Other What's on Taobao

[Poblopuablo]

Superbuy told me he isn't active and hasn't replied to them yet
How do you know that he is struggling with production?
Any other alternatives to ZS-A4 V2?
Thanks

I don't know what is readily available, but here is a pretty solid list.

Making a round up of all cases that look interesting to me here so that I don't have to constantly browse this thread over and over :

[Sandwich Layout - 240mm AIO]

High End:
Sunmilo T03
BS2
Cube x1
K02
Midrange:
SGPC K99
Warhead Micro
Critical cp-two
SKTC S02
Jonsbo A4
Seven SL-A4
所及 A4
Lesser Known:
UC-A4S
UC-跨越V1
HGL A4
RDX1024

[Sandwich Layout]

Top/Bottom Case Fans:
ZS-A4
LZ-A4
Cube x1m
Seven FL-A4
Geeklab Frontier-S
Warhead Watercooled Happy Box L
Coolfish G5 Plus
Nova1024
No Extra Fans:
K01
Formula x1 (Ghost S1 clone)
SGPC K55
Flex PSU:
ZS-A4S
Geeklab Founder's ITX


[Sandwich Layout - ITX GPU]
To be updated...

 

[peacecraft_M]

speaking of the ZS-A4 V2, is there a buyer that y'all recommend that can help me get it to the US? This would be my first time doing an order overseas and I'd like to shop around. I know Superbuy is popular but figured I'd try to look at the whole field. Its after imports etc if it comes out to Dan A4 pricing then I guess I'll just got to SFFLAB whenever they release the new site.

Thanks.

 

[ababa]

I like Superbuy, online chat support is awesome
I canceled my order of ZS-A4 V2 and got refund (850 RMB but i paid like 140 usd including fees before shipping to warehouse, then i canceled my order)
I think you can use Superbuy, especially for US buyers
I am from EU but still interesting, there are many available coupons (as new user of 23 usd)

 

[peacecraft_M]

Been looking into it on the superbuy but can't find it... Are the coupons stackable? The english version of the site isn't indicating that they are not. I got 188 RMB(new user bonus) in freight coupons all broken into 15 20 30 etc.

 

[ababa]

Copy paste Taobao URL, in worst case use online chat support, they may help you
Also check for Bhiner but i compared price, pretty similar to Superbuy (even sightly higher price)

 

[hereforthefeast]

speaking of the ZS-A4 V2, is there a buyer that y'all recommend that can help me get it to the US? This would be my first time doing an order overseas and I'd like to shop around. I know Superbuy is popular but figured I'd try to look at the whole field. Its after imports etc if it comes out to Dan A4 pricing then I guess I'll just got to SFFLAB whenever they release the new site.

Thanks.

I recently received my case via superbuy, no problems at all. I was even able to successfully communicate my custom design requests through the agent. I tried using some of the new user coupons but they didn't always work or apply it seems.

 

[ababa]

Pardon for my ignorance, which seller makes custom design?

 

[Poblopuablo]

I recently received my case via superbuy, no problems at all. I was even able to successfully communicate my custom design requests through the agent. I tried using some of the new user coupons but they didn't always work or apply it seems.

Which case did you get?

 

[hereforthefeast]

Pardon for my ignorance, which seller makes custom design?

Which case did you get?

I got the Sunmilo C01 - https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1-c.w4004-9691348923.4.65186580h1aCzj&id=595232262319

 

[ababa]

Thanks, how long since the order until to receive it?
I m considering sunmilo since Ultra Civiliz seems to having some production issues
I wont ask him too much about custom, all i want its replacing tempered glass side panel by standard perforated holes side panel lol
And perhaps the power button
Taobao cases have sleek design but i want more: the sleekest case as much as possible

 

[ababa]

I have contacted SGPC through Superbuy, he does not support customization
I will investigate on potential sellers who are able to customize

 

[pseudobacon]

Does it say anything about when it will be shipped? or is it an in-stock item?

In stock. Can be ordered now, just checked with customer service.

 

[Poblopuablo]

In stock. Can be ordered now, just checked with customer service.

Nice. Just did a little research and I don't think will be as good as the c7g. The c7g weighs 610g without fan and the axp 90 is 490g(idk if that is with or without the fan) it's a little smaller too. 97x92(axp90) vs 97x97(c7g). The stock fan of the axp90 is probably better than the c7g, but even still I don't think it will be as capable.

 

[Poblopuablo]

I'm getting better at navigating taobao now and I came across these

SKTC Q100
This case reminds me of a raijintek ophion case. Looks larger than standard a4 style cases(wider and odd PSU placement.) But pretty cheap.

I saw this case on AliExpress for ~150 USD, but seeing it on taobao for 1/3 of that price makes it quite Intriguing. Decent little m1 layout.

 

[hereforthefeast]

Thanks, how long since the order until to receive it?

It took a little over a month for the case to be made and arrive at the warehouse in China. It took less than a week to arrive to the US with EMS shipping option.

 

[ababa]

Did you get custom taxes with EMS?
What kind of custom did seller make for you?

 

[ababa]

I'm getting better at navigating taobao now and I came across these

SKTC Q100
This case reminds me of a raijintek ophion case. Looks larger than standard a4 style cases(wider and odd PSU placement.) But pretty cheap.

I saw this case on AliExpress for ~150 USD, but seeing it on taobao for 1/3 of that price makes it quite Intriguing. Decent little m1 layout.

Yes i ve seen this case as well
The bad thing about this case, its not screwless lol
I wont buy this case on AliExpress, shipping its really expensive

 

[renecop545]

Hello @renecop545, i have a question, you said first batch zs-a4 was finished, does that mean that its sold-out?
I checked bhiner and it appear to be available(quotes were confirmed), so i want to know if i buy through bhiner would i have to wait until next batch?
Do you have some info?
Any answer is welcomed

Oh hey sorry I haven't been active on this forum for a while, but yes the first patch is sold out. You can contact the seller to reserve a spot for the 2nd batch.

Hi! Does anyone know (or can anyone message) if the seller of the ZS-A4 plans on providing customization (specifically color customization) of the V2 version of the ZS-A4? I've been waiting for the V2 to come out but would love it anodized in the space gray color that some other people have gotten the previous model in. A pic of the color is below (found from a taobao review.)

Not at the moment, but he might down the line. The problem with customization is that the outer shell is unibody (milled out of a single piece of aluminum), so it can't be easily changed. It might be a while before Ancestral Black Shop accepts customizations on these.

In other news, I've customized a ZS-A4S v2 and will have it shipped to me by around December. Will update this thread when it arrives.

 

[Vonwilbur]

Oh hey sorry I haven't been active on this forum for a while, but yes the first patch is sold out. You can contact the seller to reserve a spot for the 2nd batch.


Not at the moment, but he might down the line. The problem with customization is that the outer shell is unibody (milled out of a single piece of aluminum), so it can't be easily changed. It might be a while before Ancestral Black Shop accepts customizations on these.

In other news, I've customized a ZS-A4S v2 and will have it shipped to me by around December. Will update this thread when it arrives.

That's what I figured, I will try to message him to see if he will in the future. It's kind of a bummer that you can't buy the old case, but oh well. If he won't offer customization, it'll be a tough choice between the black and the white/gray one.

 

[hereforthefeast]

Did you get custom taxes with EMS?
What kind of custom did seller make for you?

No custom taxes. My top and bottom panels have a different design for the cutouts, nothing too complicated.