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                        Unusual item from Squadron in the mail

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                        MJames70
                        • Member since
                          July 2011
                        • From: Armpit of NY
                        Unusual item from Squadron in the mail
                        Posted by MJames70 on Thursday, February 18, 2016 11:23 AM

                        When I went to pick up my mail this morning, I was surprised to see a large envelope there; was not expecting anything like that. When I pick it up, it was obvious it was some kind of book, and I see it was sent by Squadron. So I was going "WTF is this? I haven't ordered anything from Squadron in years".

                        I get inside to open it up, and there are three things. A note from Squadron, basically saying they missed me & check out our products with this gift, a current flyer/catalog...and a hardbound copy of the Merlin Spitfire Walkaround Balloons!

                        So I wanted to say thanks to Squadron publicly. It probably won't change my kit buying habits (I have not bought many from anyone the last few years), and my current circumstances do not favor dead tree books; I have been buying mostly digital. But it was a nice gesture regardless. 

                         

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                        fox
                        • Member since
                          January 2007
                        • From: Narvon, Pa.
                        Posted by fox on Thursday, February 18, 2016 11:34 AM

                        One of our club members received a book in the mail Tuesday.  He hadn't ordered anything from Squadron in a long time too.  I guess they're trying to get infrequent buyers back into the fold.

                        Jim  Captain

                         Main WIP: 

                           On the Bench: Artesania Latina  (aka) Artists in the Latrine 1/75 Bluenose II

                        I keep hitting "escape", but I'm still here.

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                        Texgunner
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Cameron, Texas
                        Posted by Texgunner on Thursday, February 18, 2016 5:56 PM

                        That happened to me too.  I received a walkaround book on the M-41 Walker Bulldog.  Coincidentally, that is the only tank in my kit stash!  Hey...have they been snooping around my place?!?!? Huh?

                        I thought it was cool, and a real nice gesture.  Free stuff is always good!

                        Gary


                        "All you mugs need to get busy building, and post pics!"

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                        GMorrison
                        • Member since
                          September 2012
                        Posted by GMorrison on Thursday, February 18, 2016 11:17 PM

                        I got a M1A2 book. Second one they've sent me. Last time I did buy a kit too.

                         

                        Thanks, Squadron.

                         Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

                         

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                        mitsdude
                        • Member since
                          February 2007
                        Posted by mitsdude on Friday, February 19, 2016 2:25 AM

                        Unfortunately they are  in Texas, as am I, so Texas Tax's kills any deal.

                         

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                        stikpusher
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: Sonora Desert
                        Posted by stikpusher on Friday, February 19, 2016 5:29 PM

                        I received the "we've missed you" catalog in the mail, with an offer of discounts on any orders made... No gifts... Guess they don't miss me as much as they miss you guys...

                         

                        F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

                        U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

                        N is for NO SURVIVORS...

                               - Plankton

                        LSM

                         

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                        MJames70
                        • Member since
                          July 2011
                        • From: Armpit of NY
                        Posted by MJames70 on Friday, February 19, 2016 7:57 PM

                        Another odd thing is that even in the days I was more actively buying, I was never a big customer of theirs. I ordered some stuff a few times over the years when the deal was really hot, or something only they had. But it's not like I was placing monthly orders for years and then stopped, or something...

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                        jimbot58
                        • Member since
                          June 2009
                        Posted by jimbot58 on Saturday, February 20, 2016 12:52 PM
                        Interesting - I received a similar mailing a short time ago. My gift was a squadron book about a particular Sherman tank. I don't recall the particular version it covered. Nice hard cover book, but they did miss the mark - I am not an armor guy, I am an aircraft guy. Can't say things about gifts I guess. I put the book on the shelf and never even cracked the plastic wrap. I also have been receiving monthly flyers - the ones that were not available without a paid subscription.

                        *******

                        On my workbench now:

                        It's all about classic cars now!

                        Why can't I find the "Any" key on my keyboard?

                         

                         

                         

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                        tankboy51
                        • Member since
                          September 2004
                        • From: Denver
                        Posted by tankboy51 on Saturday, February 20, 2016 1:18 PM

                        The same thing happened to me.  I recieved a Squadron book, one I've wanted, several months ago.   I've been a customer of Squadron since 1970 or so.  I've been using them off and on.  I do get some great deals from them, but I like to use my LHS all them time as well.  I like them all.

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                        Mark-WWII
                        • Member since
                          October 2015
                        Posted by Mark-WWII on Monday, February 22, 2016 10:07 AM

                        Same here, but I live and work within a few miles of their location so I just go over and pick up my order.  No shipping fees ever!  

                        Mark

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