Is there a catch atlas editions

System

KEVSART4FUN wrote: »

It comes to something when a company like Atlas Editions actually watches (never mind takes part in) a forum about its customers' suspicions - what actions would AE take if something wasn't paid - just stop sending anything else,or what ?
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Just to set the record straight - I posted the email I received from AE - I am NOT an employee or have ANY connection with them other than being a customer - just wanted to let anyone thinking of dealing with them for the first time have the max amount of info.

Have no idea if AE monitors or not.

snow_leopard

In reply to 'simmonc2'

>>>>>The excuse was pathetic, they claimed that the colours were not accurate and that they had had to do research in Govt archives to get the correct colour codes.............I'm sure Airfix did the correct colours for RAF & Luftwaffe aircraft back in the 70's....!

Actually, Atlas are quite correct. I've received the models and they are suitably dark in colour, quite accurate to the real thing. They have obviously done a great deal of research.

To say that the Airfix models of the 70s were correct is laughable. The Airfix models were notoriously incorrect on almost every aspect, from the actual moulds themselves to the colours. The duck egg blue myth that they started for the underside of Spitfires is legendary!

>>>>>I also pointed out to them that throughout this period they have still been taking orders for these planes, despite knowing that they could not possibly honour their 2-3 weeks delivery.

Presumably you hadn't paid them a bean before placing your order? In which case, what is unfair about that?

Overall, and speaking from experience, these collection tend to be round about 30 items. In the most part the models are unavailable elsewhere, so for me (I collect model planes) they're well worth it. They're not that expensive. In fact they are cheaper that Corgis and many others.

I must also mention the booklets that come with the models. You don't get anything with a Corgi model, even for four times the price! So no complaints from me.

My advice. There is no catch. Just read the information they send you and you will be OK.

patrick_donnelly

I bought 4 planes in the series, then cancelled. No more arrived. No problems.

TrixieWoo

I also found this by Google-ing, although I'm an avid MSE follower. :T

Thanks for this advice. My partner has got the 2 free planes so far (Spitfire and another one) and want to go for the £9.99 offer on the next 2 as well. We'd worked out it'd then cost around £25 a month for the others (£19.99 + £4.99 P&P). I suggested he take the next 2 at £9.99 and then cancel, but was wondering what the catch etc might be.

System

Well, I sang their praises and they bit me in the !!!! - got the first set (eventually) and ordered the second - never received - received the third (P51/Fw190) and returned it with a cheque for the first and closed account - now get tons of cgs (computer generated !!!!!) demanding payment for stuff that:
a. I never received
b. I sent back (recorded delivery) so I know they have it back
ps. they cashed the cheque for £2.99 by the way
They are scum - AVOID AVOID AVOID.

amcdermo

I cancelled by post but it didn't get cancelled and the next model arrived with an invoice for £17.99!

The cancellation was with the payment so they recieved it.

I can send the model back but at my expense.:mad:

dld2s

I have to say I have never had any bother with them, at the moment I am receiving the duelling planes and have never had a non delivery, in the past I took the bomber collection they did and cancelled after a couple of sets as my son came back to stay with us and I lost my "spare" room so didn't have room for them, didn't have any problems at all and still haven't had

Chictee2004

At least a year or more ago I requested The First Pocketwatch and also decided to take the second watch also. I then cancelled after I received the second watch.:j

I have received no follow up mailings at all from Atlas Editions although I would have been quite happy to have had details of their other offers as they might just have interested me.:rotfl:

To my mind they actually have a good fair system you only pay after you receive your order and you are not obliged to buy anything else.:T

spikeyd_2

I found this thread via google, maybe i should have googles before i purchased!? Have irdered a set of 60 cards about birds for 99p. Am unsure now whether i will be sent one and charged throught the nose for the other 59 or also whether i need to cancel something once i have received my cards?

LORETTAJAY

had this leaflet in my daughters toybox magazine says 99p I cannot see anything that says they will send you more or tie you in is there a catch before I sign up?[/QUOTE]

Hi ordered this and got sent another 10 guides with it charging me £4.50 and £2.99 for postage and no FREE bird feeder!!!, whatever happened to 99p ONLY ??? NO 99P Charge but now sent another lot costing £4.50 and £2.99 postage! so now costing me in total £14.98!!! Another way of getting us to buy something we probably dont really want or need!!!