Bulleidboy Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 I have just renewed my Club membership using this site. Renewing is just like buying a wagon or whatever. I was surprised to get the Club 10% discount on my membership fee. Have others experienced this? I'm happy to pay the full renewal cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Don't knock it, BB. If they're giving a discount I would gratefully accept it. smiley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellocoloco Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 I think it would be great if there was 'one' Hornby Club. Not just for OO, but including the other brands. I have looked at joining the 'Club Electrotren' on a number of occasions but there is no discount from this webshop. As prices go up, any additional incentive to shop direct can only be good for Hornby, potentially increasing direct sales and brand engagement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 Don't knock it, BB. If they're giving a discount I would gratefully accept it. smiley I'm not knocking it BM. I was so surprised, I rang Hornby this morning to check it was all ok. They confirmed it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 They'll probably take it away again now you've alerted them to it joy.It's good though as it brings the cost of membership to below what it was before the most recent increase. another small incentive to keep membership going.I'm just wondering what Hornby actually gets out of keeping the Club going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 It would be interesting to know how many members there are. When I rang this morning, it was one of those "push 1 for this and 2 for that" - Button one covered numerous options including the Club - so the same person would answer all queries. I would have thought they get very little, but the 10% discount and free postage on orders over £50 has to be an incentive to many. The Club must have started very many years ago, I had a badge and certificate from the 1950's - I expect every child who got a train set joined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 All except me that is sunglasses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rog RJ Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 All except me that is sunglasses And me. I never seemed to be able to save enough pocket money.I did join a few years ago but but didn't renew after a couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted February 3, 2022 Author Share Posted February 3, 2022 If you use Google - it says the Hornby Club has 8000 members - I don't know how old or recent that information is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 I s'pose that's a reasonable count. I wonder how that beaks down into domestic/overseas members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HornbyKiwi Posted February 13, 2022 Share Posted February 13, 2022 I wonder how that beaks down into domestic/overseas members. As an overseas-based former member, I haven't renewed in a couple of years and feel I have no incentive to do so under the current structure. I used to enjoy the perceived "freebie" loco each year, not that I have ever run any of them, but there's always that irrational thought I'm getting "something for nothing"! I can certainly see how the 10% discount on orders is a big draw-card for British residents though, which must surely make up the lion's share of members.However, living where I do, any discount is well and truly negated by the £50 delivery fee on orders under £250 in value. Granted, with prices climbing ever higher, it's not difficult to spend £250 these days. But placing a substantial order to take advantage of both the 10% discount and free shipping risks raising the attention of Customs at the border. I'd imagine there are quite a few in my boat who have done the numbers and realized they simply don't stack up through the official store.HK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VESPA Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Yes, and they seem to still be sending out those horrible little 0-4-0 locos as punishment. I won't rejoin the "Club" as it isn't worth it. 10% discount is offered elsewhere (or more) and who wants a badge over the age of 12. The mag improved but that's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted March 10, 2022 Author Share Posted March 10, 2022 No more "horrible little 0-4-0's" Vespa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Man Posted March 10, 2022 Share Posted March 10, 2022 No, you have to pay extra for the 'horrible little 0-4-0s' now thinking_face. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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