When I see decent priced Phasers, Comms and Tricorders from the movies and shows that are NOT toys then I will be impressed. Except for a few offerings from MR and eFX, NO ONE has ever done them, except for high priced offerings like Rodd.com and Starland.
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.... I'll just keep on getting what I like made by QMX from eBay & the likes.
I did try & buy directly from their website, specifically to test the waters before going on to larger stuff.
For a replica Serenity money-pack, they quoted me shipping at $84.47 via 1st Class International, & $95.20 via priority :lol
And yes, I did write to them, sent them a PM on here questioning this. And yes, they did see it.
Totally ignored.
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Edit /add - Having said that, and in case QMX reads this thread and communicates with us mere mortals (sorry, I couldn't resist :lol), I ask - is that SGA Wraith Dart model ever going to be produced ?
My heartfelt sympathies go out to all Trek fans on the RPF.
It comes down to the fact that we're a manufacturer and don't do as much shipping as other outlets, hence, higher rates. We don't add anything to the rates, either, so that should give you an idea of what we're looking at.
So are you saying that for a box of 24cms X 12cms X 1.5cms, weighing a couple of hundred grams, USPS charges an individual / general public (those are the highest rates) $84.47 via 1st Class Mail International, & $95.20 via Priority Mail International to Malta :confused
Let me assure you that it is utter nonsense :lol I have had literally hundreds of packages sent from the US to Malta via various USPS services over a vast number of years.
First of all, the difference between 1st Class Mail and Priority is astronomical, not $11 for rates like those, and those rates your system quoted are for something 10 times the size and at least 20 times the weight of the Money-pack box.
Let me stress once again at this point that I love your products.
However, you are unfortunately showing me that your reply is based on absolutely nothing but an on-the-spot invented excuse.
My point is, I don't understand why you promote sales via your website directly, when the message you are giving me is that you really are not interested in even looking into an anomaly that has been pointed out by a potential direct customer.
Then, something like this 'hurts' me :
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Much as I would love to sign up etc, merely to feel a direct part of your company and success, why on earth should I, if I know the postage costs are absurd and your interest in my direct business means nothing ?
I stress again, you have great products, but your Customer Care and PR leaves alot to be desired I'm afraid.
Yes, I will continue to buy your products from retailers etc, but I will never feel a 'connection' or sense of loyalty to you.
What a pity![]()
We actually had to switch off USPS for a number of reasons and are now using Fed Ex, which is what my reply was based off of.
How bout qmx puts out the promised Doctor Who products first....
so I just ordered a money pack at $9.50 and these are my shipping options
Shipping Methods
Pick the Shipping Method:
Ground® $24.86
International Economy $28.76
International Priority $29.82
Alan I feel your pain and I'm in Canada not on the other side of the planet
Birdie, one day I hope to change your mind ;-)
I wish I could explain all the behind the scenes stuff, but I can't. Same for Asp9MM who's been around the block with me before. LOL
You and Asp are both waiting for something that hasn't been offered for sale yet. So I know it feels like we don't make items we announce, but we get a heck of a lot made. ;-)
As I said, one day I hope to win you over. I'm a Pollyanna like that ;-)
I'll take you at your word, but please, no political meandering around the bush with vague hints and hopes. Just a yes or no, or if you don't know. Say that.
What he said, sadly. It's got to the point that I kinda pray that no upcoming licenses for properties I'm interested in go to QMX. That's not me being mean, that's me wanting to be able to actually purchase props that aren't made of paper.
QMX has Doctor Who and Firefly, two of my favourite shows, yet I own precisely one QMX prop, and that has a wonky barrel :rolleyes
Like ASP, I'd love to be proved wrong, but, hey, how many years have you guys been at it now?