Members' Sales

Hugh Norwood · July 15, 2019, 19:53

Well done and thank you to the Sales team! Sorry I could not get to the members' day this time - lack of transport...

The Sales Team · August 23, 2019, 12:07

A 'heads up' for another Sales Listing which should appear in the next couple of days.

This will include a wide range of kits for locos, wagons and coaches (both metal and plastic), Minitrains and Egger/Playcraft items and Continental locos (though these will probably still be available after any Brexit under existing trading arrangements, or failing, that WTO rules!)

Well worth a look.

The Sales Team.

The Sales Team · September 19, 2019, 20:22

Rumours of another Listing in the pipeline...

This one contains about thirty locos, mostly from proprietary kits but some quite modified, together with a few railcars.

Some very tasty items - the photos give a fairly clear idea what you are buying but it's probably true to say that they don't really do the locos justice and they look much better in the flesh!

Please order promptly as they may be heading off to the Tyne-Tees Members' Day at Jarrow next weekend from where they might not return! If you plan to be there we can deliver orders to you in person, of course, if you let us know.

The Sales Team.

The Sales Team · September 20, 2019, 19:18

Further to the previous post, we're sorry to have to say that the listing we had put together will not now be appearing, certainly for the time being.

With a number of shows in the offing - Jarrow, Corse and EXPOng, to name but three - it may be difficult to fit another one in for a while, but do come and check out the Society Sales Stand at one of these events if you're within reach - we'd love to see you (and take your money!)

The Sales Team.

paul ludlow · September 20, 2019, 22:52

That's not very fair, what if we can't make those shows. Not fair to tease with a possible list, then withdraw it unless we can drive round the country chasing the sales stall.no point with suggesting lists if your not going to bother to follow up the suggestion with an actual list. Very dissapointed. Paul.

The Sales Team · September 22, 2019, 11:09

Well, Paul, we appreciate your disappointment - we were disappointed , too!

The fact is - as has been pointed out before - those doing stuff like this for the Society are only volunteers and generally do the best we can. Sometimes unforeseen events happen, like illness (as in this case) but even then people get together to try and do what we can for members.

Which is why I'm now told that it's been decided to send the list out after all (yes!!) and the team will do our utmost to get the orders sent out later this week, despite the problems.

So - our apologies for the confusion, which is largely the result of people just trying to do the best as events develop day by day. Hopefully there will be something on the list to tempt you!

The Sales Team.

paul ludlow · September 22, 2019, 18:28

Dear sales team, I am well aware that you are all volunteers, and a bloody fine job you all do. Sorry to hear you are suffering illness, hope it's not too serious. It doesn't take a very big stick to get stuck in the cogs & jam the machine. I wish you all well & hope that you are back up to full strength soon. Looking forward with anticipation to receiving the next list. Paul.

The Sales Team · September 23, 2019, 18:36

Hi, Paul, and thanks for your good wishes.

Hopefully the listing will have now reached you after all, and apologies again for any confusion.

With a bit of luck we will be able to get any orders in the post later this week, and sort the remaining stock for its trip north to Jarrow at the weekend.

The Sales Team.

MickT · September 23, 2019, 22:50

Quote from: The Sales Team on September 23, 2019, 18:36

Hopefully the listing will have now reached you after all, and apologies again for any confusion.

The Sales Team.

I haven't received mine yet, has it been sent out or was your posting just made on your assumption that the list has been distributed................?
Mick

JulienW · September 24, 2019, 08:56

Mine was received at 12:18 on the 23rd Mick.

Hobby · September 24, 2019, 10:51

And mine!

MickT · September 24, 2019, 14:35

Looks like the West Midlands email filter is working OK then! I still haven't received my email link for the list. Message sent to BrianE to report possible glitch.

Mick

EDIT - Update as at late Tuesday evening. List now arrived thanks to Brian E for sending a copy.
Some dodgy descriptions on some locos on the list noticed when I did a quick click on the photo links - one of the Russells is actually a L&B MW and the "much altered" W&L Sir Dreadful looks more like a bashed Langley Baldwin Lyn on a Bachmann 8 coupled chassis to me. I think I need to get myself down to Colehill on Thursday morning for some gentle re-training of the Sales Team kit identifying expert.............

Mick

paul ludlow · September 24, 2019, 20:28

Got mine early hour's of 23rd too, Thank you.

clayliner · September 25, 2019, 20:48

For some reason Brian E didn't mail the list (mine, anyway) until midday on Monday, rather than midnight as he would normally have. So - after all the 'will it, won't it' - I was a bit shocked not to find it in my inbox first thing on Monday morning.

As for the descriptions, Mick, fortunately the photos make them irrelevant...!

I'm sure the team will try harder in future.

David.

Hobby · September 26, 2019, 08:41

12:18 is just after midday, David, 00:18 would be just after midnight! Unless Julien was not using a 24 hour clock!