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JULY 2010
In the hope of relieving the ongoing issue of the frequently swiched off checkout, we are reluctantly dropping the built up No 10 outfits. We usually get a few orders for these each time we re-open and because they are so time consuming to deal with, they are a primary cause of an excessive workload. We are also considering applying an upper order limit for the same reason and also because of difficulties with postal insurance on parcels over £500. We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused by this but hopefully the checkout can stay for longer periods now.
NOVEMBER 15TH 2009
We have been making some big investments of late! Just had delivered a very large consignment of new fixings we comissioned in the late Summer. These consist of cheese head bolts and square nuts, both in brass and zinc finish. Standard washers in zinc and nickel. Compact washers in zinc and brass finish. And slotted grub screws in standard and short finishes. The latter is quite significant because we were previously dissatified with what was available to us and the new ones have been very carefully designed and specified.
In addition we have started building work here at Dunmow and when complete, will double storage space, improve loading/unloading. Also, new racking etc will improve stock control and streamline order processing. We are also investing in a new van in January to replace our life expired 23 year old Mercedes estate car. So hopefully no more M25 breakdowns on the way to or from Meccano meetings!
NEW PRICES FROM 22nd FEBRUARY 2009
In recent months the £GBP has dropped some 25-30% against the value of other major currencies and signs are there will be little, if any, improvement in the near furure. As we pay Euros and USD for most of our stock, new supplies are now costing substantially more. Clearly this increase could not be absorbed for ever and we have no alternative but to adjust prices. We calculate to bring us back to the stuation a year ago (covering currency changes, general price increases and more expensive carriage charges etc) we would have to increase prices by more than 40%. However by absorbing some of the extra costs and spreading the changes over the whole range (excluding literature and current sets) we have managed to restrict it to just 25%. I'm satisfied we are still very competitive against the few remaining on-line suppliers, and of course we still have by far the most comprehensive range!
As we have some 5000 prices in our catalogue we had to use the blunt instrument of an accross the board mark up, we have further fine tuned some items, trimming quite a few more expensive items, but slightly increasing a few cheaper items.
In theory all existing "shopping carts" should self correct at the point of checkout. However we have had the odd unexplained anomaly, so to avoid delay with your order, please check the prices are current before completing and re enter if necessary
Overseas customers will find that our prices are generally, if anything, a little lower than a year ago, but unfortunately UK customers will be paying a bit more, for which I sincerely apologise. If the currency rates return to their previous levels, we will make the apropriate adjustments.
Please note: Due to the volatility of the current situation, we are not able, at the moment, to produce an updated printed price list. Please refer to the website for up to date information and prices. (Added information; We have now abandoned printed lists altogether as the majority of our customers have access to our website and all the prices are clearly shown on our stall at meetings).
OCTOBER 2008
Due to continued price increases from our suppliers we had to permanently discontinue Bulk Packs last year. Now the general financial situation is seriously affecting the cost of supplies. We have absorbed increases where we can, but some margins were getting wafer thin, causing some necessary, but limited, re-pricing. It's difficult to predict how things will pan out over the coming months, especially with exchange rates, but be assured we shall always remain very competitive because of the way we operate and do not see any need to scale back on the range we cover, as demand for Meccano is, at the moment, undiminished and in fact its still growing.
1st JANUARY 2006
A VERY WARM WELCOME TO OUR BRAND NEW WEBSITE!
This has been a massive two year project for my son Ian and myself due to the vast amount of photograpy (nearly 2000 images) and the many unexpected problems and complexities encountered. These were compounded by the ever changing and growing product range. However, we believe MECCANOMAN now offers the most comprehensive range of Meccano and compatables Worldwide, all at very competitive prices. Not only do we have almost 100% of the range illustrated, but we also aim for 100% stock availability. Ordering and processing is now far more streamlined and should result in a quicker turnround making us "THE" one stop Meccano shop.
As its a brand new site, please let me know if you encounter any problems or errors by emailing me direct at dave@meccanomsan.co.uk
Regards
Dave Taylor
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