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Anonymous
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April 2003
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On-line railroad outlets
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Anonymous
on Saturday, May 11, 2002 8:37 PM
Hey,
Can anyone recommend a good on-line HO-scale sales outlet? I am looking for most of the brand names and if at all possible a 20-30% discount off Walthers catalog prices on most rolling stock, locomotives, structures, and scenery.
I live in South Central, Missouri...so if ANYONE has a good discount source, please let me know.
Thanks so much!
-Wolv33
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edo1039
Member since
January 2002
From: Summerfield,Florida
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Posted by
edo1039
on Sunday, May 12, 2002 8:09 AM
I have had very good luck with the link below,great prices and great service.They are having some great specials going on right now.
http://www.aHobbyCircle.com Ed
Ed OKeefe Summerfield,Fl "Go New Haven"
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edo1039
Member since
January 2002
From: Summerfield,Florida
269 posts
Posted by
edo1039
on Sunday, May 12, 2002 8:16 AM
When ordering from them give this number and receive free shipping on your first order.ed
(HC-51702).
Ed OKeefe Summerfield,Fl "Go New Haven"
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Sunday, May 12, 2002 10:26 AM
My experiance with Hobby Circle was not as good - don't expect ANY communications with the seller! They didn't answer repeated phone calls (they have voice mail, but no one returned my calls), nor did they answer e-mail.
You will get what you initally order, and at a reasonable price - but you can never change or cancel any order!
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Anonymous
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Sunday, May 12, 2002 2:06 PM
Hobby Circle.All the dam good locomotives are UNDEC'S.Not agood deal for a non painter.
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Sunday, May 12, 2002 2:50 PM
Why not www.trainworld.com? They also advertise in MR and have an order # only, 1-800-541-7010
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Anonymous
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Sunday, May 12, 2002 6:47 PM
I have had good service and prices from www. standardhobby.com They ship fast also. Ron
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Sunday, May 12, 2002 7:10 PM
Actually, the dealer I've had the best luck with is M.B. Klein. They advertise in MR, but also sell on e-Bay as "Modeltrainstuff" - and soon, they will have a separate web site:
http://www.modeltrainstuff.com/
Good deals, quality service from an established model railroad dealer! AND you can call and talk to them (unlike Hobby Circle)!
I've got several locos through them (mostly thru e-Bay bid). All have been good runners!
- IMRL 393
PS why can't THIS web site fix the missing name/identity problem? I can see my "name" on this post, but it never shows up on the posted post!
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Monday, May 13, 2002 5:28 AM
Thanks so much for all the help, Guys! It is well-appreciated!!
My guy that I deal with, who give me 20-25% off Walthers and most of the other namebrands, sorta went all un-customer service-like on me. And I am trying to find someone to replace him. Anything out of the state of Missouri would be helpful-wouldnt have to pay state taxes then. I will check-out the internet sites.
As for the name problem, I noticed that too. Mine never shows up. Perhaps you might try contacting the webmaster of this site or Kalmbach.com on the problem. Thanks again.
-Wolv33
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Tuesday, May 14, 2002 1:34 PM
I have used them all and the best one for my money is wwww.1stplacehobbies.com. They ship anything in the Walthers catalog at 20-30% off. Service is unbelievable. I have ordered online on a Tuesday and had my order on Thursday when I got home. When I need to talk to a real person, Joe is always there to help. I have also ordered from MB Klein with good results but they as yet are not on the web.
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Anonymous
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, May 15, 2002 12:54 PM
Hi Terry,
What state is 1stplacehobbies.com in? As long as they are NOT in MO, then I will definately consider them. I checked out the other places, and I was NOT happy with the format of trainworld.com... very very hard to follow. I liked the ahobbies site though. Thanks Ed.
-Wolv33
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Anonymous
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April 2003
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Wednesday, May 15, 2002 1:06 PM
Have you ordered from trainworld do they ship fast can you depend on them.If i gave my card number they woant roll me would they.Trainworld has what i woant 8-40-B'S they will tell what they have in stock will they.
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Anonymous
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Thursday, May 16, 2002 7:25 AM
1st Place Hobbies is in Indiana. Visit their web site to get an idea of how easy it is. They also offer a secure ordering system. I have used them numerous times this year already and they have not failed me once. What I like most I guess is the opportunity to order the small stuff that others don't want to mess with. Let me know how it works out for you.
Terry
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Anonymous
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Posted by
Anonymous
on Saturday, May 18, 2002 11:33 PM
I've had very good luck dealing with these guys in the past. I get very good response from inquiries by email and they usually ship available items within a day or two. They have a pretty good selection as well. The name is Davis Electronics located in SW Ohio and can be found here: http://www.davistrains.com/
Good luck hope this helps,
John
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