Post a Bargain! (no discussions / questions) (was Bargain Hunters)

[big jim]

Hi big Jim the one I picked up had a hand written sticker saying sold as seen and that the name plates and instructions was missing. I also picked a 08 shutter up and that said glue marks on body and it was priced just under £70.

Perhaps I was too hasty because after seeing those two I just walked off.

Thinking about it the one I picked up said no etched plates too, the 37 I picked up just has no red lights one end, j think I can live with that for the price

 

I know this thread isn't for bragging about bargains but the NSE thumper I picked up from the same stand for £100 was a proper bargain, don't need it, doesn't fit my modelling era but what a cracking model!

[GordonC]

Been to Warley show today and Invicta Model Rail Ltd are selling some bargains.

31-267Z Motor luggage van in br blue for £49.99

39-001Y br mk1 twin pack in Royal Mail red for £29.99

39-001X mk1 twin pack in NSE EMU translator for £29.99

So if you going to the show I would head for there stand.

 

Bachmann have moved the Bargain part of there roadshow to the far corner of the hall by the food stalls. I had a look but could not see any bargains for me.

Class 37418 in EWS was £115 and it was a second? & I could see it around the show for £105?

 

wow!!! nice prices on those Mk1 coach packs. I'd have had one of each but not going to be anywhere near Warley ...

[Kelly]

Been to Warley show today and Invicta Model Rail Ltd are selling some bargains.

31-267Z Motor luggage van in br blue for £49.99

39-001Y br mk1 twin pack in Royal Mail red for £29.99

39-001X mk1 twin pack in NSE EMU translator for £29.99

So if you going to the show I would head for there stand.

 

Bachmann have moved the Bargain part of there roadshow to the far corner of the hall by the food stalls. I had a look but could not see any bargains for me.

Class 37418 in EWS was £115 and it was a second? & I could see it around the show for £105?

 

I nearly bought the translator pack when they came out, at £30 I may well buy one, or two depending on how many they have left.

[kintbury jon]

I'd have bought the translator pack too.  If anyone wants to take pity on me, i'd be happy to pay postage!

 

Shame they can't sell them online at that price!

[adb968008]

Hi big Jim the one I picked up had a hand written sticker saying sold as seen and that the name plates and instructions was missing. I also picked a 08 shutter up and that said glue marks on body and it was priced just under £70.

Perhaps I was too hasty because after seeing those two I just walked off.

I made the 915 scrum, and had a second visit in the afternoon, and a quick look at the finish, they did gave some additional stock, though by 4pm it did have a"left overs" feel to it. I think they have some additional, as yet unopened boxes for tomorrow, though no idea whats in them.

 

My bargain of the day for me has to be Thumpers at £105. I also bought Mauritania, 42062, 80104, 08604 (ltd Ed).

There was quite a few Blue Pullmans on sale at a price starting with a 2..

In the morning there was quite a lot of cl 105/108/205/416 and Blue Pullmans, and on the steam side Fairburn tanks.

 

My 42062 is to become a manchester area example.

 

As you'd expect for returns, there was a lot of "one only" examples and where there were duplicates the "issue" was invariably different for each. I stayed away from the glue/scratch marked ones and focused on the "something missing", though beggars can't be choosers in a feeding frenzy..., when I got hold of the 40 I wouldn't let go, especially at the price it was, and i'm not saying :-)

 

I looked all over for invicta but couldn't find them, I'm after a few more cct's. My warley map had them as next to Booklaw, but on the day they seemed to have a much bigger stand than my map showed.

[andymac-2008]

I made the 915 scrum, and had a second visit in the afternoon, and a quick look at the finish, they did gave some additional stock, though by 4pm it did have a"left overs" feel to it. I think they have some additional, as yet unopened boxes for tomorrow, though no idea whats in them.

My bargain of the day for me has to be Thumpers at £105. I also bought Mauritania, 42062, 80104, 08604 (ltd Ed).

There was quite a few Blue Pullmans on sale at a price starting with a 2..

In the morning there was quite a lot of cl 105/108/205/416 and Blue Pullmans, and on the steam side Fairburn tanks.

My 42062 is to become a manchester area example.

As you'd expect for returns, there was a lot of "one only" examples and where there were duplicates the "issue" was invariably different for each. I stayed away from the glue/scratch marked ones and focused on the "something missing", though beggars can't be choosers in a feeding frenzy..., when I got hold of the 40 I wouldn't let go, especially at the price it was, and i'm not saying :-)

I looked all over for invicta but couldn't find them, I'm after a few more cct's. My warley map had them as next to Booklaw, but on the day they seemed to have a much bigger stand than my map showed.

Invicta are in the same row as A Oakes about two stalls down on the opposite side. A Oakes can be easily seen because they always put flags above there stall.

[delticman]

I just got an email from TTC Diecast with some reduced Hornby offerings, I don`t know how long the offers are on but I thought someone must be interested in this bargain :-

 

http://www.ttcdiecast.com/Hornby-r3403-intercity-125-anniversary-train-pack---limited-edition--special-offer--59851-p.asp

 

Geoff

[jonathan452]

Hornby Britannia (Lord Kitchener) for £99 from Locomotion at Warley yesterday, (Luckily had cash on me as their card reader wasn't working.)

[Coldgunner]

£115 for the Silver Jubilee A4's, picked up 2509 today. Might not be seen as a bargain as such, but Locomotion Models do pretty good prices.

[martyn11post]

Been in Whsmith Modelzone Cardiff today

 

25% off all Bachmann products (including sets)

 

Buy one get one free on Oxford Rail* and vehicles.

 

Not sure if this was just Cardiff or all branches...no date on poster in window. Also got 20% off discount card which runs to the 4th December.

 

 

I bought 2x Adams Radial (RRP £119.99 Oxford Rail Bogof deal)*  and 3 China clay hoods @8.99 (was £11.99).

 

Total (including additional 20% off which the assistant also applied) = £117.54   

 

Cheapest Radial online is 88 quid... I've got one for £48 (well 2.. for 98)

 

*I apologise I may have taken the last Oxford Rail items in Cardiff (at least on the shelf), but there are still Bachmann bits and bobs.

[Butler Henderson]

Been in Whsmith Modelzone Cardiff today

 

25% off all Bachmann products (including sets)

 

Buy one get one free on Oxford Rail* and vehicles.

 

Not sure if this was just Cardiff or all branches...no date on poster in window. Also got 20% off discount card which runs to the 4th December.

Please WHS reopen a Modelzone near me....

[Coryton]

Been in Whsmith Modelzone Cardiff today

 

25% off all Bachmann products (including sets)

 

Buy one get one free on Oxford Rail* and vehicles.

 

Not sure if this was just Cardiff or all branches...no date on poster in window. Also got 20% off discount card which runs to the 4th December.

 

 

I bought 2x Adams Radial (RRP £119.99 Oxford Rail Bogof deal)*  and 3 China clay hoods @8.99 (was £11.99).

 

Total (including additional 20% off which the assistant also applied) = £117.54   

 

Cheapest Radial online is 88 quid... I've got one for £48 (well 2.. for 98)

 

*I apologise I may have taken the last Oxford Rail items in Cardiff (at least on the shelf), but there are still Bachmann bits and bobs.

 

And I walked past without going in today!

 

Should have read this thread yesterday...

 

I'm not sure that selling off Oxford Rail two for one is a good sign for the long term though.

[Coryton]

It reminds me of when Modelzone collapsed last time, everything besides Hornby reduced. WHSmiths havent really got to grip with it, why for such a big company have they not put it online!!

 

Hmm. Some Hornby things were definitely reduced when the real Modelzone closed - I got a half price Airfix painting station.

 

Not much Bachmann left in the Cardiff Smiths Modelzone now. A few trucks and coaches.

 

There is a blue 2 car class 105 at £82.49 (or £66 if you have a 20% off card) which is a very good price.

 

Still quite a good assortment of Oxford road vehicles - buy one get one free, and the small print says you can't combine with other discounts. I haven't tried it.

 

The Bachmann reduced prices do combine with the £5 off purchases over £20 till vouchers* and presumably also with the 20% off cards.

 

This is presumably the end game for Modelzone in Smiths. Seems very odd to do it now rather than waiting until after Christmas. I presume Hornby is pulling out of the concession and they don't consider it viable without that.

 

* My total came to £19.99 so I had to buy some paint to get it over £20...

[scottrains29]

Does anyone know if the Glasgow Modelzone has the same bogof deal on OxfordRail? Might head in at the weekend and have a look.

 

If Modelzone do the same deal after the OxfordRail Mk3s are released then they'll be raking it in!

[bgman]

GWR travelling from stations along the Exeter to Barnstaple (Tarka Line) a return ticket until Easter 2017 is £4.05p if travelling from the Exeter direction off peak.

[owentherail]

GWR travelling from stations along the Exeter to Barnstaple (Tarka Line) a return ticket until Easter 2017 is £4.05p if travelling from the Exeter direction off peak.

I can't think of a reason to come here, £4 or not !!

[Jenny Emily]

Does anyone know if the Glasgow Modelzone has the same bogof deal on OxfordRail? Might head in at the weekend and have a look.

 

If Modelzone do the same deal after the OxfordRail Mk3s are released then they'll be raking it in!

 

 

I can't imagine that selling the Oxford Rail items at effectively half RRP will actually make them anything. I suspect that they are managing to accidentally make a loss on each item sold.

[bgman]

I can't think of a reason to come here, £4 or not !!

That's your prerogative I'm going only trying to help anyone who may wish to do so.

[owentherail]

That's your prerogative I'm going only trying to help anyone who may wish to do so.

If it was £4 to Exeter now :-)

[martyn11post]

If it was £4 to Exeter now :-)

 

But you do get a free t-shirt T&C's apply*  : http://greatscenicrailways.co.uk/great-days-out/rail-ale-trails/tarka-line-rail-ale-trail/

 

 

 

Hmm. Some Hornby things were definitely reduced when the real Modelzone closed - I got a half price Airfix painting station.

 

Not much Bachmann left in the Cardiff Smiths Modelzone now. A few trucks and coaches.

 

There is a blue 2 car class 105 at £82.49 (or £66 if you have a 20% off card) which is a very good price.

 

Still quite a good assortment of Oxford road vehicles - buy one get one free, and the small print says you can't combine with other discounts. I haven't tried it.

 

The Bachmann reduced prices do combine with the £5 off purchases over £20 till vouchers* and presumably also with the 20% off cards.

 

This is presumably the end game for Modelzone in Smiths. Seems very odd to do it now rather than waiting until after Christmas. I presume Hornby is pulling out of the concession and they don't consider it viable without that.

 

* My total came to £19.99 so I had to buy some paint to get it over £20...

 

They did the same deal in Jan 2016 sales on Hornby so worth keeping an eye out (I got a Hornby Western Master elink set for £89.99). WHSmiths seem to be applying the same methodology of selling books to Modelzone stock. Keep it at RRP for awhile then clear the stocks at knock down prices periodically (they're doing the same on books currently). So may not be bad news.

 

Always worth keeping an eye on non-model railway specialists. Best bargains tend to come from them (although limited choice!). I've had below trade price success from Amazon/M&S/Sainsbury/Argos/WHsmith (modelzone) before.

 

I may have worked in model railway trade many moons ago, sometimes you need other sources of cheap stock 

 

*costs 10 pints of Real Ale...

[Coryton]

 

They did the same deal in Jan 2016 sales on Hornby so worth keeping an eye out (I got a Hornby Western Master elink set for £89.99). WHSmiths seem to be applying the same methodology of selling books to Modelzone stock. Keep it at RRP for awhile then clear the stocks at knock down prices periodically (they're doing the same on books currently). So may not be bad news.

 

 

May not be bad news. And I hope not.

 

But I think it's more likely the result of Hornby pulling out of its concessions and Smiths not wanting to continue if they have to buy in all the stock not just the non Hornby.

 

I don't think they've done a sale like this since they started with their mini-Modelzones.

[owentherail]

But you do get a free t-shirt T&C's apply*  : http://greatscenicrailways.co.uk/great-days-out/rail-ale-trails/tarka-line-rail-ale-trail/

 

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When we did it Some of those country pubs weren't happy when 20 of us arrive for a few pints.

Tho mare and foal had "western glory" on..

 

 

 

 

They did the same deal in Jan 2016 sales on Hornby so worth keeping an eye out (I got a Hornby Western Master elink set for £89.99). WHSmiths seem to be applying the same methodology of selling books to Modelzone stock. Keep it at RRP for awhile then clear the stocks at knock down prices periodically (they're doing the same on books currently). So may not be bad news.

 

Always worth keeping an eye on non-model railway specialists. Best bargains tend to come from them (although limited choice!). I've had below trade price success from Amazon/M&S/Sainsbury/Argos/WHsmith (modelzone) before.

 

I may have worked in model railway trade many moons ago, sometimes you need other sources of cheap stock 

 

*costs 10 pints of Real Ale...

[WCML100]

hattons have got some bargains i haven't seen before...

 

most notable is Hornby TTS Virgin HST Pack. £165??!!! with sound in as well (although the basic one) is a fantastic price - £279.99 is the RRP...

 

http://www.hattons.co.uk/164491/Hornby_R3390TTS_Pair_of_Class_43_HST_Power_Cars_in_Virgin_Trains_East_Coast_livery_TTS_sound_fi/StockDetail.aspx

 

 

others include a MSC sentinel at £40 (RRP at £65.99)

 

http://www.hattons.co.uk/164391/Hornby_R3482_Class_4DH_Sentinel_DH16_in_MSC_Manchester_Ship_Canal_livery/StockDetail.aspx

 

 

and a the new virgin 225 pack at £145 reduced from £183 (RRP at £229.99)

 

http://www.hattons.co.uk/164486/Hornby_R3501_Virgin_Trains_East_Coast_train_pack_with_Class_91_91124_Mk4_DVT_82219_in_VTEC_l/StockDetail.aspx

 

 

no connection - just thought they were very good deals and would be handy for a few of you guys. As a west coast modeller even I was tempted but he pair of Class 43's at that price!

[mkwolf1877]

The HST is even cheaper at Rails

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