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Post  Cowley Wed Feb 22, 2012 1:34 pm

Can I ask what the situation is now for buying each issue, as I don't seem to be able to find them instore any more? Am I right in thinking that they are only now available by subscription? What Nº or model are we up to at the moment?

I am eager to bulk buy the Nº 17 in the series - the 1986 1000 Lakes MG Metro 6R4 - for obvious reasons. Wink

Their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/#!/ChampionRallyCars doesn't really give away a lot! Suspect
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Post  CDM Wed Feb 22, 2012 4:41 pm

Dave

Picked up No 7 Peugeot 206 WRC in a rural small town's WH Smiths last Saturday. So they are still in their stores. I guess they stock what they know sells, so possibly 2 - 5 per store??

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Post  Cowley Wed Feb 22, 2012 5:00 pm

Many thanks Chris, so is there another one out this week or next week?
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Post  Simon6R4 Wed Feb 22, 2012 5:04 pm

I wrote in my diary the release dates for each model( yeah I know it's a bit sad Embarassed ) next issue out is thursday 1st March- Audi Quattro
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Post  Admin Wed Feb 22, 2012 5:06 pm

They are pretty much useless at replying to anything on their Facebook page. I don't think they realise how many people are prepared to buy issue 17 in bulk. They could make a small fortune with that particular issue compared to the others.


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Post  Speedy Wed Feb 22, 2012 6:57 pm

A friend of mine paid a deposit in a WHSmiths somewhere in Birmingham and told them he'd collect the magazines once a month or so, went in a few weeks ago and they hadn't kept 2 or 3 of them and are struggling to get them on backorder Sad
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Post  Cowley Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:16 pm

Simon6R4 wrote:I wrote in my diary the release dates for each model( yeah I know it's a bit sad Embarassed ) next issue out is thursday 1st March- Audi Quattro
That is very sad Simon, but very useful lol! Wink Cheers for the update on where we are with it at the moment.
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Post  Cowley Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:18 pm

6r4nicky wrote:They are pretty much useless at replying to anything on their Facebook page. I don't think they realise how many people are prepared to buy issue 17 in bulk. They could make a small fortune with that particular issue compared to the others.
Well they'd better start increasing the quantity for that particular model then Nicky - especially if all of the 6R4 nuts keep to their promises of buying it by the box load! Rolling Eyes
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Post  Cowley Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:19 pm

Speedy wrote:A friend of mine paid a deposit in a WHSmiths somewhere in Birmingham and told them he'd collect the magazines once a month or so, went in a few weeks ago and they hadn't kept 2 or 3 of them and are struggling to get them on backorder Sad
That's awful Peter - I bet he's gutted! Shocked
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Post  Speedy Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:25 pm

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Speedy wrote:A friend of mine paid a deposit in a WHSmiths somewhere in Birmingham and told them he'd collect the magazines once a month or so, went in a few weeks ago and they hadn't kept 2 or 3 of them and are struggling to get them on backorder Sad
That's awful Peter - I bet he's gutted! Shocked

He's not gutted, I am as they are for me but he is trying to get me the few that are missing. I'll be sure of bringing home a few models this weekend even if I don't get any at Race Retro Very Happy
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Post  Cowley Wed Feb 22, 2012 8:26 pm

Bummer! Crying or Very sad

Hopefully he will manage to get them all for you though Peter - my fingers are crossed for you! Wink
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Post  potiman Thu Aug 16, 2012 8:40 pm

Hi Guys

Just to let you know that W H Smiths have today received their stocks of Part 17 - Metro 6R4.

I managed to pick up all 4 at their Lakeside branch in Essex (that was all they had received)!!!!!!!!!!!

Bluewater in Kent only had 1 left at 2pm !!!

Good hunting chaps

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Post  newt5550 Thu Aug 16, 2012 8:47 pm

Only got one at mine and the other local store didn't have any. Crying or Very sad
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Post  Guest Thu Aug 16, 2012 8:48 pm

None in the Middlesbrough shop today

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Post  Cowley Thu Aug 16, 2012 9:13 pm

Thanks David - lucky you!

Derby & Burton have never had any of the more recent releases. Frustratingly, I was actually down in the Ramsgate area of Kent for a few days and travelled down on Saturday and back last night. Yes you've guessed it - I arrived home the day before the new issue hit the shops! Talk about a badly timed mini-break!!!!!
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Post  Hampton Caught Thu Aug 16, 2012 11:51 pm

No mags with 6R4s at the Wimbledon branch this lunchtime! Rolling Eyes I don't know how much the magazine/ model combo is, but is it any cheaper than buying Altaya models via eBay, or are the models sufficiently different to make it worthwhile tracking the WH Smiths versions down? Yours confused and slightly miffed, Steve Crying or Very sad


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Post  Cowley Fri Aug 17, 2012 12:01 am

They're £5.99 each Steve, but the beauty of buying them over the counter is that you get them for the original price, AND you do not have to pay any extra for P&P - maybe just a bit of petrol to get you to the nearest store that sells them that's all. Wink
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Post  Hampton Caught Fri Aug 17, 2012 1:06 am

That's if you can find them, David! Can't see me bagging any of these myself, which is a shame, but hey, I'll get over it!! Had a look on the WHSmith website, but there weren't any there as far as I could find! Cheers, Steve
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Post  Cowley Fri Aug 17, 2012 6:38 am

http://champion-rally-cars.com/uk/index.asp Wink
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Post  newt5550 Fri Aug 17, 2012 2:33 pm

Now this model is released you can do a back order at WHSmiths which take about six weeks. I don't think they limit you either.
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Post  Cowley Fri Aug 17, 2012 4:04 pm

Where do you do the back order then Chris? And would it matter if my particular branch didn't sell them originally?
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Post  newt5550 Fri Aug 17, 2012 6:31 pm

Cowley wrote:Where do you do the back order then Chris? And would it matter if my particular branch didn't sell them originally?

Normally in the book department David. I would presume any store could get them.
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Post  Cowley Fri Aug 17, 2012 6:54 pm

Cheers mate - very much appreciated! Wink
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Post  Guest Fri Aug 17, 2012 7:00 pm

None in the stockton or redcar branch

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Post  newt5550 Fri Aug 17, 2012 7:02 pm

I've got one if it's of use to ya Mark.
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