I did buy quite a few batteries from Gearbest.com when they had their sale on Samsung batteries.
Today I got my first packages, Samsung 26FM, 25R and 32A. I also was stupid to buy 15 x of thees batteries, that was really just trash, under 1000mAh actual, rated at 5000, written in presales that they actually is 4000.
But that was a calculated risk, since I knew that 5000mAh did not exist, but was intrigued by Gearbests reply that they actually was 4000mAh (3500mAh).
When testing the Samsung batteries, the 26FM and 25R checks out. Really good values on them. (not tested all, but 4 of each type). But testing the Samsung ICR18650 32A, I only get around 2800mAh, thats far away from 3200mAh they are rated as.
I’m running 4 more now in another LiitoKala Lii500 tester, so I will see if the result is any different.
If not, what are the normal with Gearbest.com when you get batteries that has lower quality then you paid for?
Had it been Ebay, I had first ask the seller for a refund, or partial refund, if not opened a case, and got all my money back.
If Gearbest.com demands the batteries in return, I have two choices, send it as unregistered mail, without any change of tracing it, and if it is lost in the mail, I get nothing back, and I have paid £12-£15 for the return shipment.
I can send it as registered mail, but that will cost me £28. And if they don’t cover the return fee (like Ebay seller has to) I will pay more to send the battery back, then I paid for the batteries. More or less. (paid $33 for 8x)
Have you here on this forum any experience with how to handle this case with Gearbest.com?
Last question, would you think $32 for 8x Samsung 32A with only 2800 max actual mAh still is a good deal?