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Title: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Rasmus on May 29, 2005, 03:28:16 AM
Table updated as of 2nd January 2017.

As inspired by this (http://www.40konline.com/index.php?topic=50735), this (http://www.40konline.com/index.php?topic=3243) and this thread (http://www.40konline.com/index.php?topic=87417) a comparable Good-bad-trader-list has been set up for online retailers. This way you can check out who has had dealings with who, and what their experiences have been.

Now, if the retailer you have had good/bad relations with allready appears on the list, please do not post if their score exceeds 5 in any direction. Only if the score is -4 - +4 is your post necessary. We need no more testimonials than that, and don't want to clutter the thread with useless "yeah, I like Neil too"-posts.

NameRatingWill ship toOther notes
Chaos Mail Order (http://www.chaosmailorder.com)+3US only, located in the US40K can only be ordered by phone/fax – no pictures of 40K
Chaos Orc’s Superstore (http://www.chaosorc.com)+4 / -2worldwide, located in the US
HobbyShopen (http://www.hobbyshopen.com)+2Worldwide, located in Sweden
www.hobbyworkshop.com +1 seems to have gone missing, malware warning
http://www.scifigenre.com+5 / -1Worldwide, located in the USNow called Atomic Empire so should probably be deleted from this list
The Warstore.com (http://www.thewarstore.com)+5 / -1Worldwide, but US-preferred, located in the US40K can only be ordered by phone/fax – 20% discount
WargamesWorkshop (http://www.wargamesworkshop.co.uk)+2Worldwide, located in the UK
www.maelstromgames.co.uk/ +5 / -1Worldwide, located in the UKShop no longer exists, advertises Reaper models
Great Canadian Miniatures (http://www.gc-minis.com/)+2Worldwide, located CanadaEmail for 40K availability list – no pictures of 40K
bruces_collectables (http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/bruces_collectables) +1Worldwide, located in USEbay Store. Doesn’t always stock 40K
http://www.superherogameland.com/+2Worldwide, located in USAddress defaults to TCA coffee now
Tellurian Games (http://www.tellurian-games.de/)+1Worldwide, located in Germany
Battlewagon Bits (http://www.thewarstore.com/battlewagonbits) +2Worldwide, located in USStopped trading
Simple Miniature Games (http://www.simpleminiaturegames.com/)+1Worldwide, located in UKWholesale/Trade only
 Blackdagger Games (http://www.stores.ebay.com/Blackdagger-Games) +2Worldwide, located in USEbay Shop – Bits supplier mostly
The Players Cove (http://www.theplayerscove.com/) +1Worldwide, located in USOnline shop no longer exists – moved to Facebook
Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff (http://www.cheapjoes.com/) +1Worldwide, located in USArt Supplies only
Bitzbox  (http://www.bitzbox.co.uk/)+2Worldwide, located in UK
Pig Iron productions (http://www.pig-iron-productions.com/)+1Worldwide, located in UK28 – 30mm models, non-40K
CCG Armory (http://www.ccgarmory.com/) +1Worldwide, located in USNo Longer Exists
Impact! Miniatures (http://www.impactminiatures.com/) +1Worldwide, located in UKPewter miniatures for sports related games
4Tk Gaming (http://www.4tk.co.uk/store/) +1Worldwide, located in UK4TK Gaming – Club and store
Epicast (http://www.epicast.com/) -1Worldwide, located in USManufacturer of bases and terrain
Wayland Games (http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/)+3 / -1Worldwide, located in the UK
Rattlehead Games (http://www.rattleheadgames.com/)+1Worldwide, located in USTabletop games and gaming supplies – non-40K
GiftsforGeeks (http://giftsforgeeks.org.uk/)+4 / -2Worldwide, located in the UK
Hoard O’ Bits (http://www.hoardobits.com/)+2 / -1Worldwide, located in USBitz supplier
Spikey Bits (http://www.spikeybits.com)+1Worldwide, located in the USBlog only now
Triple Helix (http://www.triplehelixwargames.co.uk/) +2Worldwide, located in the UK
Element games (http://www.elementgames.co.uk)+2Worldwide, located in UK
Bits and Kits (http://www.bitsandkits.co.uk/)+1Worldwide; located in UK
Forbidden Gaming (http://www.forbiddengaming.co.uk/)+1Worldwide; located in UK
Let The Dice Decide (http://www.letthedicedecide.co.uk/)+1Worldwide; located in UK
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Bond, James Bond on May 31, 2005, 06:03:25 AM
Oracle games is good i got my stuff today theres 20% and it was all well packaged!

The only downpoints is that the postage is expebsive
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: small_furry_spider on May 31, 2005, 06:32:09 AM
www.nugaming.com

I have had very good experience with www.nugaming.com (and personally I know others who have too). They only give 10% off, but do give free shipping, have no minimum order size, are Uk based (with a real postal address), packaging is excellent, they have been around since 2002 and read the terms and conditions- very reassuring. I don't have any connection with the site apart from being a satisfied customer. I cannot see myself shopping anywhere else for new stuff.

In addition to GW stuff, they carry a very full range of other wargaming stuff too.

Note, 10% off and free shipping is often cheaper than 20% off....

If you are feeling nice and go on to order from them, if you quote my email address I get a referral bonus from your first order. Ask and I will give you my email address. mods, if this is not allowed, I am sorry, just delete this last sentance
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Dangonblane on May 31, 2005, 06:56:24 AM
Can I just second SFS's comments.  Nick at nugaming is a top bloke, very friendly and helpful, he'll also try his best to get things he doesn't have in stock.  He's the best online dealer I've purchased from.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Wurzelmaniac on June 2, 2005, 03:39:54 PM
game-mart.co.uk is good.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Col.Gravis on June 19, 2005, 09:59:52 AM
I've had positive dealing with www.nugaming.com on the lone occasion I've purchased from there.

And likewise positive dealings with www.maelstromgames.co.uk and http://www.jerseyonlinetraders.com/store/ on 2-3 occasions each.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Andaah on June 19, 2005, 10:43:47 AM
Maelstrom are really good.
If you compare them to say, wargamesworkshop.co .uk:

WGW: Tyranid Battleforce = £42.80
Add on 10% for postage £4.28
Thats a total of £47.08

And Maelstrol: Tyranid Battle Force: £45
Free Postage
Thats a total of £45.

Easy really.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Jonik on June 19, 2005, 04:16:30 PM
Thats a good point. And great when doing big orders, but (as with all online retailers) in small amounts (anything around £25, the discount isn't really worth the hassle most of the time)

If they sell things that GW do not then I'll definately be buying through them. I wonder if they sell clump foliage and charon skirmishpacks....
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Nuclearfeet on June 29, 2005, 12:58:12 AM
I do all my shopping with ScifiGenre.com, and they are great. Everything is 20% off, and you get free shipping with orders over $75.  Excellent customer service, I highly recommend these guys.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Lt Kage on July 2, 2005, 09:44:52 AM
Ive use scifigenre they messed up and didnt send me my package for 2 weeks so i canceled it. and used the warstore.com. Neal was great  i got 20% off and he sent me my stuff for free the only thing i had to pay is state tax for NY. 
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Vajper on July 22, 2005, 02:31:10 AM
What's wrong with swhs? I ordered from them and had excellent and prompt service.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Icarus with Servo Arm on July 28, 2005, 06:04:49 PM
I would like to recommend www.chaosmailorder. com, I trust the site, and they have a forum where you can talk to the people running it.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: johhny-turbo on September 5, 2005, 04:01:22 PM
Quote from: Iron Warrior w/ Servo Arm on July 28, 2005, 06:04:49 PM
I would like to recommend www.chaosmailorder. com, I trust the site, and they have a forum where you can talk to the people running it.


I second that.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: BladeWind on September 5, 2005, 06:02:49 PM
NUgaming gets a positive note from me.

I have already had several dealings with them and on both occasions everything went very smothly!
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: draconis0101 on September 7, 2005, 10:05:30 AM
I've bought at most of those places and wargamesworkshop i great because they are fast, even thought they are based outa California.  But the best by far is thewarstore.com as Neal is the man.  I've talked to him personally and he takes great pride in helping people.  Completely courtious and prompt.  He sends your order out the first chance he gets and offers 20% off all warhammer and like stuff.  Go Neal!
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: red120 on September 21, 2005, 10:34:44 PM
I get all my stuff from gc-minis.. it's a Canadian site, 30% off.. good for Canadians who don't wanna screw around with customs for stuff from the States.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Genome on September 22, 2005, 08:33:41 PM
Thumbs up to Combat Zone Entertainment (http://czentertainment.com/). Well packaged, good service. The only issue is that it seemed to take a while to arrive, but that's to be expected from out of the country.
Also, props to them for running the painting contest. :)
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Nuclearfeet on November 5, 2005, 07:42:05 PM
http://www.chaosorc.com

Really good store, pictures of every single item.  Also, he has some really good prices.  Shipping is a flat rate of $5.00, too.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Ronfarious on December 3, 2005, 08:42:22 AM
If you have an ebay account the seller "bruces_collectables" online store has a discount of between 20-30%, and offers a pretty good shipping rate in the US.  If you buy a lot it's just $3.85 and the cover the rest.  They can even get you anything you want, that's still in production.  They also accept paypal (it was via ebay.).  Only thing I'm uncertain of is how long it takes to ship.  (just made purchase monday.) So I'll edit this post with shipping time when it arrives.  (not worried about it not arriving as I paid with paypal, and purchased their insurance.  So if it doesn't arrive, I'm fully refunded.)


Edit:  Package arrived a mere week after the payment was made.  (The shipping on the package was $3.85 as well so I saved over $10 if you count delivery confirmation.)  His track records seems to be as good as any online retailers.  Also he has a Store on ebay, not just an account.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Rasmus on December 3, 2005, 10:51:03 AM
Well, I am not sure we can add ebay-stores, as they alter names and disappear over night. THanks for the tip though. Warnings for ebay stores is far more valuable, I think.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: small_furry_spider on December 3, 2005, 01:23:46 PM
Quote from: Rasmus on December  3, 2005, 10:51:03 AM
Well, I am not sure we can add ebay-stores, as they alter names and disappear over night. THanks for the tip though. Warnings for ebay stores is far more valuable, I think.

Some ebay stores have been around for years with +ve feedbacks into the 10,000s. If you are quite small, or not very technically inclined, it can be a good way to have an online presence, although I will admit that most of the good ones seem to have a real store somewhere too.

This guy has a feedback of more than 1600 and has been registered since 97 and last changed user ID in October 03 and only 1 negative feedback in the last 12 months so he seems quite respectable, despite not having a "real" presence.

I agree that they should not be given the same prominence as "real" stores, but it may be worth having somewhere where good ebay stores could be reccommended. I buy a lot of stuff of ebay, and I am sure that others here do too.
Unfortunately, with the nature of ebay, warnings are not very useful, as the problems are mainly caused by hijacked accounts or people starting new accounts to defraud others. I would rather have an idea of who is very good, rather than who isn't. Sadly the former is a much shorter list.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Pvt. Mungus on February 1, 2006, 06:00:08 PM
I would like to recommend oracle, just buy in bulk to maximise savings [maximum of £6 of shipping for any size order....]

Goods come well packed and within 10 days normally...

That place has kept me in the hobby  :D
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Rasmus on February 2, 2006, 03:02:28 AM
I have updated the list up to this post, anyway.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: hey_yu on February 25, 2006, 12:02:52 PM
I was wondering if anyone order from:

http://www.theworldofhobbies.com

I am thinking of ordering from them, but want to make sure they are legit.

Thanks
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: celestial.dragon on March 1, 2006, 10:09:13 PM
I've just received my order from www.chaosorc.com (http://www.chaosorc.com), and their service is great. They have pictures of every one of their items posted, and they have a number of very rare/classic models for sale. Most of the classic models are still in their original blisters.

Although they don't have all of GW's current products, the ones they do have are all at least 20% cheaper. Their items were also well packaged, and arrived within two days.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: arsuf on March 1, 2006, 10:31:43 PM
Id recommend thewarstore, got my items quickly and good communication.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: BFTrick on April 19, 2006, 01:21:53 AM
I have had some trouble ordering items from neal (www.thewarstore.com).  He was slow shipping out standard GW models.  He sent my order in about 4 different shipments as they became available.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: swingliner on April 20, 2006, 10:52:28 AM
I just got my order from www.superherogamela nd.com, which is US based, I believe.  Their prices were all AT LEAST 25% off, more for some of the bigger ticket items like vehicles, fast shipping, free if the order is >$100, all new boxes.

On the downside they have no pictures or descriptions of the items, some of the models were out of stock as of when I ordered, and looking now I can't find any 40k stuff so their stock might be cyclical.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Vespasian Swiper on April 25, 2006, 02:23:16 PM
http://www.thedragonstears.com/sales.htm

UK Based

Currently doing a deal with them for a Vostoryian Platoon. £42 including postage. I've sent the cheque in the post, they have been very proffessional and pleasant so far, and I am expecting the product soon.

Will say how good they are very soon.

~Swipe.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Kolonel Leninvik on April 25, 2006, 03:18:36 PM
good stuff swiper, I was wonderiung what they were like.

Anyone ordered from: www.dwhs.co.uk
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Zordan on April 26, 2006, 03:25:27 AM
http://www.tellurian.de (germany, 10%, sends worldwide, shipping anywhere but germany is quite expensive), ordered there twice

http://www.1000wishes.com (germany, 20%, ?), will order there soon, has been recommended in a german forum
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Vespasian Swiper on May 5, 2006, 11:52:20 AM
Quote from: Swiper on April 25, 2006, 02:23:16 PM
http://www.thedragonstears.com/sales.htm

UK Based

Currently doing a deal with them for a Vostoryian Platoon. £42 including postage. I've sent the cheque in the post, they have been very proffessional and pleasant so far, and I am expecting the product soon.

Will say how good they are very soon.

~Swipe.

Ok, +1 to them.

Fantastic service, 25% off - even with 4.50 for postage, the Vostoryians only cost £42. They kept me updated, and I will definately be doing business with them soon.

Packaging was immaculate, and even a nice 'compliments' slip.

My 3rd online ordering experience, and definately another very pleasant one!

~Swipe.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Vespasian Swiper on May 6, 2006, 02:52:13 AM
Quote
SWHS - The End of The Line
Its not been an easy decision, but with great regret we must announce that as of Wednesday the 4th of January 2006 SWHS will be closing down.

All orders placed before 4th Jan will of course be honoured but we will not be accepting any more.


We would like to thank you all for your custom in the time we have been trading and extend our best wishes for the future.

Sean

SWHS is out of here and no longer trading. So we should remove it from the list.

~Swipe.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Jonik on May 9, 2006, 05:41:22 PM
I've kept the link, just crossed it out.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Chuckles, The Space Marine Clown on May 9, 2006, 05:48:00 PM
Two thumbs way way up for the Wargames Workshop (http://www.wargamesworkshop.com/GroupList.aspx?CatID=5&DivID=63), a good range of minis including 40K and Fantasy, and great savings, especially on large orders
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Bill Keating on August 4, 2006, 02:56:23 PM
http://www.maelstromgames.co.uk

I have spent a small fortune with this supplier over the past year and have never had a problem, items are well packaged, 10% discount and free postage. They also sell on e-bay and you can sometimes get used figures at a bargain price.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Andaah on August 27, 2006, 02:39:14 PM
Anyone used www.arcaneminiature .co.uk ??

About to use them as they do free p&p (buying rackham).
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: qwertypp7 on October 18, 2006, 04:58:14 PM
"Goods come well packed and within 10 days normally..."

really... from oracle games huh... cos i m been waiting for a dreadnought from them for about 18 days now and their postage policy says 15 days max to the UK... 
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Inquisitor Sethtus on December 2, 2006, 11:08:25 PM
I'd like to put in a good word for SciFiGenre.com as well. I've never had trouble with them anywhere in the process, though their free shipping can take a while (but then again, it's free, and you can pay $3 to bump up the shipping class). I once had some credit card troubles (bank took too long to update my credit card's billing address), but SciFi had no trouble with it. I got a phone call the day after my order, and a very nice salesperson explained the problem. I told her to try a my old address, which she did (after asking me if I'd like to hold or have her call back!), and promptly informed me that it had worked, and the box would be going out later that day. Very good serivce, and I've used them over 20 times, including gift shipping to the UK, Argentina and Australia.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Ares on March 7, 2007, 12:12:47 PM
Does anyone know anything about CCG Armory?  Here's the link to the site-
http://www.ccgarmory.com/index.html (http://www.ccgarmory.com/index.html)
Title: Conversion Type online store.
Post by: Kung_pow_fan on May 30, 2007, 09:51:20 AM
I dont know If I am allowed to suggest shops for converters, But...

I needed a lot pf spare parts for my conversions the other day, I was checking the sprues from the warhammer online store, and I found out for the part that I needed to buy was in a sprue that cost £4.00 and there were more parts like that one I needed to buy whole sets of sprues to get.

So after some searching over the internet I found this site (for the Uk)http://www.jnbits.co.uk

Its basically a shop you can order single parts from at a really cheap price. It cost me £2 to get all of the parts i needed on their own, compaared to the £14 i needed if I had ordered it from the Games workshop online store.

Ordering was quick, and it arrived pn my doorstep in 1.5 days

Again. If this post is against advertizing rules please lock or delete (im really sorry :()
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: -devil- on June 14, 2007, 09:24:15 PM
http://www.battlewagon-bits.com

so far, disappointed ... placed an order about the middle of last week ... was billed for it on my CC by that friday, (figured it wouldn't ship till monday or tuesday) monday i tried sending an email just to verify that the order had been processed (hadn't shown up on my CC yet) ... never got a response from the email ... tried today to call and got no answer ... nor was the 'live chat' ever active ...

will be trying again tomorrow since i am off work ... just in case it was a legit reason for no one being there etc ...

when i log into their site to check status of order .. just says 'accepted' but no further information on shipped or anything like that.

mostly basing my views on them, on the fact that so far i have had 0 luck getting any form of communication from them ...
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Protolisk on October 21, 2007, 03:17:29 AM
Does anyone know any good Australian stores online or real?
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Sergant Alexi on October 21, 2007, 12:25:53 PM
-devil- battle wagon bits is a well known retailler it is probably a one off me and many others have had good service from them.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Andaah on November 25, 2007, 05:26:21 PM
Anyone heard of http://www.simpleminiaturegames.net ?

Selling off Rackham at 75% off!
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Calus Drakin on December 31, 2007, 02:36:17 AM
Anybody else tried ordering anything from www.warhammerdirect .com ?

I've had a heck of a time with these people. Placed an order and their website says they ship in 7 - 10 business days. After waiting two weeks I sent an email, and I got no response. I waited a week and called, left a message and still got no response. I called again, and marked the message urgent. ( this is about 6 weeks after my order now. ) I finally got an email response saying they were having delays receiving product through customs and would send it on it's way as soon as it was in. After about another month I requested the cancelation of my order and a refund. My order was canceled, but I have yet to receive the refund. Which their website says should be within a week of the cancelation of the order. I've emailed them once about it and so far, still no reply. I'll probably call again later this week.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Andaah on December 31, 2007, 03:16:01 AM
www.Simpleminiature games.net are fine by the way.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Orunlu on January 10, 2008, 11:55:00 AM
A friend of mine and myself have had bad dealings with Chaosork.com

I ordered 3 SW terminators SB & PF and recieved 2 heavy flamers and Missile launcher when I tried to contact them about it they did not reply.

My friend ordered a LRC from them Dec 2 and as of Jan 9 still has not recieved it. He is however in contact with them via email but all they keep saying is please wait your order is on its way.

Dont get me wrong they have great prices but dont seem to be able to deliver or when they do its not what you ordered.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Hammbone22 on January 16, 2008, 08:33:22 PM
Any one had any issues or positive comments for www.miniaturemarket.com (http://www.miniaturemarket.com)?
They have so much stuff and at very cheap prices. Just want to make sure its legit before I put some hard earned money into an order.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Deathpepper on January 16, 2008, 09:45:01 PM
I made a bunch of ebay bits purchases recently.  Here's my experiences with some of their online stores, maybe it will help some of you guys:

Blackdagger Games - Huge bitz collection, most of it is sold one bit at a time (like single shoulderpads, even).  They combine an unlimited number of bitz shipping for like 2-3 bucks.  I think they use next day shipping because it was FAST.
Player's Cove - some bitz, also a lot of single figurines that have been paint-stripped (almost all oop).  Fairly expensive for individual models, bitz prices are comparable to other stores.  Good place to find beakies and such older stuff, fast combinable shipping.
Epperson Professional Painting - Big bitz selection, including some lots that are pretty good deals (15 chainsword arms at a time, stuff like that).  Shipping is combinable, but super slow compared to the other sites.  Took over a week for two seperate orders to arrive.
magusspraine - a seller rather than a store, but she has tons of gw boxed sets auctioning at any time.  All the auctions have free shipping, which is nice when figuring out how much you're spending.  I got some assault terminators (no box, just sprues/instruction sheet) which arrived the day after I paid for them, and total cost was a bit lower than retail.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Calus Drakin on January 16, 2008, 10:24:19 PM
Not a comment on a specific store, but one resource to check when considering any store, which includes online retailers, is the Better Business Beureau.

www.bbb.org

Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Orunlu on January 17, 2008, 01:48:10 AM
Update:

In my previous post I mentioned that a friend of mine had ordered a LRC from Chaosorc and had not recieved it for over a month well that streached out to a month in a half and he finally got someone there to respond to his email's and after a few more email's got a refund from them.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Ahhitsbrandon on February 26, 2008, 02:10:15 PM
I've only ordered once, but I had a pretty good experience with chaosorc.com.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Dunay on March 2, 2008, 08:53:42 PM
2 thumbs up to MAELSTROM GAMES, saliva inducing selection, shipping is about as cheap as free, 10% retail price drop also. Loved the packaging, and I'm even an over-seas customer!

chaosork.com is looking great for huge savings though.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: angel of death 007 on March 19, 2008, 02:12:33 PM
Recently aside from ebay I used two different online stores and one from the past....

Chaosorc.com - their prices were great but on my first order I was missing a paint pot I ordered due to very poor packaging.  I wrote them about it and we agreed that if i made a second order he would include it.  we wrote up a second order and I paid via paypal.  Two weeks later I contacted him and he had no record of my order.   I did my research and posted him a copy of the payment made through paypal on bill which he sent me through paypal.  He refunded my money but I still never got the paint I paid for.   All in all even though their prices are the best I won't be dealing with them again.

thewarstore.net-  although you cannot view any of the products online which made me a little sketchy at first, after emailing Neil it was all good.  Neil is great with customer service and is upfront.  One of my orders was on back order and he told me about it and let me substitute something else by paying the difference and didn't charge me to ship the substituted item.  Everything was well packaged and arrived fast.   He offers a good discount and is very customer service oriented.   I would definitely recommend this store to anyone purchasing warhammer stuff.

scifi-genre.com-  I have dealt with them several times in the past.  They don't offer much for a discount but if you order so much you get free shipping.  I have probably placed at least 3 or 4 larger orders with them and they never messed up any of them.   They package stuff well and ship fast.  I would recommend them. 

to sum up
Chaosorc.com- great prices, poor packaging, poor customer service, fair shipping costs

thewarstore.net-great prices, great packaging, great customer service, fair shipping costs

scifi-genre.com- fair prices, great packaging, good customer service, OK shipping costs or free shipping on orders over a certain amount which is great on that part.

please keep in mind these are only my opinions in my dealings with these businesses and I offered as unbiased an opinion as I could to help those searching for a store.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: m4n715 on April 15, 2008, 05:51:44 AM
Has anyone had any dealings with http://www.cheapjoes.com (http://www.cheapjoes.com)?
I have been looking to purchase some brushes from them since series 7's are rather expensive here in New Zealand. I emailed their customer service address twice over a two week period, and after receiving no reply i emailed their customer service manager, and still no reply.
I found this very disappointing for a company that seems to pride itself on customer service.
I am also interested in purchasing from http://www.ccgarmory.com (http://www.ccgarmory.com), but they don't have a rating in the first post. Has anyone purchased from them?
Thanks

*edit: Got an email back from cheap joe's with all the information i asked for and an apology for the slowness of the reply*
*edit2:Placed an order with Cheap Joe's. Once i placed my order they were prompt with correspondence, and items arrived here in New Zealand quickly. Would shop with them again*
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Soul_blighter on April 19, 2008, 12:40:44 AM
http://www.bitzbox.co.uk is a good for people want plastic Warhammer Bits and Warhammer 40k. I used them this week placed my order on tuesday got the items on thursday  :)
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: u9k13 on May 27, 2008, 12:02:43 PM
http://www.pig-iron-productions.com

Highly recommended. Nice models, great conversion packs that fit IG. And very reasonably priced.

Quick dispatch of order. They did mess it up a bit, but one email and it was sorted with no hassle, and they threw in some samples of unreleased minis to make up for it. can't argue with that.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: m4n715 on May 29, 2008, 08:40:16 PM
Just received a big eldar  order from http://www.ccgarmory.com (http://www.ccgarmory.com). These guys have great prices, I'm going to place another order with them soon as their warmachine prices are the best i have found. Everything arrived as expected, only small qualm was that they took a week to ship my items. They had everything in stock but my order took a while to be dispatched. Once they were shipped they arrived here (New Zealand) in 5 days, which is nice and prompt. Will shop with them again.

Also bought some procreate putty from http://www.impactminiatures.com (http://www.impactminiatures.com). They had the best price I could find at 6USD a pack. They were very prompt with their emails, and very helpful in general.
My package arrived extremely quickly for an international shipment. I would  shop with these guys again
Title: Sci Fi Genre - Cheaper GW Minis?
Post by: Sightless Blind - Free Booter Ork on May 30, 2008, 08:30:41 AM
So I stumbled upon this website the other day. www.scifigenre.com

they seem to sell various gaming and comic book type stuff. the most notable ( for me that is ) being 15% marked down gw minis. it even says that if you buy 100 bucks or more of stuff shipping is free.

What I am wondering is, how reliable is websites like this? Or has anyone used this one in particular? If I can get my minis cheaper by ordering in bulk I am all for it.

Imput please thank you.  ;D
Title: Re: Sci Fi Genre - Cheaper GW Minis?
Post by: Chaplain Swordwind on May 30, 2008, 08:45:56 AM
Quote from: Sightless Blind on May 30, 2008, 08:30:41 AM
So I stumbled upon this website the other day. www.scifigenre.com

they seem to sell various gaming and comic book type stuff. the most notable ( for me that is ) being 15% marked down gw minis. it even says that if you buy 100 bucks or more of stuff shipping is free.

What I am wondering is, how reliable is websites like this? Or has anyone used this one in particular? If I can get my minis cheaper by ordering in bulk I am all for it.

Imput please thank you.  ;D

I have used Sci-fi Genre several times.  They are great.  15% off is standard, though they do not carry the full selection of GW products.  Also, you only need a $75 order to get the free shipping.
Title: Re: Sci Fi Genre - Cheaper GW Minis?
Post by: Sirdrasco on May 30, 2008, 09:04:20 AM
Indeed. I also have used them, with the 15% off and free shipping it was a good discount. Plus they said 2-3 weeks shipping and I received mine within a week.

I can recommend them also. Quick and easy website great service.
Title: Re: Sci Fi Genre - Cheaper GW Minis?
Post by: Dr. Ravingburger on May 30, 2008, 11:57:29 AM
*cough The War Store has a 20% discount*cough


Actually, they have SST stuff at a great discount. I may have to check these guys out sometime.
Title: Re: Sci Fi Genre - Cheaper GW Minis?
Post by: Mr.Tanks on May 30, 2008, 09:59:39 PM
Should check out 4tkgaming.co.uk, they sell pretty cheap, between 20% and 25% off, and they sell unboxed items for pretty cheap, I've used it to buy the bulk of my tanks, only 3 of which are what they're meant to be (Leman Russ) the rest got hacked up for bitz or converted into cooler Russ variants.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Coreyb on July 10, 2008, 12:53:01 AM
Wheres some australian links eh?
Title: Re: Sci Fi Genre - Cheaper GW Minis?
Post by: taugundrone on July 22, 2008, 02:04:34 AM
does anyone know if the scifi genere stuff is fake or not since it dead cheap
Title: Re: Sci Fi Genre - Cheaper GW Minis?
Post by: Another Random Geek on July 22, 2008, 01:49:11 PM
It is real. I have ordered from them before.
Title: Re: Sci Fi Genre - Cheaper GW Minis?
Post by: Dinendal on July 22, 2008, 01:56:37 PM
I too

I do not recommend if your canadian though, since you will pay for the border amphetamine parrot...
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Kobrakai on July 29, 2008, 10:26:38 AM
I want to find some info about that miniature market please.

Anyone had any good dealings with them?
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Akaiyou on August 2, 2008, 05:36:28 AM
i've purchased from http://www.chaosorc.com before good site.

specially if you want older models or models that haven't changed much in recent years like necrons etc.
Title: Buy ANY GW items 20 - 30% off!
Post by: Akaiyou on August 16, 2008, 11:41:18 PM
Hey guys I just discovered these guys, they sell almost all GW items 30% off, with direct-order only items being 20% off. I highly recommend that you give them a call or send in an email and place your orders with them to save money.

734 - 709 - 1202
gtgamersunion@gmail.com
They are also on Ebay if you want to have a look at their feedback ratings:
http://myworld.ebay.com/gtgu-734-709-1202?&ssPageName=ADME:X:CEM:US:1181


Let 'em know Ronny Moon referred u! (I won't gain anything by it but maybe that'll hint them that they should give a bonus to ppl who reffer new customers lolz)
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: wellard on August 31, 2008, 07:14:34 PM
ok stupid question, but does any online store sell parts? from metal or plastic spruces? as workshop don't seam to sell bits anymore!!

many thanks jim
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Dr. Ravingburger on August 31, 2008, 09:50:30 PM
Quote from: wellard on August 31, 2008, 07:14:34 PM
ok stupid question, but does any online store sell parts? from metal or plastic spruces? as workshop don't seam to sell bits anymore!!

many thanks jim

The War Store acquired Battle Wagon Bits, so yes, they do sell parts.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: small_furry_spider on September 1, 2008, 02:05:54 PM
Quote from: wellard on August 31, 2008, 07:14:34 PM
ok stupid question, but does any online store sell parts? from metal or plastic spruces? as workshop don't seam to sell bits anymore!!

many thanks jim

You could also try http://www.bitzbox.co.uk/
They are UK based. However I have not used them so can't vouch for quality/reliability etc.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: liquid on September 23, 2008, 09:49:52 AM
I hope some of you have other sites of shops that sell bitz in Europe, 'cause I just can't find what I need (right arm of a Venerable Dreadnought).
I tried on all the sites you've given, searched myself on the net, but didn't find anything.
Title: About ChaosOrc's Superstore
Post by: Fafnir on September 26, 2008, 12:16:48 AM
About ChaosOrc's Superstore, the sticky says they only ship to US, but their official site says they do do international orders, just that you have to pay the variable shipping fee.

That said, how are their shipping fees? Do they add anything extra, or is it pretty fair? I've found that their base prices are cheaper then Ebay, and if their shipping is fairly standard, then I'd have no reason to not buy from them. It's just that, if you consider the fact that the sticky only does list them as US, you'd think there's something about their international shipping that would be... prohibative.

If it means anything, I live in Calgary, Canada, to give a general idea of shipping costs.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: StraightSilver on October 7, 2008, 06:22:30 AM
Heya,

I found this website yesterday:

http://waylandgames.co.uk/ (http://waylandgames.co.uk/)

I was just wondering if anybody had had any dealings with them?

Their website looks great, they let you know if an item is in stock before you order, and if it isn't they tell you how long it wil take to order, and they are selling stuff pretty cheap too.

Their Assault on Black Reach and spearhead deals are particularly good (check out their deal of the day "Space marine Drop Company").

The only thing is, it just all looks a bit too good to be true. Maybe I'm just being paranoid, but I just can't shake the idea that if it looks too good to be true then then it probably is.

I haven't found a review of them on the internet, so just wondered if anybody (in the UK preferably) had oredered from them before?

Cheers guys. If they're good I will be spending a lot of money with them I reckon.....
Title: Re: About ChaosOrc's Superstore
Post by: small_furry_spider on October 7, 2008, 11:53:33 AM
Quote from: Fafnir on September 26, 2008, 12:16:48 AM
About ChaosOrc's Superstore, the sticky says they only ship to US, but their official site says they do do international orders, just that you have to pay the variable shipping fee.

That said, how are their shipping fees? Do they add anything extra, or is it pretty fair? I've found that their base prices are cheaper then Ebay, and if their shipping is fairly standard, then I'd have no reason to not buy from them. It's just that, if you consider the fact that the sticky only does list them as US, you'd think there's something about their international shipping that would be... prohibative.

If it means anything, I live in Calgary, Canada, to give a general idea of shipping costs.

I ordered some stuff from ChaosOrc's store and I live in the UK. Shipping was reasonable $26 for ~12 blister packs, which given that most of them were ~1/2 the UK price was quite good, and I think was pretty much at cost. However, I got stung with VAT of £10 and a "processing fee" of £8 in the UK, making it a less good deal- note neither of these were ChaosOrc's fault... I love the the UK customs.

Unfortunately, one of the blisters he shipped had been opened and then resealed and had half the parts from 2 different models in it- I emailed ChaosOrc and he gave me a refund on this pack.

Less good was the dark reaper exarch I ordered- the picture was of a second Edition one with a web of skulls and a third edition one with a shuriken cannon arrived. This was apparently the only one he had left which was less than satisfactory. I would suggest that if you want any particular models, email to confirm that the picture is the correct one.

In our correspondence about the problems, he mentioned that he was going to stop international shipping due to random people getting hit by customs charges.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Fafnir on October 26, 2008, 02:50:35 PM
I ordered my GKs from Scifi Genre, and despite being a week late(which is acceptable, as it was probably customs), everything was in perfect condition, and very well packaged.

UPDATE: Fixed the problem with Chaosorc. Turns out that the shipping invoice for shipping to Canada got lost in the vast tubes of the internets, and never got paid until now. Everything's fine now, and it'll be shipped no problem. Chaosorc's customer service was very quick and helpful.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: MoonMan on December 31, 2008, 06:56:05 PM
I figured I should post about my recent dealings with www.epicast.com (http://www.epicast.com), since they've been pretty dismal.

On Sept 19, 2008, I placed an order on their website for 50 small Battle Bases and 4 large Battle Bases. It took over two weeks for the charges to hit my credit card. I received the 50 small Battle Bases about a week after that; the 4 large Battle Bases were not included. On Oct 23, 2008, I called Epicast, and they assured me that they were being sent out that weekend.

Meanwhile, the bases I had received were defective (regular Games Workshop and Armory primers would not stick to them and simply scratched off with a light touch - I don't know why). They said that I could return them and be refunded. I told them I would wait to get the 4 large Battle Bases before returning them (so that if the large bases were defective, I could return them all together).

On Nov 23 (one month after they said the large bases were being sent out), I still hadn't received the large bases, so I just asked for a refund. I sent the 50 small bases back by Fedex, and they arrived at Epicast on Dec. 16, 2008. As of Dec. 31, 2008, I have yet to receive my refund of $64.50. While I know that Epicast isn't a fly-by-night company and I will probably receive my refund eventually (I emailed them today to nag them), it is rather galling to receive this level of customer service. I shouldn't have to remind them to refund me for a product I returned over two weeks ago.

In conclusion, if it's appropriate for this thread, I really need to give a -1 to Epicast. I very regularly make online purchases with all different sorts of companies, and Epicast has hands-down given me the worst service I've ever received.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: muzzyman1981 on January 11, 2009, 07:44:11 PM
I am going to put up the online store I use: http://www.bitkingdom.com/ (http://www.bitkingdom.com/)

They sell alot of stuff that GW sells and for the most part of Warhammer 40k they sell individual sprues and bitz.  Also, in the US if you order more than $66 worth of stuff the shipping is free (international is set at $160).  I have ordered about 3 things for myself so far with no problems, and 2 things for a friend in a different state without problems.

Well worth a look in my opinion.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Space Merlyn on January 24, 2009, 06:25:54 PM
I back all the good comments made about www.maelstromgames. co.uk and note also that if you register with them, they send out regular voucher codes via email which give you 15% discount rather than the usual 10%. I usually pile up my wish-list until one of these beauties appear in my inbox (usually once every 2-3 months).
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Raktra (So long, I guess) on January 24, 2009, 06:35:54 PM
www.waylandgames.co.uk

25 - 40% off everything, and always delivers.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Lucky_Jackal on January 24, 2009, 09:58:16 PM
Quote from: muzzyman1981 on January 11, 2009, 07:44:11 PM
I am going to put up the online store I use: http://www.bitkingdom.com/ (http://www.bitkingdom.com/)

They sell alot of stuff that GW sells and for the most part of Warhammer 40k they sell individual sprues and bitz.  Also, in the US if you order more than $66 worth of stuff the shipping is free (international is set at $160).  I have ordered about 3 things for myself so far with no problems, and 2 things for a friend in a different state without problems.

Well worth a look in my opinion.

I just ordered some stuff from him my self.

I should note that for Candians, Orders over $75 USD are free shipping.

Also he was very nice and help full when I phoned in my order, and I loved talking to him. He really knew his stuff!

Also he carries and can get you alot of GW direct stuff at a discount. I ordered 3 Red Terrors from him for $24 each instead of the uesal $30. (I'm going to use them to convert CC fex.)

So far everything has been good for me. Now I'm just waiting for my goodies.
^^

Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Plague Tower of Nurgle on February 5, 2009, 10:35:08 AM
i am going to reccomend www.battlefoam.com (http://www.battlefoam.com), i have not ordered from them but there is a huge thread on Dakka Dakka about them. http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/227146.page (http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/227146.page)

they make custom trays to fit your models in either GW or Sabol cases. they can do all sorts of custom cutting be it for specific squads or specific models. they can even cut foam up to 6" thick for your superheavies. they also do custom squad/army names on the foam to personalize it.

they are coming out with 2 cases and the larger is said to hold 1500+ models in it.

(https://www.40konline.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbattlefoam.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2008%2F12%2Fimg_2814-150x150.jpg&hash=abb05a467ef68bd5a58761b93717f0039872516a)

(https://www.40konline.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbattlefoam.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2008%2F12%2Fimg_2870-150x150.jpg&hash=4f366bebf69a73071505c7b2c36c05f86758f6c4)

(https://www.40konline.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fbattlefoam.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2008%2F12%2Fimg_2809-150x150.jpg&hash=6e01185a5981fc6f649c0b670df9bb55aaa7e0d9)
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Lix Tetrax on March 4, 2009, 07:04:20 AM
I've used and would recommend superherogameland.com (http://www.superherogameland.com).  25% off most everything on the site and free shipping for orders $125 and up.  I've gotten almost all of my 2500 pts of IG from them and had zero problems.  The site itself is kind of tough to navigate, so I suggest using the search function to find exactly what you're looking for.  I'm not sure if they ship internationally or only within the US.

All 40k stuff listed here. (http://www.superherogameland.com/category_s/11397.htm)
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Reikai on March 12, 2009, 11:41:46 AM
I just really want to give praise to http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/ (http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/).

I ordered some tools, primer, and some vallejo paints off them.  Took a while (A week), because they were moving etc. (This was posted on the front page as a notice.).  But everything came nicely packaged and safe.

Yesterday I ordered 2 boxes of Eldar Dire Avengers and they came in 1 day (After all the moving/sorting etc.)!  Also no hassle, no problems.  A highly recommended retailer =]!.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: StraightSilver on March 16, 2009, 07:20:34 AM
I second Wayland, they are awesome!!

Their paint bundles are fantastic, but so are their product bundles (the Space marine Drop Company deal is amazing!).

Yeah, a great way to get stuff cheap, but with good service to boot.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Raktra (So long, I guess) on March 16, 2009, 12:49:49 PM
Quote from: Chris Parsons on March 16, 2009, 07:20:34 AM
I second Wayland, they are awesome!!

Their paint bundles are fantastic, but so are their product bundles (the Space marine Drop Company deal is amazing!).

Yeah, a great way to get stuff cheap, but with good service to boot.
My Stompa is 9 days late though  >:(

Other than that, yuss!
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: sonsoftaurus on March 16, 2009, 01:17:19 PM
In the US, I've had great experiences for years with www.thewarstore.com  (http://www.thewarstore.com).  GW stuff at 20% off, flat shipping (used to be free at certain levels, but still not bad), plus loads of stuff from other manufacturers, usually at a discount too.  Over many orders, I've only had a few minor problems, and those were quickly and cheerfully fixed. 

As a note to some of those questioning scifigenre, though I haven't ordered online from them before I can assure you that it's a real place.  It's about an hour away from where I live and I've been in a few times for tournaments and such.  The owners seem like OK folks, and they do have stacks and stacks of stuff in the back along with pretty fully stocked shelves, so a lot of things should ship pretty quickly I'd think.
Title: Excellent retailer to order from
Post by: cyrax89 on March 19, 2009, 06:29:43 AM
Im not sure where else to post this so here I go. My local Hobby Store "Empire Games" is offering anyone outside the state of Arizona 20% off and free shipping. It is not an online order system however and you must call them to place the order. The number to call is 480-813-1525. Try to order on Wednesdays or Saturdays. I hope this information is helpful to you folks trying to save a few bucks out there.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Plague Tower of Nurgle on March 19, 2009, 07:32:45 AM
do people from AZ get more than 20% off? is there tax? is there a limit on shipping (meaning more than $XX.XX must be spent to get it? can the full range of GW items be bought there?
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Reikai on March 19, 2009, 09:52:46 PM
Further praise for waylandgames.co.uk (http://waylandgames.co.uk).  I ordered one Farseer and Retinue, one set of Striking Scorpions, and the tub of GW Sand yesterday afternoon.  Arrived to me by this morning!
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: premetheus on March 20, 2009, 07:54:22 AM
Quote from: Reikai on March 19, 2009, 09:52:46 PM
I ordered one Farseer and Retinue, one set of Striking Scorpions, and the tub of GW Sand yesterday afternoon.  Arrived to me by this morning!

What did you pay for postage?
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Raktra (So long, I guess) on March 20, 2009, 01:20:22 PM
Guys, I'm actually going to slate Wayland now. I ordered a Stompa and they promised me it 3 weeks ago. It still has not arrived, they claim I have never ordered from them and are refusing a refund even with my PayPal receipt.

Just to warn you...
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: premetheus on March 20, 2009, 02:28:56 PM
That does not suprise me, thats why I made my paypal account use my credit card not my bank account. That way they can never claim you didn't pay them as bank will give it you back and get it off them.

Also the way a lot of these internet sites can stuff at under 20% discount is that they scrimp on postage. Anything they send is only insured up to £36 unless they send it as a parcel (costs more money thus negating that extra saving they want to offer) then you can get insurance on top but again most sites do not do this...so if stuff goes missing they are out of pocket big time.
Quite silly really but guess its worth the risk for them.

Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Reikai on March 20, 2009, 03:54:55 PM
Quote from: premetheus on March 20, 2009, 07:54:22 AM
Quote from: Reikai on March 19, 2009, 09:52:46 PM
I ordered one Farseer and Retinue, one set of Striking Scorpions, and the tub of GW Sand yesterday afternoon.  Arrived to me by this morning!

What did you pay for postage?
Quote
Total Goods Value    £26.74
Total Carriage    £2.51
Total VAT    £4.01
SALES ORDER TOTAL    £33.26

That was my quote for everything.  Shipping was Royal Mail 1'st Class. 
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Plague Tower of Nurgle on March 31, 2009, 03:45:12 PM
anyone have any dealings with http://www.giftsforgeeks.org.uk/ (http://www.giftsforgeeks.org.uk/)?
they have some of the cheapest stuff i have seen around. just wondering if they ship outside the UK.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: typhon on March 31, 2009, 03:54:38 PM
has any one ever tried these guys out www.bitkingdom.com (http://www.bitkingdom.com)


  price wise they are not bad and you can get free shipping in the us for next to nothing well 66 bucks

So just wanted to know if anyone has had luck with them in the past.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Raktra (So long, I guess) on March 31, 2009, 04:50:19 PM
Ok guys, final word on Wayland Games - my Stompa has STILL not arrived, they are STILL refusing to admit that I ordered anything, so we've claimed our PayPal insurance and left them to it. They also threatened to take me and my brother to court over it.

So basically, if you ever have a problem with them just try and get your money back from PayPal/ whatever ASAP, otherwise they'll try and screw you over.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: premetheus on March 31, 2009, 06:03:13 PM
How can they threaten to take you to court over it?
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Raktra (So long, I guess) on March 31, 2009, 06:10:58 PM
Quote from: premetheus on March 31, 2009, 06:03:13 PM
How can they threaten to take you to court over it?
Harassment (we sent 3 e-mails), demanding that they ship a new model for "free" and we threatened to tell people to stop ordering from them. To be fair, I am actually doing this as we speak.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: croggy on April 1, 2009, 01:01:22 PM
www.littlemetalmen.co.uk (http://www.littlemetalmen.co.uk)

not seen this one up there good

between 18=25% of and a delivery of £2.95 max in the uk

small range though
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: SkullyChaos on April 5, 2009, 01:38:51 AM
www.thewarstore.com is bueno!
Good prices, friendly service, super fast delivery for me.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: small_furry_spider on October 18, 2009, 08:19:32 PM
Any chance of getting the first post updated?

I was looking at Christmas shopping and quite a few of the UK shops appear to no longer exist.


www.nugaming.com (http://www.nugaming.com) -they still have a website, but it is under construction, has not been updated since 2008 and they did not respond to email. (sad, because I have bought quite a bit of stuff from them in the past)

www.game-mart.co.uk (http://www.game-mart.co.uk)  returns a url not found

www.oraclegames.co.uk/catalog/index.php (http://www.oraclegames.co.uk/catalog/index.php) returns a 404 not found, then if you strip it back to the root url you get  some generic miniature related text- but no shop or contact details
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Only Slightly Crazy on October 19, 2009, 06:37:00 PM
Rattle Head Games/ (http://rattleheadgames.com/)
Don't sell GW stuff, but okay shipping in the US and they carry Pig Iron products, and many others. Had several transactions with them, all good.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: premetheus on October 23, 2009, 06:17:30 AM
I still exist although My shop is not on the front page  :'(

Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: PuNChIE on October 29, 2009, 09:01:20 PM
Hello.
Does Anyone have any experience with the following site? It has free shipping and 15% off?

http://www.gwonline.biz/ (http://www.gwonline.biz/) <----
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: croggy on November 28, 2009, 04:59:14 AM
http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Wargames-Scenery-and-Terrain__W0QQ_armrsZ1 (http://stores.shop.ebay.co.uk/Wargames-Scenery-and-Terrain__W0QQ_armrsZ1)


some absolutly great terrain


you have to down load the instructions though

but they make it easy and send you the link with the kit
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Jonik on November 28, 2009, 05:55:06 AM
Quote from: PuNChIE on October 29, 2009, 09:01:20 PM
Hello.
Does Anyone have any experience with the following site? It has free shipping and 15% off?

http://www.gwonline.biz/ (http://www.gwonline.biz/) <----

I have. :) If you write 'warseer' as the coupon code you get a further 5% off. :)
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: cyrax89 on December 4, 2009, 05:39:59 AM
I just wanted to do a fallow up on a Battle Foam order I had put in. I did order the 1500 unit case with custom foam. The quality is excellent, however you can without a doubt tell the order was rushed because they did screw up a-lot of the custom cut foam. The folks there are redoing it all for free so I give them props. I will do a fallow up once the correction is made.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Artcore on March 13, 2010, 06:06:58 AM
Anyone has experience with the mail order service of this UK bases shop:

http://www.darksphere.co.uk/ (http://www.darksphere.co.uk/)

Some guys on this forum buy their stuff there but they live next to the shop, so I was wondering if their mail order service is any good and if they have full stock. Their discount is 25% and their shipping seems not too expensive to Europe.

Any other good webshops for Europe?
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: small_furry_spider on March 14, 2010, 07:34:00 PM
Hi,
I have not used darksphere, but I have used

http://www.maelstromgames.co.uk/ (http://www.maelstromgames.co.uk/)

They have 10-15% discount on all items and free worldwide postage provided you spend more than £10. If you sign up for their newsletter, every few months they send out a code to give you the full 15% off of nearly everything.

I have ordered from them quite a few times now and had no problems. In addition, they have a physical shop with a large gaming hall built on the side (30+ tables) so you support a shop that has community involvement too.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Artcore on March 15, 2010, 06:07:07 AM
Thanks Spider! Their site looks really good and free shipping to EU is a big plus; I'll order something soon.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Space Merlyn on March 15, 2010, 08:33:56 AM
I've also used Maelstrom several times and they've always delivered no problem.

It's well worth signing up for the newsletter as spider mentioned - they find fairly regular excuses for yet another 15% discount code.

They also have a moneyback system which adds up 1% of each order spend. Once you reach a minimum of £1, you can apply this additional saving to your next order (on top of the discount code).
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: bluey on March 16, 2010, 05:22:22 AM
Quote from: Plague Tower of Nurgle on March 31, 2009, 03:45:12 PM
anyone have any dealings with http://www.giftsforgeeks.org.uk/ (http://www.giftsforgeeks.org.uk/)?
they have some of the cheapest stuff i have seen around. just wondering if they ship outside the UK.

I have ordered from them repeatedly, and i got good service outside of the UK. Depending when you order they might ship the next week, that might be dependant on the availability of merchandise also.

So they have a plus from me as they offer good service and cheap prices (20% under GW site)
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: KalashnikovMarine on July 22, 2012, 11:48:58 PM
Hoard o Bits: Recently ordered some sponson sets and other bits, while their prices are good and they have some excellent options for conversion, their shipping is slow, I never got a response from their customer service when I contacted them and their website can be hard to use. They seem to prefer selling through their ebay store. I can't help but appreciate the access to their vehicle sprues when they're actually in stock though. Hoard 'O Bits (http://hoardobits.com/cgi/hob/index.pl) -1

Spikey Bits:
Good discount, great shipping, it's by the guy who founded Battle Wagon bits! Just picked up my 6th edition codex and munitorum templates for the total cost of a new codex from GW or the FLGS. Spikey Bits Home Page (http://www.spikeybits.com/servlet/StoreFront) +5

Black Dagger Games: WFB Fantasy Accessory Bits, WFB Single Figures items in Blackdagger Games store (http://stores.ebay.com/blackdaggergames)
an ebay only store this is my go to for individual and occasionally bulk bits. I can't count the number of times I've bought from them and every experience has been /extremely/ positive. Fast shipping and excellent service, $3 combined shipping on all bit orders. 
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Andaah on November 6, 2012, 04:17:54 PM
Do not use the following:

maelstromgames.co.u k or EYE OF THE STORM (http://www.eye-of-the-storm.co.uk)

See this thread. I had to make a claim with paypal after they didn't answer a single email or phonecall in over a month.

PLEASE do not use them. The Warhammer Forum &bull; View topic - Maelstrom not answering emails or the (http://warhammer.org.uk/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=107133&p=1295552#p1295552)
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: small_furry_spider on November 6, 2012, 04:56:49 PM
The best thread I found covering Maelstrom is on Dakka:

Maelstrom Games taking the biscuit? - Page 32 - Forum - DakkaDakka (http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/930/464643.page)

if you don't want to wade through 30+ pages, here is a quick summary:

1) Maelstrom had massive debts (£100s of thousands)
2) They have been cut off by many of their suppliers (including GW, Wryd and others)
3) Paypal stopped dealing with them
4) They were not shipping anything that was not in stock, just keeping people's money
5) they ran an increasingly desperate series of sales (up to 80%) to clear remaining stock.
6) the website is now disabled
7) they "sold off" the gaming store and banelegions ranges so these are still running (possible until the receivers get them....), although the same guy runs all three.
8 ) they refused to reply to any form of contact (email/phone/recorded letter)

They have now almost certainly gone bust.

If you ordered stuff not in stock I would suggest filing a PayPal complaint or contest the charges on your credit card- you won't see your stuff
If you ordered stuff from the sale you may get it if it is now in the post.

I submitted a claim through PayPal to get my money for Dark Vengance back. I also got all the stuff I ordered from the clearance sales with no problems.

Avoid Maelstrom games, the Eye of the storm webstore and possibly Mierce Miniatures (who produce Banelegions) like the Plague. Lots of people have lost money and there was a fair amount of deception and dodgy practices going on at the end (false reasons for the sales etc). I am not sure if they were incompetant or fradulent, but either way, you don't want to trust them with your money.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: KEEPER OF THE DARK on January 16, 2013, 11:04:33 AM
TripleHelixwargames .co.uk are good for the UK. 20% Discount and free Shipping. It takes a while but works out cheap. Don't ever bother phoning them though they never pick up. Emails get answered in a day or so though.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Holier than thou on February 18, 2013, 08:37:01 AM
Has anyone had any problems with Wayland Games recently? I've ordered from them a few times and my orders have always arrived in a couple of days however I placed a pretty big order (over £250) near the start of February and it still says 'processing' in my order status. The payment has gone out of my bank so I'm starting to get a bit concerned.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Reepy on February 18, 2013, 08:58:06 AM
I've waited for more than two-three weeks. You won't lose your money - don't worry about that. But some of the items may not arrive and they will refund their cost.

I'm really disappointed with them recently. My last few orders took a while and they couldn't provide some or all of the items. Their availability approximations have been very poor from what I've experienced. Try buying only stuff that are in stock at the moment. That's what I do.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Holier than thou on February 18, 2013, 10:04:13 AM
Yeah, everything I ordered had the green light meaning it had high availability and should have shipped between 1 & 5 working days. I'm a bit disappointed to hear you've had problems too as they had been very reliable up until now.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: croggy on February 21, 2013, 11:41:58 AM
nugaming.com dissapeared???
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: small_furry_spider on March 23, 2013, 07:28:49 PM
Quote from: croggy on February 21, 2013, 11:41:58 AM
nugaming.com dissapeared???

I think they went years ago. I used to use them before he sold the business.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Alienscar on December 7, 2013, 04:19:49 PM
I can recommend Element Games based near Stockport (UK) www.elementgames.co.uk (http://www.elementgames.co.uk)
Ordered a Storm Wing at 14:50 on Friday and it arrived 12:30 today. 15-20% off 40K and £2.95 postage. So £70.95 for an £85 item. Nice web site as well with clear stock indicators.
Personally I thought the packaging was a bit flimsy. The box was a very thin gauge and there wasn't any protection on the sides or bottom of the box. Everything arrived in one piece though so can't really complain.
Quote referral code CLW856 when you order and you get double Element Crystals and I will get some as well. Crystals being there customer loyalty scheme.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Alienscar on December 31, 2013, 06:45:17 AM
Not sure if it was worth the effort but I have updated the table for this thread. Can a Moderator please update the first post in this thread with the information as I can't do it myself?

NameRatingWill ship toOther notes
Chaos Mail Order (http://www.chaosmailorder.com)+3US only, located in the US40K can only be ordered by phone/fax – no pictures of 40K
Chaos Orc’s Superstore (http://www.chaosorc.com)+4/-2worldwide, located in the US
HobbyShopen (http://www.hobbyshopen.com)+2Worldwide, located in Sweden
www.hobbyworkshop.com+1seems to have gone missing, malware warning
http://www.scifigenre.com+5/-1Worldwide, located in the USNow called Atomic Empire so should probably be deleted from this list
The Warstore.com (http://www.thewarstore.com)+5/-1Worldwide, but US-preferred, located in the US40K can only be ordered by phone/fax – 20% discount
WargamesWorkshop (http://www.wargamesworkshop.co.uk)+2Worldwide, located in the UK
www.maelstromgames.co.uk/+5/-1Worldwide, located in the UKShop no longer exists, advertises Reaper models
Great Canadian Miniatures (http://www.gc-minis.com/)+2Worldwide, located CanadaEmail for 40K availability list – no pictures of 40K
bruces_collectables (http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/bruces_collectables)+1Worldwide, located in USEbay Store. Doesn’t always stock 40K
http://www.superherogameland.com/+2Worldwide, located in USAddress defaults to TCA coffee now
Tellurian Games (http://www.tellurian-games.de/)+1Worldwide, located in Germany
Battlewagon Bits (http://www.thewarstore.com/battlewagonbits)+2Worldwide, located in USStopped trading
Simple Miniature Games (http://www.simpleminiaturegames.com/)+1Worldwide, located in UKWholesale/Trade only
Blackdagger Games (http://www.stores.ebay.com/Blackdagger-Games)+2Worldwide, located in USEbay Shop – Bits supplier mostly
The Players Cove (http://www.theplayerscove.com/)+1Worldwide, located in USOnline shop no longer exists – moved to Facebook
Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff (http://www.cheapjoes.com/)+1Worldwide, located in USArt Supplies only
Bitzbox (http://www.bitzbox.co.uk/)+1Worldwide, located in UK
Pig Iron productions (http://www.pig-iron-productions.com/)+1Worldwide, located in UK28 – 30mm models, non-40K
CCG Armory (http://www.ccgarmory.com/)+1Worldwide, located in USNo Longer Exists
Impact! Miniatures (http://www.impactminiatures.com/)+1Worldwide, located in UKPewter miniatures for sports related games
4Tk Gaming (http://www.4tk.co.uk/store/)+1Worldwide, located in UK4TK Gaming – Club and store
Epicast (http://www.epicast.com/)-1Worldwide, located in USManufacturer of bases and terrain
Wayland Games (http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/)+3/-1Worldwide, located in the UK
Rattlehead Games (http://www.rattleheadgames.com/)+1Worldwide, located in USTabletop games and gaming supplies – non-40K
GiftsforGeeks (http://giftsforgeeks.org.uk/)+4/-2Worldwide, located in the UK
Hoard O’ Bits (http://www.hoardobits.com/)+2/-1Worldwide, located in USBitz supplier
Spikey Bits (http://www.spikeybits.com)+1Worldwide, located in the USBlog only now
Triple Helix (http://www.triplehelixwargames.co.uk/) +2Worldwide, located in the UK
Element games (http://www.elementgames.co.uk)+1Worldwide, located in UK

Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Irisado on December 31, 2013, 07:05:44 AM
Thanks Alienscar.  Updates are always helpful.

I've put a link to your post at the top of the opening post in the thread.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: The GrimSqueaker on December 31, 2013, 12:08:04 PM
Replaced the front table so everyone is on the same page, as it were.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Irisado on December 31, 2013, 01:14:24 PM
Good call.  Nobody has any excuse for not reading up-to-date information at either end of the thread now.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Alienscar on January 28, 2014, 10:04:47 AM
I can just about recommend Triple Helix Wargames who are a UK company based in Westbury, Wiltshire Triple Helix Wargames Get Discount on All Your Warhammer, Flames of War and Many (http://www.triplehelixwargames.co.uk/)

Ordered the Tyranids Codex at 15:.30pm on Weds 22nd Jan and it arrived 10:00am today (28th Jan). 25% off and £2.99 postage. So I paid £25.49 for what is normally £30. No stock indicators on their website so I recommend emailing for the availability of your required item first. I was very pleased with the way the Codex had been wrapped up as well as it came in a really protective wrap around cardboard cover that effectively covered the Codex in two layers of cardboard.

I was looking for the cheapest online price I could find for the Tryanids Codex (excluding eBay) and decided that the normal 15-20% wasn’t good enough when taking postage into account. So I thought I would try THW based on the +1 in the Trader table and registered on their website. Well next time I tried to logon I had forgotten my password and sent off for a password reset.
 
2 days later I got a reply and a link. The link didn’t work so I sent off again. 2 days go by again until another link is sent. This one also doesn’t work and I also notice that the links to “unsubscribe” and “view this in your browser” do not work. I email them again and don’t hear anything back for 8 days.

Once that was sorted I emailed regarding stock of the Tyranids Codex. 2 days later they informed me that they didn’t have any in stock (this was the 22nd Jan, just over a week since its release).

On a positive note I received acknowledgement of my order by 08:57 on the 23rd even though I placed my order 15:30 on the 22nd.

Confusingly the emails from THW said that if I were to order the Codex that they would request one from Games Workshop on Mon (27th Jan) and ship it on Thurs (30th Jan) yet I have received it today. I will probably use them again to see how it goes without the confusion of resetting my password.

PS: Surely I can’t be the only person ordering stuff online. How are the rest of you getting your 40K stuff? If you post your experiences here I will do my best to keep the Trader table up to date.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Wyddr on January 28, 2014, 10:23:56 AM
I order via Ebay, primarily concerned with price. I've rarely had an issue, but there isn't one particular seller I buy from so I can't exactly recommend anything other than the site itself.

As a general rule, the most expensive models are the painted ones followed by (oddly enough) the ones still in the boxes. The cheapest stuff is the already assembled but unpainted models and the piles of miscellaneous bits. I *very much* recommend the piles of miscellaneous bits if you can spy a couple useful objects in the pile. I've built entire tactical squads out of piles of bits alone. I've also found Ebay to be the easiest place to get specific bits, though usually at a hefty premium.

Final Ebay note: buying whole, painted armies there is a real possibility and you can often get them at extreme discounts. Some are even quite nice looking, though the drawback is simply that you don't really get to pick what you get. For those of you painting-averse, it's a nice way to start the hobby.
Title: Blue Table Painting and metal minis?
Post by: Tinybrain on March 15, 2014, 09:50:39 AM
It seems that Blue Table Painting doesn't know how to ship metal minis... Is that a thing people knew, or something other people have experienced as well?

I recently bought a bunch of stuff from them, and was pleased with everything else. The painting was just what I expected, and the minis made of plastic arrived safely (which was most of them).

The metal minis though... Not so much. They were wrapped in a single layer of tissue paper and all put in the same bag, so they were allowed to chew on each other during their ride over. Small dings over all of them, so they're all missing some part of their paint job (which I really like!) and some weapons were bent. This was particularly odd given that the plastic minis were wrapped in bubble wrap, and if the metal minis had gotten the same treatment they would have arrived safely.

I sent them an email about it, and got no response (weeks ago now).

So yes... I'm posting here some as a warning, some out of curiosity, and some in a passive-aggressive snit.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Alienscar on March 16, 2014, 07:28:57 AM
So sounds like you like you are happy with the majority of your order from BTP then. From what I remember of metal minitiatures yours may have been bent before they were sent to you as even some new metal models weren't perfect straight out of the box. Saying that I guess if you are paying for someone to paint your models it's reasonable to assume that the company would straighten your models before painting them.

Do you want me to put BTP down as -1 in the trader table?
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Ambience 327 on March 17, 2014, 09:28:37 AM
I had a very positive experience with Hoard O Bits. They shipped everything I ordered, and all bits arrived intact and well packed. I will definitely be dealing with them again!
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Wyddr on March 17, 2014, 11:02:45 AM
Quote from: Ambience 327 on March 17, 2014, 09:28:37 AM
I had a very positive experience with Hoard O Bits. They shipped everything I ordered, and all bits arrived intact and well packed. I will definitely be dealing with them again!

+1 to this. Hoard O' Bits is great. I've had numerous positive experiences with them over the years.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Alienscar on March 17, 2014, 11:51:01 AM
Hoard o' Bits updated, now +2. I'm glad of this actually as I have been wondering about ordering a heavy bolter from them.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Slick Samos on July 6, 2014, 07:50:33 PM
Dark Sphere (Dark Sphere (http://darksphere.co.uk/index.php)) give great discounts (25%!) in the UK.  Whilst last time I ordered it took a while to come, they did keep me in the loop and I wasn't in a rush so it didn't matter :P  So definitely a plus from me! Note that this was a while ago before they stopped then restarted their deliveries (it went to shop pick up only for a while).  I'm not sure why that happened but it may have been whilst GW was changing how GW dealt with Independent Retailers (i.e. they now have to have an actual store I think...). 

Let the Dice Decide (Let The Dice Decide (http://www.letthedicedecide.co.uk)) is great for bitz in the UK.  I ordered some Heavy Flamers from the Sternguard box when it came out (plus a few other bits) and they came promptly.  This was also a while ago.  They rarely restock but seem to buy the new stuff occasionally, so look keep an eye out in with every release. 

They will have less popular bitz for a long time, these usually include Bolters, Chainswords, Shoulder Pads and Heads, which means you can cheaply grab a few from different boxes to help make each model unique without having to buy the whole chapter specific box.  E.g. Black Templars have lots of cool chain bits on their Bolters and Chainswords, and there are still 18 Terminator Shoulder Pads left if you wanted to field a bunch of Templar Terminators using either unbound or Deathwing rules. 
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Alienscar on April 5, 2015, 06:08:58 PM
Quote from: Alienscar on December  7, 2013, 04:19:49 PM
I can recommend Element Games based near Stockport (UK)
Personally I thought the packaging was a bit flimsy. The box was a very thin gauge and there wasn't any protection on the sides or bottom of the box.

Hmm just received my Angel Giraldez painting masterclass book from Element Games. Whilst I have been more than happy with how they dealt with my order once again they used some of the thinnest cardboard I have ever seen for their packaging. This time there was a slight crease on the book I had ordered so if you order from them bear this in mind.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Mr.Peanut (Turtleproof) on July 6, 2015, 09:32:46 AM
I just called TheWarStore.com Home Page (http://www.thewarstore.com/) this was the conversation:

"Hey, it's [my name], is this Neil?"

"Yup!"

"Awesome, good lookin' out.  You still in New York?  I'm waiting on some paychecks before I order anything, I just wanted to call you up before I made a recommendation on this website."

The War Store is great, it's delightful to talk to The Guy Himself that runs the company every time.  I do not see the crazy 60% off discounts I saw about ten years ago when I bought Wraithguard, there is a 5% + 5% off Summer sale right now, though.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Alienscar on November 9, 2015, 10:35:04 AM
I have updated the Trader Table. Just to make the table more readable I have removed all of the Traders that had stopped trading when I originally updated the table. I have scored through traders that have disappeared since 2013.

Since I posted the updated trader table GW has been very busy. AoS, Space Hulk, new Codices, new models and even new armies. Is everyone just buying their stuff from GW or is something else stopping people from posting their shopping experiences on here?
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Irisado on November 9, 2015, 10:54:41 AM
Many thanks :).  I've updated the first post with your revised table.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Ynneadwraith on January 2, 2017, 03:24:10 PM
I'll +1 Bitzbox, always had good experiences with them.

Not sure if they're listed, but GAMES WORKSHOP 40K WARHAMMER BITZ SKITARII DEVASTATOR SPACE MARINES ELDAR (http://www.bitsandkits.co.uk/) Forbidden Gaming| Warhammer and gaming bits (http://www.forbiddengaming.co.uk/) and Let The Dice Decide (http://www.letthedicedecide.co.uk/) are all great UK-based GW bits companies. All ship internationally as far as I know :)

Great resource btw :)
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Irisado on January 2, 2017, 04:02:23 PM
The three sites you have mentioned and endorsed have been added to the table in the opening post.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Alienscar on January 2, 2017, 04:20:01 PM
Quote from: Ynneadwraith on January  2, 2017, 03:24:10 PM
Great resource btw :)

Your right Ynneadwraith it is a great resource and that is why I encouraged you to post here. The majority of the warnings and praise in the table is over seven years old so it desperately needed some modern praise to make it a bit more pertinent.
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Aurics Pride on January 3, 2017, 05:53:24 AM
Quote from: Alienscar on January  2, 2017, 04:20:01 PM
Quote from: Ynneadwraith on January  2, 2017, 03:24:10 PM
Great resource btw :)

Your right Ynneadwraith it is a great resource and that is why I encouraged you to post here. The majority of the warnings and praise in the table is over seven years old so it desperately needed some modern praise to make it a bit more pertinent.

I'll happily add some praise for Element games, I don't use anyone else anymore.
I've not had to wait more than a couple of days for anything that's been in stock with them and their service is superb. Whether through email, phone etc they are always friendly and helpful. Most of the staff there seem pretty knowledgeable as well. Decent discount, good stock and quick delivery. Can't ask for much more!
Title: Re: Online retailers - warnings and praise
Post by: Alienscar on January 3, 2017, 09:22:18 AM
Element Games are brilliant I agree the only issue I have with them is their packaging. Both times I have used them their service has been really good but I was disappointed in the gauge of cardboard that they use. The cardboard used was far too thin to offer any real protection.