Jenny Emily Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Hattons have some Heljan class 33s at a knock down price. I got the Engineer's grey 33201 for ??39. Handy as I wanted that livery, but presumably worth it for those wishing to do a repaint. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26power Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 Wickes seem to be changing their paint range. ? Maybe of most interest for scenics is matchpots for 20p, although only one colour of interest in my local branch. Cheers, 26power Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Aldi special on Thursday 18th - http://www.aldi.co.uk/uk/html/offers/2827_13039.htm - don't all rush! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium spamcan61 Posted March 8, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 8, 2010 I've not come across this 'Railworks' sim software before, but there's a cheap deal on it here:- http://store.steampowered.com/sub/3087/ Various bundled items for 20 quid as opposed to 60 odd quid. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium spamcan61 Posted March 18, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 18, 2010 Just a quick headsup for anyone considering a proper camera for layout photography etc. the Argos clearance site on Ebay have the Canon G10 for 270 quid at the moment:- http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=360244030174http://deals.ebay.co.uk/ whoops - sold out already - there were 50 odd left when I posted half an hour ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-BOAF Posted April 2, 2010 Share Posted April 2, 2010 Heads up that Much Ado About Toys in Startford Upon Avon have some 1:76 scale Oxford Diecase artic lorries (one refrigerated type, and one plain box trailer) on offer at £7.50 down from c£18. I think there were abbout 4 on the shelves. Absolue bargain... didn't buy one myself as something else more necessary caught my eye! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutchie Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 maplins have an offer on there soldering irons, 30W Blue (no other colours) £ 4.49 reduced from £ 8.99. ideal for those who are new to soldering like me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 009matt Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 just bought this, cheap even withy the postage http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300411056720&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 just bought this, cheap even withy the postage http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300411056720&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT Hi Matt, that's O-16.5 am I right? Or is it 009, based on the couplers I can't suss it out. If it's a 16.5mm chassis, could you let me know the wheelbase and wheel diameter please. many thanks 'CHARD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 009matt Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 yes, it's 0-16.5 I only ordered it today, so can send the dimensions when it arrives, but is the standard magic trail diesel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted April 3, 2010 Share Posted April 3, 2010 yes, it's 0-16.5 I only ordered it today, so can send the dimensions when it arrives, but is the standard magic trail diesel Cool. You've got me with magic trails, that's way outside my comfort zone Unless you're referring to the Waverley Route of course Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 009matt Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 magic trails, sorry - typo! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coombe Barton Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Hobbycraft in Tamworth for BOGOF 5mm A1 foamboard - £5.99 for the two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECML180 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Tags models in Doncaster are selling premade buildings(Bachmann, Hornby, etc) fairly cheap. I got a couple almost 40% off when I worked it out! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OFFTHE RAILS Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Signal Box Models & Railways are advertising (on their website) the 1948 exchanges version of Hornby Bulleid Pacific 'Bude'at £49.95 + £4 postage. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScRSG Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 you are looking for a bargain Heljan 86, try modelfair as they are advertising the Anglia version, which is, for some reason dearer than the others (at RRP), for £89.50. If my calculations are correct, this is below cost!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loickebros Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Durham Trains Of Stanley have a sale on vitrains locos http://durhamtrainsofstanley.co.uk/my_store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=15 Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kintbury jon Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Have been surfing the model shops - this Hornby 90 seems a good deal! Don't know whether they've made a mistake with the price. http://www.stocktonmodeller.co.uk/2537/products/Hornby_R2291B_Class_90.aspx Not really for me but it may be of interest to someone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Moxy Posted April 22, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 22, 2010 Have been surfing the model shops - this Hornby 90 seems a good deal! Don't know whether they've made a mistake with the price. I think the price must be wrong, the product is now 'deactivated' on their website. Regards Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviesparx Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 Have been surfing the model shops - this Hornby 90 seems a good deal! Don't know whether they've made a mistake with the price. http://www.stocktonmodeller.co.uk/2537/products/Hornby_R2291B_Class_90.aspx Not really for me but it may be of interest to someone. Hmmmm, ordered one yesterday only recieve this in the E-mail... "Dear Sir Unfortunately there has been a mistake on our website. The product you ordered had the wrong price on it, the item has now been removed from the website. Your order will be cancelled and your card will not be charged. We apologiase for any inconevenience this may cause. Many Thanks - Stockton Modeller" If something appears too good to be true....still, they did ' apologiase for any inconevenience '...! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david130653 Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Re the Stockton Modeller issue, I am not 100% certain, but I think what they have done may be illegal. iirc Kodak got into trouble over this a few years back, advertising a camera at the wrong price on their website and they were forced make good on the deal. Certainly in a shop, the price ticket on the goods is the price you pay, wrong or not. If you really want the goods, I would check with your local Trading Standards or Citizens Advice Bureau Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ian Posted April 23, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 23, 2010 Re the Stockton Modeller issue, I am not 100% certain, but I think what they have done may be illegal. iirc Kodak got into trouble over this a few years back, advertising a camera at the wrong price on their website and they were forced make good on the deal. Certainly in a shop, the price ticket on the goods is the price you pay, wrong or not. If you really want the goods, I would check with your local Trading Standards or Citizens Advice Bureau In the UK it is NOT illegal. (It may be in other countries, Australia for one I believe.) In the UK the price is 'an invitation to treat' - there is no compulsion for the retailer to sell a the item to you at all if they don't want to, let alone at a specific price. However where the retailer has mad a mistake many WILL honour the price as a gesture of goodwill - on the basis that the badwill (I think I just invented that term) generated by refusing to sell will outweigh the loss on the sale. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve K Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 "Dear Sir Unfortunately there has been a mistake on our website. The product you ordered had the wrong price on it, the item has now been removed from the website. Your order will be cancelled and your card will not be charged. We apologiase for any inconevenience this may cause. Many Thanks - Stockton Modeller" I think if they'd confirmed your order, and then later cancelled it, you'd have a right to feel miffed, but I think we all knew that they didn't mean to offer a loco for £12.99! As has been mentioned, no shop or trader is compelled to sell you anything, at any price. Most times, if a mistake has been made (particularly a small one), a trader will let you have the goods at the lower price as a gesture of goodwill, but they're quite within their rights to re-price the item, or remove it from sale completely until the error has been corrected. I wonder how many orders Stockton did fulfill before the cock-up was spotted? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviesparx Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Re the Stockton Modeller issue, I am not 100% certain, but I think what they have done may be illegal. iirc Kodak got into trouble over this a few years back, advertising a camera at the wrong price on their website and they were forced make good on the deal. Certainly in a shop, the price ticket on the goods is the price you pay, wrong or not. If you really want the goods, I would check with your local Trading Standards or Citizens Advice Bureau As others have said, it's not illegal for a trader to change their price, or cancel an order, and I have had many similar messages from online traders - just this week I had one from Comet, a £1500 LCD TV listed on their site for less than £200. Needless to say they were ' unable to fulfil the order'... The legal phrase is, as previously mentioned ' Invitation to treat ', also ' Misprice ' and online sales are subject to The Distance Selling Regulations often refered to in an online retailers terms of sale ( we all read them before we press 'enter', right ? ). As regards a price ticket on goods in a shop, yes they are are obliged to sell at that price...but not necessarily to you ! My only gripe with my order ( apart from the misspelling of apologise and inconvenience ! ), is the fact I had to create an account before purchase, so now they have all my details, but I haven't bought anything...! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennine MC Posted April 24, 2010 Share Posted April 24, 2010 Certainly in a shop, the price ticket on the goods is the price you pay, wrong or not. As others have said, the idea that they 'have' to sell you it is a long running myth that wont die. I worked in retail, late 70s- mid 80s; our usual policy was to sell at the ticket price to the customer who'd noticed the cockup, but to to immediately correct said cockup Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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