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Post by John Sheridan on Jul 19, 2018 6:04:17 GMT -8
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Post by riogrande on Jul 19, 2018 6:07:08 GMT -8
Beautiful model!
I've gotten pretty addicted to Moloco since I started buying them. I'm trying to figure out right now if any of the recent run traveled west across the Rockies. They appear to be mostly eastern runners from the locations serviced.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2018 6:14:45 GMT -8
Moloco...the RBL of HO. These are outstanding models.
Good thing I haul coal.
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Post by talltim on Jul 19, 2018 6:17:10 GMT -8
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Post by John Sheridan on Jul 19, 2018 6:37:29 GMT -8
Yeah but I an only afford 2 at a time! *shakes fist* |
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Post by riogrande on Jul 19, 2018 6:43:19 GMT -8
Pretty much same for me - 2 at a time or sometimes singles.
I'm hoping Nick finally gets those SP and SSW PC&F Plate B 9-0 box cars announced 2+ years ago out this year as well; those will put the hurt on my wallet!
PC&F-plate-b-rbl
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Post by Paul Cutler III on Jul 19, 2018 6:47:26 GMT -8
John, wait...you're not buying the kit? Are you some kind of slacker or something?  Hey, I'm just glad these are past my 1968 cut-off. They look like beautiful cars, and I'd have to get one otherwise. Whew! |
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Post by Great-Northern-Willmar Div on Jul 19, 2018 7:16:41 GMT -8
I like the look of the kit. Impressive. Plus, it is $10 less expensive. Looks to be a total blast to build, might have to buy a kit or two just for the fun of assembling and painting it.
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Post by riogrande on Jul 19, 2018 7:33:09 GMT -8
Hey, I'm just glad these are past my 1968 cut-off. They look like beautiful cars, and I'd have to get one otherwise. Whew!Might be otherwise? A couple of them (B&O and Southern) appear to have 1964 and 1965 versions so maybe you are not off the hook. |
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Post by nstophat on Jul 19, 2018 8:43:39 GMT -8
Ordered 4 myself, one Southern, one N&W, one L&N and a painted & unlettered version and then proceeded over to Dan Kohlberg's decal site for some FGE RBL RF&P decals. All to be shelf queens, as these are too old for a modern coal trafficked NS layout.
Russ
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Post by Colin 't Hart on Jul 19, 2018 10:41:47 GMT -8
Yeah but I an only afford 2 at a time! *shakes fist* Did you get one each of the two slightly different schemes? |
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Post by drolsen on Jul 19, 2018 11:03:54 GMT -8
Yeah but I an only afford 2 at a time! *shakes fist* But if you had ordered those four, plus two others, you would have actually saved money with free shipping! Dave |
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Post by riogrande on Jul 19, 2018 13:10:15 GMT -8
As always, buy more and save, but you still do need more money in the first place.
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Post by GP40P-2 on Jul 19, 2018 13:25:16 GMT -8
Yeah but I an only afford 2 at a time! *shakes fist* But if you had ordered those four, plus two others, you would have actually saved money with free shipping! Dave Interesting math  . I like it. I just need to get it to work on all my Moloco and Tangent purchases! |
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Post by talltim on Jul 19, 2018 13:34:25 GMT -8
Yeah but I an only afford 2 at a time! *shakes fist* I could only afford one ☹️ Mind you they are about 40% more expensive by the time they get here to the UK |
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Post by riogrande on Jul 19, 2018 13:44:47 GMT -8
Is there a VAT on it there as well as shipping?
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Post by John Sheridan on Jul 20, 2018 4:14:48 GMT -8
Yeah but I an only afford 2 at a time! *shakes fist* But if you had ordered those four, plus two others, you would have actually saved money with free shipping! Dave True. Then my wife would cheerfully toss them in the coffin with me after she kills me for buying so many in the first place. |
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Post by milgentrains on Jul 20, 2018 4:52:41 GMT -8
Just think how much money you would save by not buying any at all.
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Post by riogrande on Jul 20, 2018 5:09:21 GMT -8
Just think how much money you would save by not buying any at all. Pffft!!! Just think of how much money you would save by quitting the hobby! Snort.  |
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Post by talltim on Jul 20, 2018 7:20:02 GMT -8
Is there a VAT on it there as well as shipping? Yeah, 20%. And that VAT is on the shipping cost too. Plus an £8 fee for processing the VAT... I don't mind paying VAT on the item, thats just the same as what would happen in a shop. I do object to paying VAT on shipping and paying to pay pay tax...
There's a certain amount of economy of scale as shipping multiple items may be cheaper than shipping them individually, plus the processing fee is per shipment, but at the same time I don't have the cash to buy in bulk
I bought one of the B&M RBLs at $56 plus a ATSF Bx-94 @ $33. Shipping was $24 so $113 in total. $22.60 in VAT + $10.40 fee
Total $146 for the two cars, so the RBL ended up costing mejust over $90 inc shipping.
This is not to knock Moloco, their cars are worth it and their shipping is reasonable.
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Post by riogrande on Jul 20, 2018 7:34:48 GMT -8
Add to that the exchange rate on the pound lately - my wife (a born and raised Brit) mentioned yesterday the pound had fallen below $1.30 recently. She is on an ex-pat forum and read it there. But I guess that's partly how the Uk pays for the NHS. Maybe you need a friend in the US to procure stuff for you and mail it as a gift?
Whoa. $33 for the Moloco ATSF box car. Oh... it's the late circle-cross and no-circle-cross versions. Great price on that car if you model late era.
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Post by stottman on Jul 20, 2018 9:10:35 GMT -8
There isn't an EU / EEC dealer, like in Germany or Switzerland? Enjoy the EU while it lasts... Is there a VAT on it there as well as shipping? Yeah, 20%. And that VAT is on the shipping cost too. Plus an £8 fee for processing the VAT... I don't mind paying VAT on the item, thats just the same as what would happen in a shop. I do object to paying VAT on shipping and paying to pay pay tax...
There's a certain amount of economy of scale as shipping multiple items may be cheaper than shipping them individually, plus the processing fee is per shipment, but at the same time I don't have the cash to buy in bulk
I bought one of the B&M RBLs at $56 plus a ATSF Bx-94 @ $33. Shipping was $24 so $113 in total. $22.60 in VAT + $10.40 fee
Total $146 for the two cars, so the RBL ended up costing mejust over $90 inc shipping.
This is not to knock Moloco, their cars are worth it and their shipping is reasonable.
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Post by stottman on Jul 20, 2018 9:26:57 GMT -8
Beautiful model! I've gotten pretty addicted to Moloco since I started buying them. I'm trying to figure out right now if any of the recent run traveled west across the Rockies. They appear to be mostly eastern runners from the locations serviced. The SCL (and CSXT) marked "SOLID GOLD" ones made it to California in the early 90s... Besides the reporting marks, they were with different lettering then the Moloco model, and decals are not available. |
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Post by milgentrains on Jul 20, 2018 9:31:18 GMT -8
Just think how much money you would save by not buying any at all. Pffft!!! Just think of how much money you would save by quitting the hobby! Snort. Don't be a grumpypuss, my comment was all in fun. |
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Post by riogrande on Jul 20, 2018 9:36:08 GMT -8
Hah hah! Me grumpy? My post was tongue in cheek as well but forgot to insert the emoticon to leave no doubt. Emoticon added!  |
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Post by talltim on Jul 20, 2018 15:54:41 GMT -8
Whoa. $33 for the Moloco ATSF box car. Oh... it's the late circle-cross and no-circle-cross versions. Great price on that car if you model late era. It’s a brand new repaint for my era, got an earlier paint one already as well as a BLMA Bex-166 Have to think of some transcontinental insulated boxcar traffic for my New England layout... |
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Post by talltim on Jul 20, 2018 16:03:38 GMT -8
There isn't an EU / EEC dealer, like in Germany or Switzerland? Enjoy the EU while it lasts... AFAIK Moloco is direct only. There are a couple of Tangent dealers in the U.K. which is useful and the U.K. Rapido dealer within lunchtime walking distance of work. I think Exactrail dumped their European dealers when they got rid of the rest, which is annoying. |
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Post by riogrande on Jul 20, 2018 16:41:52 GMT -8
Moloco is not direct only. I know of at least three dealers who sell Moloco in the US including modeltrainstuff and Lombard hobbies. Overseas. Don't know.
ExactRail went direct years ago but modeltrainstuff began stocking them again. A couple years ago but at a higher price than E-R direct.
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Post by talltim on Jul 21, 2018 1:14:37 GMT -8
Actually you are right, I’ve bought Moloco off a dealer myself! In my defence it was one o’clock in the morning when I posted.
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Post by riogrande on Jul 21, 2018 2:51:12 GMT -8
No worries Tim. I'm like that during the day.
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. I like it. I just need to get it to work on all my Moloco and Tangent purchases!
