Dapol Update video

[EtchedPixels]

It does seem that getting made in China is increasingly difficult.

Not that I've seen. It's gotten a lot more expensive for anyone not doing highly automated work because Chinese people increasingly expect to be paid actual decent wages and that's a good thing.

[Bigmac]

"They are proving to be very popular,"

how ?

Since Adam works for Dapol, I'm sure he has at least some insights that are based on fact rather than speculation, which the Forum seems to be thriving on at the moment.

i wondered if they were now available and selling well.

[Bob G]

I'm speculating here, but it's probably an increase in pre-orders since the BoB broke cover last TINGS and was running round the Dapol demonstration track.

Even so, would be nice to see real livery examples this TINGS. Otherwise it won't look like any progress has been made over the last year (ditto Manor, Mogul, Ivatt...)

[Adam1701D]

"They are proving to be very popular,"

how ?

Since Adam works for Dapol, I'm sure he has at least some insights that are based on fact rather than speculation, which the Forum seems to be thriving on at the moment.

i wondered if they were now available and selling well.

Apologies for the confusion - I am referring to pre-orders.

[Bigmac]

I'm speculating here, but it's probably an increase in pre-orders since the BoB broke cover last TINGS and was running round the Dapol demonstration track.

Even so, would be nice to see real livery examples this TINGS. Otherwise it won't look like any progress has been made over the last year (ditto Manor, Mogul, Ivatt...)

which is why i wont pre order anything--not since the Hatton Garratt.

[Bob G]

I'm speculating here, but it's probably an increase in pre-orders since the BoB broke cover last TINGS and was running round the Dapol demonstration track.

Even so, would be nice to see real livery examples this TINGS. Otherwise it won't look like any progress has been made over the last year (ditto Manor, Mogul, Ivatt...)

which is why i wont pre order anything--not since the Hatton Garratt.

But pre-ordering doesn't cost you anything. It's a no risk activity.
By pre-ordering, at least my spreadsheet knows what I've pre-ordered...and likewise if I cancel the pre-order it's no longer there.

Some pre-orders are necessary just in case the manufacturer has a run on a particular item. I've seen situations when some OO models were sold out on pre-order and you couldn't get them unless you had pre-ordered them.

Not saying that's likely in N, but Revolution, Sonic and Rapido would certainly have you think that they won't make more than is pre-ordered, plus a bit. How much that bit is is down to the individual manufacturer.

Bob

[ohlavache]

I am very excited about the Class 87s, which are due around the turn of the year. The retooled 56s should be following about a month later.

That's very good news. I am looking forward to running the class 56 in DCR livery !

[Bigmac]

I'm speculating here, but it's probably an increase in pre-orders since the BoB broke cover last TINGS and was running round the Dapol demonstration track.

Even so, would be nice to see real livery examples this TINGS. Otherwise it won't look like any progress has been made over the last year (ditto Manor, Mogul, Ivatt...)

which is why i wont pre order anything--not since the Hatton Garratt.

But pre-ordering doesn't cost you anything. It's a no risk activity.
By pre-ordering, at least my spreadsheet knows what I've pre-ordered...and likewise if I cancel the pre-order it's no longer there.

Some pre-orders are necessary just in case the manufacturer has a run on a particular item. I've seen situations when some OO models were sold out on pre-order and you couldn't get them unless you had pre-ordered them.

Not saying that's likely in N, but Revolution, Sonic and Rapido would certainly have you think that they won't make more than is pre-ordered, plus a bit. How much that bit is is down to the individual manufacturer.

Bob

pre order ( whatever that means )--but no deposit ?

[Newportnobby]

Revolution - use the 'early bird' price when the order book opens for your item (you'd be mad not to) and pay either the full amount up front or 50% (Balance on despatch to you). Otherwise, you pay RRP less any discount offered by the retailer
Sonic - deposit paid when pre ordering (about £30)
Rapido - pre order your item with nothing paid until despatched to you from retailer
Farish/Dapol - when item is announced and appears on your retailers website you can order it/them without any payment up front and you get billed when the item(s) are despatched to you by the retailer

[longbow]

I do hope Dapol aren't relying on pre-orders to assess demand for the BoB. Given the remarkably long wait for it, I suspect that many prospective buyers are in no hurry to place one.

But surely there is no newly-tooled steam outline loco in N Gauge likely to sell better.