dynax Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 To be honest Hornby, i'm disappointed to say the least with the items in the sale, it seems to me that the sale items are things that aren't moving well under normal conditions, it would have been nice to have some of the accessories like buildings, some dcc items, if you plan to expand on the sale items then great, but if not then it truly is a poor show, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Last year, new things were added as the days progressed. Maybe the limited range on offer on Day 1 is a desire to throttle orders to a manageable level this year. If everything that was going to be offered was posted on the first day, then the panic buying starts. Check each day to see if new things are added..Just a thought...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choralc Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I tried posting something similar an hour ago but was timed out when replying. Still managed a free post order with a few sapphires, a loco and the rolling road (not on sale). With the experience from last year I'm sure Hornby will still be in trouble as stock runs out. Of course I'd like a new TTS King in the sale but we all know that isn't going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 To be honest Hornby, i'm disappointed to say the least with the items in the sale, it seems to me that the sale items are things that aren't moving well under normal conditions, it would have been nice to have some of the accessories like buildings, some dcc items, if you plan to expand on the sale items then great, but if not then it truly is a poor show,Maybe you didn't notice mike that it's Monday. Black Friday is on ............Friday. This is just the warm up. Plenty of time for the complaints to roll in. I think you'll find that generally Black Friday is an excuse to flog off the the things that don't sell well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB51 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 You are not wrong WTD, but Hornby are calling today the start of their Black Friday Event. R- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Well it is the start of the Black Friday event which is on Friday. Bit like Christmas starting in September. The sale ends next Monday, it just peaks on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB51 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Oh, I see, that's alright then. R- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Some people will be happy I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrow Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Great sale, thank you Hornby. Arnold Brighton Belle, £100 off, Set for my lad, £70 off, Free dlivery to both france and uk. Very happy bunny. You can hardly expect them at their busiest time of the year to reduce dcc items, or any other fast moving lines. but with the other Brighton Belle set, out of stock, and if your not fussed on colour, good saving. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Be even better if it was OO John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yelrow Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 WTD, Totally agree, they had the 2 car set at same price, but the add on 3 coaches, were another £154. Still mildly contemplating, 00, if i can find the balance on ebay, but still the Arnold set, had a very good press, and has lit Table Lamps. I thought it too good to miss. And Blue Rapier set for £49, not bad for my lad. john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The son of Triangman Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 I will be checking every day to see what crops up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCDR Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Didn't go for any Hornby offers this time BUT there were one or two nice items on the Airfix pages, which I have ordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70s kid Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Anybody know if "operating night mail" coach includes the in-track and trackside accessories (hook for hanging post bags, the post bags themselves and the collection point into which they're deposited) included?I posted the question under the click here to submit questions & answers & while the question was published, oddly they (Hornby) haven't provided any answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Hornby don't answer the questions it's for the ordinary folk to respond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teedoubleudee Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 If you check out reviews it appears to be complete with track side bits. Had one of these for a christmas present when I was about 10 in 1954! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Prat Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Hi TWD I had one as well - round about 1956 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teedoubleudee Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Hi TWD I had one as well - round about 1956 Hi PP. What I forgot to say is that when we put it all together we couldn't find the little post bags. We must have thrown them on the fire with the wrapping paper! So my dad goes up to Gamages straight after Christmas to complain and they broke open another set and gave him the bags out of that - how's that for customer service? We don't have open fires any more but I still carefully check all packaging before disposing of it - funny how something like that sticks in your mind all these years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman Prat Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I remember Dad and his mate, neither of whom had any interest in trains, spent all afternoon playing with it just after it was set up. The mates son and I had no chance to get near it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainlover23 Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 And meanwhile back at your local retailer IF you have got one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 70s. As WTD said. If you go back to the product page where your question is posted and re-read the blurb there. You will see that any questions asked there are not answered by Hornby themselves, but by members of the public. So in that respect, you are better off asking your question here as you have done. Pity really, as I think there is a need to ask some product questions that are along the lines of "what do I get in the box?" directly of Hornby themselves..That said, if you go to the Hattons of Liverpool product page they provide a Q&A facility that is answered by their own staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teedoubleudee Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 It doesn't take long to find your answer on the internet. Here is a video that answers all your questions (?). Not the most professional vid. on youtube but the reviewer sounds about 9 years old. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iorKtr0cV8w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teedoubleudee Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 It doesn't take long to find your answer on the internet. Here is a video that answers all your questions (?). Not the most professional vid. on youtube but the reviewer sounds about 9 years old. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iorKtr0cV8w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 That's a very good price for the R8245 Sapphire Decoder - am I correct in thinking it was a bit on the large size? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted November 24, 2015 Author Share Posted November 24, 2015 have you seen the latest additions for black friday, no!!!!!, me neither, end of second day and no change!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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