New UK based Modelgun Retailer opens up!

MadMike wrote:

Although collecting those odd models is a lonely hobby, it is the people, not the guns that make this hobby so special. At least that's the way it turned out for me.

Same here, if everything was about making money, or similar, i'd sell all my modelguns and do something else. Modelsguns is my favorite pastime, part because it is "just" for fun/entertainment and also for the relaxed attitude on this board.

And not forgettng the coffee and chat over the face to face purchases!!

Hi all,

Just a small feeling, I think Johnny is setting up his business to a general public, not MP40 forum only.
I think, if you do not like his price, then, you shop from somebody else, that's it. Not to discuss his price is fair or high or what-s-ever.

I assume his place is good for somebody in UK or intra-EC? where importing firearms replica is getting more and more difficult?
I am not trying to lean on Johnny too much, but just observing all the comments, had a feeling that the mood on this specific topic been bit critics to him....correct me if I am wrong.

shaz,

One of my earlier responses on this thread reads:-


You are absolutely correct shazhib, this new company has been set up as a Retailer here in the UK competing for business with MGCUK, Modelguns-Worldwide (France) Japanese retailers like wwiiguns.com, TokyoToys, Francky and yourself of course.
Legislation here in the UK has decimated the market (Doc reckoned by 80%), importing is difficult so a UK based dealer could prove very useful to UK customers legally entitled to buy replicas.
As you said, if we find prices high, we have the choice to buy elsewhere, simple as that.

And as I also said, it's better to see a new retailer beginning to trade than seeing one of the few remaining close down.