RMweb Gold JohnR Posted January 15 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 15 From their Facebook page, Paignton Model Shop is to close. The shop will remain open until the 2nd week in March, as the owners are finally retiring. I understand the shop has been for sale for some time, so I assume that no buyers have been found. 1 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris M Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 That's a shame, it is a nice little shop. Although I live in the Midlands I often go to South Devon and like to pop in. I shall miss this shop more than I will miss Hattons. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ELTEL Posted January 15 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 15 Yes likewise when I have been in Devon,I have popped in for a browse normally finding something of interest. Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted January 15 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 15 An all too common story at the moment. There are currently two popular old established food shops on our high street up for sale with the owners looking to retire. One is expected to close in March. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halvarras Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 I always visited this shop when holidaying in Brixham, and usually came away with a purchase. Unfortunate but the reason is understandable, and increasingly common. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted January 15 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 15 (edited) Sad that Rick is retiring. It comes to us all so a happy retirement to him and Mrs Rick.❤️ A visit to stock up with essentials is now essential. There will be no town model shops in a good part of Devon any more. Sadly, it's way of things nowadays. In past times, his prices for a lot of models were only a quid or two more than from 'box shifters' when p&p is included. Edited January 15 by Re6/6 2 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted January 15 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 15 Always a must visit along with Warren's for my saffron cake when visiting Torbay. At least we still have Expressway Models at Buckfastleigh. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 There is also Bekra Models at Newton Abbot. While not primarily a model railway shop they do have a selection of railway stuff there along with brass, wood and plastic material for scratchbuilding and a wide range of paints and tools. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCB Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 Great Shame, I had really outstanding service from there. I try to call in when I am in Devon but Paignton is not on a main route so means a detour (Unlike the Buckfastleigh shop just off th main road) I guess future prospects for modelling with the cost of inventory escalating have put off potential buyers. And laziness, I'm 10 miles from a major box shifter but buy 90%of my models on line . There is a sewing shop near Poundland in Teignmouth which sells model railway items, they shut at 4pm today and I arrived at 10 past Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivercider Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 (edited) 6 hours ago, DCB said: Great Shame, I had really outstanding service from there. I try to call in when I am in Devon but Paignton is not on a main route so means a detour (Unlike the Buckfastleigh shop just off th main road) I guess future prospects for modelling with the cost of inventory escalating have put off potential buyers. And laziness, I'm 10 miles from a major box shifter but buy 90%of my models on line . There is a sewing shop near Poundland in Teignmouth which sells model railway items, they shut at 4pm today and I arrived at 10 past Sew Much More on the pedestrianised part of Bank Street in Teignmouth sells a varying selection of 2nd hand model railway items including coaches and wagons, and some buildings and scenic items and model buses. There is also a selection of 2nd hand railway books. The items are sold to raise funds for the Totnes Station group on the South Devon Railway. cheers Edited January 16 by Rivercider missing word. 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JohnR Posted January 16 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16 50 minutes ago, Rivercider said: Sew Much More on the pedestrianised part of Bank Street in Teignmouth sells a varying selection of 2nd model railway items including coaches and wagons, and some buildings and scenic items and model buses. There is also a selection of 2nd hand railway books. The items are sold to raise funds for the Totnes Station group on the South Devon Railway. cheers Thanks, I must pay them a visit next time I'm visiting my mum in Teignmouth. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JohnR Posted January 16 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16 As has been mentioned, Bekra models in Newton Abbott is still there, although not a pure model railway shop. Colletts in Exmouth is also still there (I've never visited so cant comment). But it seems a shame that neither Exeter nor Torbay can support a model railway shop. It can't be a lack of modellers - Exeter has two model railway clubs! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted January 16 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16 Colletts is a nice, friendly one-man-band. Good stock relative to shop size. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMJ Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 For many who have paid into pension pots getting to 55 and having the ability to retire is very tempting. At times for some it can be a 7 day job as the shop is open and model exhibitions at the weekend so when do you have a day off? 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 10 hours ago, AMJ said: For many who have paid into pension pots getting to 55 and having the ability to retire is very tempting. At times for some it can be a 7 day job as the shop is open and model exhibitions at the weekend so when do you have a day off? I can’t imagine retiring at 55 unless I have literally millions of pounds to spend . More like 75 the way things are going 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold melmoth Posted January 16 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 16 I'm 55 and can't imagine retiring at all, although I'm self-employed, which is arguably a plus. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSpencer Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Fond few memories of their little shop, not far from my brother's house whenever I visited him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JohnR Posted February 9 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 9 Story here of the closure https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/sadness-iconic-devon-shop-closes-9084851?fbclid=IwAR3odv3yHbloaImsZg875r0jK2vwbAnqhBZr3bIIVxTCOYSVK97Cl5zRCaY 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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