NIK Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Hi, I noticed in an RMWeb topic on Silver Fox models there was a link about DC Kits being gradually reissued. I looked on the DC Kits website, saw that some kits I wanted seemed back in stock and ordered some. I've now received an E-mail from Charlie Petty of DC Kits saying those kits are not currently available but he hopes at some point to produce body only kits. The kits I tried to order were Class 206 Tadpole Unit, Class 119 Cross Country DMMU and Class 201 6S Hastings unit. So I guess if the webpage says an item is in stock but somewhere else on the page it says 'Body Kits will become available when time permits' then its not in stock. I've let Charlie know of my observation of this aspect of his website. Regards Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul80 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I have always found the DCKits website to be a complete nightmare to navigate, been on there loads of times to buy sound decoders only to give up and go elsewhere to a much better written site. A poorly constructed e ecommerce sight is not good for business and must be costing them money in lost sales. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I have always found the DCKits website to be a complete nightmare to navigate, been on there loads of times to buy sound decoders only to give up and go elsewhere to a much better written site. A poorly constructed e ecommerce sight site is not good for business and must be costing them money in lost sales. Just saying !! Regards, John Isherwood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E3109 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 If Charle is reading this, I'd be interested to know if he's willing to sell Gresley's bogie frames as a separate item, and also possibly roof vents and class 304/504 cab ends. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted September 30, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 30, 2018 Just looked at the revamped web site.. much easier to find things than the old one...and you can find sound chips etc fairly easily now... and the dc emus are all showing either "kits out of stock in the words for the items or as a banner across the picture of the kit. As is usual some of the prices reflect the non availability of the kits..... baz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 ... some kits I wanted seemed back in stock and ordered some. I've now received an E-mail from Charlie Petty of DC Kits saying those kits are not currently available but he hopes at some point to produce body only kits... Then again, it may never happen? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
379 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) If Charle is reading this, I'd be interested to know if he's willing to sell Gresley's bogie frames as a separate item, and also possibly roof vents and class 304/504 cab ends. Cheers. If you go the DC Kits website and select DCKITS DMU & EMU Kits then select DC Kits Plastic & Etched Detailing & Spares, or click on: https://www.dckits-devideos.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=131_167 then a large number of spares are listed including the ones you require, and they appear to be available for sale. No connection with DC Kits, other than the fact I ordered some of the same spares (and other items) earlier this month. Haven't received them yet though, although we are still within the 28 days (just!) to be fair. Fingers crossed, as I also have my eye on the class 303 body kit which I have since noticed seems to be available too. Edited September 30, 2018 by 379 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NIK Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 If you go the DC Kits website and select DCKITS DMU & EMU Kits then select DC Kits Plastic & Etched Detailing & Spares, or click on: https://www.dckits-devideos.co.uk/index.php?route=product/category&path=131_167 then a large number of spares are listed including the ones you require, and they appear to be available for sale. No connection with DC Kits, other than the fact I ordered some of the same spares (and other items) earlier this month. Haven't received them yet though, although we are still within the 28 days (just!) to be fair. Fingers crossed, as I also have my eye on the class 303 body kit which I have since noticed seems to be available too. Hi, Mr Petty replied by E-mail the next day to say the kits I wanted weren't available so hopefully your spares are on their way. Regards Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
379 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Hi, Mr Petty replied by E-mail the next day to say the kits I wanted weren't available so hopefully your spares are on their way. Regards Nick Thanks, lets hope so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ruggedpeak Posted September 30, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 30, 2018 Would be good if they re-released the independent snowplough kit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) I have always found the DCKits website to be a complete nightmare to navigate, been on there loads of times to buy sound decoders only to give up and go elsewhere to a much better written site. A poorly constructed e ecommerce sight is not good for business and must be costing them money in lost sales. Over the last month we have had over 120 orders for sound decoders alone, please let me know which bit of the site is confusing you. Charlie Edited September 30, 2018 by charliepetty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Would be good if they re-released the independent snowplough kit No plans at all for this. Sorry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Then again, it may never happen? Currently we have: Class 108 Single Lightweigh/Test Car Iris Class 303 The next when time permits are 114/119/120 Charlie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 If Charle is reading this, I'd be interested to know if he's willing to sell Gresley's bogie frames as a separate item, and also possibly roof vents and class 304/504 cab ends. Cheers. Gresley Bogies are on the Website and available. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E3109 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Thanks for the updates Charlie. I expect you'll be at the Wigan show next weekend? If so I'll come over and pester you! Cheers E3109 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ruggedpeak Posted September 30, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 30, 2018 No plans at all for this. Sorry. Quick response, thanks! Shame, much as the Hattons Beilhacks are nice, I'd like 2 of the independents and there are no kits nor RTR models - Flangeway ones go for silly money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Hi, I noticed in an RMWeb topic on Silver Fox models there was a link about DC Kits being gradually reissued. I looked on the DC Kits website, saw that some kits I wanted seemed back in stock and ordered some. I've now received an E-mail from Charlie Petty of DC Kits saying those kits are not currently available but he hopes at some point to produce body only kits. The kits I tried to order were Class 206 Tadpole Unit, Class 119 Cross Country DMMU and Class 201 6S Hastings unit. So I guess if the webpage says an item is in stock but somewhere else on the page it says 'Body Kits will become available when time permits' then its not in stock. I've let Charlie know of my observation of this aspect of his website. Regards Nick Sadly updating 6000 items and selling 4000 sound decoders a year and visiting 30+ Model Shows does take up quite a bit of my time, things will slowly come back BUT I cannot make a living on Kits any more as sales are hardly anything anymore. In the last 6 month I have possible had 16 orders which I have declined, sadly the priority it DCC Sound & REALTRACK Models which are flying out. I am sorry but after 27 years doing this I have concluded that people only point out the bad things, never the good things. Sorry but I cannot do everything. Kits will not pay for my living, the other stuff does! Charlie Thanks for the updates Charlie. I expect you'll be at the Wigan show next weekend? If so I'll come over and pester you! Cheers E3109 What are you pestering me for???? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 HAND's UP !!!!!!!!!!!! Who wants any PFA Wagon Kits. As I found a few bits in the lock up while looking for 303 Kits. Charlie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
E3109 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Haha, I'll probably pester you for Gresley bogie frames and a couple of 304 cabs, if you happen to bring some along. Do you have any decent MSW type pans Charlie, if so I'll pester you even more if you bring some Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perfect Paul Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Only 30 plus shows a year !!! All the mileage there and back, set up time and standing on your feet for 2 or 3 days, let alone the odd bit of talking !!! You must be doing something RIGHT, if you are selling over 4000 sound Chips per year Maybe it's the QUALITY of SOUND and range of speakers that you offer to the modeller, as well as the good old fashioned customer service that you provide. Usual disclaimers etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dagworth Posted September 30, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) HAND's UP !!!!!!!!!!!! Who wants any PFA Wagon Kits. As I found a few bits in the lock up while looking for 303 Kits. Charlie How many 303 kits did you dig out Charlie? Hope it was more than your orders, 'cos I've just ordered one for Ravensclyffe! Andi Edited September 30, 2018 by Dagworth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) Deleted. Edited September 30, 2018 by royaloak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted September 30, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 30, 2018 “A poorly constructed e ecommerce sight is not good for business and must be costing them money in lost sales” “I am sorry but after 27 years doing this I have concluded that people only point out the bad things, never the good things. Sorry but I cannot do everything” Well said Charlie I was going to reply when I saw Paul80 ridiculous comment this morning and I would not have been so polite. Keep the good work up. Terry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliepetty Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) On 30/09/2018 at 18:58, ELTEL said: “A poorly constructed e ecommerce sight is not good for business and must be costing them money in lost sales” “I am sorry but after 27 years doing this I have concluded that people only point out the bad things, never the good things. Sorry but I cannot do everything” Well said Charlie I was going to reply when I saw Paul80 ridiculous comment this morning and I would not have been so polite. Keep the good work up. Terry I tend to find people who make comments like that probably will never ask you for help to point them in the right direction! The site seems to be working as I am very busy. IF anyone has comments, bad or otherwise PLEASE let me know. Charlie Edited August 22, 2019 by charliepetty error Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
royaloak Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 (edited) Its rather annoying that when you add items to your basket the website jumps back to the top, okay no biggy in the grand scheme of things just annoying. It does say the 119 and 120 are in stock on the right hand side but will be in stock in the description. Am I right that chassis, bogies, wheels and glazing are not available (and not likely to ever be available) so its just the bodies plus other bits available? I would order the chassis upgrade kit but its a bit expensive. Edited September 30, 2018 by royaloak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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