MINIMini Toys - Diecast/Models/RC *Caution Lots of photos*
#1103
There here! I'll be able to get these in the mail tomorrow, so maybe by the first of the week it'll get to Cali. Can't say how long to you Rob, but it'll get there
#1105
ICKY!
I'm a little about posting this here. Hope it is taken in the way it is intended moreso a warning than a public slamming. I PMd Smokey and told him about it. He agreed letting other folks know is a good thing. This is a dispute filing I just did with PayPal
On 2/8/07, I purchased four MINI Cooper model/toy cars from the seller’s website - 3Bees4Kids.com. I received a confirmation of the purchase.
On 2/15, I emailed the seller twice to determine the status of the order. I also called the seller at the number listed on the PayPal information. I received the following email response on 2/16:
Clayton, your order has not been shipped. It can go out today, or I can refund your money on PayPal. I am sorry about the delay AND for not communicating with you. My special needs son has been in crisis, and I have had to arrange for more care for him. None of my Christmas help was available to fill in, and my new employee doesn't start until Monday. BUT, needless to say, you do not deserve this poor service. Sharon W*** 612-###-####
I replied and asked for shipment instead of the refund.
On 2/22, I emailed and called regarding the shipment. No response.
On 2/25, I emailed and called regarding shipment or refund. No response.
On 3/1, I called to let them know I’m filing this dispute.
I understand personal problems can interfere with work and business responsibilities. However, at this point, I paid them almost $36 for NOTHING. I would simply like my money back. It would take all of three mouse clicks to resolve this problem.
Ick, ick, ick. I HATE stuff like this. I feel badly for the lady and her son but the principle stands. I paid her and have nothing for it. I was almost ready to 'let it slide' for a while thinking maybe she would call/ship SOMETHING!
But this morning, I was searching to 'replace' the MINIs I ordered almost a MONTH ago. And that's when I realized I couldn't let it go.
Very mixed emotions on this one! :impatient
On 2/8/07, I purchased four MINI Cooper model/toy cars from the seller’s website - 3Bees4Kids.com. I received a confirmation of the purchase.
On 2/15, I emailed the seller twice to determine the status of the order. I also called the seller at the number listed on the PayPal information. I received the following email response on 2/16:
Clayton, your order has not been shipped. It can go out today, or I can refund your money on PayPal. I am sorry about the delay AND for not communicating with you. My special needs son has been in crisis, and I have had to arrange for more care for him. None of my Christmas help was available to fill in, and my new employee doesn't start until Monday. BUT, needless to say, you do not deserve this poor service. Sharon W*** 612-###-####
I replied and asked for shipment instead of the refund.
On 2/22, I emailed and called regarding the shipment. No response.
On 2/25, I emailed and called regarding shipment or refund. No response.
On 3/1, I called to let them know I’m filing this dispute.
I understand personal problems can interfere with work and business responsibilities. However, at this point, I paid them almost $36 for NOTHING. I would simply like my money back. It would take all of three mouse clicks to resolve this problem.
Ick, ick, ick. I HATE stuff like this. I feel badly for the lady and her son but the principle stands. I paid her and have nothing for it. I was almost ready to 'let it slide' for a while thinking maybe she would call/ship SOMETHING!
But this morning, I was searching to 'replace' the MINIs I ordered almost a MONTH ago. And that's when I realized I couldn't let it go.
Very mixed emotions on this one! :impatient
#1106
Yup tough call and I do remember you asking if I'd ever had any dealings with that company, but at the time I don't think you had heard the reason for the delay. If I remember correctly this was a online purchase and not through eBay. Right?
Hope it works out for you and her.
On a happier note....... the Kyosho's arrived today! I'll have pictures up later.
Hope it works out for you and her.
On a happier note....... the Kyosho's arrived today! I'll have pictures up later.
#1107
I had contact with 3Bees4Kids.com late last year. They do custom printing on toy cars. The work is quite nice and they sent me a couple of samples with the SCMC logo printed on top of the HW sized MINIs. I was trying to get them to print some MINIs for AMVIV but could not get any response from Sharon. I finally managed to get her on the phone and got the same thing about the special needs kid needing care. She promised to call me back the next day. A week later, I left a reminder voicemail, then a week later I left another one telling her I was out of time and needed to hear from her that day or she was losing a couple of hundred car order. No response yet. for next year, I'm looking for a company that's a little more responsive. Do any of you guys have/know a company that will print logos onto toy MINIs?
#1108
JCW BRG:
Cooper BRG with UJ's (roof and mirror) plus clear side turn and tails
Some of my older pieces in 1:18th scale
AutoArt with aerokit grilles, painted skirts and R-90's:
Group shot of to include the other JCW in CR/W:
Notice that both the CR/W cars have black mirrors, while the BRG has the correct white ones. So maybe they are paying more attention to detail or not, since the BRG is an S model and still has the red interior door reflectors
#1110
+1
They're all really nice!
Smokey, are they 1:18? Where did you procure?
I have an Autoart 1:18 MCS CR/W 'Optional Kit Version' (meaning rally lights, Aero-esque ...front grill, painted runner..but no Aero shape/vent?) I dropped a pretty penny but watching The Italian Job (again) plus doing the Phil Wicks at AMVIV got me!
Until I saw the real thing and held it, my plan was to have him autograph it. I also realized he drove the red classic in the original Italian Job. Correct?
Hmmm...input anyone?
Edit Holy crap! Those are the ones you got for $18. Right on!!
EDIT 2: I trust you know that BRG JCW Kyosho is $64 without shipping at Sportcraft? WOW. Smokey...that's smokin'!!!
They're all really nice!
Smokey, are they 1:18? Where did you procure?
I have an Autoart 1:18 MCS CR/W 'Optional Kit Version' (meaning rally lights, Aero-esque ...front grill, painted runner..but no Aero shape/vent?) I dropped a pretty penny but watching The Italian Job (again) plus doing the Phil Wicks at AMVIV got me!
Until I saw the real thing and held it, my plan was to have him autograph it. I also realized he drove the red classic in the original Italian Job. Correct?
Hmmm...input anyone?
Edit Holy crap! Those are the ones you got for $18. Right on!!
EDIT 2: I trust you know that BRG JCW Kyosho is $64 without shipping at Sportcraft? WOW. Smokey...that's smokin'!!!
#1111
Correct or close enough Shipping was another $16 (I think) for FedEx Grand total was $33 + change for the 2
I figured it was around there. The CR/W JCW is one I bought at the Dealership when they first came out. I think with our club discount it was around $65, expensive but.....
I didn't see Mr Wick listen in the credits of the 2003 version of the IJ He doesn't come up in the IMDb search for names but that doesn't mean he wasn't involved some how.
I didn't see Mr Wick listen in the credits of the 2003 version of the IJ He doesn't come up in the IMDb search for names but that doesn't mean he wasn't involved some how.
#1113
Silly me. Smokey's 'AutoArt with aerokit grilles, painted skirts and R-90's' is the same one I have! Doh!
I read aboot Phil's stunt driving here at Motoringfile.com -
It’s program that is run by some dedicated enthusiasts that travels to some fantastic facilities all across the US. Phil Wicks, the man behind the school, has a long history with MINIs (he stunt drove the red Mini in the original Italian Job)...
I read aboot Phil's stunt driving here at Motoringfile.com -
It’s program that is run by some dedicated enthusiasts that travels to some fantastic facilities all across the US. Phil Wicks, the man behind the school, has a long history with MINIs (he stunt drove the red Mini in the original Italian Job)...
#1115
look what i found......
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g?t=1172876555
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g?t=1172876723
bobbie...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g?t=1172876555
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g?t=1172876723
bobbie...
#1116
look what i found......
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g?t=1172876555
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g?t=1172876723
bobbie...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g?t=1172876555
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g?t=1172876723
bobbie...
I check Wal-Marts every time I hit one. Where'd you score these? VERY nice!
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Bobbie
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look what i found......
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g?t=1172876555
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g?t=1172876723
bobbie...
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g?t=1172876555
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...g?t=1172876723
bobbie...
What did you use to make the hitch?
#1121
took the hitch off the car that came with the trailer and glued it on the MINI.
#1122
Like I said, I think I'm going to do the same thing with a couple of the small cars I have a bunch of dupes of.
#1123
Nice try Bobbie This crowd is too sharp for that Went to at least 7 Dollar Gen's so far this weekend.......... nothing yet, but I have 2 more to hit tomorrow
I was dragged into a Tuesday Morning (Swanky Big-Lots type store) and stumbled across the Burago 1:18th scale Monte-Carlo version of the Classic. Found 2 but only bought one; as the prices didn't match and they wouldn't sell me the other at the lower price
My favorite toy store down by the G-babies is closing and had all their toys at 50% off . I searched around and managed to find 3 MINIs, all older released models - the 2 Maisto verts and the 2004 EB/W New Cars JL. I've got them on hold until I hear back from Rob, but I'll let you know if they become available
I was dragged into a Tuesday Morning (Swanky Big-Lots type store) and stumbled across the Burago 1:18th scale Monte-Carlo version of the Classic. Found 2 but only bought one; as the prices didn't match and they wouldn't sell me the other at the lower price
My favorite toy store down by the G-babies is closing and had all their toys at 50% off . I searched around and managed to find 3 MINIs, all older released models - the 2 Maisto verts and the 2004 EB/W New Cars JL. I've got them on hold until I hear back from Rob, but I'll let you know if they become available
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Nice try Bobbie This crowd is too sharp for that Went to at least 7 Dollar Gen's so far this weekend.......... nothing yet, but I have 2 more to hit tomorrow
I was dragged into a Tuesday Morning (Swanky Big-Lots type store) and stumbled across the Burago 1:18th scale Monte-Carlo version of the Classic. Found 2 but only bought one; as the prices didn't match and they wouldn't sell me the other at the lower price
My favorite toy store down by the G-babies is closing and had all their toys at 50% off . I searched around and managed to find 3 MINIs, all older released models - the 2 Maisto verts and the 2004 EB/W New Cars JL. I've got them on hold until I hear back from Rob, but I'll let you know if they become available
I was dragged into a Tuesday Morning (Swanky Big-Lots type store) and stumbled across the Burago 1:18th scale Monte-Carlo version of the Classic. Found 2 but only bought one; as the prices didn't match and they wouldn't sell me the other at the lower price
My favorite toy store down by the G-babies is closing and had all their toys at 50% off . I searched around and managed to find 3 MINIs, all older released models - the 2 Maisto verts and the 2004 EB/W New Cars JL. I've got them on hold until I hear back from Rob, but I'll let you know if they become available