My thoughts and opinions on the 54mm/60mm Plastic Toy Soldier collecting hobby. Yes I seemingly rant at times and we explained in one of the first posts that we would be. So if you do not like that sort of stuff we suggest you leave NOW. Also look for some thoughts on history, informational posts and a bit of fun stuff from time to time.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Praises for Ron Barzso
OTSN attendees report Ron had Imex and Accurate figures on his table to illustrate the fact the figures in his new playset "Battle of Lexington Green" are 54mm. Thank goodness he hasn't heard we have poor eyesight and prefer the new larger version of 54mm. Way to go Ron!!
More Free Postage
Just when ya thought it was safe to go in the water Armies in Plastics issues offer of Free Postage for a limited time on orders of $100.00 or more. Will a rant from TSSD be forth coming soon ?
By the way after his last one we and several friends looked around and the only FREE postage offer we found at the time was from Cunnyngham Collectables as part of a sale.
Soon after we noted the little Corn Belt dealer/Manufacturer asked for forgiveness and ended his offer with the free shipping.
By the way after his last one we and several friends looked around and the only FREE postage offer we found at the time was from Cunnyngham Collectables as part of a sale.
Soon after we noted the little Corn Belt dealer/Manufacturer asked for forgiveness and ended his offer with the free shipping.
The Last of the Indian Wars
History tells us the Last of the Indian Wars were the campaigns against the Apache. Here a small Army patrol is ambushed by an Apache band. Ambushes were a favorite tactic of the Apaches.
"Pony soldier, I am Sierra
. Who you send against me now?"
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history,
Paragon,
TSSD,
Weston Toy Co
Saturday, September 22, 2012
OTSN and Barzso
The room trading will end soon and the show will be tomorrow. But already EBAY seller NAVYDAVYJONES seems to broken up Barzso;s new set "The Battle of Lexington Green" and is selling it piecemeal on good old EBAY. He has the bagged figs too! Good old internet...LOL LOL
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Campaigns
Please check out the Campaign tab... We have wrapped up our first one with a series of photos.....
Monday, September 10, 2012
Postage
So a Dealer/Manufacturer is ranting on his site (and someone re-posted it to a forum) that he will not offer FREE shipping. In summary he states he wishes whoever started this practice never had and he is hurting others, and he will not give up his hard earned profits.
A little research of several other Dealers (some of which also manufacture) seems to indicate they all charge LESS shipping then our friend. It also looks like he only ships UPS which may or may not be a cost factor. We do find it strange that Dealers can afford to ship his products cheaper and in a few rare cases sell them cheaper. They only make maybe 30-35% profit whereas our friend earns that and more when you buy direct from him..
So my method is to find the product I want at the cheapest price including shipping. I am not gonna pay higher prices to support any Dealer/Manufacturer.
A little research of several other Dealers (some of which also manufacture) seems to indicate they all charge LESS shipping then our friend. It also looks like he only ships UPS which may or may not be a cost factor. We do find it strange that Dealers can afford to ship his products cheaper and in a few rare cases sell them cheaper. They only make maybe 30-35% profit whereas our friend earns that and more when you buy direct from him..
So my method is to find the product I want at the cheapest price including shipping. I am not gonna pay higher prices to support any Dealer/Manufacturer.
Thursday, August 30, 2012
OTSN
Or for you purists OTS....is a few mere weeks away. Lots of new plastic soldiers, most of which we already know about will finally be released or partially released at the show. Get those wallets out the new stuff is coming!!!
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