Pre-order discount
Although we understand that it is not traditional to pre-order plastic models there have been occasions where late demand has meant several hours trying to locate remaining stock of particular items and, whilst this may be cost effective for locomotives, it is not quite so sensible for individual freight cars. If you can help us by placing orders in good time we can reduce the price. This helps the factory, saves us time, and can give us a better deal on shipping. We hope it also helps you.
Pre-order items
Any of the MTH items that are marked as "pre-order" can have the pre-order discount applied. Pre-order can be taken to mean that the item has been announced but not yet produced. When the order book is closed or production starts for the item the the pre-order discount will no longer be available.
Starting in May 2007 some changes to the previous pre-order terms have been made for new pre-order deals. The web-site will initially offer pre-production orders from the new catalogue at a 10% discount up to the dealer "guaranteed order" deadline, the date of which should be mentioned in the news page. Each month thereafter the discount will decrease by one percent per month until either nine months have elapsed (thus no further discount), the order book closes or the item has reached production.
We may, at our absolute discretion, accept partial payment deposits against pre-production locomotive orders. In such instances there will be no pre-order discount.
As mentioned elsewhere prices are subject to change, principally with regard to differences in the exchange rate. If there is any increase in price then the increment is only applied to the portion of the balance due, if there is a decrease then the deposit paid is applied in full against the lower price.
For rolling stock, freight or passenger, payment "in full" must be made at the time of ordering
If a pre-order item is paid for "in full" then the price is fixed, if exchange rates vary then no excess or refund applies.
The pre-order discount does not apply to carriage charges which will be the ones effective at the time of despatch.
If an item on order is cancelled by the factory then the deposit will be returned.
If the order book for the item has been closed and there is no planned excess production then the deposit will be returned.
If you change your mind and it is still possible to cancel with the factory then the deposit will be returned.
In-stock and Available-to-order items
The normal prices listed will apply.
Book-closed and Been-and-gone items
Whilst we are willing to try and locate these for you please understand that the time take to track them down, the basic price and the higher individual shipping charges mean that we reserve the right to raise a surcharge over the previously listed price.