Members' Sales

Peter Boulter · December 13, 2021, 10:36

Yes, that would be a good idea. As size descriptions "S", "m", "L" & "XL" can be a bit vague. Over the years I've received "M" size shirts that are too small for me and "S" size shirts that are too big.

On a related note. Could I put in a request for a long sleeve polo shirt.

The Sales Team · December 13, 2021, 11:48

Quote from: Peter Boulter on December 13, 2021, 10:36Could I put in a request for a long sleeve polo shirt.

Of course - order in the usual way (online), please.

Edit: Or are you asking for a new product? I think that's unlikely, unless there's a demonstrable (significant) demand for another stock item. How about one of the new hoodies instead?!

The Sales Team

The Sales Team · December 13, 2021, 18:05

Quote from: Tom Haythornthwaite on December 13, 2021, 10:17Please can I nudge the gentle sales team to provide the Society shirt measurements in cm (or inches, if necessary) as well as symbols like "XL"?!

Tom, Peter et al: the chest size in inches is shown in the description of each individual item (multiply by 2.5 to get the approximate size in cm!)

The Sales Team

Tom Haythornthwaite · December 14, 2021, 10:15

QuoteTom, Peter et al: the chest size in inches is shown in the description of each individual item (multiply by 2.5 to get the approximate size in cm!)

Oh great! Thanks! Ordering a fleece now....

Tom Haythornthwaite · December 14, 2021, 10:23

Mind you, I think that if your name is "Haythornthwaite" and your railway is called the "Haythornthwaite and Westby Tea Railway", the 16-character limit on embroidery is a bit limiting....

clayliner · December 15, 2021, 18:12

You may have to settle for the H&WTR, Tom! (fortunately not as embarrassing as the Weston, Clevedon and Portishead :) )

David.

Peter Boulter · December 15, 2021, 21:31

Quote from: The Sales Team on December 13, 2021, 11:48

Quote from: Peter Boulter on December 13, 2021, 10:36Could I put in a request for a long sleeve polo shirt.

Of course - order in the usual way (online), please.

Edit: Or are you asking for a new product? I think that's unlikely, unless there's a demonstrable (significant) demand for another stock item. How about one of the new hoodies instead?!

The Sales Team

Yes, it was a new stock item I had in mind, but I realise there's probably not a lot of demand for it.
I think a hoodie is more of jumper type thing that you wear over a shirt rather than a shirt itself like a polo is.
A sweatshirt might be a good alternative, I'll have another think about it after I've paid December's credit card bill. :o

The Sales Team · December 18, 2021, 17:12

CHRISTMAS SHUTDOWN

This is to let members know that the Sales and Recycling Service will be suspended for a couple of weeks over the holiday period. This is primarily to give John Thorne's household a short break from things 009 over Christmas and to allow the annual stock-take which will happen in the first week of January.

Members can still place orders by the usual routes (preferably via the online shop but otherwise by email or snail-mail) but please note the online shop will be closed (i.e. not operational) from 1st - 8th January. No orders are likely to be dispatched between 23rd December and 6th January so it's probably too late already to order items in time for Christmas - sorry about that!

We'd also like to take this opportunity to wish all our customers (and even our non-customers) a peaceful and healthy Christmas and New Year.

The Sales Team

David Weber · January 21, 2022, 18:05

I am curious to know of the type and source of the boxes used by Member's Sales to package locos and rolling stock that came unboxed.

I have already identified that the small boxes are 'business card boxes' and have found a source of these however I do not know what the larger boxes used to hold long locos etc are called. 'Compliment slip boxes' all seem to be much too big.

Robin Webster · January 21, 2022, 20:05

Funny enough David that you posted this query, I too was thinking on the same lines same as you. My wife ordered 12 of the smaller "playing card boxes" from a school supply outfit here in Switzerland. Larger ones are not available.

Hugh Norwood · January 21, 2022, 20:28

Quote from: David Weber on January 21, 2022, 18:05
I am curious to know of the type and source of the boxes used by Member's Sales to package locos and rolling stock that came unboxed.

I have already identified that the small boxes are 'business card boxes' and have found a source of these however I do not know what the larger boxes used to hold long locos etc are called. 'Compliment slip boxes' all seem to be much too big.

What do you want the boxes for? If it is just for your own use as stock boxes, you could make up your own from card, perhaps? (That's what I do)

Malcolm · January 22, 2022, 13:26

The Sales Dept. used to sell the boxes but this was stopped a few years ago.

The Sales Team · January 22, 2022, 16:09

Indeed they did. However, they do take up quite a lot of space when taking stock to shows - essentially transporting glider fuel around; it was more as a service to members than a profit-making exercise, probably, and they are certainly not a stock item these days.

Not sure where the current ones originated but there are probably lots of supplies available online. Best to go by dimensions rather than names, I think!

Sorry not to be able to help more.

The Sales Team.

Graeme Dunbar · January 22, 2022, 17:31

Yes, plenty of suppliers available. They can be expensive if bought in small quantities, but if needing a lot or putting in a shared order the price per box comes right down.

For the larger sizes I think the search keywords are 'complement slip boxes' instead of 'business card boxes'.

For bulk buying e.g.

https://presco.uk/pages/search-results-page?q=plastic+boxes

Hugh Norwood · January 23, 2022, 20:28

I have an idea Brian sourced the boxes from Weston Boxes (WestonBoxes.com) as they supplied the artwork for the banner Brian commissioned

WestonBoxes.com

HTH