Paul80 Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 (edited) Hi all Not sure whats going on between Hornby and Hattons and some other big box shifters (insert nsme here) I had on pre order the new Arnold Hornby Brighton Belle set in N-Gauge at Hattons Both power car and coach packed are in stock at Hornby but only the power car pack is in stock at Hattons and the other box shifters. I first thought it was an error at Hornby showing the coaches in stock, but have now found a number of smaller dealers showing stock, they are even now being listed on eBay. What's going on with Hattons have they had a falling out with Hornby now? In the past the box shifters are normally first with new models, what's going on now? Thanks for any insight into this Starting to think I should cancel my pre order and just buy them direct from Hornby !!!! Paul Edited November 30, 2019 by Paul80 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 It might be worthwhile speaking to them directly. And, perhaps, having a little patience - I guess they might be a little behind having spent last weekend at the Warley show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted November 30, 2019 Moderators Share Posted November 30, 2019 No manufacturer can ship all orders to all shops simultaneously to arrive all at the same time. Someone will be first, someone will be last. No retailer can ship all orders to all customers at the same time. Someone will be first, someone will be last. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul80 Posted November 30, 2019 Author Share Posted November 30, 2019 I know, its lust a little annoying that you have them on preorder with one of the biggest suppliers in the country and they show up on EvilBay first. whats the point of preordering Just spoke to Hattons and they have not had theirs yet and have no ETA, only saying soon they hope! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold scottystitch Posted November 30, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2019 You will possibly find that those selling on Ebay don't actually have the item to sell yet either. I think that happens a lot. Best Scott 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butler Henderson Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Hornby are listing them as being in stock; one of the sellers on ebay is Golden Valley Hobbies who list them as being in stock on their own web site. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Collier Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Speaking from experience a shop showing an item is in stock on their website is no guarantee that they've actually got it! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold scottystitch Posted November 30, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2019 One of the listings is for the previous release, going by the catalogue number. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Colin_McLeod Posted December 3, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 3, 2019 The obvious thing to me is to order now from someone who has them in stock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul80 Posted December 3, 2019 Author Share Posted December 3, 2019 Hattons posted mine out today, might get them tomorrow, fingers crossed. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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