4x4Nitro Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 (edited) Been left with ordering a hyper 7 for a mate for his boys xmas(leaves it to this time then ive to p*ss about finding one in time, anywhoooo...). Modelsport has them listed as out of stock and expected the 17th. Wheelspin has them down as shadow stock(at their secondary warehouse and will take longer to dispatch). What one do it gamble on, did I read somewhere that wheelspin can be a bit out on their stock levels(or at least on their website)? Cheers. Edited December 14, 2014 by 4x4Nitro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeghead28 Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I would wait for MS. Ordered a couple of small parts in the past from WS that were shadow stock and they took over a week to come. Okay I know thats not the end of the world but I would have hoped when you were spending over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noj Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Bear in mind 'expected' is just that.... MS are at the mercy of their suppliers, the buggies may be earlier, could be later...so no moaning on if you order one and the date slips! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCbutcher Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Shadow stock means stored at a warehouse mate. So when shadow is orderd its shipped to the ws shop then shipped to the buyer. A week is normal for shadow stock. Ms equivalent on order with supplier can take 6 months and still not have an email i called for a refund but its still not in stock now 2yrs on. Ther both great stores tho if either one shut down it would hurt us all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustBashIt Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Ring them up and ask. Have u tried he models, radshape etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitroholic Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 The warehouse they refer to usually means the suppliers, not theirs. Where Wheelspin say shadow stock, it means that they reckon CML Distribution have some in, and if you order one, they will add it to the next order they place with CML. That's when they will actually check, and if it turns out CML are waiting on a shipment from the far east...then you will have to wait too. Might be worth contacting CML to check if they have stock before you place an order anywhere: http://www.cmldistribution.co.uk/about.php If they DO have them, then it's a pretty safe bet Modelsport will have some in on the 17th, as that...presumably...is when they are getting an order from that supplier. Otherwise you will be hunting around for somewhere with stock...but wherever you choose to buy...get some confirmation that they do have some on the shelf before you commit funds. I've raised PayPal disputes before where I had written confirmation ( via e-mail) that a supplier had stock.....and then they 'found out' they didn't after I had paid. Usually means they are drop shippers with no funds to buy stock until you pay them...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4Nitro Posted December 14, 2014 Author Share Posted December 14, 2014 Ooooook...change of plan. When my mate was down the other day looking at/deciding between the hyper 7 or trophy he noticed the hyper ss. As there my be an issue with stock/delivery for xmas he's now said to order an ss for him(listed as in stock on MS). Im assuming these will be a step up from the 7 and the .21 is the one to get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gouldypg Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I've got a ss .21. It's my favourite nitro car that I've got Just always seems to start and run great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4Nitro Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Phoned MS today, spoke to a nice man...ss ordered and due for delivery tomorrow. Tempted to keep it for myself now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim46 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 have you tried the model basement in kiverton south Yorkshire, they had a hyper 7 on there shelf last time I was in there, good shop and good customer service, check there web site out, see what they got in, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shdaxner Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I once ordered a Proline Bulldog bodyshell from MS which said was on order with supplier.....3 months later and I finally got my bodyshell. The SS is a great buggy, the only downside is the lack of spares as it is not as common as the Hyper 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomukas Posted December 18, 2014 Share Posted December 18, 2014 same thing in all shops even ms .. ill whas waiting 3 weeks for me lrp z28r spec 3 ... and i meant to be in stock acording to the online page .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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