Gaugemaster Collection: Class 73's

bluedepot · November 23, 2019, 02:42:21 PM

thanks for update anyway! i have paid for 2 upfront so patiently awaiting them!

monkey_brains · November 23, 2019, 07:21:48 PM

Quote from: bluedepot on November 23, 2019, 02:42:21 PM
thanks for update anyway! i have paid for 2 upfront so patiently awaiting them!

Similar story for me - still I'd rather they were right than rushed

LASteve · November 23, 2019, 07:54:42 PM

Quote from: monkey_brains on November 23, 2019, 07:21:48 PM
Quote from: bluedepot on November 23, 2019, 02:42:21 PM
thanks for update anyway! i have paid for 2 upfront so patiently awaiting them!

Similar story for me - still I'd rather they were right than rushed

Do you think it would be prudent for me to pre-order? I've got a funny feeling that the price is going to go up when they are actually released ...

RailGooner · November 23, 2019, 09:23:46 PM

Quote from: LASteve on November 23, 2019, 07:54:42 PM
Quote from: monkey_brains on November 23, 2019, 07:21:48 PM
Quote from: bluedepot on November 23, 2019, 02:42:21 PM
thanks for update anyway! i have paid for 2 upfront so patiently awaiting them!

Similar story for me - still I'd rather they were right than rushed
Do you think it would be prudent for me to pre-order? I've got a funny feeling that the price is going to go up when they are actually released ...

They can still legally raise the price and ask you pay the difference.

Newportnobby · November 23, 2019, 09:49:42 PM

Quote from: RailGooner on November 23, 2019, 09:23:46 PM
Quote from: LASteve on November 23, 2019, 07:54:42 PM
Quote from: monkey_brains on November 23, 2019, 07:21:48 PM
Quote from: bluedepot on November 23, 2019, 02:42:21 PM
thanks for update anyway! i have paid for 2 upfront so patiently awaiting them!

Similar story for me - still I'd rather they were right than rushed
Do you think it would be prudent for me to pre-order? I've got a funny feeling that the price is going to go up when they are actually released ...

They can still legally raise the price and ask you pay the difference.

I think it's been too long for the price to remain as was. Usually you get a mail along the lines of "the price is now expected to be £***. Should this not be acceptable please cancel your order"

GrahamB · November 24, 2019, 09:01:29 AM

I have two on order but I've not paid a penny.

monkey_brains · November 24, 2019, 11:37:08 AM

Quote from: LASteve on November 23, 2019, 07:54:42 PM
Do you think it would be prudent for me to pre-order? I've got a funny feeling that the price is going to go up when they are actually released ...

I've got that feeling too - they are very good value at sub £100 from most retailers

LASteve · November 24, 2019, 03:50:55 PM

Quote from: monkey_brains on November 24, 2019, 11:37:08 AM
I've got that feeling too - they are very good value at sub £100 from most retailers

Rails owe you a commission

Order placed. I fully expect it in the mail tomorrow

bluedepot · November 25, 2019, 10:40:42 AM

i ordered mine from colletts (i think it was) for a competitive price but paid in full

tim

GrahamB · November 25, 2019, 11:54:51 AM

Quote from: bluedepot on November 25, 2019, 10:40:42 AM
i ordered mine from colletts (i think it was) for a competitive price but paid in full

tim

I've ordered mine from Colletts but I won't be invoiced until he knows they are on their way.

bluedepot · November 25, 2019, 01:05:09 PM

maybe it was another shop then! crazy isnt it but i cant remember. i had better check in my emails!

NGS-PO · November 25, 2019, 01:19:51 PM

Quote from: bluedepot on November 25, 2019, 01:05:09 PM
maybe it was another shop then! crazy isnt it but i cant remember. i had better check in my emails!

Collet's offer the option of paying up front, in instalments, or prior to despatch.

Upperton · February 01, 2020, 04:18:54 PM

I was in the shop this morning and asked if there was any progress in an approximate date when they would know what month or year this new batch of 73s might be released. I was pointed in the direction of the shop manager, who replied with his own question "how long's a piece of string?".

Lovely $:-\$

Newportnobby · February 01, 2020, 09:20:40 PM

We no doubt have to wait for this to be put in the Dapol production pipeline so more a case of 'How long is a pipeline?' I have a green one on pre order but am not holding my breath

GrahamB · May 11, 2020, 07:58:19 PM

Having just taken delivery of one of the latest Dapol 33's, I'm wondering if part of the delay is that they are re engineering the chassis to take Next 18 sockets? The new 33's chassis is very different to the old one. Given how poor the DCC ready 73 chassis was compared to the old "non ready" chassis, it might, sort of, justify the wait.