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Re: Time for the annual Wingnuts speculation
« Reply #331 on: August 16, 2014, 09:56:46 AM »
   This is starting to get confusing; I would not have expected this one to run out nearly this quickly. Short production runs? Why? :-\ :o
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Re: Time for the annual Wingnuts speculation
« Reply #332 on: August 16, 2014, 09:59:58 AM »
Hey Lance

It's because of the number of people who've signed-on for the D.VII Group Build.  :)
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Re: Time for the annual Wingnuts speculation
« Reply #333 on: August 16, 2014, 10:06:35 AM »
Yeah - its kind of disappointing they sold out all ready - given time I would have purchased several more. I know they have said the basic kits would only ever get one run then maybe a "special" release later - I hope they reconsider that for at least the DVII....

Probably see them on eBay for $200+ USD shortly....
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Re: Time for the annual Wingnuts speculation
« Reply #334 on: August 16, 2014, 11:11:15 AM »
Kinda weird given the apparently infinite supply of Albatros D.V kits ...

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Re: Time for the annual Wingnuts speculation
« Reply #335 on: August 16, 2014, 11:28:28 AM »
I wonder if increase in sales was due to a large cross over market...minimal rigging combined with WNW's reputation for high quality kits...lots of modelers taking a shot at a WWI fighter.  Just a thought.
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Re: Time for the annual Wingnuts speculation
« Reply #336 on: August 16, 2014, 12:40:44 PM »
Looks like it was a mistake: Latest message on that page says:

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Note: This model is NOT sold out. A very very very annoying website problem caused this model to show as sold out for several hours on Saturday 16 August 2014 (NZ time). We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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Re: Time for the annual Wingnuts speculation
« Reply #337 on: August 16, 2014, 12:55:05 PM »
Looks like it was a mistake: Latest message on that page says:

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Note: This model is NOT sold out. A very very very annoying website problem caused this model to show as sold out for several hours on Saturday 16 August 2014 (NZ time). We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
 


 Whew!! There's still hope! :)
Lance
 

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Re: Time for the annual Wingnuts speculation
« Reply #338 on: August 16, 2014, 03:59:06 PM »
Looks like it was a mistake: Latest message on that page says:

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Note: This model is NOT sold out. A very very very annoying website problem caused this model to show as sold out for several hours on Saturday 16 August 2014 (NZ time). We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Bugger. I panick ordered a DVII (Alb). What sort of chump an I?

You're no chump, just soon to be the proud owner of a WNW Fokker D.VII(Alb.) Nevertheless, the light bulbs turn on!  This must be some kind of marketing strategy built in by the web store developers- I'll bet WNW wasn't even told about it. I already have a "The Duelists" combo in the stash, but as soon it was marked as sold out I was overcome by the urge to buy more of their other Eindekkers and DH.2's. The software engineers are using our own minds against us!  ;)
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Re: Time for the annual Wingnuts speculation
« Reply #339 on: August 16, 2014, 10:57:46 PM »
Bugger. I panick ordered a DVII (Alb). What sort of chump an I?

The same sort of chump as me?  :-X

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Re: Time for the annual Wingnuts speculation
« Reply #340 on: August 17, 2014, 02:25:30 AM »
Yeah, I ordered another OAW and the F...oh well...
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Re: Time for the annual Wingnuts speculation
« Reply #341 on: August 17, 2014, 03:05:00 AM »
Bugger. I panick ordered a DVII (Alb). What sort of chump an I?

The same sort of chump as me?  :-X

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Re: Time for the annual Wingnuts speculation
« Reply #342 on: August 17, 2014, 03:24:34 AM »
   This will probably result in a real sell out; guess I might have to order that "F" Version sooner then I thought! :o
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Re: Time for the annual Wingnuts speculation
« Reply #343 on: August 17, 2014, 09:30:33 AM »
I panicked and orderedc the Hannover, biff and another DVII on reb paypal profit!

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Re: Time for the annual Wingnuts speculation
« Reply #344 on: August 18, 2014, 06:41:53 AM »
Better to have them in the stash than to wanting one ( or any of them) when they are sold out .

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