rhephner Posted August 28, 2015 Share #1 Posted August 28, 2015 Anybody know what the average time is that it takes Model Expo to fill a backorder? Their site says 15 to 30 days, but I'm past that and no package yet. This reminds me of order things with box tops when I was a kid and checking the mailbox every day to see if it came. While I'm enjoying the anticipation, I'm really itching to get started. Thanks. Rich Ryland Craze, skipper1947 and mtaylor 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipper1947 Posted October 12, 2015 Share #2 Posted October 12, 2015 Just curious Rich, how long did it take you for your back order to arrive (assuming it has)? The information might come in handy for me. Thanks, Skip Canute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuntherMT Posted October 12, 2015 Share #3 Posted October 12, 2015 Depends on the item, Skip. I ordered a bunch of Vallejo paint that was back ordered, and it trickled in over about 6 weeks as they got it. On a more recent order of two items the first shipped about a week after the order and the second at about the three week mark. Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donrobinson Posted October 13, 2015 Share #4 Posted October 13, 2015 This summer it took me over six weeks to get the Fair American. Although I was in no rush and wasn't a problem for me. Quote Completed: MS-AVS, Amati Trabaccolo, Dusek ship's boat, AL-Mayflower, Batelina - MarisStella, MarisStella-Trabakul Liburnian Novilara - MarisStella, 17th Century Battle Station, Ragusian Galley-MarisStella Current: Barque Stefano - MarisStella, On Hold: Amati Pegasus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philthy Posted October 27, 2015 Share #5 Posted October 27, 2015 I live just down the road from model expos office. Took the grand tour and sadly they are in the process of moving from Hollywood down the road to Miami if I'm not mistaken. Long story short my back ordered fair American took about 2-3 weeks to arrive due to a tool issue that delayed the order. I was not upset in the least since I am busy with my Independence build. Canute and mtaylor 2 Quote Semper Fi, Phil "Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet" General James Mattis USMC (ret.) Current Build: US Independence by AL in 1/35 Completed: Bon Retour by AL (Second Build) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusV Posted November 1, 2015 Share #6 Posted November 1, 2015 I just noticed Model Expo is selling some of their industrial equipment on eBay. Are they still going to make/sell kits? Canute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuntherMT Posted November 1, 2015 Share #7 Posted November 1, 2015 I just noticed Model Expo is selling some of their industrial equipment on eBay. Are they still going to make/sell kits? They are moving to a different location, perhaps it's an opportunity to replace equipment and/or it make more sense to do it this way than move it? mtaylor and Canute 2 Quote Brian Mystery project coming soon! Current build - Medway Longboat Complete - Armed Virginia Sloop Complete - Carmen (First Build) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhephner Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share #8 Posted November 10, 2015 I just got it last week, so it took approximately 3 months. Hearing that they're moving now put all the pieces in place for me. I called them several times and sent a couple of emails. I was probably a little over anxious to get my cannon. Each time they told me, "probably next week," or "probably in a couple of weeks." The reason given was related to the lack of availability of equipment. I wish they had just told me up front that it could be a while. Honestly though, great quality product and even the best outfits have supply and customer service hiccups every once in a while. I'd buy from them again . . . just maybe not backorder. : ) mtaylor, Canute and skipper1947 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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