Is ZScale Monster still in business?

subwayaz Jan 18, 2013

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  1. subwayaz

    subwayaz TrainBoard Member

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    I placed an order through these folks back before Christmas and I know they were on Christmas break but I not seen any product and sent an email inquiry about my order last week and have heard nothing?
    The site is still up
    Does anybody know something that I don't?


    Thanks for your time in responding
     
  2. SJ Z-man

    SJ Z-man TrainBoard Member

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    I have received both pre-, during and post-holiday closure orders. If you got a PayPal transaction, it should ship. However, be aware that some items released for sale are not actually in stock, at that time and are either already in transit to them from suppliers like AZL, MTL, etc. or, they place an order based on some minimum quantity. Anothony has standing orders from all so they will automaticallybe shipped to him at the time the Manufacturers release them (when you see the announcement).
     
  3. subwayaz

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    Thanks Jeff. I would have thought it would have been straight forward some Randy Brown structures but I guess Anthony might have had to order them once I placed the order.

    Makes Ya love that live inventory on certain sites.
     
  4. rvn2001

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    An order that I placed with him over the weekend is reported to be on it's way to me. He was probably a little backed up from the holidays and, as Jeff said, he might have had to order some of the items or they might be on their way to him. I appreciate live inventory too but I suspect it's expensive to add to a web site. You might want to send him a friendly reminder since some of it was placed before the holidays.
     
  5. Loren

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    Don't worry, Anthony will come through. He always has and always will......unless the world really is flat and he went for a late night walk.
     
  6. JamesTraction

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    And I just received a package from Anthony today. It was waiting on some items that finally arrived.
    JamesTraction
     
  7. Don A

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    l ordered some items just before his vacation. He sent them a day or so before his official return.

    ..don.
     
  8. markm

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    As you may already be aware, Randy Brown is retiring from producing Z scale structures in favor of travel. His kits are in short supply on most sites, but the last I heard he had committed to filling all orders received by Dec 31. The last message I had from Anthony for my Randy Brown items was that he was expecting a new shipment about the 11th.

    Mark
     
  9. Garth-H

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    Anthony has serious medical issues which from time to time put him down for a days at a time. I have heard from him since Christmas, and I am waiting for my pre Christmas order also.

    regards Garth
     
  10. mwangarch

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    Just got a very nice package of Rokuhan track from Anthony..ordered just after XMas, so be patient.
     
  11. subwayaz

    subwayaz TrainBoard Member

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    Yep Anthony not only answered my email but sent out my complete order. One of the Randy Brown items I requested was still on it's way and with the Christmas vacation fell slightly behind. And being new to the scale I was unaware of any of this and not having much experience dealing with this scale just left a little question in my mind. But no worries as you gentlemen were nice enough to inform me of.

    Nice part of this forum is that if you don't know something someone else does.

    Thanks for your reassuring responses.

    Glen
     
  12. jlundy46

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    I can honestly say that in my experience, the two most reliable dealers are Anthony and Loren! I assume the check is on it's way Loren ;>)

    John
     
  13. Loren

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    Thank you John for the vote of confidence. Glen....every dealer you will encounter is accountable to the entire Z community. I'm sure that if anyone got a bad deal they would easily find out from the community at large that someone was doing something less than desirable for the good of us all. I personally do not know of any dealer who has stiffed anyone. Not to say it can't nor has not happened, but we do look out for each other. You are in a great community where the basic desire of all of us is to have fun with our trains and share will all.

    Enjoy the weekend.
     
  14. tjdreams

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    I got notice today that my order from before Christmas was finally on it's way. (one would think a item from lost and found was in stock). I know he has had some medical problems and was closed for Christmas so I have bin waiting patiently. I have always gotten what I ordered. (a little slow shipping lately) But hopefully things will get back to normal soon. As he will be receiving another order from me this weekend. If I lived closer I would offer my help to get him caught up and back to shipping out with in a day or two.
     
  15. rvn2001

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    Glen,
    I'm glad to hear that you got your order. I got my complete order from last weekend in the mail today. Anthony is a great person to deal with and, as Loren said, I don't know of any dealer who has stiffed any Z scalers.
    Enjoy your new stuff.
     
  16. zyousoon

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    I hear only good things about the Zmonster and the Loren. Both fine reputation. Trust them and they treat u right.
     
  17. Randy Brown

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    Hi all,
    After announcing my retirement, I was swamped with orders, both personal and store restocks.
    Anthony is not at fault, I am.
    I just shipped his restock order to him last Tuesday.
    My apologies for the delay.

    Thanks to you all,
    Randy Brown
     
  18. umtrr-author

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    Wouldn't be a bad idea to change the title of this thread to something more positive...
     
  19. Ren-22

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    I was very disappointed by Z scale monster for shipping rates outside the USA, I just bought $ 400 from another American Z scale site, and don't make me pay for the shipping charges, instead of spending with them 400 dollars it cost me 70dollars transport...... :S

    It's a bit strange and expensive.......

    Alessandro
     
  20. shamoo737

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    I think this tread is done.
     
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