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kookie_guy
06-22-2011, 07:39 PM
Over on RC groups they have topics about the HK buddy code thing, for people to post their links. However, it's all useless plane stuff, lol. How about we get one going on here? Plenty of users on here shop at HK, and we're actually buying boat related parts.

just a thought.

Boaterguy
06-22-2011, 08:59 PM
explain to me what the buddy code is, i may be in..

kookie_guy
06-22-2011, 10:35 PM
explain to me what the buddy code is, i may be in..

Not totally sure, just know that it's a way to get things a little cheaper, and I think if people use your link to the cheaper part, they get a discount, and you also get a credit. I'm by no means an expert on how it works, just know it's out there, and there's a way to save and make money.

kookie_guy
06-22-2011, 11:09 PM
this is what I got from a chat session with a HK rep....

Ivy: you will first need to purchase the item in one of your order first
Ivy: after you had successfully place an order, when you select the item again, there will be a code given to you
Ivy: you can copy the code given to your friend but please note that the code will only last for 14 days

Anyone placed an order recently that can check it out? In 'my account' when you click on your past orders, if you select one of the orders, it will show status and all that junk, there's apparently a buddy code icon or something like that, and it will give you links. The way it works is, you will get a certain $$ refund (I guess as credit for next order), plus your buddy that uses the code will get it at the discount price, plus you get a credit because your buddy used your code.

mtnbiker94
06-22-2011, 11:49 PM
Sounds like a pretty good deal to me!

Boaterguy
06-23-2011, 11:46 AM
figured it out, I think
go to the product, to the left of add to cart there will be an email buddy Icon, you get up to 5% credit and I think they get a discount, who wants a turnigy 3S 40C 4000mah?

kookie_guy
06-23-2011, 05:02 PM
Anyone order a t120 or t180 recently? If so, can you post the buddy code?

Boaterguy
06-23-2011, 05:21 PM
I did, where do you find the buddy code?
I think it was more than 14 days, does it vanish afterwards?

kookie_guy
06-23-2011, 06:18 PM
I did, where do you find the buddy code?
I think it was more than 14 days, does it vanish afterwards?

Ya I think it's only good for the 14 days. Like you said, you click on that buddy icon, and it will give you the link people use to buy the item. If that icon is not there, then it's probably expired. I don't think too many people check this section. Wonder if this would be better off in a more visited section of the forum. I know SOMEONE has purchased a t180 or t120 in the last couple of days.

Boaterguy
06-23-2011, 08:00 PM
When I order, buddy codes upon request.
54008
Just realized how small it is, Bigger pic upon request too.

FE_Chris
06-27-2011, 09:10 PM
I have a order on some Zippy 5000Mah 2s 40c packs. PM me and I'll email you a buddy link.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9961

kookie_guy
06-27-2011, 09:35 PM
I have a order on some Zippy 5000Mah 2s 40c packs. PM me and I'll email you a buddy link.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=9961

just post it here for everyone to use. You save money, everyone else saves money, we all win.

FE_Chris
06-27-2011, 10:23 PM
All I saw was a section where you could send an email to someone with the info for the deal, not a link to post. Can someone clarify? I purchased several things and would like to post links to them all if possible.

kookie_guy
06-27-2011, 10:53 PM
- Buy the items you want or need
- After your order is complete you go to your account page (see 'View my account' image on main page of Hobbyking.com) and click on the link where you can check your orders
- As long as your order has the status processing and is not older than 14 days, you will see a blue buddy icon behind the status of each product you bought (Please note: not all products are eligable)
- Click the blue buddy icon and you will be presented a, so called, 'buddy code' that you can share with your 'buddies'.
- If one or more of your buddies buy the same item and use the same buddy code, they will get an instant rebate of a certain percentage for that product with that order and you are refunded in the form of store credit. This credit can be used with your next order.
- It is important to know that if you want to make use of someone elses Buddy Codes, then you have to log in to the Hobbyking website first.

Boaterguy
06-27-2011, 11:28 PM
Zippy 2S 4000mAh 40C: http://www.hobbyking.com/buddy.asp?code=A3C18A48-CAEA-473D-AB92-4AD593CF5565
Zippy 3S " " " : http://www.hobbyking.com/buddy.asp?code=A0C14C93-4D57-4BB4-9E9B-0A930AF86D13
this rudder: http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=11768 : http://www.hobbyking.com/buddy.asp?code=45F43BB5-92B8-449C-B5C0-9D429485E740

norbique
06-28-2011, 12:29 AM
Thanks Boaterguy, this is what people need, the links (buddy codes), not the brainstorming :) (joke intended)
Steve should make this sticky and we could all just drop in our buddy codes (and a brief description of the corresponding product) here after we've placed an order.
Everyone would know when the buddycodes expire from the post date +14 days. Very simple it I think, and everyone wins.

FE_Chris
06-28-2011, 07:30 AM
http://www.hobbyking.com/buddy.asp?code=99FE8C22-9950-4EB7-AB96-9BB6F19AAFBA
http://www.hobbyking.com/buddy.asp?code=1F6E1972-8650-4676-BD8C-C0671E986610
http://www.hobbyking.com/buddy.asp?code=E1AB3341-E546-490C-B3EE-299AA2C0F0F6

These are really all I can share. Nothing else is worth posting or has no buddy code. Thanks.

kookie_guy
06-28-2011, 08:01 AM
FE_Chris, put the description of the item above the links......

1) Turnigy Pure-Silicone Wire 10AWG (1mtr) BLACK
2) Turnigy Pure-Silicone Wire 10AWG (1mtr) RED
3) Turnigy 130A Watt Meter and Power Analyzer

Boaterguy
06-28-2011, 12:21 PM
8mm bullets: http://www.hobbyking.com/buddy.asp?code=0FE504D6-5DEB-4CA0-BB54-C32AA4C2652D
51G MG servo: http://www.hobbyking.com/buddy.asp?code=B6882BB2-193B-4727-9FD0-EFD6C8CB906B

norbique
06-28-2011, 01:41 PM
Yess, that's it! Thank you guys! Keep 'em comin'! :)

Boaterguy
06-28-2011, 01:46 PM
13mm carbon tubes (boom tubes or something, can't hurt for the price): http://www.hobbyking.com/buddy.asp?code=6A0E0B25-CEAA-467E-8039-33DFB5A57FF1

Boaterguy
06-28-2011, 01:48 PM
Does it only work once? or if multiple people buy it do you keep getting credit?

norbique
06-28-2011, 02:08 PM
You (the initial buyer) get the discount once (the first time someone uses your buddy code), but several people "buddies" can use the code and they all get the discount too. Only the two weeks time limits the buddy code. It expires and that's it.

kookie_guy
06-28-2011, 02:16 PM
would be pretty sweet if you got credit every time someone used your code. lol.

norbique
06-28-2011, 02:22 PM
keep on dreamin' .... :)

Boaterguy
06-28-2011, 02:29 PM
I noticed HK has a price match too, let's open a store with all of their stuff really cheap and always be "out of stock"
lol, that would be fun, make them bankrupt by buying insanely expensive stuff for a few bucks, then get 100$ of store credit.

Mel279
06-28-2011, 02:41 PM
my buddy lists

10306 Turnigy 5000mAh 3S 40C Lipo Pack
http://www.hobbyking.com/buddy.asp?code=312B2512-159A-4A0C-9A27-D9FD5475184D

15100 Flexible Shaft Kit - Suit HobbyKing Vanquish
http://www.hobbyking.com/buddy.asp?code=EE02376F-930E-4585-83B5-138DB417B075

midnightsabotage
07-13-2011, 02:24 AM
Being a big plane guy, I've been working the system as best I can to get buddycodes on most of the stuff I buy. Using this website I found to get buddycode deals seems to be the best bet: http://hk.rc-international.info/swarm

You have to make sure you're logged into hobbyking first, but you just search for whatever you're planning to buy and if it comes up in the list, click the item and it'll bring the hobbyking item page up with the reduced price listed. Add to cart for the deal.
The item price will have a "*" next to it to show it's the buddycode price & not regular price.
Not all of the links work everytime, but it doesn't hurt to search for each item that's already in your shopping cart to see if someone's posted a recent buddycode for it.

Also a note on buddycodes i figured out - you usually can't get more than 3 of a single item at the buddy price, so don't use it if you need 8 packs of battery connectors or something. It can be a pain in the butt to get the buddycode price item out of your cart sometimes so that you can get more than 3 of that item.

Hope this helps some of you, cheers!

norbique
07-13-2011, 03:01 AM
Thanks for the link! I just placed an order with HK and got one new buddycode, I posted it on the site you liked above.
It's good that you can not only find the codes, but you can also share your own ones.
Poeple should bookmark the link and use them often.

midnightsabotage
07-13-2011, 03:40 AM
You bet! It's saved me quite a bit over several orders, I'm surprised it's not more widely known yet.

I'm excited to finally see the Turnigy (Seaking) 35a marine speed control for $24.24 with a buddy code right now too:
http://hk.rc-international.info/buddy/turnigy-marine-35a-brushless-boat-esc-11594

nyk1970
09-25-2011, 01:00 AM
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http://rc-buddy.com/images/0159706001316360148

Turnigy Aerodrive SK3 - 3536-1200kv Brushless Outrunner Motor (http://www.hobbyking.com/buddy.asp?code=9A05ADF1-1DD7-4067-83AB-02563F4894E2)
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Rhino 1350mAh 3S 11.1v 25C Lipoly Pack (http://www.hobbyking.com/buddy.asp?code=497705AF-DCAC-44FD-A869-7F94683A2764)
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PriceAfter: $10.83
Weight: 156 g



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TURNIGY Basic 25A v3.1 Speed Controller (http://www.hobbyking.com/buddy.asp?code=99C2E7F0-5C5F-46EB-94DD-CE5864E1F3BD)
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Weight: 59 g


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Turnigy nano-tech 1600mah 3S 25~50C Lipo Pack (http://www.hobbyking.com/buddy.asp?code=3B355AD0-8831-418F-B753-128C7AF3F9FF)
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PriceAfter: $10.11
Weight: 195 g


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hacker Style Brushless Outrunner 20-22L (http://www.hobbyking.com/buddy.asp?code=58DA8FA4-0FD9-40D2-8990-B56658530033)
Savings: 20.72 % / $3.05
PriceAfter: $11.67
Weight: 103 g

norbique
09-25-2011, 03:55 PM
61056
http://hk.rc-international.info/buddy/turnigy-aa-lsd-2200mah-low-self-discharge-28069
buddy price: $1,15
regular price: $1,29

61057
http://hk.rc-international.info/buddy/turnigy-marine-180a-brushless-boat-esc-26166
buddy price: $75,02
regular price: $77,73

norbique
09-28-2011, 02:58 AM
The Turnigy Marine 180 ESC is IN STOCK AGAIN! :)

Boaterguy
09-28-2011, 06:55 AM
JXF 7*5 prop (*2) http://www.hobbyking.com/buddy.asp?code=B5FF62BE-5AF9-4BB5-B1AA-83E2E4C6E75F
JXF 9*6 prop (*2) http://www.hobbyking.com/buddy.asp?code=8DA9CB2A-F060-43BC-AFC9-B48C94A7C747

nyk1970
10-03-2011, 04:33 PM
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FrSky Battery Voltage Sensor - FrSky

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Female JST-XH <-> Male Polyquest 4S 10cm

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Savings: 21.61 % / $0.43
PriceAfter: $1.56
Weight: 29 g



Extra BuddyCodes, you can save 32.26% for all of this items with http://rc-buddy.com/user/nyk1970



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Twisted 30CM Servo Lead Extention (JR)

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Savings: 32.26 % / $0.9
PriceAfter: $1.89
Weight: 51 g

CHUD
10-04-2011, 07:04 PM
61056
http://hk.rc-international.info/buddy/turnigy-aa-lsd-2200mah-low-self-discharge-28069
buddy price: $1,15
regular price: $1,29

61057url]http://hk.rc-international.info/buddy/turnigy-marine-180a-brushless-boat-esc-26166[/url]
buddy price: $75,02
regular price: $77,73How do you use the buddy code ,I went to h/k and it say's t180 $89 buck's

norbique
10-05-2011, 01:20 AM
CHUD, you need to be logged in to be able to use the buddy codes.

CHUD
10-05-2011, 07:34 PM
Well I payed 77, better luck next time:frusty:

norbique
10-06-2011, 01:17 AM
$77 is still better than $89 :)

norbique
04-25-2013, 04:19 AM
Find my codes here: http://hk.rc-international.info/swarm/norbique (valid until September 05, 2013)

P 1.4X37mm Three Blade Propeller - Super Version Surge Crusher (http://hk.rc-international.info/buddy/p-14x37mm-three-blade-propeller-super-version-surge-crusher-198926) Save US$: 3.81
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Through Hull Flush Mount Water Cooling Telltale - Small (http://hk.rc-international.info/buddy/through-hull-flush-mount-water-cooling-telltale-small-198931) Save US$: 0.04
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Evotite CA460 Foam Safe Super Glue (Medium) (http://hk.rc-international.info/buddy/evotite-ca460-foam-safe-super-glue-198937) Save US$: 1.18
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Flex Shaft Set - Centurion 450mm Catamaran Boat (http://hk.rc-international.info/buddy/flex-shaft-set-centurion-450mm-catamaran-boat-198948) Save US$: 1.41
http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/catalog/24511-thumb.jpg

Turnigy AA LSD 2400mAh Low Self Discharge (ready to use) (http://hk.rc-international.info/buddy/turnigy-aa-lsd-2400mah-low-self-discharge-198951) Save US$: 0.16
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norbique
04-25-2013, 04:21 AM
Find my codes here: http://hk.rc-international.info/swarm/norbique (valid until September 05, 2013)

4mm Drive dog (http://hk.rc-international.info/buddy/4mm-drive-dog-198929) Save US$: 0.42
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Turnigy AA LSD 2400mAh Low Self Discharge (ready to use) (http://hk.rc-international.info/buddy/turnigy-aa-lsd-2400mah-low-self-discharge-198934) Save US$: 0.16
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Universal Flex Shaft Set (http://hk.rc-international.info/buddy/universal-flex-shaft-set-198940) Save US$: 0.65
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38mm 2 Blade Aluminum CNC Boat Prop (P1.4/M4) (http://hk.rc-international.info/buddy/38mm-2-blade-aluminum-cnc-boat-prop-198949) Save US$: 13.89
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Flex-Rod Boots (http://hk.rc-international.info/buddy/flex-rod-boots-198952) Save US$: 0.41
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fish999
06-23-2013, 08:51 AM
Hello shopper!
We noticed you've been looking at this product for a while and we would like to offer you a discount. If you click on the add to cart button below we can offer you this product for $77.73.
This offer will only show once.
If you leave this page or close this window you will not see this offer again.

I dont know if anyone noticed or not, but if you stay on the page of the item you wish to buy on HK long enough (3-4 min) without doing a thing, a box pops up with a discount. This price was given to me for the out of stock 180A boat speed controller, regular price $89

tlandauer
06-25-2013, 04:34 AM
Hello shopper!
We noticed you've been looking at this product for a while and we would like to offer you a discount. If you click on the add to cart button below we can offer you this product for $77.73.
This offer will only show once.
If you leave this page or close this window you will not see this offer again.

I dont know if anyone noticed or not, but if you stay on the page of the item you wish to buy on HK long enough (3-4 min) without doing a thing, a box pops up with a discount. This price was given to me for the out of stock 180A boat speed controller, regular price $89
What good is it to get a discount on an out-of-stock item? ?? I think HK is taking us for fools!:thumbdown:
No offense to you, sir!

kookie_guy
06-25-2013, 12:38 PM
Hello shopper!
We noticed you've been looking at this product for a while and we would like to offer you a discount. If you click on the add to cart button below we can offer you this product for $77.73.
This offer will only show once.
If you leave this page or close this window you will not see this offer again.

I dont know if anyone noticed or not, but if you stay on the page of the item you wish to buy on HK long enough (3-4 min) without doing a thing, a box pops up with a discount. This price was given to me for the out of stock 180A boat speed controller, regular price $89

You get that offer when you are not logged in. When I am logged in, I get the $77 price right away.

Cinnabun
06-28-2013, 03:38 PM
http://www.hobbyking.com/buddy.asp?code=5724950D-EDBD-46B9-AD29-523B4D8315E1
Turnigy Marine 180amp ESC (http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/store/uh_viewItem.asp?idProduct=38703)

goldfinger
08-01-2013, 04:27 PM
here is a sight that is dedicated to all HK buddy codes set up like HK's web site to find the items even copy and past product id and it will find the discount for you in all country's.



http://rcsearch.info/hobbyking/buddy/#catalog