If You Really Wanted the Mavic 4 Pro:

[moldorf]

who would you trust and how much more would you be willing to pay for that 'confidence'?

I've bought from Adorama before and I'd have a lot of confidence in them. Right now, their price for the Creator Combo is $5497. So then:

$5497 - Adorama

$4688 - Amazon - Digital Village

$4899 - Us Drone Supply

$4999 - Drone Works

$4999 - Ebay - Infinity Drones

$4350 - Ebay - Triple Horse (supposedly a US supplier)

$3760 - Ebay - South Korea (tariff obstacle)

$3483 - Ebay - Japan (tariff obstacle)

maybe I'm stuck in the past but it's really hard for me to trust EBay sellers. I know theoretically the price is a lot lower and one of those listings is supposedly a US seller, supposedly meaning there is no tariff issue....supposedly

I have an Amazon Prime account and again, supposedly, I'd have the protection of the 30 day refund/return policy. But I'm really not sure saving $800 is worth walking out on the thin ice of a risky Amazon seller. For the rest of the non-Ebay sellers, I'd be really inclined to pony up the extra $500 for the confidence of buying from Adorama. Am I being too conservative?

by the way, has anybody dealt with Drone Works for a major purchase?

 

[mavic3usa]

I think we already have multiple threads covering this topic pretty throughly so these really aren't unanswered questions. There's enough detail particularly in this thread for anyone to make an informed decision but just like your post or any transaction in today's economy, timing is everything and each and every day that passes means it's impossible to predict whether anything has changed. In this volatile economy, this is the new normal, you never know what to expect so please factor in those risks. Especially when it comes to tariffs, we scream almost daily that we get our drones from overseas without paying tariffs or customs fees but that could change at any point so buyer beware. However, I think it's pretty easy to make a good determination on where we stand today. $500 is a lot of money to pay for confidence and certainty and I think it's a rip off (primarily because I personally believe those "resellers" are doing the same thing you can easily do yourself and they aren't paying tariffs but passing along those costs to you as if they are). With the difference in the amount of money, you could get a Mini 5 Pro kit. We live in a free market and I guess sometimes not having the knowledge yourself has to hurt a little.

In the end, the Mavic 4 Pro is as awesome drone and you can't go wrong whether you buy it from an established dealer like Adorama or B&H or a well-known seller like Drone Works or you take your chances with our hard-working eBay sellers in Japan and South Korea. It's up to you, I would like to think of this expensive purchase as buy once, cry one to get a quality drone that good enough to last many years after the great DJI drone ban of 2025.

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Entry fees charged by U.S. customs Korea Mavic 4 Pro?

Jul 31, 2025

I've seen praise here for KWave,a Korean dealer selling Mavic 4 pro units.Will I be charged customs fees upon entry into USA?I understand there is no warranty service available and no care refresh,correct?

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[Red Pyro]

Those prices are insane

 

[HoozierDroneDaddy]

who would you trust and how much more would you be willing to pay for that 'confidence'?

I've bought from Adorama before and I'd have a lot of confidence in them. Right now, their price for the Creator Combo is $5497. So then:

$5497 - Adorama

$4688 - Amazon - Digital Village

$4899 - Us Drone Supply

$4999 - Drone Works

$4999 - Ebay - Infinity Drones

$4350 - Ebay - Triple Horse (supposedly a US supplier)

$3760 - Ebay - South Korea (tariff obstacle)

$3483 - Ebay - Japan (tariff obstacle)

maybe I'm stuck in the past but it's really hard for me to trust EBay sellers. I know theoretically the price is a lot lower and one of those listings is supposedly a US seller, supposedly meaning there is no tariff issue....supposedly

I have an Amazon Prime account and again, supposedly, I'd have the protection of the 30 day refund/return policy. But I'm really not sure saving $800 is worth walking out on the thin ice of a risky Amazon seller. For the rest of the non-Ebay sellers, I'd be really inclined to pony up the extra $500 for the confidence of buying from Adorama. Am I being too conservative?

by the way, has anybody dealt with Drone Works for a major purchase?

Have used Drone Works for several years, purchased several drones from them including the M4 Pro Creative. Always quick and professional service. Reliable and Honest to work with. Highly Recommended!!!

 

[moldorf]

Have used Drone Works for several years, purchased several drones from them including the M4 Pro Creative. Always quick and professional service. Reliable and Honest to work with. Highly Recommended!!!

thanks!

 

[Elwarpo]

People forget protection from the credit card company. It adds a layer of security. Not often, but in all cases they have supported me with issues. I routinely but items (higher value items1k+) on ebay, amazon, forums... My standard is to pay with paypal using a credit card. Even if Paypal will not support me, I have had the credit card step in and reverse the charge. Never use zelle, Paypal friends and family... because onnce the money is sent, there is no recourse. Ebay also offers a purchase guarantee, not the greatest but it is another layer of protection. In the end, buy where you are confident, as only you can determine your individual balance of added cost versus added complications.

 

[Peterthe1]

People forget protection from the credit card company. It adds a layer of security. Not often, but in all cases they have supported me with issues. I routinely but items (higher value items1k+) on ebay, amazon, forums... My standard is to pay with paypal using a credit card. Even if Paypal will not support me, I have had the credit card step in and reverse the charge. Never use zelle, Paypal friends and family... because onnce the money is sent, there is no recourse. Ebay also offers a purchase guarantee, not the greatest but it is another layer of protection. In the end, buy where you are confident, as only you can determine your individual balance of added cost versus added complications.

I have used PayPal to buy a Camera and Gimbal from Aliexpress. This was a AUD300 purchase. The camera never arrived. I put in a claim with Aliexpress and PayPal. PayPal dragged their feet but Aliexpress customer care stepped up and I received a full refund after a week. All they wanted were the messages, emails aand receipts as proof. PayPal would have eventually stepped in but they took their time, so yes I agree, PayPal is slow when it comes to refunds although they do eventually sort it out.

 

[Landshark99]

Some of those Korean Ebay sellers will in their add say they will cover the tariff fee for US buyers.
I have bought batteries fro US Drone supply with no issues but not a drone

 

[BaldyBoyBilly]

who would you trust and how much more would you be willing to pay for that 'confidence'?

I've bought from Adorama before and I'd have a lot of confidence in them. Right now, their price for the Creator Combo is $5497. So then:

$5497 - Adorama

$4688 - Amazon - Digital Village

$4899 - Us Drone Supply

$4999 - Drone Works

$4999 - Ebay - Infinity Drones

$4350 - Ebay - Triple Horse (supposedly a US supplier)

$3760 - Ebay - South Korea (tariff obstacle)

$3483 - Ebay - Japan (tariff obstacle)

maybe I'm stuck in the past but it's really hard for me to trust EBay sellers. I know theoretically the price is a lot lower and one of those listings is supposedly a US seller, supposedly meaning there is no tariff issue....supposedly

I have an Amazon Prime account and again, supposedly, I'd have the protection of the 30 day refund/return policy. But I'm really not sure saving $800 is worth walking out on the thin ice of a risky Amazon seller. For the rest of the non-Ebay sellers, I'd be really inclined to pony up the extra $500 for the confidence of buying from Adorama. Am I being too conservative?

by the way, has anybody dealt with Drone Works for a major purchase?

It depends on how you value $500. If you’re willing to risk $5000 to save $500, and not be upset if you lose the 5k, try it and keep your fingers crossed. If you’re not in the mood to handle losing 5k, spend 10% more and relax.

 

[moldorf]

It depends on how you value $500. If you’re willing to risk $5000 to save $500, and not be upset if you lose the 5k, try it and keep your fingers crossed. If you’re not in the mood to handle losing 5k, spend 10% more and relax.

succinct and quite correct

although several commenters have mentioned a lot of confidence ordering from Drone Works which is $500 less than Adorama

 

[Landshark99]

I do not believe any of the US sellers are not buying their drones from DJI direct but in fact are doing the same thing that those on this forum have done by buying their inventory from other countries. Someone on another post mentioned their new Mavic from B&H was from Ukraine.

 

[mavic3usa]

I do not believe any of the US sellers are not buying their drones from DJI direct but in fact are doing the same thing that those on this forum have done by buying their inventory from other countries. Someone on another post mentioned their new Mavic from B&H was from Ukraine.

Yeah the US sellers are not going to be able to buy directly from DJI even if they wanted to since DJI is not selling/shipping to no one in the US. US sellers are buying drones from the same places you and I and others on this forum are buying them, maybe in larger quantities.

 

[PyroProdigy]

Personally I think eBay is pretty safe honestly. As long as something doesn't look too good to be true. I've only been burned on eBay once in 20 years, and my CC company refunded me immediately. eBay is pretty safe I think as long as you buy new and sealed drones. Even if the seller doesn't have a refund policy. I once bought a used drone on eBay from a seller with no refund policy, and the drone died within 30 days of the purchase. I opened a case with eBay and they let me send the drone back to the seller for a full refund.

eBay is definitely more friendly to buyers than sellers. So if there's an issue, deal with it within 30 days of *purchase, not the shipment date, and you'll mostly likey be fine, they'll side with you.