Mudkip Orange Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I'm contemplating another go at a flextrack layout, which means more Peco switches. Buying in pounds sterling and shipping trans-pond still beats US distributors every time. The curved point that MB Klein sells for 18.39 USD is also sold by Hattons for 9 GBP, which is a bit over 15 USD sticker or 12 USD after subtracting out VAT. My question is, are there any UK sites that are cheaper than Hattons? All my attempts at using Google mainly bring up stateside shops specializing in british outline. Link to comment
Claude_Dreyfus Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 You may encounter the odd shop undercutting Hattons, but it will be unusual. They are probably your best bet. Link to comment
Densha Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 If I remember correctly the US customs don't charge taxes and stuff like that for import, do they? (at least from the EU and Japan that is) Link to comment
cteno4 Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Nope no duty on toys into the us! Jeff 1 Link to comment
VJM Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Hattons, otherwise Rails of Sheffield or Kernow Model Rail Centre. 1 Link to comment
Spaceman Spiff Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I'm in Canada but dealt with Hattons with no issues. I also dealt with TMC: http://www.themodelcentre.com. I'm not sure if they sell switches though. Spiff Link to comment
Ken Ford Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I do a lot of UK outline modeling. If Hattons has it, they are very hard to beat for price - and their shipping is blindingly fast. I just ordered some Peco O scale flex and a point, and I had it the third morning! Link to comment
IST Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I generally buy at Hattons in case of my British models. They have very good prices and good posting service. Link to comment
Ken Ford Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I generally buy at Hattons in case of my British models. They have very good prices and good posting service. I miss the packages wrapped in twine, though! Link to comment
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