taiwangun.com
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Was 10% a couple of weeks ago, they always seem to have something going on worth keeping an eye on at all times
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Youll have no issues with TG or customs as long as you’re not ordering a RIF with no defence
Ok. just wanted to make sure as customs can be a bit fecky sometime.
Rogerborg
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- Aug 22, 2017
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I'm surprised this hasn't been updated for a while.
I'm on order number 2. The first one, well, Polish addresses ain't like UK addresses. Be very sure that your address appears as you want it before doing the order. In particular, don't try to get clever with the flat number part - about 8 characters of it just gets appended to the end of the address line, so don't try and use it for your UKARA. :wacko:
It took a few days of back-and-forth to get that sorted, but they were pretty responsive and it all came good in the end. At that, I don't think their dispatch is the quickest, so plan on a few days to get the order out, then 3+ for delivery, so you're not likely to get it the same week that you order. At a quick (order number difference / date difference) calculation on my 2 orders, they're processing in excess of 300 orders per day so might get swamped at times.
Other things to be aware of is that they use the cower of shunts at UPS, who will do everything possible to misdirect, misdeliver and flat out lie to you about your package. In particular, you can probably forget having any gun order delivered to one of their "Access Points" which tend to be hole-in-the-wall shops who will simply refuse it as it's too big for their shoebox sized storage.
GunFire's "GLS" courier use ParcelForce once it hits the UK, who are slightly less awful than UPS.
All that said, dat stock, dem prices. Once you've amortised the postage charges, it's hard to argue with the value proposition.
I'm on order number 2. The first one, well, Polish addresses ain't like UK addresses. Be very sure that your address appears as you want it before doing the order. In particular, don't try to get clever with the flat number part - about 8 characters of it just gets appended to the end of the address line, so don't try and use it for your UKARA. :wacko:
It took a few days of back-and-forth to get that sorted, but they were pretty responsive and it all came good in the end. At that, I don't think their dispatch is the quickest, so plan on a few days to get the order out, then 3+ for delivery, so you're not likely to get it the same week that you order. At a quick (order number difference / date difference) calculation on my 2 orders, they're processing in excess of 300 orders per day so might get swamped at times.
Other things to be aware of is that they use the cower of shunts at UPS, who will do everything possible to misdirect, misdeliver and flat out lie to you about your package. In particular, you can probably forget having any gun order delivered to one of their "Access Points" which tend to be hole-in-the-wall shops who will simply refuse it as it's too big for their shoebox sized storage.
GunFire's "GLS" courier use ParcelForce once it hits the UK, who are slightly less awful than UPS.
All that said, dat stock, dem prices. Once you've amortised the postage charges, it's hard to argue with the value proposition.
Druid799
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- Sep 9, 2015
- 4,695
- 2,403
Use them prity much exclusively now , for an international seller I’m more than happy with a 1 wk turnaround , bought something from Ehobbyasia a couple of mths ago and it took 5wks to come and there not exactly some guy working out of his flat ? As long as your order is over £50 then me personally I think the P&P cost is cancelled out by the savings on the kit ? So yup I’m a big fan aswell ! 
Rogerborg
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- Aug 22, 2017
- 9,187
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Shows what I know. Ordered yesterday, dispatched today, UPS plan to mis-deliver it on Friday. Don't I look silly.
Lulz though, they're STILL showing the messed up address from my first order, despite having sorted that out last time.
I might have to create a new account in order to fix that. -_-
AK47frizzle
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- Apr 5, 2013
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Bought an 8fields split harness rig for around £22 with £11 shipping. Came by UPS in a week and all bubble wrapped and in top condition.
Not a fan of the shipping cost in proportion to the product cost but I guess it's better for larger purchases.
Not a fan of the shipping cost in proportion to the product cost but I guess it's better for larger purchases.
Unfortunately not. But do check as they often sell two-tone versions of items that are listed as a seperate item altogether and not an option to select prior to purchase.
AndyDynamic
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- Oct 27, 2017
- 111
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I'll definitely be switching to these guys rather than GF - I ordered a few small parts from them a while back and got accurate order process emails, and shipping was bang on time (I think even quicker than they estimated)
As much as I love the prices and service on this site, they really need to re-evaluate their packaging. Normally it's quite good but this?
Especially since they charge nearly £12 for 4 day turnaround I'd like my package a little less trampified.
Especially since they charge nearly £12 for 4 day turnaround I'd like my package a little less trampified.
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AndyDynamic
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- Oct 27, 2017
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I think that's more a case of improvise, adapt and overcome! ?
Smooth_Operator
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- May 25, 2018
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Great site - never bought any RIFs from them, but for bulk orders of BBs and for accessories etc they've been awesome.
To be fair, it was also sealed in a watertight bag. Having taken it out though I was so impressed with that eyesore I just had to share.
I've had a few pieces of gear from there. JPC, hydro unit & assault pack and a few other bits, good stuff for great prices.
Just had my order delivered today, placed it on Thursday afternoon.
Packaging isn't great however everything was working on arrival, got myself and a friend a lot of pouches, a spare chest rig and backpack loadout as well as a backup gas pistol shooting well at 320fps (chrono'd) for £30. Very happy!
Packaging isn't great however everything was working on arrival, got myself and a friend a lot of pouches, a spare chest rig and backpack loadout as well as a backup gas pistol shooting well at 320fps (chrono'd) for £30. Very happy!