G-BOAF Posted July 31, 2014 Share Posted July 31, 2014 I do not know has this been reported, but incase not I hope you all find useful. The upcoming Hornby R3272 Class 67006 Royal Sovereign Hornby Direct Exclusive is a limited run of 1000 models. There must be something wrong with me, I was not that interested in the model, until Hornby confirmed it is a limited edition, now I want!? great... and now way of pre-ordering. So the usual 'free for all'/rush when the model is announced at two days notice. This said, no reference to limited edition on the website. Are you sure? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hilux5972 Posted July 31, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 31, 2014 Yes it is listed in the catalogue as a ltd ed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 43300 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Has anyone else had problems with these cracking up the sides of the yellow panel, just like the Lima ones do? I've got the WSMR one in the new tooling and I thought I'd checked it carefully when it arrived, but on getting it out of its box recently I see that it's cracked up both sides of the panel at one end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin_R Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Hope it's not another case of the dreaded Mazak chassis rot!?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 43300 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Hope it's not another case of the dreaded Mazak chassis rot!?! Yes, quite! I must get round to removing the screws and see whether the body is tight on the chassis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Igor Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Has anyone else had problems with these cracking up the sides of the yellow panel, just like the Lima ones do? I've got the WSMR one in the new tooling and I thought I'd checked it carefully when it arrived, but on getting it out of its box recently I see that it's cracked up both sides of the panel at one end. Old news... see here: http://www.railexclusive.com/index.php?category=132 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 43300 Posted August 8, 2014 Share Posted August 8, 2014 Old news... see here: http://www.railexclusive.com/index.php?category=132 Yes, I saw that before I bought it and I was fairly sure I'd checked it carefully when it arrived as a result - I think the cracking has happened since which does suggest the possibility of the mazak problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted September 26, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2014 just had a notification that the royal claret 67 is available for pre-order for delivery the first week of december, £139, ouch!! (still ordered one though) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpshooter Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 just had a notification that the royal claret 67 is available for pre-order for delivery the first week of december, £139, ouch!! (still ordered one though) I’m a bit puzzled about this....I signed up for e-mail notifications as to this model's release but found out today that it was available for pre-order from a friend who may have seen this very posting. Has anyone actually received a notification from Hornby?? Then the fun started...... I had hoped to use my £20 discount club voucher that was selected upon renewal specifically to get a few quid off this loco as I knew it would not come cheap.......Computer says "Coupon code "xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" is not valid.". Too late to call Customer Services tonight, so I thought I would have a go with my 10% Club discount code instead, as I will probably end up getting another to renumber....same again, “Coupon code is not valid”, so a short, sharp e-mail has been sent to Customer Services. I know everyone has been slagging off Hornby recently and they are going through some fundamental changes, but if their game plan is for more direct selling from their website and new T&C’s for all the local retailers, then they are not doing a particularly good job. I would be interested to know if any other Collector Club members have similar issues and will post any reply that I get from Hornby in due course. Cheers Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted September 26, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 26, 2014 I’m a bit puzzled about this....I signed up for e-mail notifications as to this model's release but found out today that it was available for pre-order from a friend who may have seen this very posting. Has anyone actually received a notification from Hornby?? Rich My email notification contained the lines: You are receiving this notification because you subscribed to receive alerts when the following products are back in stock: http://www.Hornby.com/bo-bo-diesel-electric-royal-sovereign-class-67-royal-claret-exclusive-to-the-Hornby-website.html It didn't suggest that it was actually ready to pre-order until clicking on the link........ Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpshooter Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Thanks Mick.....the only recent communication I have received was a promo last night about the arrival of a few new kettles and coaches, plus one at lunchtime today about the N gauge Brighton Belle. I'm sure Hornby's reply to my e-mail will no doubt explain everything. Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted September 26, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2014 My notification was the same as micks wording by email from Hornby this morning at 10:20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted September 26, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 26, 2014 My notification was the same as micks wording by email from Hornby this morning at 10:20 And by 10:32 you had one on order. Xmas pressie to self sorted.......... Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharpshooter Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 I just checked the "small print" on the Hornby website and this would explain the discount code problem. Can I use a Club or discount code on Pre-Orders? At this time it is not possible to use promotional codes against pre-orders. Grrrr! Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted September 26, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2014 And by 10:32 you had one on order. Xmas pressie to self sorted.......... Cheers, Mick Earlier than that, it took me a few mins to find this thread and post my reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James90012 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Oh good, I thought the email meant it had arrived but I was worried it would sell out before payday! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I have not preordered it, I have not preordered it, I have not preordered it ah I preordered it bring on December Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matabiau Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I’m a bit puzzled about this....I signed up for e-mail notifications as to this model's release but found out today that it was available for pre-order from a friend who may have seen this very posting. Has anyone actually received a notification from Hornby?? Then the fun started...... I had hoped to use my £20 discount club voucher that was selected upon renewal specifically to get a few quid off this loco as I knew it would not come cheap.......Computer says "Coupon code "xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx" is not valid.". Too late to call Customer Services tonight, so I thought I would have a go with my 10% Club discount code instead, as I will probably end up getting another to renumber....same again, “Coupon code is not valid”, so a short, sharp e-mail has been sent to Customer Services. I know everyone has been slagging off Hornby recently and they are going through some fundamental changes, but if their game plan is for more direct selling from their website and new T&C’s for all the local retailers, then they are not doing a particularly good job. I would be interested to know if any other Collector Club members have similar issues and will post any reply that I get from Hornby in due course. Cheers Rich I had he same problem when trying to preorder the Arnold Brighton Belles. I contacted Hornby asking why my codes were invalid only to be bluntly informed that discount codes can not be used on pre-orders. This tether makes a mockery of the Collectors' Club 10% discount if you are unable to use it! The only solution is to wait until the items you want are all available for immediate delivery and hope none have sold out in pre-orders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Oh do I preorder another oen then I can renumber one and have the royal pair oh god resist the temptation resist the temptation argh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James90012 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Preordered it this evening - definitely don't want to miss out on this one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James90012 Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Mine has been dispatched! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammy Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Just had conformation off Hornby that royal sovereign has been dispatched well done Hornby a month earlier than quoted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold big jim Posted November 7, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 7, 2014 Yep me too, slightly unexpected so just as well its payday!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I think the record sale amount on eBay for the Jubilee 67 was around £450. Interesting to see what this one fetches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted November 7, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 7, 2014 I think the record sale amount on eBay for the Jubilee 67 was around £450. Interesting to see what this one fetches. This particular 67 isn't being listed as "limited edition", but only available via the Hornby website, so in theory, there should be more produced and not attract silly ebay money. Cheers, Mick EDIT: It wasn't originally listed as LE, but is now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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