[Gozzie]

UPDATE 4/29/2015

Rating at this point A+

4/29/2015 Received $150.00 Refund (awesome)
4/28/2015 All shipping documents finalized
4/17/2015 Sent Final Payment
4/15/2015 Received working Video
3/30/2015 Sent 30% down payment wire transfer
3/25/2015 Began e-mail inquiry with [email protected]

Machine:
Make- Thunder Laser
Model- Mars 90 130 watt

Options:
HR high resolution head
4 inch head
Water Chiller


On 4/28/2015 I received an e-mail from Nolan at Thunder Laser.
He told me the shipping charges would be $150.00 cheaper than what he quoted me. On 4/29/2015 I received the funds in my paypal account.

How honest is that.

It's been a great experience working with Nolan and Thunder Laser to date. All of the shipping documents have been finalized and the equipment is now shipping.
The estimated arrival date is 5/13/2015 at the Port Of Houston.

I will continue to update this review as it progresses

Gozzie

[biomed]

Thanks for the update, it gives you a good feeling when a company displays this type of honesty. I received an email from Nolan saying my mini60 will be shipped after the shippers come back from their holiday. Your info gives me a good feeling.
Thanks Mike (biomes)

[Nolan Yang]

I find another new shipping company, and their shipping cost is a little cheaper than others, I don't know the services..so only gozzie's machine is sent by this new company this moment.

[biomed]

Hi Gozzie,
Looks like you may get your laser before I get mine , mine is sitting in Cincinnati ,Ohio waiting for clearance approval form the FDA. I should have use an importing agent like you I guess. Nothing to do but wait, I Hope I haven't thrown my money away.
Later
Mike

[Gozzie]

Hi Mike,
I believe that when mine arrives at the Port of Houston there will be customs and FDA hold on it. Nolan already sent me the FDA paperwork and other forms that I will need.
I forwarded all that to my broker. I think you are doing great without the broker and the FDA is just another part of the process.
It's kinda like Christmas Eve and waiting on Santa Claus. We are so close.

Gozzie

[biomed]

Hi Gozzie,
All I can say is WOW ! That didn't take long to get to the port. You are correct it is like waiting for Santa. Maybe we get them about the same time.
Later
Mike

[Nolan Yang]

Hello Mike, I think you have received machine, if you have any question about it, please contact with me or our tech team([email protected] )
Have a nice day.

[biomed]

Hello Nolan,
Yes I have received my Mini60. I am very impressed with the shipping speed and also the quality of the machine . I would also like to thank you and your company for making this so easy.
Have a good day
Mike

[Nolan Yang]

You're welcome, Mike.
Just contact with me if you need my help.
Have a nice day.:rainfro:

[KeithOKC]

Very interested to hear how this goes, sounds good so far. What do you end up paying for the laser with shipping to get it all here?

UPDATE 4/29/2015

Rating at this point A+

4/29/2015 Received $150.00 Refund (awesome)
4/28/2015 All shipping documents finalized
4/17/2015 Sent Final Payment
4/15/2015 Received working Video
3/30/2015 Sent 30% down payment wire transfer
3/25/2015 Began e-mail inquiry with [email protected]

Machine:
Make- Thunder Laser
Model- Mars 90 130 watt

Options:
HR high resolution head
4 inch head
Water Chiller


On 4/28/2015 I received an e-mail from Nolan at Thunder Laser.
He told me the shipping charges would be $150.00 cheaper than what he quoted me. On 4/29/2015 I received the funds in my paypal account.

How honest is that.

It's been a great experience working with Nolan and Thunder Laser to date. All of the shipping documents have been finalized and the equipment is now shipping.
The estimated arrival date is 5/13/2015 at the Port Of Houston.

I will continue to update this review as it progresses

Gozzie

[LeeWay]

Not a single drop of eye candy in this thread?

[Gozzie]

I have not received mine yet. It should now be at the Port of Houston but it is Sunday so I wont know until tomorrow.
I promise lots of info on duty fees and a whole bunch of photos and an honest review once I get it.
Waiting is the hardest part.....

Gozzie

[Nolan Yang]

your local shipping company will contact you these days, if you have any questions for it, please ask me for help.

[Gozzie]

My customs broker told me Monday that my machine is at the Port of LA awaiting
to be transferred to another boat going to Houston. So it will still be a while. At least I know where it is.
In the meantime I will continue to practice on the software.

Gozzie

[Nolan Yang]

glad to hear that the machine is at the Port of LA this moment, usually, you will receive it next week.
there are many tutorial videos on our website, any unclear question, please ask me for help.
you also can download the software RDWorksV8 firstly.
http://www.thunderlaser.com/down

[Gozzie]

Rating at this point A+

6/05/2015 Arrived at the Port of Houston
4/29/2015 Received $150.00 Refund (awesome)
4/28/2015 All shipping documents finalized
4/17/2015 Sent Final Payment
4/15/2015 Received working Video
3/30/2015 Sent 30% down payment wire transfer
3/25/2015 Began e-mail inquiry with [email protected]

Machine:
Make- Thunder Laser
Model- Mars 90 130 watt

Options:
HR high resolution head
4 inch head
Water Chiller

I just received an email from my broker. The machine arrived at the Port of Houston and they will be loading it on a truck (with a lift gate) and sending it my way.
The machine got delayed at the Port of LA for a customs examination and xray. It put the time line back a little but keeping the country safe is way more important.
So far it's been a trouble free adventure and everyone involved have been very professional and accommodating .
I state again that using a broker is the way to go. There was a lot of paperwork involved between them and the different governmental departments. They handled all of it
and kept me informed all along the way. This phase will be complete in a couple of days when it's delivered to my door. I will keep updating as it progresses.

Gozzie

[Gozzie]

UPDATE

Rating at this point A+

6/17/2015 Delivered
6/05/2015 Arrived at the Port of Houston
4/29/2015 Received $150.00 Refund (awesome)
4/28/2015 All shipping documents finalized
4/17/2015 Sent Final Payment
4/15/2015 Received working Video
3/30/2015 Sent 30% down payment wire transfer
3/25/2015 Began e-mail inquiry with [email protected]

Machine:
Make- Thunder Laser
Model- Mars 90 130 watt

Options:
HR high resolution head
4 inch head
Water Chiller

6/17/2015 3:21pm a semi with a lift gate pulled up to the front of the house. The driver jumped out smiling and opened the trailer door. What a huge crate.
He rolled a pallet jack under it and wheeled it to the lift gate. He lowered it to the ground and pulled it into the garage. In less than 10 minutes he was gone.

I pulled the crate apart and immediately checked for damage. Nothing at all. The tube was intact and survived the trip. The machine was well packed and crated.
Next I checked the inventory for any missing parts. Everything was there including some extras I wasn't expecting. I'll get into more detail later on.
It will take a couple of days to set it up. I already started taking pictures and I will do a full review once it's up and running.
Right now I am going to do a thorough check for loose parts and wiring connections. I don't expect to find much as they really protected it for shipping and it
appears to have been really well built.

I will update again in couple of days,

Gozzie

[Nolan Yang]

Thank you for your praise. :banana::banana:

[Gozzie]

Update 6/22/2015

Rating A+

Here are some photos and comments( all positive so far) starting from the day of delivery 6/17/2015.

Here is the machine as it arrived in the crate.
Attachment 284190

Here it is uncrated, wrapped in cellophane with Styrofoam blocks protecting the corners. The legs were nailed to the floor
to keep everything from shifting
Attachment 284192

After unwrapping
Attachment 284194

Opening the lid, Everything secured with tie wraps and all of the optics protected with plastic bags.
Attachment 284200

The laser tube cushioned by foam padding
Attachment 284210

Inventory check, everything was there including some extra goodies
Attachment 284212

Extra parts, belts, tools, cables, tool box, switches, fuses and even a multi meter .
Attachment 284214

Attachment 284216

Lens cleaner, and oil
Attachment 284218

That's about it for the delivery. Next update I'll show you some of the install steps that I had to do
I will say that that went really smooth also.

Gozzie

[gfacer]

What exactly is an HR high resolution head?