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Thu Mar 27 2008, 12:59AM

[ Shas'la ]

Joined: Tue Mar 25 2008, 05:48AM
Posts: 18

Where do you buy most of your models?

Local Inpendant stockist

Gamesworkshop

Online Store

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Votes: 15

Hi everyone,

I am currently doing some research into starting my own independant stockist, so i would appreciate it if you can all answer this poll, and post on here why you chose what you did.

Thankyou for your time,

K3

Hellios

Thu Mar 27 2008, 03:50AM

[ Shas'ui ]

Joined: Sat Dec 01 2007, 09:46AM
Posts: 110

I buy from all 3. Idependant stores are cheaper off and online, however I also support my local GW because if we all brough from other people it would shut down and thats mainly where I play.

K3 if you can afford it and do decide to do this if your place has enough room for a single table (more would be better) if where you set it up has no GW or gaming club with table near by. I say this for a number of reasons.

1 It allows you to do demos if you wanted to of various games (if you know the rules for games as far as I know you may sell or intend to sell other companys games and maybe no game related models.)

2 I probabbly wouldn't have brought so much Warhammer if it wasn't for my local GW. Having a place to play on a proper board is great, also good if you can meet and play people you don't know.

I mean a shop where I used to live had a games room above it with 8 tables I think (which is more than any of the local GWs I've been to.) and they played various games. Now if you did this free is great but people would also probabilly be willing to pay a small fee to use a board as well. However this all depends on your situation.

Thu Mar 27 2008, 12:26PM

[ Shas'la ]

Joined: Tue Mar 25 2008, 05:48AM
Posts: 18

i am considering starting purely as an online store, but do intend to move it toa proper store with a gaming area.

The place i have been looking at for my shop, is a fair distance from a GW, but has a good surrounding area to get customers from.

jais

Thu Mar 27 2008, 01:08PM

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[ Shas'vre ]

Joined: Tue Dec 04 2007, 09:35AM
Posts: 271

where is the shop going to be, then?

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Thu Mar 27 2008, 02:14PM

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[ Shas'el ]

Joined: Sat Dec 01 2007, 07:37AM
Posts: 412

I make all of my vehicles from scratch but when I buy infantry, its from an independent dealer.

Thu Mar 27 2008, 02:24PM

[ Shas'la ]

Joined: Tue Mar 25 2008, 05:48AM
Posts: 18

I am planning on basing it in my local area, Near Bournemouth, south coast england.

Hellios

Fri Mar 28 2008, 03:07AM

[ Shas'ui ]

Joined: Sat Dec 01 2007, 09:46AM
Posts: 110

I have some family down there :>

Das Boogie Man

Fri Mar 28 2008, 08:38PM

[ Shas'ui ]

Joined: Fri Dec 07 2007, 08:56AM
Posts: 81

My rule of thumb is that, if a model needs to be converted and modified then i buy the GW boxes but if its just some extra Stealthsuits or a couple of loose Fire Warriors then i buy my models from this place in Perth, AUS called Tactics, they sell painted (badly) pre-owed loose models. Buying the loose models is always at least 15% cheaper than getting them fresh from the sprues. 12 Firewarriors for $3 each is a real bargain considering the box is $50

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Sat Mar 29 2008, 07:51PM

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[ Shas'la ]

Joined: Sun Jan 06 2008, 06:56PM
Posts: 44

All the GW stores shut down by me but I have 3 nearby independent stores by me so...

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Mon Mar 31 2008, 12:10AM

[ Shas'la ]

Joined: Tue Mar 25 2008, 05:48AM
Posts: 18

15% off? not bad

Im considering doing a 10% off RRP on all brand new in box. Looking at the profit margins, but i might also end up doing a 20% off if you buy online, but you pay the postage (in the uk, postage is roughly 10%, so it'd equal out to my shop).

If anyone wants to discuss specifics with me, lemme know, i will likely also end up doing a bulk buyer discount.

Im also in discussions with Shas to try and get an agreement that'd give you guys the chance to get models for less than the RRP, but with part of the money going into the KT fund for prizes etc.

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