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Offline FraserTopic starter

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TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« on: October 18, 2017, 05:16:09 pm »
Fellow Forum members,

I have recently purchased a couple of items from Toploser, a 4 channel 2Gs/s Tenma DSO and a huge UP! Box 3D printer.

I have purchased items from Ian in the past and had no reservations about doing so again. He is a true Gentleman and he has a well deserved excellent reputation on this forum. Ian often deals in some very nice quality equipment that he has either tested for correct operation, or has had it repaired by the OEM's agent. We are fortunate to have Ian on this forum as he sells his equipment at very reasonable prices. He is a great chap to have on this forum and a trustworthy source of test equipment and 'toys' for those of us searching for such.

I would like to thank Ian for his kindness in his past, and recent dealings with me. I also want to highlight what a generous and honorable person he truly is. I got to meet Ian in person today and he was exactly as I had expected.... an honest and friendly fellow techie who exudes good Karma and honesty. I could not wish to have met a nicer chap  :)

Ian is a great person to do business with, but then anyone reading about his previous sales on this forum can see that for themselves  :-+

Thanks for the superb DSO and amazing 3D printer Ian  :-+ Thank you also for the other items that I received from you today  :)

Fraser
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Re: TOPLOSER - buying Review from Fraser
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2017, 05:28:39 pm »
Sorry Fraser, but he also is very honest as well, and absolutely stands by all that he sells, no bull about anything, and very forthright about what he does offer, warts and all.

Sadly that means his sales here often end really fast, and he will do the processing really fast as well. Then the longest part starts, waiting for the delivery. Also he used to chuck in oddments into the parcels as well if available and if asked, and I was almost more impressed with that than the stuff I paid for, but this depends only if the odd stuff was cheaper to him than bubble wrap.
 

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Re: TOPLOSER - buying Review from Fraser
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2017, 05:39:55 pm »
Superb recommendations for TopLoser from my side as well.  :-+ Some brand name distributors (I didn't have very good experiences, despite willing to pay quite a bit) should learn from him :)
 

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Re: TOPLOSER - buying Review from Fraser
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2017, 06:03:23 pm »
Yeah kudos to the one who keeps us hoarding and succumbing to TEA and GAS!  :box:
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Re: TOPLOSER - buying Review from Fraser
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2017, 06:04:03 pm »
I second that.

Great guy, more then reasonable prices. No bs with shipping costs, etc.!

Not something to take for granted these days.

Big thumbs up.  :-+
 

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Re: TOPLOSER - buying Review from Fraser
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2017, 06:27:10 pm »
No question he is a straight shooter with upper management written all over him!
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Re: TOPLOSER - buying Review from Fraser
« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2017, 07:22:06 pm »
Well, what can I add ...
Since 2014 I have bought from Ian and every single time it was perfect!
Just received my 10 pieces Raspberry Pi today

Thanks so much Ian!
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Re: TOPLOSER - buying Review from Fraser
« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2017, 07:35:06 pm »
My English is not so good to praise enough Toploser but I want to thank him for everything he does!!!
Everything I bought from him was top notch and exactly as stated.
Even when I got some shipping problems, he solved them flawlessly and in a professional way!!!

_      Elio.
 

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Re: TOPLOSER - buying Review from Fraser
« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2017, 07:36:19 pm »
He's very honest. When some issues were found, he offered full refund to me and keeping equipment, no questions asked, which I refused and asked only that much it costs to fix. I think, in total I spent more than EUR 10k on his stuff.
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Re: TOPLOSER - buying Review from Fraser
« Reply #9 on: October 18, 2017, 07:36:59 pm »
Definitely a good guy, recently bought a soldering iron and a pair of SmartTweezers from him, I would have no hesitation buying more stuff.

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Re: TOPLOSER - buying Review from Fraser
« Reply #10 on: October 18, 2017, 07:40:28 pm »
I can only agree - I've bought several things from TopLoser over the years, and never a duff item among them. He's a pleasure to deal with!
 

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Re: TOPLOSER - buying Review from Fraser
« Reply #11 on: October 18, 2017, 08:01:24 pm »
I bought an item from him, and it lasted ~30 mins before failing. A little investigation revealed that a wire had was making an intermittent connection at one end of a cable - easily repaired. Key points: it is entirely understandable that he didn't spot the fault, and it was an easy repair which is working years later.

I mentioned this in passing to him, and without any quibble whatsoever, he offered me a sensible and acceptable deal on my next purchase.

So, a satisfied repeat customer based on a sensible response from him.
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Re: TOPLOSER - buying Review from Fraser
« Reply #12 on: October 18, 2017, 08:47:37 pm »
TopLoser for president!
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Re: TOPLOSER - buying Review from Fraser
« Reply #13 on: October 18, 2017, 08:49:40 pm »
The Cult of TopLoser arises.
 
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Re: TOPLOSER - buying Review from Fraser
« Reply #14 on: October 18, 2017, 08:55:22 pm »
His pricing is brilliant and the only thing that matches his prices is the integrity he shows in any deal. He has been nothing but a gent with every purchase.

The only moan I have is that he sells everything too quick and does not have enough things to sell.





 

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Re: TOPLOSER - buying Review from Fraser
« Reply #15 on: October 18, 2017, 09:17:48 pm »
Toploser for President ? No way.......

He is British and we are keeping him....... Toploser for Prime Minister  ;D

We need someone with proven integrity in charge of our Country these days  :-+

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Re: TOPLOSER - buying Review from Fraser
« Reply #16 on: October 18, 2017, 09:22:03 pm »
Fraser, STOP praising this guy.  Please delete this thread immediately.

If word gets out it will make it even harder to get a buy order in to Ian before the dreaded "SOLD" appears.

Careless talk and all that .....

rt

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Re: TOPLOSER - buying Review from Fraser
« Reply #17 on: October 18, 2017, 09:24:58 pm »
I have a problem with TopLoser... they posted my item so fast it arrived early in the week when nobody was home... so I won't get my parcel until I get to the post office at the weekend now.

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Re: TOPLOSER - buying Review from Fraser
« Reply #18 on: October 18, 2017, 09:44:37 pm »
ok seriously, the last time I saw this much man love, me and my mate ended up walking into the wrong bar in Amsterdam.
 

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Re: TOPLOSER - buying Review from Fraser
« Reply #19 on: October 18, 2017, 09:54:14 pm »
Fraser, STOP praising this guy.  Please delete this thread immediately.

If word gets out it will make it even harder to get a buy order in to Ian before the dreaded "SOLD" appears.

Careless talk and all that .....

rt
With some items I bought it was like 4 minutes to send PM or item be already gone.
 

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Re: TOPLOSER - buying Review from Fraser
« Reply #20 on: October 18, 2017, 10:05:44 pm »
You may want to rephrase the title.

Someone could think you're accusing TopLoser of trying to pay you to give him reviews (actually buying reviews)
 

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« Reply #21 on: October 18, 2017, 10:57:11 pm »
Fair comment. Changed  :-+
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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #22 on: October 19, 2017, 09:20:10 am »
When there are no problems all are Gentlemen. It's easy.

When problems arise only a few do their best. Ian is one of those. Thanks to him.

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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #23 on: October 19, 2017, 10:39:14 am »
When there are no problems all are Gentlemen. It's easy.

Actually, when all are gentlemen there are no problems.
I love doing business on a handshake, but these days a handshake often doesn't mean what it used to.
 

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Re: TOPLOSER - Review from Fraser
« Reply #24 on: October 19, 2017, 11:07:29 am »
Actually, when all are gentlemen there are no problems.
I love doing business on a handshake, but these days a handshake often doesn't mean what it used to.
I've recently started wondering how legally binding a handshake can be considered. I know there is a problem with possible ambiguity, but at the same time I consider "shaking on it" while looking someone in the eye much more profound than signing a contract. That's just a formality.
 


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