Where to pre-order Lionel items from?

Charles Ro is about as foolproof as it gets.

Give us a try at our new web site, nassauhobby.com

I'll second that, you don't pay a dime till the item ships and you recieve prompt emails detailing when it does with tracking numbers. They are quite reasonable when it comes to errors or defects in the product as well. FWIW, Ro seams to get items to customers before most other dealers.

I don't see how it can get any better than Charles Ro...great prices, their system never fails...you don't get "forgotten," and you don't pay a dime until the item ships.

 

Most importantly...you will get whatever you "pre-order."

The Model Train Store of NJ has the BEST prices if that's of primary importance.    No deposits. Get on the mailing list for an additional 5% off pre-orders and free shipping (at least my last pre-orders.) Henry always delivers but it usually takes a while. He's one of the few Lionel direct dealers left and they seem to get their product later than others.

 

http://www.thelioneltrainstore...m/servlet/StoreFront

Nassau Hobby Center is where i preorder everything and they have the best preorder prices around and they gaurntee all preorders unless its cancelled but id give them a try if you are looking for great prices and the best service around. www.nassauhobby.com

 

I pre-order from Nassau Hobby Center and Legacy Station.  No problems with either.

Thanks for all your help. 

 

Nassau Hobbies - web site had pre-order info but they charge $10% on orders.

Charles Ro - I could not find any pre-order info or pricing on their web site.

 

TEX

Steve

Here's the link to the Charles Ro pre-order price list I received today.  You can order via their standard online order page.

 

http://www.charlesro.com/pdf/ogauge.pdf

 

This worked for me earlier in the evening.  I think Charlesro.com might be down right now.   I can't get to it.

Thanks Chris.

 

TEX

Steve

What is the Final Date for early ordering?

 

 

Andrew

I really like Nassau Hobbies for pre-orders.  I've never failed to receive an item from Charlie and Chris if it's manufactured.

 

Charlie Ro is great, too, but I've been shorted on pre-ordered items--not many!--over the 30 years I've been buying from him.

I have pre-ordered a few things from Nassau Hobbies this year for the first time based on positive remarks from forum members.

Larry

I use Charles Ro. The prices are good and Ro updates you on you back orders. When your order finally arrives from Lionel Ro will send you an email with FEDEX Ground tracking info. This is particularly useful when one finds it necessary to get the box of of the front porch before the wife gets to it.  I have used Charles Ro going back to the MPC days.

 

I have heard good things about Nassau. I just have a habit of sticking to things that I know works.

 

Thanks,

 

Richard 

I've been happy with Charles Ro the last couple of years, but I ran into a problem last year and I had to scramble to find one of the Lionel made in the USA cars that were shorted due to the manufacturer bankruptcy (ended up getting it from Nassua Hobbies).

 

This problem only pertains to small orders, so it won't effect too many folks on the forum.

 

If you have multiple items on order, and the total of the items that have arrived in stock is less than $75, than Ro doesn't ship until other items on your order arrive and the total goes over $75. If one of the items goes out of stock while your order is in this pending mode, than you are out of luck. They don't set the items aside for you. It isn't a real common situation and normally isn't a problem as there generally aren't fast sell outs of the less expensive (under $75) items, but it can happen.

 

There is a way to avoid this potential pitfall. When you place your order, request that they ship items as they arrive. This could end up costing you more money for shipping, depending on when items arrive from the manufacturer, but you don't have to worry about items going out of stock.

 

I'll probably continue to order from Charles Ro.

Don't forget "LEGACY STATION"!  GOOD Prices and GOOD Service!!

 

FREDSTRAINS

 

If you have multiple items on order, and the total of the items that have arrived in stock is less than $75, than Ro doesn't ship until other items on your order arrive and the total goes over $75. If one of the items goes out of stock while your order is in this pending mode, than you are out of luck. They don't set the items aside for you. It isn't a real common situation and normally isn't a problem as there generally aren't fast sell outs of the less expensive (under $75) items, but it can happen.

 

 

That dosn't happen with us. If you don't have enough to ship your item goes into the "hold room" until it does. It DOES NOT go back into stock!

 

Thanks for all the kind words, we try our best.

www.nassauhobby.com

 

Charlie...

but the additional shipping is only 5 dollars.  ro's shipping is the least amount of any I have found.

"that have arrived in stock is less than $75"

 

Garsh...I did not realize that there was anything left for under $75.