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Does anyone have experience dealing with Toy Train Heaven?

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Does anyone have experience dealing with Toy Train Heaven?
Posted by fosrad on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 3:53 PM
I picked up a copy of Railroad Model Craftsman magazine and Toy Train Heaven has quite an extensive add, with competitve prices. Was looking for feed back from anyone who has dealt with them
Thanks in Advance.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 3:58 PM
I haven't dealt with them, but they are huge. They should have good service.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 4:03 PM
TTH is the mail order branch of Bowser Mfg. and English Model shop. They are very knowledgeable and have a very large inventory. Most of the stuff they advertise, they have in stock so you don't have to wait 4-6 weeks for your order. I have found them to be very nice and fair to deal with.

I've ordered from them many times.

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Posted by SpaceMouse on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 4:09 PM
QUOTE: Does anyone have experience dealing with Toy Train Heaven?


Not directly, but I just had to put a 4-6-2 down. [:(] Engine was frozen solid.

Chip

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Posted by jeep35 on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 4:53 PM
Years ago they were very good, but lately they have screwed up some of my orders.
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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 4:58 PM
I placed an order with them around Christmas time. They shipped it to me very quickly and were quite curtious. I would do business with them again.

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 5:05 PM
A top notch company, great service, great prices, especially with Kato Unitrack.
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Posted by bcammack on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 7:32 PM
I ordered a K1 and K2 Unitrack sets as gifts for my son-in-law and they got them right out to me and at a lower price than anyplace else I've found. Highly recommended.
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Posted by nfmisso on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 8:08 PM
Good supplier.
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Posted by jrbernier on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 8:27 PM
TTH is one of my favorite internet/mail order sources -
The English family is great to deal with.....

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 9:31 PM
I have had only positive experiences with this company, but you shold know it has been a couple of years since I ordered anything from them.
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Posted by davekelly on Wednesday, February 23, 2005 9:34 PM
One thing also to keep in mind - they've been around for quite a few years. I've ordered from them a couple of times and have had no problems.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, February 24, 2005 6:36 AM
I find their ad pages and pages of small type extremely boring and have never even bothered to check them out. As soon as I come their page, I skip over 8-10 pages to something more interesting. I do check out other ads though. Would it hurt to spice them up a bit?

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Posted by willy6 on Thursday, February 24, 2005 7:46 AM
dealt with TTH for years, never had a problem.
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Posted by flick on Thursday, February 24, 2005 9:46 AM
I ordered from them for the first time last Monday, received my order on Wednesday! Very satisfied.

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Posted by bcammack on Thursday, February 24, 2005 2:21 PM
QUOTE: Originally posted by FundyNorthern

I find their ad pages and pages of small type extremely boring and have never even bothered to check them out. As soon as I come their page, I skip over 8-10 pages to something more interesting. I do check out other ads though. Would it hurt to spice them up a bit?


They seem to feel like they're simply providing a well structured listing of their products instead of actually trying to "advertise" or drum up business. If you're shopping for specific items it's quick and easy to zero in and check their prices for them. They've done it this way for so long it is apparent that it must give them good ROI for their advertising dollars.
Regards, Brett C. Cammack Holly Hill, FL
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Posted by jspinner on Thursday, February 24, 2005 6:44 PM

I have been buying from TTH since the 1980s and have never had a problem with them, Great place to buy model railroad supplies; locomotives, cars, track, etc.

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Posted by davekelly on Thursday, February 24, 2005 10:15 PM
My first purchase from TTH was also in the 80's. Would much rather have a place with great service than flashy ads.
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