[MoMo]

By no means am I asking anyone to annoy any retailers… but… if you know of a retailer that does not carry our line and you would like to see them carry our lines, feel free to give them a shout. They listen to customers much more then they listen to someone trying to sell them something.

If we receive a new retailer because of your hard work, I am sure we can offer you something for your assistance. Just let them know that they should list you as a reference in their inquiry. Give your screen name and real name to the retailer. These will be kept confidential. I am not sure what we will offer you at this time, but it will be well worth it.

Therefore, all etailers and brick and mortar stores are fair game.

Thanks for your replies and assistance.

Regards,
Jason

Dear Jason,

You'll be pleased to note that I have been trying to rattle the cages of retailers as I come across them. They are interested, they say, but then start moaning about postage from the U.S., import duty, delays, moan, moan, moan!

Also, they harp on about " I have FOV, Dragon, etc. " and then point to the lack of available shelf space. This is true, because I've seen it for myself. One of the biggest retailers in Glasgow has all hiss Dragon AFVs in two small cardboard boxes in a crowded corner where customers have to perform contortions and rummage through detritus in order to serve themselves.

These guys are more interested in selling kits than catering to collectors.

As far as the U.K. is concerned I would suggest approaching " Toys R Us " the biggest toy chain. Also, I noticed that until recently the only place where you could purchase Admiral 1.72 die-casts was through ebay retailers. Now you can buy them at Toybox :

toybox100.bizland.com/military.htm

but this is mail order again.

I hope that you can hook a few U.K. retailers at the Toy Fair and make life easier for us U.K. buyers/collectors. I know that I can order directly from you and that the service is first class, but I do believe that it is vital to support the local market because without the retailers life would be a lot more difficult for us collectors.

Good luck'

MoMo