Howlindawg Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I see that Weta are now offering a significantly cheaper, untracked, delivery option. Since I never received any tracking information from them when using the original shipping option I'll probably give that a try next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardie Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 It also appears that they have increased the amount of 'Weta dollars' you earn with each purchase from one for every twenty US dollars spent to one for every ten US dollars which, if you buy a kit at £68.60 shows a return of 8.90 Weta dollars which equates to £6.93 (Weta dollars are equal to US dollars) I wonder if they are still going to double the percentage of Weta dollars you earn after you spend more than £500 on the site. That would be a considerable discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlindawg Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 My account says Silver now which accounts for the 10% weta dollars. The threshold is 500 dollars, not pounds, so that's probably why you're getting the higher rate. 2000 dollars required for 15% so I shan't be hitting that level at any point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardie Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 I am showing as a Silver collector also but I don't believe I had spent $500 yet. I had so far bought the Roland D.VIa and Sopwith Snipe and, on buying an Albatros D.Va and Salmson/otsu I got the 10% so, unless those two were included to net me the higher rate I was up to less than $300 even including the cost of shipping and VAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlindawg Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I think the current order must be included. I've also bought four and the final one could have just barely brought me up the the 500 dollars (dependant on exchange rate). Edit: Have just checked and my last purchase brought me just slightly over the 500usd barrier at current exchange rate and I got the 10% bonus on that purchase. Unfortunately (or fortunately) the only other model in the range that I fancy is the Gotha and I just don't have the space for it. Scouts and fighters will be my limit in 1/32. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardie Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 Ah but what about the Sopwith Camel when it arrives? I bet you'll want one or two of them! I couldn't resist the Gotha though I bought mine from another BM'er and I am praying that at some point they produce a Zeppelin Staaken. That would be awesome! even if I don't have anywhere to put a model that would be roughly the same size as a 1/48 scale B29 Superfortress 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I've just noticed what they are charging for a handful of not very well painted 1/32 figures in an absolutely awful slotty-diorama-thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FZ6 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I've just gone on my account and my RFC Armament sprue got me $0.50 in Weta dollars so I have a long way to go before qualifying for a discount. I think Weta could do with updating their ordering system though. I received my sprue within a week of ordering, got a dispatch email a week after receiving the item but the order is listed under orders not shipped on my account! Confusing or what? I bought a Gotha when it first came out. I'm not sure if I'll get round to building it but it is a nice to have and look in the box from time to time and fondle plastic. Regards, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardie Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 My account with Weta is the same. My orders haven't been shipped even though they are here beside me as I type Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlindawg Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 19 hours ago, Beardie said: Ah but what about the Sopwith Camel when it arrives? I bet you'll want one or two of them! A Camel would definitely tempt me as would a Spad. I have the Roden 1/72 Gotha IV... that'll have to do... unless of course I overindulge in Rioja some evening and still have web access. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stashaholic Steve Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 On 09/09/2016 at 0:11 AM, colin said: I have two of their kits but fear no more, I think their pricing themselves out. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wyverns4 Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 22 hours ago, Howlindawg said: A Camel would definitely tempt me as would a Spad. I have the Roden 1/72 Gotha IV... that'll have to do... unless of course I overindulge in Rioja some evening and still have web access. Been there, done that Much recommended! (Not Rioja though, but a fine single malt, Talisker IIRC, or two, or three...) Christian exiled to africa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlindawg Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 On 9/21/2016 at 7:55 PM, Howlindawg said: Unfortunately (or fortunately) the only other model in the range that I fancy is the Gotha and I just don't have the space for it. Scouts and fighters will be my limit in 1/32. OK - so I lied. Not about the Gotha but decided to have a Snipe and Roland CII. Unfortunately I made an error in the order and had to get in touch with customer care. They obligingly cancelled the order and added a WetaDollars credit to cover re-ordering. For some reason the new order cost me an extra 1.60 (currency fluctuation of Weta Dollars? ) and I've just realized that I've alos lost out on my 10% of Weta dollars for the order so have mailed them to see if they can sort that too. Overall, despite the delayed response time, Weta customer service has been impressive so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardie Posted October 4, 2016 Author Share Posted October 4, 2016 Customer service has been good for me also although the time difference can delay things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardie Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 Hi all, Has anyone bought anything from Weta recently? I had a wee win on the puggies and decided to treat myself to another one the other day and, every time I tried to pay the website jumped back to the home page. After a half dozen tries I gave up and went and spent my cash elsewhere (Model Hobbies Planet Models 1/32 Ponnier, Port Victoria and some modelling supplies). Just wondering if anyone else had a similar experience. Sometimes I get the feeling that Wingnut Wings don't really want to sell anything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlindawg Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 I haven't seen that problem, it might be worth trying a different browser. I did notice that the Gotha showed as shipping from all warehouses but when you go to buy the only option is shipping from NZ. Yeah - I weakened; but not enough to suck up the importation charges and extra shipping costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardie Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 There is a very reasonably priced Gotha in the for sale section on here, or there was last time I looked from Sean plus a few other kits at decent prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardie Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 Sorry scratch that I see that Sean says they have now all gone. I've got my Gotha I can't deny that I contemplated buying Seans' one the other day but decided that one is probably enough for the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean1968 Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 On 11/5/2016 at 0:52 AM, Beardie said: Sorry scratch that I see that Sean says they have now all gone. I've got my Gotha I can't deny that I contemplated buying Seans' one the other day but decided that one is probably enough for the moment. You are right Beardie, they've all gone. I sold the F2b and LVG separate and somebody made me an offer on the remaining kits. I sold them very reluctantly but, I have to face facts that my hands will no longer allow me to continue modelling. All my paints, airbrushes and tools are going up next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardie Posted November 7, 2016 Author Share Posted November 7, 2016 Really sorry to hear that Sean I hope that your condition will improve and perhaps you will be able to return to sticking the plastic together at a later date. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlindawg Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Just received a mailshot from WetaShop Sale from noon 24 Nov PST to noon 28 Nov PST, or while stocks last. Minimum 15% off all products storewide -- CODE: BLACK15 15% off all Wingnut Wings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howlindawg Posted November 24, 2016 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Big delays on the WetaWorkshop site. Looks like it can't handle the Black Friday traffic. Have tried three times now to order the USAS Salmson. Patience Martin - patience is a virtue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardie Posted November 24, 2016 Author Share Posted November 24, 2016 Unfortunately I have a red bank account so cannot take advantage of Black Friday.....oh well Still I am waiting on a Junkers J.1 arriving and the missus has an AMC DH.9 and Sopwith Snipe stashed for my Christmas and, hopefully, I will have some spare cash towards the last days of the year if they finally get the humped beastie out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devo Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 FWIW, you can order direct from WNW again. I bought a Sopwith Snipe(Early) on the 26/5/17. They give you a choice on checkout from the website to use WETA if you want to as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krow113 Posted May 29, 2017 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Good. Now I can order again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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