your money.
No PayPal allowed on AliExpress for the obvious reason. They would quickly bankrupt with all that refunds.
Oh yes it is (see photo), I use it very often, as others said you need to know what to buy and who you buy from.
Interesting, I never had that payment option. It probably differs by country or region.
@ Gyuri
Insist on AliExpress “Money back policy” which states: “We promise your money back if the item you received is not as described, or if your item is not delivered within the Buyer Protection period.”
Receiving product that is different from the purchase snapshot fits insisting on this policy.
Last time, when they were stalling, I repeatedly sent back question: “Do you proclaim AliExpress money back quarantine to be false statement”. Second time they caved in.
@ Gyuri
Insist on AliExpress “Money back policy” which states: “We promise your money back if the item you received is not as described, or if your item is not delivered within the Buyer Protection period.”
Receiving product that is different from the purchase snapshot fits insisting on this policy.
Last time, when they were stalling, I repeatedly sent back question: “Do you proclaim AliExpress money back quarantine to be false statement”. Second time they caved in.
I only pay by Paypal. At some stage they were charging extra for using it, but now it's exactly the same amnt as with a CC. At another stage it was possible to set it up as the default form of payment but now you have to choose Paypal every time you pay.
And one more time: Aliexpress, at least within EU, are ok with returns within two weeks of receiving the goods. No questions asked, no explanations needed. Buyer pays return postage.
And one more time: Aliexpress, at least within EU, are ok with returns within two weeks of receiving the goods. No questions asked, no explanations needed. Buyer pays return postage.
Also concerning the seal of the blue stuff. One nice evening I forgot mine on a garden table. Next morning I found them on the table all wet. Quite some rain that night. At the moment I cannot test them. So a little worried moist has creeped in.
Don’t worry. Blue seals are high-tech epoxy resin that is a perfect barrier to any moisture. Those SITs are safe for submarine usage. 😀
do not worry about that
ppl less worry about vacuum in 70yrs old tubes than Greedy Boyz about air in their sand critters
SITs are not vacuumed, lets use some logic here
ppl less worry about vacuum in 70yrs old tubes than Greedy Boyz about air in their sand critters
SITs are not vacuumed, lets use some logic here
Thanks! I was really concerned, but this set my mind at ease. 😛
No more bad dreams, exploding SITs hunting me. Waking up screaming, drenched in cold sweat. Also thanks from my Psychiatrist. You accomplished more than she could the last few months.
No more bad dreams, exploding SITs hunting me. Waking up screaming, drenched in cold sweat. Also thanks from my Psychiatrist. You accomplished more than she could the last few months.
cancel "she"
buy more SITs
I can't cancel mine, she is Wife ...... me being observed all the time
buy more SITs
I can't cancel mine, she is Wife ...... me being observed all the time
Read the first post in this thread, it says there are some being developed.
Read the second post in this thread, it mentions a couple you can use now.
Read the second page in this thread, it mentions an amp you can use now.
Browse the Forums/Pass Labs and read the threads with 2SK180 or THF-51 in the title.
Read about the new DIY VFET amp and the various releases.