BIG NEWS! Please read!

Started by Leon, 25 March 2012, 03:05:05 AM

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Fenton

Congrats on the new premises...Looks like you've got toilets now as well :D
If I were creating Pendraken I wouldn't mess about with Romans and  Mongols  I would have started with Centurions , eight o'clock, Day One!

peterdong

Great!!!  8)

However, prices are my worst enemy (it often prevents me from ordering things I like).
But they are still better than many other producers!!!  :)
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Orcs

Congratulations.  Good luck with the move.

You are still very good value even after the price rise, and the customer service is excellent, so I don't think you need to worry about that.  

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Orcs

Just had a comparison of your new pices against Magister Militum, and in most cased they are 25% more expensive, but with cavalry because they only have 12 per pack its a whopping 55%

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mart678

Hi Leon

SO WHAT DATE IS THE UNIT WARMING PARTY!!!!

Looks nice my upgrade is a 12ft x 6/8ft shed coming soon and a move of 20ft keep up the good work
Martin

Techno

Watch out for April Fool messages the day before you move Leon.  ;)
Cheers - Phil

cameronian

Ooooh, that's going to be SO cold in the winter, and those electricity bills, where's the wood burning stove going, and the business rates, overheads, *sucks teeth*
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Great to hear of a small business growing in this economic climate. It's not all doom and gloom then.  :)
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Jose Mendes

Many congratulations Pendraken, by changing facilities.
Looking through the pictures, no doubt you guys will have excellent conditions.

Too bad the price increase, but nothing that was not expected, since it's all on the rise, ... less the wages.

Best regards

daveyboy21

Onwards and Upwards Guys. Dont forget the visitors centre and gaming tables and full range cabinets and............................... LOL
Seriously though great news. More power to your elbow
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rexhurley

Good to see the growth and re the increases a change to a max limit on postage would be appreciated given our previous discussions of what you charge versus the lesser amount GB Post charges  ;) ;) :-\ :o :o

Le Manchou

A logical growth after years of hard work, congratulations! Of course the price increase is not a good news for us buyers but you have good reasons for that and you are still very competitive!

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jfariahitech

Good luck for Pendraken.

Thanks for everything!

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Avalon

Hope the move goes smoothly, and that you're back up and running in no time, Look forward to seeing you at Salute 2012.

Prices going up 12-15% isnt a big issue especially with the way other costs are going up.

Leon

26 March 2012, 02:24:35 PM #36 Last Edit: 26 March 2012, 02:29:48 PM by Leon
Thanks for the support and well wishes guys, it's much appreciated!  Only a week to go to the big move, so today I'm organising phone lines and an alarm system.  8)

Quote from: Kiwidave on 25 March 2012, 08:12:03 AM
And you've now got a load more room for a truly epic Coke Wall :D

I'm not sure what Dave would have to say about that...  :D

Quote from: nikharwood on 25 March 2012, 08:47:37 AM
it'll be good to see it full of Pendraken loveliness (that's the machines & stuff, mate - not you  ;) ) ;D :D ;D

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Quote from: Nosher on 25 March 2012, 11:40:15 AM
The office will be improved dramatically with a 'Top Totty' wall 8->

I'm not sure what my missus would have to say about that...  ;) :D

Quote from: Luddite on 25 March 2012, 12:28:58 PM
What general area will the new unit be in?  I think i'll need to arrange a visit - maybe a few of us at the club might come down mob-handed.

Not thinking of opening a 'store front' at all?

The unit is down on a small industrial estate near Pendraken HQ, just off the A66.  I've not actually got the postcode for it yet, but should have once we sign the papers next Monday.  If you fancy popping down though, just let me know and I'll give you some directions.

No plans for a store front at this point, it's too expensive to get somewhere with any real footfall, or a better locale.  A small 500 sq/ft shop unit on the edge of Middlesbrough town centre is around £12k rent per annum!   :o  The new unit will be as close to a store front as it can be, with a customer area, some displays, seating and a table.  We can cast orders as people wait as well.

Quote from: Fenton on 25 March 2012, 06:07:12 PM
...Looks like you've got toilets now as well :D

We do indeed, have you been chatting to one of our casters...  :-\ :D

Quote from: peterdong on 25 March 2012, 06:57:37 PM
However, prices are my worst enemy (it often prevents me from ordering things I like).

Don't forget that the VAT will still be taken off for US customers, so the new packs will be £3.33 for you (£1.96 vehicles / £1.13 WWII infantry / £1.50 Fantasy).

Quote from: mart678 on 25 March 2012, 07:54:10 PM
SO WHAT DATE IS THE UNIT WARMING PARTY!!!!

Dave suggested doing something like that, but with Salute coming up, there's not a really ideal time for it.  We do have the Birthday Bash in a couple of months though, so we could do something then while people are in the area?  Maybe open up the unit after the event or the day after, for people to have a look around?

Quote from: Just a few Orcs on 25 March 2012, 07:13:31 PM
Just had a comparison of your new pices against Magister Militum, and in most cased they are 25% more expensive, but with cavalry because they only have 12 per pack its a whopping 55%

8)

Quote from: cameronian on 25 March 2012, 08:33:36 PM
Ooooh, that's going to be SO cold in the winter, and those electricity bills, where's the wood burning stove going, and the business rates, overheads, *sucks teeth*

It warms up surprisingly quickly when you've got three burners and a vulcaniser all going!  It might be a bit chilly in the winter, but we'll have a look at that when it comes to it.

Quote from: Jose Mendes on 26 March 2012, 09:03:42 AM
Too bad the price increase, but nothing that was not expected, since it's all on the rise, ... less the wages.

I know, and we wouldn't do it unless we had to.  If it's any consolation, the wages haven't gone up here either...!   :( :D

Quote from: daveyboy21 on 26 March 2012, 09:41:08 AM
Dont forget the visitors centre and gaming tables and full range cabinets and............................... LOL

One step at a time I think!   :D

Quote from: rexhurley on 26 March 2012, 10:13:14 AM
Good to see the growth and re the increases a change to a max limit on postage would be appreciated given our previous discussions of what you charge versus the lesser amount GB Post charges  ;) ;) :-\ :o :o

I'm not sure on the exact differences, but even with the 25% rate we lose out on shipping most non-EU orders.  I think it only switches back in our favour when you get into the really big orders, hence the possibility of putting maximums in place.  As an example, I've got a package here for Russia, about £40 worth, 1.6kg, and it's going to cost nearly £20 to send it!   :o

Quote from: Avalon on 26 March 2012, 12:10:39 PM
Look forward to seeing you at Salute 2012.

Will do!



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QuoteThe new unit will be as close to a store front as it can be, with a customer area, some displays, seating and a table.  We can cast orders as people wait as well.

Aye, that's what i was thinking!   :-bd
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jdeleonardis

Congrats Pendraken!  That is very exciting news for you!

robert

Good news indeed and a BIG step for you I guess!

Congratulations on the move and thanks for all the hard work which has made it happen.
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