tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post6117613936494828446..comments2024-03-28T14:18:21.926-07:00Comments on Palouse Wargaming Journal: BTD Christmas Sale Order FINALLY ARRIVESJonathan Freitaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-53856745966314265982015-03-05T19:11:08.333-08:002015-03-05T19:11:08.333-08:00nice collection of figure packs.. thumbs up :o)nice collection of figure packs.. thumbs up :o)Phil Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369365598439913360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-65782804493863634592015-02-26T21:58:55.389-08:002015-02-26T21:58:55.389-08:00I'll relate it when it is resolved. It involve...I'll relate it when it is resolved. It involves a fairly new company that clearly has good interventions, so I'll refrain from further comments until then!Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-16990205577021055392015-02-24T19:45:21.929-08:002015-02-24T19:45:21.929-08:00Very cool! Looking forward to that!Very cool! Looking forward to that!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-26487866762009272522015-02-24T19:37:59.408-08:002015-02-24T19:37:59.408-08:00They are very nearly done. Just some detail work ...They are very nearly done. Just some detail work and basing to do. They'll be the front rank of my next entry in the Challenge.AHunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148857673973402238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-18328087842002626532015-02-24T06:06:58.833-08:002015-02-24T06:06:58.833-08:00BTD does get backed up with their big sales and I ...BTD does get backed up with their big sales and I just received a notice that the format of their sales is changing. not for the better, I think!<br /><br />It is a long time to wait but sometimes, there is no hurry.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-9846557982618087002015-02-24T04:25:16.726-08:002015-02-24T04:25:16.726-08:00These things happen once in a while but three mont...These things happen once in a while but three months seems too long for me. Looks to me they are not in control. But as said communication is key.. And they have some nice figures :)MiniMikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04818743972462962721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-1625878478879794812015-02-22T16:58:47.518-08:002015-02-22T16:58:47.518-08:00I agree and the delay is not bothersome when there...I agree and the delay is not bothersome when there is no pressing need for the figures once my attention has been diverted onto another project. Thanks for that!Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-46590392842969690372015-02-22T16:22:58.613-08:002015-02-22T16:22:58.613-08:00I agree with most. Three month wait seems bad, bu...I agree with most. Three month wait seems bad, but if you consider it is the result of a 50% off sale going gangbusters... I would rather wait than run the risk limiting their 50% off sale to "existing stock only"<br /><br />Dartfroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01786991975241723198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-45638403130643080392015-02-22T13:32:48.184-08:002015-02-22T13:32:48.184-08:00Funny. Not quick at all but I was in no hurry.Funny. Not quick at all but I was in no hurry.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-22491696320437211922015-02-22T13:05:56.552-08:002015-02-22T13:05:56.552-08:00Well that is quick service!:-) Seriously though gl...Well that is quick service!:-) Seriously though glad your not bothered and are enjoying the extra perks for a late delivery.<br /><br />ChristopherChristopher(aka Axebreaker)https://www.blogger.com/profile/13205928451375232865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-47147180145644239472015-02-22T10:57:54.287-08:002015-02-22T10:57:54.287-08:00Another vote for keeping the lines of communicatio...Another vote for keeping the lines of communication open throughout.<br /><br />Very glad you enjoyed the figures! Will they be making it into your painting queue soon?Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-13060999072179722102015-02-22T09:10:03.865-08:002015-02-22T09:10:03.865-08:00"Exotic postal curse" is a good thought!..."Exotic postal curse" is a good thought!<br /><br />Rather than being unlucky at postal deliveries, perhaps, I can chock it up to reporting by exception? Like historical battle reports, the exceptions to the norm are what most often get jotted down and recalled later.<br /><br />I make frequent orders and may get a more complete snapshot of order duration. Maybe I witness the long lead times having a small percent change of occurrence in an overall distribution that others rarely experience?<br /><br />Or, maybe I have an exotic postal curse...Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-33527244432693277522015-02-22T08:20:01.363-08:002015-02-22T08:20:01.363-08:00Nearly three months before delivery? - I'm sta...Nearly three months before delivery? - I'm starting to think there is some exotic postal curse hanging over you :0) I'd say the maximum wait for delivery from a professional company with online shop is around 30 days, unless other info is stated clearly on their website (Some companies cast to order).Black Powderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811405795071310375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-67520393416165047402015-02-22T07:53:37.845-08:002015-02-22T07:53:37.845-08:00Communication is the key. Their sales are spectac...Communication is the key. Their sales are spectacular so I would expect to see delays. Having said that, I got your kind present before the sale ended, liked them so much I placed an order, and had them in a week. With a delay the length of yours I think throwing in a free pack makes everything OK. More than one just cements them as great people to do business with.AHunthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08148857673973402238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-81578956730123394522015-02-22T06:49:24.783-08:002015-02-22T06:49:24.783-08:00Peter, please relate your long delay story.
We al...Peter, please relate your long delay story.<br /><br />We all seem to have similar expectations. If communication is maintained during the wait, we can cheerfully endure long lead times.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-58353258969791858302015-02-22T05:46:32.192-08:002015-02-22T05:46:32.192-08:00Unless it is something I "need" right aw...Unless it is something I "need" right away (rare), I'm pretty patient with delays, especially if the price was right or some "lagniappe" is included. Of course, good communication goes a long way at making you less apprehensive, too!<br /><br />Which reminds me that I do have to prod one manufacturer about completing perhaps the longest delayed order I have ever had...Gonsalvohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16531623280789478092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-69872876901384719822015-02-22T01:24:49.522-08:002015-02-22T01:24:49.522-08:00Time to re-read "The Iliad", I think . ....Time to re-read "The Iliad", I think . . . that should move it up the project list.<br /><br /><br />-- Jeff<br />Bluebear Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05171345165563779232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-89212949900551757342015-02-21T21:36:42.803-08:002015-02-21T21:36:42.803-08:00You are a reasonable man, Jeff!
My plan with thes...You are a reasonable man, Jeff!<br /><br />My plan with these is to (someday) build a 28mm Trojan War army for Impetvs. Trojan War is farther down on my list of projects to work, though. Someday, Someday.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-25789310111297126372015-02-21T21:32:58.087-08:002015-02-21T21:32:58.087-08:00Too soon to tell if the spear inclusion is a chang...Too soon to tell if the spear inclusion is a change up over standard past practices. I guess we need to make other orders to spot a regime switch.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-90006166749644216072015-02-21T21:31:01.410-08:002015-02-21T21:31:01.410-08:00Yeah, I am a fan too! Some of the sculpts are ter...Yeah, I am a fan too! Some of the sculpts are terrific.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-83823815391757862602015-02-21T21:30:20.806-08:002015-02-21T21:30:20.806-08:00I really like their figures too and I have lots of...I really like their figures too and I have lots of them from many different ranges. Since I did not need them right away, a little delay is fine.Jonathan Freitaghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07862373894196924886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-35292970566531352042015-02-21T20:40:51.862-08:002015-02-21T20:40:51.862-08:00As long as there is good communication (as in your...As long as there is good communication (as in your case), delays are understandable and acceptable. <br /><br />So, what is the project, sir?<br /><br /><br />-- JeffBluebear Jeffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05171345165563779232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-74021953780424803632015-02-21T19:08:14.412-08:002015-02-21T19:08:14.412-08:00BTD UK sends out all of my orders and only once ha...BTD UK sends out all of my orders and only once have I experienced any delay with them. So long as communication is good then I don't have any problem with a couple of months delay on fulfilling an order from a busy period (Christmas) and a very large sale. <br />I like the look of the new packs and the brass spears! I had been buying North Star spears for all of my figures in the past. This is a happy development and I hope BTD UK is doing the same.Natholeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14359406949497306737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-34579191955483233292015-02-21T17:14:07.614-08:002015-02-21T17:14:07.614-08:00Nice score and a great subject, Jonathan! I order...Nice score and a great subject, Jonathan! I ordered a large WW II Russian army during BTD Xmas sale (50% off). They cost about the same as the Warlord Games plastics. I was thrilled with the quality of the BTD scuplts when I got my figures. <br /><br />I went into the 50% sale knowing that there would be a delay so no problem for me. The price/quality combo cannot be beat. I'm now a fan. Montyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16094254709103687259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2267180105171392028.post-76342668376201631272015-02-21T16:58:34.311-08:002015-02-21T16:58:34.311-08:00Nice score, Jonathan. That's the thing about t...Nice score, Jonathan. That's the thing about these BTD sales - they run out of stock and may delay your order. That's what happened to one of my earlier orders -- they did drop the shipping when they eventually got the restock. That and your compensation add-ons seem a good practice. Plus I like their figures :) DeanMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07724268555970663130noreply@blogger.com