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[col]

Number of diecast bargain pages have gone up to six from 3. Anyone fancy a cheap Valiant?;)

[sniperUK]

Number of diecast bargain pages have gone up to six from 3. Anyone fancy a cheap Valiant?;)

Christ not again:LOL: :LOL: Whirlwinds and Spits as well!!

[sniperUK]

I think the title for this should be "Feeding Frenzy the Return":wacko: :wacko:

[kevjb64]

Number of diecast bargain pages have gone up to six from 3. Anyone fancy a cheap Valiant?;)

He does not hang about , especially if it has a run size over about 1500-1800 , its straight on there usually . :eek:

[kevjb64]

Almost brought the second TSR2 until I checked how many he had , that may well get a bit cheaper yet me thinks . ;)

[kevjb64]

Lets hope he has not ordered any Stirlings !!! :rolleyes: :D ;)

[scott]

:LOL: :LOL:

At it again , nothing takes my fancy this time :(

Was tempted by the Heinkel :rolleyes:

[kevjb64]

:LOL: :LOL:

At it again , nothing takes my fancy this time :(

Was tempted by the Heinkel :rolleyes:

Do not wait , just the one on that item . ;)

[scott]

Do not wait , just the one on that item . ;)

Im on a Diecast diet :wacko:

[kevjb64]

Im on a Diecast diet :wacko:

Wait for the second TSR2 then , he has got 30+ of those , so they will probably still be there when you have finished your diet .

[shuttle]

Just bought the NF Blenheim and an SE5a....!

:eek: Shuttle

[sniperUK]

Not playing this time, too many other things this month:o

[shuttle]

I had to just restrain myself but what the hell is going on - the Valiant and the Whirlwind are brand new?

I hope they have ordered a 100 Stirlings - 40% off. Ding dong...!!

:confused: Shuttle

[Agent X20]

The pooch not dumping..... dont make me larf.... If this is off his own back then he is certifiable...:)

Pity there's no prewar Swordfish there...

Be interesting to see if any DW's ever come up as ARD are "not happy" about their cutback orders. If there are then you know that the skullduggery of the past is alive and well and basically it's meet the new boss.. same as the old boss..

Really makes you want to preorder NOT - surprised the retailers don't pipe up.

Hey ho.....

[col]

Thought that Bombphoon might attract some more interest:unsure:
I have a Stark DVII on the way.

[kevjb64]

I had to just restrain myself but what the hell is going on - the Valiant and the Whirlwind are brand new?

I hope they have ordered a 100 Stirlings - 40% off. Ding dong...!!

:confused: Shuttle

Well I the first time he did it we were told it was because he had a huge year end bill to meet and HQ were going to have a word so that it did not happen again but he was a big Hornby client and got great % discount for size . Then it happened again and I started to keep an eye on the site a bit . I think he is just a shrewd operator , agree to take the amount that gets them cheep cheep , sells some puts a small number that are left on sale on the whole , anything that looks suspiciously like having too many in the run size he is ruthless at dumping . In his last three sales what have been the biggest numbers and usually the biggest percentage off ( though not always ) . So far the first TSR2 , the last three Sea Kings , the last two Lightnings and now the last Whirlwind ( yep he has the first but only 5 ) . ;)

[Agent X20]

Ah bum.... Just tried to order 20 He 111's for a BoB remake... Says he only has the one.. Just watch yer don't hit the wrong button there Kev otherwise you could end up with their entire stock...:D :D :D

[kevjb64]

Ah bum.... Just tried to order 20 He 111's for a BoB remake... Says he only has the one.. Just watch yer don't hit the wrong button there Kev otherwise you could end up with their entire stock...:D :D :D

I run it up slowly mate to find out just in case ;) :rolleyes: , first 10 then 20 then 30 , if I get beyond 50 and I have occasionally , I stop . :D :D

[Seafire47]

Thanks for the tip off! Just grabbed a Whirlwind and a 10 Sq Camel. :)
No Valiants that I could see - must have all gone.:(

[kevjb64]

Thanks for the tip off! Just grabbed a Whirlwind and a 10 Sq Camel. :)
No Valiants that I could see - must have all gone.:(

Yep must have sold 30+ probably straight into members lofts for a while . :rolleyes: :D

[Craig]

I fancy the Whirlwind, but I too am skint this month. Some you win, some you lose!

[fozzy45]

Just got the black Blenheim for £31.00 - well it would be rude not to at that price. Would have picked the He111 up if I already had not got one for near rrp:(

Definitely a site to keep tabs on

[kevjb64]

Just got the black Blenheim for £31.00 - well it would be rude not to at that price. Would have picked the He111 up if I already had not got one for near rrp:(

Definitely a site to keep tabs on

Yep , he is another reason I will not be pre-ordering out of the new catalogue .

[COASTIE75]

Yep , he is another reason I will not be pre-ordering out of the new catalogue .

And me. This is crazy, I preordered the Whirlwind and havn't even received it yet - and there it was, for £28!! :mad:

[kevjb64]

Mind you there are a good number on there that need further reductions , some have been on there over a year with the same amounts showing . The new stuff goes on , there is a stampede , then when the dust settles the same approx 10 aircraft are left . :rolleyes:

[kevjb64]

Still do not think it is as good as the first one , mind you they sometimes get a second wind and bung a load of other items on after a day or two . :unsure: ;)

[Christian]

Lucky Buggers. :p

[Sponge Bob]

Just got the Whirlwind :D

[sniperUK]

Eglinton Whirlwinds all gone, only one 22Sqn left,one BBMF "Wellum" left

[kevjb64]

Eglinton Whirlwinds all gone, only one 22Sqn left,one BBMF "Wellum" left

I wonder how much metal he has shifted on this forum in the past 20 odd months ? :unsure:

[sniperUK]

I wonder how much metal he has shifted on this forum in the past 20 odd months ? :unsure:

Probably measured in tons:eek: :LOL: :LOL:

[sniperUK]

Pity he is not doing the same on kits, I could do with several of the new GR.9 and Valiant at a good price:D

[sniperUK]

Still have the Grey VC.10 at close to full price, this was dumped:confused: in fact look at all the stuff not on sale , most will never sell P-51B anyone:wacko:

[Nimrod48]

A glaring gap in my Fw190 collection has now been filled with the purchase of the Schipol version.

[kevjb64]

A glaring gap in my Fw190 collection has now been filled with the purchase of the Schipol version.

Great model and a nice price for it . :)

[Christian]

Would someone be kind enough to provide a link to the retailer in question please. :D

[prune]

http://www.themodeller.com/Diecast-Models-Sale

[Christian]

http://www.themodeller.com/Diecast-Models-Sale

Why thank you kind sir. :)

[The Defiant Man]

only one 22Sqn left,one BBMF "Wellum" left

Well I've just bagged one (along with a Cozens Spit).......but it still comes up as in stock.......on the other hand, the CC Blenheim is no longer in the dump but still available at only a fiver below SRP.......could it be that for some of the models in the sale section the "number in stock" is not actually....erm.....truly indicative of the number he has?

[kevjb64]

Well I've just bagged one (along with a Cozens Spit).......but it still comes up as in stock.......on the other hand, the CC Blenheim is no longer in the dump but still available at only a fiver below SRP.......could it be that for some of the models in the sale section the "number in stock" is not actually....erm.....truly indicative of the number he has?

What you mean , no shirley not .:rolleyes: Could just be the number he wants to clear out I guess ? :unsure:

Its a bit like the DW-E , a couple of people brought of sites showing two left recently and then when I spoke to them a week later to confirm they had received them the same site was now showing 3 + left . :confused: Possibly on the phone to the warehouse as he sells them and ordering more if Corgi or wholesale are getting rid of them . :unsure: Hang on though the Valiant was another one of those that there were not enough of a someone was suggesting more should have been made I thought . :unsure:

[The Defiant Man]

Be interesting to see if any DW's ever come up as ARD are "not happy" about their cutback orders. If there are then you know that the skullduggery of the past is alive and well and basically it's meet the new boss.. same as the old boss..

Really makes you want to preorder NOT - surprised the retailers don't pipe up.

Hey ho.....

The question, it seems, is not whether there are enough collectors for a given run size, but whether there are too many people in the trade.....

Another question...for new releases....who allocates them to the dealers......Corgi or the wholesalers?

[kevjb64]

Another question...for new releases....who allocates them to the dealers......Corgi or the wholesalers?

Both I think , some get direct and some from wholesale , though who does the original split at Corgi is anybodies guess , maybe someone has some influence ? :unsure: Maybe some are getting a grocers dozen ?? :unsure: Seems to be the voice of the hound currently , 99% of any hostile comments have been towards members of the trade ( and mostly a number less than 2 ;) ) , this has now made us a ' hostile forum ' to Corgi supposedly . :confused: :confused: So it seems they are almost one and the same now . ;) :rolleyes:

[conversionwing]

The question, it seems, is not whether there are enough collectors for a given run size, but whether there are too many people in the trade.....

Another question...for new releases....who allocates them to the dealers......Corgi or the wholesalers?

Always figured it was the 'old boy network' if there is such a thing in diecast retail/wholesaler:o

Have to admit taking some DW-k's off 'the modeller' a number of weeks ago

[kevjb64]

Always figured it was the 'old boy network' if there is such a thing in diecast retail/wholesaler:o

Have to admit taking some DW-k's off 'the modeller' a number of weeks ago

You swine you !!! :rolleyes: :D ;)

Oh I think there well maybe . :LOL: :LOL:

[dilligafocau]

Did'nt have a Lynx picked up the HMS Brilliant version. seems to be on sale everywhere at the moment :)

[kevjb64]

Did'nt have a Lynx picked up the HMS Brilliant version. seems to be on sale everywhere at the moment :)

I think it possibly suffered a little from 3 in a row syndrome .:unsure: Shame as its nice . :)

[kevjb64]

Probably measured in tons:eek: :LOL: :LOL:

It may well be and of course we cannot say if he is making a profit or not . Maybe he sold a fair few around SRP and did not fancy the rest . :unsure: As you have said in previous posts he sure seems to have got caught out with some of the early Hornby era releases and is still holding them . So maybe he just wanted out . All I know is he has probably shifted , what 200 ish units in a matter of hours and the first one it was probably nearer 500 , so call it 1000 units in three sales . :)

[dilligafocau]

Did'nt have a Lynx picked up the HMS Brilliant version. seems to be on sale everywhere at the moment :)

Terrible service....took 'em a whole hour to despatch my order :eek: :cool:

Gawd, that was quick ;)

[kevjb64]

Terrible service....took 'em a whole hour to despatch my order :eek: :cool:

Gawd, that was quick ;)

There are several excellent sellers for service but I must say they are tops of who I have used , £ 7 no matter how many models and always its there next day . :eek:

[DamienB]

Nowt I fancy this time round, I'd have a Lynx but it'd have to get down to the 15 quid mark...

How much were the Valiants going for then?

[kevjb64]

Nowt I fancy this time round, I'd have a Lynx but it'd have to get down to the 15 quid mark...

How much were the Valiants going for then?

What ever 40% was off SRP I guess , that was about £ 45 I think so about £ 23 is my guess but cannot remember for sure , no longer bother with 1:144 so did not pay great attention . :unsure: :)

[DamienB]

Not bad, I'd have had one to repaint it... ah well!

[kevjb64]

Not bad, I'd have had one to repaint it... ah well!

Except I meant to type £ 27 which is 60% of £ 45 :confused: , hey just one of those moments . :o ;) :D

[kevjb64]

Well I've just bagged one (along with a Cozens Spit).......but it still comes up as in stock.......on the other hand, the CC Blenheim is no longer in the dump but still available at only a fiver below SRP.......could it be that for some of the models in the sale section the "number in stock" is not actually....erm.....truly indicative of the number he has?

A few more have moved into the sale today but without big % discounts or lots of models . DW-Q is in but only 10% off and only three units as an example . :)

[von hitchofen]

couldn't resist and spent seventy quid with them...looks like I shall be on a strict "no diecast" diet at Legends, then....:LOL:

[kevjb64]

As usual about 36 hours after hitting the button order arrived safe and sound . :)

[Nimrod48]

As usual about 36 hours after hitting the button order arrived safe and sound . :)

My Schipol Fw190 arrived less that 24 hrs after ordering it, beautifully packed & only £2.50 postage ... a superb model ... kudos to The Modeller & Corgi:cool

[von hitchofen]

ordered at 7.23pm on Monday, arrived 8:53am this morning

if only all diecast purveyors wore this cheap and reliable

three cheers for the man from Stroud :D

[Dan214sqn]

some decent kit on offer, duxford tsr2 @ £49!!!
still taking pre orders on the big mossie aswell....ooohhh shall i...or not....????

[kevjb64]

some decent kit on offer, duxford tsr2 @ £49!!!
still taking pre orders on the big mossie aswell....ooohhh shall i...or not....????

Yep but he has a few of those , might see a bigger drop yet . :unsure:

[gary ford]

Even some of the large Corgi Wholesalers have been snapping up models as the cost is the same as they pay at Corgi sometimes a little less.

We asked some time ago if they were interested in selling our brands and they stated No, I was a little sad at the time, but blessings come in different ways.

[kevjb64]

Even some of the large Corgi Wholesalers have been snapping up models as the cost is the same as they pay at Corgi sometimes a little less.

We asked some time ago if they were interested in selling our brands and they stated No, I was a little sad at the time, but blessings come in different ways.

Happened last time as well and some of the retailers ( can't blame em can you ) , still he has not sold any of the second TSR2 .

[The Defiant Man]

Two lovely Spits received within 24 hours of being ordered (just like last time)! :) :) :)

[jimbo]

still he has not sold any of the second TSR2 .

Nobody wants them tsr2's!!!!

I have got to say this company does seem to buy these items blind. sees that catalogue order form yep, i have 96 of these 96 of that. gets them in stock, then thinks bugger i have still got 72 left. we need money lets bung them out cheap.

He obviously does not look at what is sold out at corgi, as 4 modern trucks on sale are sold out, customers/trade begging for them, Valiant sold out with most people. weve had loads of trade enquirys for this model after release. "Have you got any spare i can buy?"

If i was in their shoes i would do a bit of research before i would chuck out a model only released 2 weeks ago and sold out.

[kevjb64]

Nobody wants them tsr2's!!!!

I have got to say this company does seem to buy these items blind. sees that catalogue order form yep, i have 96 of these 96 of that. gets them in stock, then thinks bugger i have still got 72 left. we need money lets bung them out cheap.

He obviously does not look at what is sold out at corgi, as 4 modern trucks on sale are sold out, customers/trade begging for them, Valiant sold out with most people. weve had loads of trade enquirys for this model after release. "Have you got any spare i can buy?"

If i was in their shoes i would do a bit of research before i would chuck out a model only released 2 weeks ago and sold out.

You would think , especially if ( supposedly ) your supplier had phoned you at least once to explain that . Though he certainly has hit the ones to get rid of in size with incredible accuracy in the last 18 months . Of course the fact that he maybe one of the causes is always a possibility . It must be said though , it becomes harder to fathom with each occurrence to fair . :unsure: :)

[The Defiant Man]

Nobody wants them tsr2's!!!!



Has anybody on here bought one yet?:unsure:

[kevjb64]

Has anybody on here bought one yet?:unsure:

Probably not and I have been offered them cheaper than that as well ( had to buy more than 3 though ) , I am finally beginning to stick to my new buying policy at last . :o :)

[Dan214sqn]

i think i saw a thread with a duxford tsr2 in guys collection , i wont name names tho!!!

Id have one if it was silly cheap, not to display though as i already have the 1st one.LOFT BOUND it would have to be,

[Craig]

I'd have one, but priorities being what they are, I won't be paying above £50 for one. It'd be likely displayed too, but at present even my first one is back in its box as it's an awkward size and shape for the cabinet.

[fozzy45]

As has been said before you cannot fault the service. My black Blenheim was ordered yesterday and arrived today in a nice sturdy box leaving both model and box mint:) . No doubt I will be using them again.

[highnoon1966]

1:32 Bob Doe Spitfire arrived today from the sale :D , was a bit unsure whether to order it after some stories about missing certs/qc issues and the like but it's fine and everything is present and correct. Can't fault the service and all at a great price.

[col]

Stark DVII and the pre war Spitfire turned up today. Very pleased with models and service:)

[shuttle]

As has been said before you cannot fault the service. My black Blenheim was ordered yesterday and arrived today in a nice sturdy box leaving both model and box mint:) . No doubt I will be using them again.

Same here along with a great SE5a....

Top stuff.

:) Shuttle

[DamienB]

I'd have the Duxford TSR2 if it snuck below the 30 quid radar... come on MrTheModeller, you know it makes sense...

[von hitchofen]

He obviously does not look at what is sold out at corgi, as 4 modern trucks on sale are sold out, customers/trade begging for them....No we need money lets bung them out cheap...

well, you can't eat diecast, and Tesco don't do barter...10 Duxford TSR-2s for can of Value beans at the checkout wouldn't go down too well

best to make the sponds now - you could be insolvent futher down the line

and why sell your stuff to another retailer so they can make money flogging them off....:wacko:

[Sponge Bob]

My SAR Whirlwind arrived today, another cutie of a helicopter, well done Corgi :)

[Seafire47]

The SAR Whirlwind and 10 Sq RNAS Camel I ordered arrived yesterday. Very fast service!

The Camel is very nice - my first WW1 aircraft and one I'd been waiting for ages to find at the right price. The Whirlwind is also good and goes well with my yellow Sea King and Wessex, but to be honest even at £28 it didn't feel like a bargain - more like the price it should be all along. At £40 I'd never have bought one.:( Thank goodness for The Modeller and their moments of madness!:D

[guignol1971]

Just received my Corgi He-111H-6 Torpedo Bomber Italy from themodeller, and once again I'm really happy with the model, the price paid & the great service provided !! I've already purchased from them last year a nice Corgi JU-52 Greece with 50% off with the same quality of service !! :cool:
So, for the new one, ordered the 4th of july, shipped the next day and landed the 9th, all this for £7.00 P&P to France, for a 1/72 Corgi bomber !! I enjoy that a lot !! :cool: :) :)
My lonely regrets, not found another discount models I'm looking for, to add my order, and that themodeller's sales don't come round again more often in the year !! :p ;) (Mrs G. doesn't share these two regrets :p)

[24590613]

The SAR Whirlwind and 10 Sq RNAS Camel I ordered arrived yesterday. Very fast service!

The Camel is very nice - my first WW1 aircraft and one I'd been waiting for ages to find at the right price. The Whirlwind is also good and goes well with my yellow Sea King and Wessex, but to be honest even at £28 it didn't feel like a bargain - more like the price it should be all along. At £40 I'd never have bought one.:( Thank goodness for The Modeller and their moments of madness!:D

I am awaiting the RNAS Camel as well - great for the price.

[24590613]

36 hours from order placed to plane in my hand - IMPRESSIVE!!!!!!

[DCRanger]

My winter JU88 arrived the day after I ordered it.:cool: :cool:

[kevjb64]

T

Be interesting to see if any DW's ever come up as ARD are "not happy" about their cutback orders. If there are then you know that the skullduggery of the past is alive and well and basically it's meet the new boss.. same as the old boss..

Really makes you want to preorder NOT - surprised the retailers don't pipe up.

Hey ho.....

More like welcome to the new advisors same as the old advisors and the old bosses protege has finally got into a position of power where it is worth influencing him . ;) :rolleyes:

[Grizzly Adams]

I think I'm one of the ARD'ers that's missed out on 'K' on a pre-order.

[eismeer]

ARD couldn't supply me with DW-Q though he did say he would try and source one for me. That was well over a week ago and no further contact since so glad i managed to pick one up from elsewhere.

You watch another one turn up now sometime next week:D

[kevjb64]

ARD couldn't supply me with DW-Q though he did say he would try and source one for me. That was well over a week ago and no further contact since so glad i managed to pick one up from elsewhere.

You watch another one turn up now sometime next week:D

Interestingly K seems to have genuinely sold well , E not as is still about but not that many Q's around due to the dump .:rolleyes: The last two are rumoured to be being held back as well to save face , no idea if that is true . ;)

[Agent X20]

I think I'm one of the ARD'ers that's missed out on 'K' on a pre-order.

I bought all three as they wanted silly money ... and nothings turned up which is just as well really as Mrs Agent would not be a happy bunny...

[conversionwing]

Interestingly K seems to have genuinely sold well , E not as is still about but not that many Q's around due to the dump .:rolleyes: The last two are rumoured to be being held back as well to save face , no idea if that is true . ;)

no there are definitely a few EQ's about

not totalling convinced that all the K's are not languishing in dealers stock rooms awaiting the'right' moment:o

[Grizzly Adams]

I bought all three as they wanted silly money ... and nothings turned up which is just as well really as Mrs Agent would not be a happy bunny...

Aye that's what I thought when I saw the rpices Agent, but I genuinely just don't have the room to store and speculate like that, so decided not to be greedy and just get the one i really wanted, which looks like the one I'm not gonna get :D Ho-hum..... not gonna loose sleep over it.

[Angels one-five]

Anyone else having problems getting onto themodeller.com site today? I keep getting a server not responding message...:unsure:

[fozzy45]

Anyone else having problems getting onto themodeller.com site today? I keep getting a server not responding message...:unsure:

Not working for me either but it was fine yestersay - you never know they might be reworking their site with some bargains:D

[conversionwing]

No working fine for me, just picked up their last 4 stirlings in the sale for £35 a pop:)













or did I?

[Angels one-five]

No working fine for me, just picked up their last 4 stirlings in the sale for £35 a pop:)


or did I?

LOL:LOL: :LOL: :LOL:

[CFBC]

Nah, not working...

[highnoon1966]

Nah, not working...

Was ok yesterday but been playing silly beggars all day today :( lets hope it's because of lots of new additions to there sale section :)

[maple 01]

or the new catalogue?

[conversionwing]

it appears to be back, but no new sale and no new catalogue

[themostdangerousenemy]

Anybody been on their site recently. Must admit i look daily ,at this time of year for obvious reasons. Just had a look and the sale section has increased to 6 pages,but no aditional AA stuff.There seems to have been an increase in numbers in buses,trucks and cars put on at sale prices........as yet no planes....yet.

[DCRanger]

I keep checking from time to time as well. Perhaps he is put off adding more AA because some of the stuff has been available for over a year. That includes the 229 OTU Hunter which is not a bad looking model (No idea on accuracy though). Some dross which will linger a long time like the A4 and A10.

The Hunter although a good price has been under cut by S&S more recently but it seems to be lingering there as well.

[themostdangerousenemy]

I keep checking from time to time as well. Perhaps he is put off adding more AA because some of the stuff has been available for over a year. That includes the 229 OTU Hunter which is not a bad looking model (No idea on accuracy though). Some dross which will linger a long time like the A4 and A10.

The Hunter although a good price has been under cut by S&S more recently but it seems to be lingering there as well.
................not forgetting the Russian spit,the TSR 2..............been on there for ages.

[highnoon1966]

Anybody been on their site recently. Must admit i look daily ,at this time of year for obvious reasons. Just had a look and the sale section has increased to 6 pages,but no aditional AA stuff.There seems to have been an increase in numbers in buses,trucks and cars put on at sale prices........as yet no planes....yet.

We can but hope although it has been an age since any AA stuff has been added to the sale section.