Georgeconna

I have an intact insulator from probably the Dungarvan line, Made by Bullers London. Hard to find a good one these days. Some work in Attaching the wire to the insulator too!

British Insulator Manufacturer - Bullers Limited (teleramics.com)

Oh had that Myself a year ago, Never forget the pain, Told Keyhole and ended up with 19 Staples!! Take it easy bud!!

Nice work, Are the Walls in Card? Looks Very Convincing!

On 19/4/2022 at 4:43 PM, RobertRoche said:

@Georgeconna this video might be of interest to you 

 

Had a driver around saltmiills and there was a 2 houses with some very interesting old bits n bobs, one had a flywheel in the front garden!!

This house had about 10 rusting tractors in the front of it. The old car is a lot worse for wear since google has mapped it.

RTE doing a doc on it back in the 80's, Shame it is a wreck now.

3 hours ago, WRENNEIRE said:

Will be there with Chris Dyer, tells me he has a van full of Irish models, he has sold off most of his UK stock
I wont say there will be many "bargains" but if you are looking for a particular piece.........

"Bargains". Spat me coffee out there. 

Heard the Vat man will be on the Down Enterprise checking bags 

18 hours ago, RobertRoche said:

@Georgeconna this video might be of interest to you 

 

Took a spin around Saltmills and came across 2 houses with some interesting bit an bobs outside, One had 2 halves of a flywheel another had loads of rusting tractors outside too. I wonder if it is the same lads that brought the boat up there?

Well I took the 47 out of the box and it works Sorted! Delighted with this as I had been looking for one for ages, Ok does not have interior light n suff, 8 sounds that is really enough for me!!

Forgive the click bait title, Just trying to get my own back!! LOL

Shite quality too btw.

4 hours ago, murrayec said:

Hi George,

Every time I went to say hello to you & your Dad at the show I got distracted, then you had left, good to see you quys!

Eoin

Yep Dude sorry man I was there till 1845 and Missed you as well.!! next time kid!! you were busy too!!

12 hours ago, connollystn said:

Had a great time at the show yesterday. Enjoyed a few cups of tea, sandwiches and cakes in The Station Cafe also. @enniscorthyman - I didn't realise that was the "Bushville" US HO layout as I was too busy admiring all the models on it. As ever, the O gauge layout was my favourite, would love to see an A Class in that scale.

lads were getting there heart broke with derailments on the inner track but class for sure.

1 hour ago, Patrick Davey said:

The Modeller's Corner in Enniskillen has a good few in stock:

https://modellerscorner.co.uk

Quite a few 121's scattered about the show today for sure.

Bagged a nice Two Tone Green Baccy Class 47 with sound for 100 notes from Sean Ryan, Worth the trip alone, Just had a play with it there now and it is brand new!! Not even run!!

Enjoyed the day there, Left at 1745 and headed down to see the forlorn Port Lairge Wreck down in Saltmills then over to Portlaw to see the Malcomson's house, fish n chip in Youghal then. just in the door

The old days of getting stuff in a few days is gone. No point in Cribbing about it, If you want it Sooner , if possible buy within the EU.

Ordered some RC Boat stuff on Friday from the UK March the 31st,  got the An post notice Wednesday, Paid the vat tis on it way, Probably Tuesday now when I will see it. so what used to be 2 days is now taking 2 weeks to get something in from our Neighbours, Pretty daft but that's the deal

2 hours ago, irishmail said:

I did contact Hattons, they have changed their policy a bit, they say they will refund the VAT but not the handling charge!  This is a copy of the email that that I sent to  the CEO at Hattons yesterday, along with his reply.   I know the admin fee is 'only' €3.50 but that is not the point, is it a ploy from Anpost to see how much more money they can try and get out of people?  

"Hi Richard,

I have today received a notification from Anpost (Irish postal service) requesting customs/VAT charges on my recent order.   Apart from a few issues last summer all of my recent orders from Hattons have been received without any issue.  Earlier I spoke to one of your customer service representatives, (Christov) via live chat , however he told me that I would only be refunded the VAT and not the admin fee.  I do not see why I should lose out.

Could you if at all possible look into this for me.    

Information on the card from Anpost is:_

 

Customs Value :            €xxxx

Customs Reference :   xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Tracking ID Number :   xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

 

Customs charges;

Import Duty   €0.00

Excise Duty     €0.00

VAT :                €xxxxx

Admin Fee     €3.50

Total to pay    €xxxx

 

When I contacted Anpost customer service all they told me was that the item was from outside the EU and had to be paid despite me saying that Hatton's were registered for Irish VAT.  I would appreciate any help or advice that you can give in regards to this issue. 

 

Regards,  John"

"Hi John

Thanks for your order and email. Our policy is that shipping and duty is paid for by the customer. I agree that admin fees are not welcome, and we honestly do our best to make a "level playing field" to stop any customers feeling this way. I am working on ways for us to process these more seamlessly, so in the future there are no (or reduced) fees like this

I hope this is a useful explanation?

 

Richard"

If this is paid to the door there should be no fees to you. If the importer of record is Hattons then they should be taking the hit.

Ask An Post for a copy of the MRN, if it if you down as the IOR on it then it is wrong. If it is hattons then they should be billed by An post.

On 12/4/2022 at 11:32 AM, 2996 Victor said:

Sounds great, George! I'll look forward to seeing it progress  have you been to Woody Bay? We're having a weekend away over Easter, staying in Lynton, and a visit to the L&B is a definite!

Cheers,

Mark

 

Only been to Devon in the 80's, We were around Torquay camoing. Only Recollection is watching 2 Buccanners passing below us whilst on Dartmoor.!

My Dad is from Barnstaple so that's the connection. Maybe one day I'll get over again and visit the railway but me Dad wont be able too.

A simple  roundy with hills and Scenery,  with a station and loop, Siding  for the ol fella, Have the Woody Bat Station and Some Tunnel Mouths I had bought some time back. As I have the boat finished I might knock some board up when the good weather comes.

Yours looks very interesting TBH.

Oh Fab!! Have 2 Mannings myself but yet to get the wood sorted out.

Wow a whole day to celebrate this.....

That looks Seriously good!

They Paint a Retro yoke up and then put on the modern logo on the front......Strange one

nice one just found  one I had spare too.

Defo one for Daves Collection..

and would certainly fit on my layout. Order placed.

On 23/3/2022 at 6:52 PM, Sean said:

nah its still 25 for an old scooter.

 

the one good thing about the global shipping program is that all the charges are paid in advance so customs typically wont interfere with the package. in the case of a motor vehicle its still all down to VRT as far as i know.

 

Think ive found a niche that commands even more money than irish GM's

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353935855151?hash=item5268388e2f:g:lugAAOSwWGdhwxHO

tube stock!

 

 

Well the VRT has zero to do with Brexit, That is an Irish Charge. why would that change?

RMWEB is something I don't miss along with the Grumpy lad running it. Gone downhill since the Ads came in and only pop in once in a while.

Hi Niall,

Not Really TBH

FYI I was not cribbing about the price just the disparity between the Dublin fare and the Mallow fare as per my outline query above. Seems the Mallow leg is loaded for Extra Cash flow but as you say you done the research.

I hope those on it enjoy their day out and I hope it is a success for you

Hi Niles,

Well done in setting this up and for good causes,  but just wondering your E85 from Dublin seems to match the IR Fare but the Mallow return of €55 is way over the normal €37.50.

Seems a bit on the heavy side for the lads joining down south? Any reason for that?

Vat is paid on the goods Value plus the postages. The Postage Cost of 12 notes killed it......Really Crazy TBH. Makes no Sense in ordering tiny items at all these days. Being in Ireland Really sucks for Model makers.