maw78 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Just noticed that the hornby website says the azuma train pack is now in stock !!! Do we dare to dream it's true or another false hope ???? Can anyone confirm ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellocoloco Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Looks like its in stock, you'll have to try ordering one to confirm!Have you read the reviews for it, all very strange and irrelevant! Hmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVR1707822112 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 yeah the reviews are very strange! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maw78 Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 Well most model shops arent showing them in stock so maybe they've only made it as far as hornby although one said it was due on the 10th ..... same day as the new releases catalogue so maybe they just got them mixed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carltonf Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 I've just had an email today that it's in their warehouse, and is being prepared for despatch. And even better, my credit card has just been charged the pre-price rise price. I wish I had ordered it before the previous price rise!I had cause to email Simon Kohler twice over this, and to his credit, he took time out to respond personally, and was frank and honest. It's can't be easy in his shoes, but I just wish the website and social media was a bit more transparent too. There have been lots of comments on FB about the Azuma delays, and they are obviously read by the social media, but never responded to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maw78 Posted January 6, 2022 Author Share Posted January 6, 2022 Fair play to Mr Kohler that he personally replied on the matter. I think hornby would have saved themselves a lot of aggro if theyd just held their hands up and admitted a mistake was made regarding release dates rather then saying nothing and annoying their customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Well unless they have fixed it, with my Hush Hush, it was two weeks from it getting into their warehouse and getting it to me. So don't hold your breath.I had a mail from Hattons today explaining that there will be a delay in my Gemini coaches, apologising, telling me the reasons and exactly when to expect them. That is the way you are supposed to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVR1707822112 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Gemini coaches? Do you mean Genesis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinB Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Yes I probably did mean Genesis coaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maw78 Posted January 7, 2022 Author Share Posted January 7, 2022 I've got it on pre order from a model shop so just waiting for them to get their stock and work through the list. It did let me add one to the basket on hornby site but that's as far as I went cause next steps payment lol. Hopefully next week fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carltonf Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Delighted to say my Azuma arrived this week and I’ve had a chance to get it on a test circuit (it’s not going to work out on my Mallaig layout!).Its brilliant and will be the catalyst to start work on a new layout! Looks superb, runs beautifully and smooth out of the box. And the DCC provision is excellent.I have one minor complaint - light bleed through the cab door, which is a shame, as the coach lights are a beautiful shade. Hope the rest of you are just as happy with yours when they arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 That light bleed is far better than some I've seen.Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37lover Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 @MAW78I've got it on pre order from a model shop so just waiting for them to get their stock and work through the list. It did let me add one to the basket on hornby site but that's as far as I went cause next steps payment lol. And the point of the above is what? Is the Model shop giving it to you free? I understand you have to provide payment details to Hornby but money is not "taken" until dispatch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maw78 Posted January 16, 2022 Author Share Posted January 16, 2022 As I said I was buying it from a model shop and supporting them rather then paying Hornby the full RRP. Someone suggested trying to order one directly from Hornby to see what it did which is when it let me add it to the basket. As I've never bought directly from Hornby I didnt continue or enter any payment details. I wasnt aware money is only taken on dispatch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 As well as only taking the money when the order is being despatched, they also honour the price that was quoted when the pre-order was placed. So you are protected against price rises that happen if there is a long extended 'waiting for stock release' period.EDIT: Info based upon content in previous forum posts, rather than personal knowledge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 Yes that, and the 10% discount and free delivery for orders over £50 all together make club membership possibly still an attraction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37lover Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 @Chrissaf,Is the honouring the Pre-Order price official? A few days ago I sent an email to Hornby asking them to confirm, but as we all know replies are sometimes taking quite a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissaf Posted January 16, 2022 Share Posted January 16, 2022 I was only repeating what other's who do pre-orders have reported in their posts. I have never personally placed a pre-order with Hornby. I note that this aspect of pre-orders is not specifically documented in the 'Terms & Conditions', therefore it would be prudent to assume that any current Hornby policy that might be in place is susceptable to being changed at short notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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