Coolbank Crusader Mk III

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Panzermechaniker
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Re: Coolbank Crusader Mk III

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You guys are getting Canadian style prices. My commiserations. It's always been an expensive hobby for anyone outside of the US :(
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Re: Coolbank Crusader Mk III

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tankme wrote: Thu Apr 24, 2025 11:55 pm Mine has been pending shipping from the Coolbank Ali site for a week now. Who knows if I'll ever get is as they have removed the tank from their inventory. I would guess they are sold out. There is another Ali vendor trying to sell this thing for $689 and won't ship to the US.
Given the current - stupid, IMHO opinion - trump tariff scheme, you'll be lucky to see anything coming from China due to the complexity & inherent costs in handling low value B-C low cargo.

Hong Kong Post will no longer handle parcels as of 30 April. DHL announced an immediate cessation of handling cargo. UPS & FedEx still are in the business but charging surcharges until CBS gets their act together on automated billing.

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Re: Coolbank Crusader Mk III

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It finally shipped.
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Re: Coolbank Crusader Mk III

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I keep looking at this crusader thinking should I buy one. But then I think I already have the Ludwig one so I don’t really need this variant
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Re: Coolbank Crusader Mk III

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Looking forward to seeing the innards of the Crusader.

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Re: Coolbank Crusader Mk III

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tankme wrote: Sun Apr 27, 2025 8:23 pm It finally shipped.
Mine too :thumbup:
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Re: Coolbank Crusader Mk III

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Kaczor wrote: Tue Apr 29, 2025 6:15 am
tankme wrote: Sun Apr 27, 2025 8:23 pm It finally shipped.
Mine too :thumbup:
Mine arrives today!
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Re: Coolbank Crusader Mk III

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So pics tonight? Please can you check if it's the same gear box as the M5?
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Re: Coolbank Crusader Mk III

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Panzermechaniker: "It's always been an expensive hobby for anyone outside of the US." I recall well the unfortunate and familiar phrase "Slightly higher in Canada." Nonetheless, this hobby has never been inexpensive in the U.S. and now it's going to be a lot more expensive. I want a Crusader Mk III but given uncertainty about availability, cost, and shipping is making the outlook really bleak.
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