Mike70 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Has anyone had experience of buying from Premier Train Sales? They appear to be a web based company. Apologies if I'm posting on the wrong forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matabiau Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I have no experience of them but without a postal address on their website I would be wary. This goes for any internet sales outfit, model railways or not. They seem to be based in the Bournemouth area given their advertising on the net, no sign of any independent recommendations though. They make no claim of being an authorized reseller for either Bachmann or Hornby so there would be no manufacturer after sales support. That would imply they are obtaining stock from wholesale outlets (nothing suspicious implied). If you decide to buy from them perhaps you could tell us of your experience. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
11B Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 They make no claim of being an authorized reseller for either Bachmann or Hornby so there would be no manufacturer after sales support. That would imply they are obtaining stock from wholesale outlets (nothing suspicious implied). I thought (from a previous thread on here about a new model shop http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/85755-members-model-shop/ ). Don't Bachmann only deal with a shop with a street address? Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matabiau Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Quite true, hence the only way for internet only retailers to obtain stock is via a wholesaler. There is nothing untoward about this, only that with an extra link in the distribution chain it means bargains are unlikely! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed-farms Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 No mention of them on here http://Bachmann.co.uk/stk.php?area_id=2048&prod_selected=branchline so I would guess that anything you buy would not be covered by Bachmann's warrenty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
11B Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Quite true, hence the only way for internet only retailers to obtain stock is via a wholesaler. There is nothing untoward about this, only that with an extra link in the distribution chain it means bargains are unlikely! But Bachmann Europe don't deal with wholesalers (or at least in the UK, I don't know about mainland Europe), they only supply direct to the shop. I don't now how an internet only business would get Bachmann models, unless they bought them from a larger box shifter and then sold them on..... Kind regards Ian EDIT: Just as an after thought, is this shop up and running? You can't buy directly from its web site as yet, so I wonder if it is just at some sort of testing stage! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike70 Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Thanks for the replies everyone. The lack of a bricks and mortar address is a worry. The item I was interested in, did seem a lot more expensive than Ebay. But it was advertised as brand new. However 11B's observation about not being able to pay online makes me even more nervous. Don't fancy giving someone payment details over the phone. Thanks again everyone, Mike70 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR(S) Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 Came across this thread while researching the business before making a purchase. I ordered three Bachmann Scenecraft buildings from them and paid by PayPal via the link that has been added to their website. Quick response to let me know the items were in stock and giving a postage cost. Buildings arrived two days after payment and all were in mint condition. No postal address on website or their PayPal account, but my experience with them has been good. http://www.premiertrainsales.com/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted May 14, 2015 Share Posted May 14, 2015 The gentleman, Grant, is also connected to Premier Distribution, and to website design, and to Aquitania Collectables . Looking up the phone number given there and then searching gives this United Kingdom » England » Bournemouth » Premier Distribution Premier Distribution, Bournemouth Name Premier Distribution Country: United Kingdom Region: England City: Bournemouth Postal code BH9 1NJ Address 32, Muscliffe Rd , BH9 1NJ Phones 01202 859 742 Director / CEO: no information Incorporated: no information I have no reason to believe he is anything but honest, nor any connection to him, his business, or dealings with any person. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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