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RR Redneck
The original Texas Hick
Ouch, that really sucks. Fortunately for me I don't have to worry about those problems anymore. I am there (at my LHS) so much, that I have his satisfied customers discount. 25% off whatever I buy.
Tim Seawel
New Member
Grandeman, I wish I new for certain that the tax money would do some good, but in washington state we are taxed up the wazoo, so I would rather pay the shipping, with the cost of gas and my spare time at a premium I would rather sit at home and wait for the package than go shopping for maybe a deal. I do however support my LHS on items that are priced near the internet prices.
Just my take, thanks for listening
Tim
grande man
Bonafied Grande Nut
Tim Seawel said:
Hey Tim. That was my lame attempt at sarcasm. I'm certainly no fan of the current tax "situation".
Russian
Saskatoon railfan
Now there's an interstin read. I think I'm supporting my LHS, even though its not local (100+ miles away!) and works a lot more like a Walthers distributor. Even more strangely whenever I order most packages appear to come from Quebec. Maybe Willis ca expalin this one.
The prices are fair however, especially if you consider that here in Canada we don't have huge model train superstores like www.discounttrainsonline.com and some of the ones mentioned. Even if someone charges a smaller price, shipping will eat it up quick! I have yet to pay more then $7 for shipping (that's likem $6 USD) so am quite happy.
The prices are fair however, especially if you consider that here in Canada we don't have huge model train superstores like www.discounttrainsonline.com and some of the ones mentioned. Even if someone charges a smaller price, shipping will eat it up quick! I have yet to pay more then $7 for shipping (that's likem $6 USD) so am quite happy.
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jacon12
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RexHea said:Jarrell
I went through the same mess with my LHS. He doesn't stock much in the way of MR, but could order for me. He started out matching Internet prices with an average of 20% off MSRP because he didn't have to do anything, but get on the phone and order.
After about a year or so and me not checking any more, I started seeing an increase in the prices he was giving me. Finally I checked it out closer and he was marking the product 20% above MSRP and then giving me a discount. That was the end of my business. The man lives in a 5000 Sq Ft. home so I don't feel sorry for him one bit.
Now, I order from the internet on a regular basis and I try to wait until the order is close to $85. That way 9% of it, which is the local sales tax savings, will pay for the shipping.
FYI: My last order from Walthers ($70.85) only had $7.08 added on for shipping...or 10%
Rex, maybe it happens much more than we think. I'm going to do most of my buying from the internet also.
Jarrell
jacon12
Member
Russian said:
Russian, I think most of us would rather buy locally, it's nice to actually SEE what you're buying. It would be interesting to know how many people here actually get a discount from the local store. The most I get, usually, is 10 percent, unless the item is on some type closeout special sale.
Jarrell
Russian
Saskatoon railfan
Speaking of Walthers...
There're a couple items I want to buy that were available previously and are currently out of stock. If I backorder it from a dealer, what will that do? I'm guessing just put me on a waiting list.
Also, has anyone been in such circumstances before? If yes, how long did you have to wait when arrival date was unkown. I don't really want to wait 6 month or more here...
There're a couple items I want to buy that were available previously and are currently out of stock. If I backorder it from a dealer, what will that do? I'm guessing just put me on a waiting list.
Also, has anyone been in such circumstances before? If yes, how long did you have to wait when arrival date was unkown. I don't really want to wait 6 month or more here...
Roman, Walthers maintains an order status list for each dealer. If they backorder an item that you ordered through him they will send it when it comes in. How they determine who gets what and when is beyond me. I have waited anywhere from 3 weeks to 3 months. I also have had some items dropped for reasons unknown after a long period of time and had to reorder. What you can do is follow the item on Walthers web site. When you see it back in stock, get your dealer busy on the phone.
