Chilindo - Online Auction

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I have been doing a bit of online shopping recently. I'm trying to fill my workshop with the needed tooling I require, but as inexpensive as possible.

I am a believer in owning quality tools. I am also believer that you must get value from it. This needs you to be honest with yourself and ask a few questions. Don't worry if you start talking to yourself, I do it all the time. Just look at this blog.

• How often will you use the item? If you only use it 1 or 2 times a year, you don't want an expensive asset sitting around going rusty.
• To what precision do you need it to operate? 
• Is a guarantee really worth it? ie. I find most item's guarantees expire before you can use them, or it costs more than it's worth to send back to get fixed.
• Can you upgrade any deficiencies at minimal cost and effort? eg. Upgrade to a better quality blade. You would probably do this anyway.

So, along came Chilindo. Discovered through a Facebook advertisement, I followed the link and watched what was going on. The site auto updates as auctions progress down to their end, or when bids change.

The site is very easy to navigate. Comes in Thai or English. You can watch and search by Ending Now, For Her, For Him, Home & Garden, Kids & Toys, Electronics & Gadgets, Travel & Sport, Health & Beauty, Car & Moto and Tools. The last one being where I spend most of my time. As always read the User Agreement. Boring, but......

You have to sign up. It's free. Ensure your address info is updated and correct.

So, find what you want and click on the image or the Place Bid button. It will display the Ending Time and the Current Bid. Also a minimum Place Bid amount. You can just click this button, or enter your maximum amount. It will automatically place your bid and place further bids until your maximum is reached. The page updates as the bidding changes.

There are some basic product details etc lower down the page. Also links to Return Product, Shipping and Payment information.

There is a 10% surcharge. Also on some larger, heavier items, they may charge a further fee. Have a good look before committing to the bid.

If you win the auction, a message is displayed and the item is added to your cart. Here you make payment and check address info etc. Once done, the shipment will be carried out. You will receive several emails regarding the shipment. Also emails about your winning bid and if you have unpaid items in your cart. It is best to buy several items at once before making payment. You will save a bit on shipping costs.

Cash On Delivery 20 baht extra.

At checkout, there is an option to add some delivery notes or instructions. I have found that they don't take any notice of this. I suppose English is there specialty.

My experience has show that delivery very good. Although the site indicates that they use Thailand Post for delivery, all my items have been delivered by Ninja Courier. Cost for delivery starts from 39 baht to anywhere in Thailand.

I haven't had the need to contact them regarding service, deliveries or any problems with damaged or missing items. Let me know it you have any issues via the comments.

Please remember, you must be careful though. As with all auctions, one can get a bit carried away and go over the bargain price. Do your research, and only bid as high as you want to pay. Don't worry, from what I have seen, most items keep coming up for auction.

General Info:
Owner:	Chilindo	Contact:	(+66) 02-105-4207
WiFi:	N/A	Website:	YES
GPS:	N/A