Revealing your location might help with this, particularly if someone has a unit they'd be willing to part with IMHO.
UK
Assuming new, and a decent brand, you could contact www.dancap.co.uk about a Hakko tweezer station (not listed on their site, but they're an authorized distributor). Another one to consider, might be an Ersa Chip Tool (http://www.ersa.com/art-0450mdj-358-1737.html), which works with the iCon series from what I understand. JBC of course, but that's likely the most expensive (might want to look at www.Janelonline.com for JBC; they're a US site, but carry the 230V versions and ship overseas).
Since you mention Chinese however, I presume your budget is fairly tight. Assuming this is correct, then used via eBay or similar sites would make the most sense IMHO (assuming there's not a UK or EU member willing to part with one at the right price).
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Nah, you're great, as always .
Here is the situation. I have my Pace Thermotweez, and it's going strong. I also have a spare Thermotweez that I got from rubbish and repaired. Power supply is OK, there are enough Sensatemp boxes on offer in the UK pretty regularly.
The problem is tips that are very expensive new and aren't available used. This used to spoil my mood quite a bit, but ever since I got a mega-pack of Chip quik the urgency has virtually disappeared, but the desire is still there somewhere.
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If I go for JBC or Ersa, it means investing in another major manufacturer's kit, and the situation there is likely to be the same: common tips widely available, specialised tips available only new and are very expensive.
When I allowed for Chinese manufacturers, I meant someone of the caliber of Quick. A lesser firm in a hurry to make a quick buck will not bother copying intricate tips that aren't widely used by budget-minded hobbyists, and therefore will not be easy to sell in large quantities.
So that's the current situation....
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