One Track Mind wrote: Enjoy the low prices while you can. Once again, IMHO, a manufacturer has shot themselves in the foot with some retailers. This is what happened last week:Prominent distributor sends my competitor an e-mail about Broadway clearance prices. One of the items listed (to us, at wholesale) was 1.00 HIGHER than what BLI/PCM is selling direct to you guys...per the centerfold style MR ad.I know of a few retailers who are now no longer going to carry anything from Broadway or PCM. It's not worth the risk.Buy direct, save money, good luck.
Enjoy the low prices while you can. Once again, IMHO, a manufacturer has shot themselves in the foot with some retailers. This is what happened last week:
Prominent distributor sends my competitor an e-mail about Broadway clearance prices. One of the items listed (to us, at wholesale) was 1.00 HIGHER than what BLI/PCM is selling direct to you guys...per the centerfold style MR ad.
I know of a few retailers who are now no longer going to carry anything from Broadway or PCM. It's not worth the risk.
Buy direct, save money, good luck.
I am not a business person, and can't claim any experience or insight into pricing policies.
I have found that my local LHS in Nanaimo (not really local, but....) does quite well when he needs to. For example, I can get something brought in on his next order, and he always seems to match what it would have cost me to get it shipped, after those costs and customs, from the USA to my home on Vancouver Island. In fact, he offered me a 10% customer discount, so I came out ahead.
If it would not be an imposition, or an intrusion, for you, OTM, would you help the readership here to understand precisely, and in as much detail and specificity as you can comfortably share, exactly what impact this type of practise has on you.
Thanks very much for any illumination you can shed on it for us.
-Crandell
One Track Mind wrote:Enjoy the low prices while you can. Once again, IMHO, a manufacturer has shot themselves in the foot with some retailers. This is what happened last week:Prominent distributor sends my competitor an e-mail about Broadway clearance prices. One of the items listed (to us, at wholesale) was 1.00 HIGHER than what BLI/PCM is selling direct to you guys...per the centerfold style MR ad.I know of a few retailers who are now no longer going to carry anything from Broadway or PCM. It's not worth the risk.Buy direct, save money, good luck.
Crazy way to do business for sure. Why would any shop, real or virtual, carry their products when there is a good chance they will get significantly underpriced by a deal with someone like FDT?
Manifest wrote: I purchased the Y6b on January 2 for $399 from their website. Prior to placing the order I spoke with Factory Direct Trains and they confirmed that all locomotives come with full warranty. UPS shipping to Michigan was $9 but I believe this is a special 30 day rate.UPS tracking indicates that it will be delivered today. What is interesting is that the loco was shipped directly from BLI/PCM in Florida so it truly is factory direct. I'll update this when I receive the loco.Mike
I purchased the Y6b on January 2 for $399 from their website. Prior to placing the order I spoke with Factory Direct Trains and they confirmed that all locomotives come with full warranty. UPS shipping to Michigan was $9 but I believe this is a special 30 day rate.
UPS tracking indicates that it will be delivered today. What is interesting is that the loco was shipped directly from BLI/PCM in Florida so it truly is factory direct. I'll update this when I receive the loco.
Mike
Thanks for the reply. Sounds like they are representing PCM to sell their overstock, which should be good for us. This also sounds like the first PCM blowout that I am aware of.
Has anyone tried Factory Direct Trains??
What was you experience with them if you have purchased from Factory Direct Trains??
Good service??
Thanks
Example below of advertisement in MR
PCM Big Boys for $325 No Sound
Y6B's for $399.00 with Sound