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Thanks Bob!
I appreciate the heads up as I was finally able to get one online without paying the inflated auction prices after they sold out.
MENARDS needs to produce a 1960's TRAILER TRAIN version of this auto carrier that is painted medium brown.
@falconservice posted:MENARDS needs to produce a 1960's TRAILER TRAIN version of this auto carrier that is painted medium brown.
Stay tuned
Any chance of the enclosed autoracks appearing with actual roadnames, or at least a sticker pack for the existing ones?
While I have one of each color, I'd certainly get more with actual roadnames, even if I had to put them on myself.
---PCJ
the open autoracks came with stickers that could be used with the enclosed ones. I know it would have been nice to have them enclosed, they didn't. If anyone needs some, I have a few on hand for the enclosed autoracks..
Thanks for posting, @cabinet Bob!
These usually sell out quick. You may want to hop on these before they're gone!
In case you missed it, I've attached today's O gauge train email below.
Thank you, Mark the Menards Train Guy
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I was on 'em like flies on a cow's behind. But I only ordered two, leaving some for others (and my accounts in the black ). By the way, I know of at least one MOPAR aficionado who bought the Fury Garage less than an hour after I told him about it. The buildings may start showing up at car shows.
I have some of the earlier releases. Dissapointed in the trucks. My earlier autoracks get dragged not pulled by my locos. Wheels tend to not roll very well at all. Hopefully Menards addressed this issue. Here's a few pics of my repainted racks. It would also be nice to see Menards to different paint colors.
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Only 38 left in stock !
I like Menard's products and have been generally happy with them
But this time, I removed mine from the shopping cart. Tired of seeing a "processing fee". Not that it is a lot of money. It's the idea of it every time. Totally unnecessary charge. Processing should be included in the price.
Maybe I am the only one? Not sure.
John
@Craftech posted:I like Menard's products and have been generally happy with them
But this time, I removed mine from the shopping cart. Tired of seeing a "processing fee". Not that it is a lot of money. It's the idea of it every time. Totally unnecessary charge. Processing should be included in the price.
Maybe I am the only one? Not sure.
John
I agree. "free shipping to store" really is not free after all.
I suppose that Menards could charge $55 per unit and leave out the processing fee... would that appease everyone? I'm not a big fan of tacked on fees but Menards is up front about this before you pay and they charge this on pretty much all special order items regardless of if it's a train item, refrigerator, bath tub or a pack of batteries.
A manager at our local Menards says that this fee covers the cost of packaging an item specifically for a customer, holding it in inventory, and other special provisions for delivery of the item to the store. If the item is something that is already on the shelf, then it also covers the cost of an employee "shopping for the customer" who has to retrieve the item(s), box it up, label it and re-inventory it in pick area. Might be just what he was told to say when asked about the processing fee.
I wonder if it costs Menards more to process purchases on their website vs. in store... I don't see why.
For what I paid even after the processing fee, I think I got a good deal.
@H1000 posted:I suppose that Menards could charge $55 per unit and leave out the processing fee... would that appease everyone? I'm not a big fan of tacked on fees but Menards is up front about this before you pay and they charge this on pretty much all special order items regardless of if it's a train item, refrigerator, bath tub or a pack of batteries.
A manager at our local Menards says that this fee covers the cost of packaging an item specifically for a customer, holding it in inventory, and other special provisions for delivery of the item to the store. If the item is something that is already on the shelf, then it also covers the cost of an employee "shopping for the customer" who has to retrieve the item(s), box it up, label it and re-inventory it in pick area. Might be just what he was told to say when asked about the processing fee.
I wonder if it costs Menards more to process purchases on their website vs. in store... I don't see why.
For what I paid even after the processing fee, I think I got a good deal.
very true... maybe this is why we don't see Menards on OGR much anymore with all the negative talk about them...Most company's anymore, have a surcharge on everything bought on line with a credit card being used.. go to most eating places , they charge you too....
I’m my opinion the $2.80 processing fee plus the $8 shipping cost to deliver this to me across the country is still very reasonable compared to what I’ve paid for shipping elsewhere.
The car is a nice price as well especially if you consider the cost to purchase each Fury individually.
Thanks again for posting the advance notice Bob and Menards thanks for producing the large variety of trains at such a good price.
Sold out. Missed the boat.
@Craftech posted:I like Menard's products and have been generally happy with them
But this time, I removed mine from the shopping cart. Tired of seeing a "processing fee". Not that it is a lot of money. It's the idea of it every time. Totally unnecessary charge. Processing should be included in the price.
Maybe I am the only one? Not sure.
John
or you can go to a store
These are cool, however,I’d love to see them with classic muscle cars. I’d buy at least 2 if they made them
The new Dodge pickup autoloader is now on line...
I like these Autoloaders a lot and have one of the early ones with the Ford pick-ups.
One word of caution, though - these are pretty tall and if you have a bridge or overpass on your layout, you should check the dimensions to make sure you have enough clearance.
@cabinet Bob posted:The new Dodge pickup autoloader is now on line...
Next up....Powerwagons? Maybe? It's a tight fit for 6, but they will fit.
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My search online for the dodge autoloader had nothing. Suggested search? Thanks
@wb47 posted:My search online for the dodge autoloader had nothing. Suggested search? Thanks
They are still online, look under flatcars on their web page
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@Dave Koehler posted:or you can go to a store
Closest one is 1000 miles. Wish there was one near me. Love the stuff they carry.
John
I wish the next run would have 1960's cars and trucks with an Erie Lackawanna sticker set.
@jini5 posted:I agree. "free shipping to store" really is not free after all.
If you are close enough to pick up in a store, you can order them at the store and not pay any extra fees, that is what i always do. Have a store just about 10 minutes away.
only 6 left.
@cabinet Bob posted:only 6 left.
Only 5 now!