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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => What's New => Topic started by: James on March 22, 2015, 01:05:03 AM

Title: Mirage Schusta/Schlasta 27b Halberstadt CL.II 1/48
Post by: James on March 22, 2015, 01:05:03 AM

This kit is on sale at Squadron right now for $28.99. Regular price is $75.00

http://www.squadron.com/1-48-Mirage-Schusta-Schlasta-27b-Halberstadt-CL-II-p/mg481308.htm

James

Title: Re: Mirage Schusta/Schlasta 27b Halberstadt CL.II 1/48
Post by: ALBATROS1234 on March 22, 2015, 04:09:24 PM

that is a great price but even though squadrons regular price is that it isnt har to get this kit for $40-$45 at other online hobby shps and ebay.

Title: Re: Mirage Schusta/Schlasta 27b Halberstadt CL.II 1/48
Post by: iwik on March 22, 2015, 07:37:01 PM

Hi!
Sure they can make a great discount on it... it's "out of stock"!  ::)
Ciao
Iwik

Title: Re: Mirage Schusta/Schlasta 27b Halberstadt CL.II 1/48
Post by: WarrenD on March 23, 2015, 12:23:47 AM

Quote from: iwik on March 22, 2015, 07:37:01 PM

Hi!
Sure they can make a great discount on it... it's "out of stock"!  ::)
Ciao
Iwik

As is most everything at Squadron these days.

I remember saving my allowance, yard mowing money, etc. and ordering something from them in '73, back when they had a store in Chicago, Detroit (I think), and Texas. Their catalog was a wonder to me at 12 years of age. I started buygin from them again in earnest in the 90's (Pegasus, Blue Max, and Eduard), and they were still a great mail order source then. Then the owner sold it to an investment group. It's been downhill ever since. Here of late, certain manufacturers won't even send them stock because they won't pay their bills, etc. 

Sad to see a once great hobby shop sink to the depths. :'(

Warren

Title: Re: Mirage Schusta/Schlasta 27b Halberstadt CL.II 1/48
Post by: Beto on March 23, 2015, 06:08:04 AM

I stopped buying from Squadron after I ordered from them a Roden Dr.1 (on sale at $29.99) - They sent me two tiny HO scale german tanks and when I informed them about their mistake they refused to send me the Dr.1 because that sale had expired. The only solution they gave me was to keep the tanks and re-order the triplane at over $50. >:(

Title: Re: Mirage Schusta/Schlasta 27b Halberstadt CL.II 1/48
Post by: WarrenD on March 23, 2015, 06:14:50 AM

Quote from: Beto on March 23, 2015, 06:08:04 AM

I stopped buying from Squadron after I ordered from them a Roden Dr.1 (on sale at $29.99) - They sent me two tiny HO scale german tanks and when I informed them about their mistake they refused to send me the Dr.1 because that sale had expired. The only solution they gave me was to keep the tanks and re-order the triplane at over $50. >:(

I can remember when their customer service was the absolute opposite of that. I can remember ordering from their monthly flyer a few days into the next month, and the lady on the phone giving me the previous month's sale price.

Good times, but long gone I'm afraid.

Warren

Title: Re: Mirage Schusta/Schlasta 27b Halberstadt CL.II 1/48
Post by: Des on March 23, 2015, 06:20:23 AM

I have written to them on three occasions regarding their excessive mail charges for international orders, I never received a reply.

Des.

Title: Re: Mirage Schusta/Schlasta 27b Halberstadt CL.II 1/48
Post by: WarrenD on March 23, 2015, 06:22:37 AM

Des, their international mail fees were an issue over fifteen years ago. It's certainly not something that came with the new owners. They have never liked shipping overseas.

Warren