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Hello all,

I'm a long time reader of the dakka forum, and I felt obligated to share some great economic news if your in the United States. Right now is an excellent time to buy Forgeworld products if you have the extra cash. The GBP (Great british pound) or Sterling is currently suffering a sharp decline. It dropped to a 2 year low today, 1.46(USD) at one point. This projection was not expected so quickly. Forecasters now believe that its possible the pound might drop to a 1.40 (USD). The upcoming election is causing investors to abandon the GBP, a number of other factors come into account for the downturn as well. Today for instance AIG (a global firm) announced some numbers which hurt the pound even more.

How long does it keep dropping? Well different forecasters are saying different things, but the GBP should bottom out soon. Who knows though, it could continue to drop. If anything, keep an eye on the exchange rate, just google GBP to dollars, and you ought to get an accurate number for rate.

So how does this effect you? Well that same Reaver titan which would have cost you 600+ at the 1.60 exchange rate is only 560 if and when the pound drops to 1.40. From a pure investment standpoint, buying at a cheaper rate means your purchase will increase in value as the pound climbs back up! Economies ebb and flow, and most likely the pound will recover, albeit slowly. Will it get back to 2.00$ USD? If/when requires some serious thought and research. Anyway, if you have the extra cash, keep an eye on the exchange rate, because your getting yourself that cool model you wanted, and your getting an investment! It's a great way to justify that purchase you've been mulling over, because you can eventually sell for a profit (given the exchange rate). Just something to think about friends.

If you're looking for an investment, there are ways to handle currency speculation that don't involve Forgeworld resin.

If you're looking to score cheaper superheavies and megadaemons, then yes, it's a good time to be yank.

Hulkster= FW employee

Not gonna convince me to pick up the sky talon + venerator super combo!

But yeah, I buy most of my FW when the UK goes into a panic

Haha nah Im not an employee, its just a good opportunity to buy. Got my tax return though and that Reaver is looking mighty tempting. Its really hard to pass it up given economics of the matter. And for me its a great way to convince the wife of an "investment" hehe

So with this great knowledge you decided to log on dakka and make your first ever post here?

Forgeworld employee imo.

I was waiting for more Raven Guard stuff to get released, so I could get them all in one go...

Decisions, decisions...

CT GAMER wrote:Hulkster= FW employee

Timmah wrote:So with this great knowledge you decided to log on dakka and make your first ever post here?

Forgeworld employee imo.

Whether or not he's a FW employee has very little to do with the fact that he's right. The exchange rate right now makes some FW goodies alot easier to swallow on this side of the ocean.

Dude what is your guy's funny problemo. Ha.

I just got the info - but not about FW, but about the dropping dollar and discounts on further wargaming manufacturers. He is very very accurate - i see drop in prices all over the board for products made across over there ;P.

Its as if FW needed your order anyways. They are always swamped ha.

xe.com- 1USD= 1.49GBP

If you're looking to make a small order, it might not tickle you enough to pull the trigger.

OTOH, if you're going to order an expensive kit or make a large order, you'll notice significant savings. All the more reason to aim for free shipping!

I was actually trying to hold off until the open day myself, but I will probably pull the trigger soon enough.

I don't care if you think I work for FW, I am a happy Virginian thank you, but the value is great right now. I hadn't even thought about the savings across the board. Any products made in Great Britain are a good buy right now! I just happen to love Forgeworld, but I hate how expensive the models are. I remember buying a Warhound 2 years ago, and its so much cheaper now. If you hate Forgeworld, then dont buy their stuff. But if you are like me, and you want to make your dollar go further, then now is the time to do it! Again, just keep an eye on the exchange rate, and the news, it will be very interesting to see how the GBP responds. When investors start bailing on a currency, it can really kill confidence, on the other hand if it gets cheap enough it might look like a good buy which will stabilize the price. Just watch the market fellas, thats all I'm saying.

Thanks for the heads-up, Hulkster. I don't follow foreign markets and exchange rates.

tax refund came in today..........

Uh-oh...Chaos Reaver? Hmmm...

*racks the slide and rests finger on the trigger*

I'm sorely tempted to finally get that Mega-Dread I've been putting off since it was released.

I gotta wait extra long for my tax return cuz of the new home buyer credit. Hopefully when it finally does come the price will be even lower

If anyone is wondering, the reason for the decline is due to the fact that the government may end up a split parliament.

Google it.

It = VERY bad...

tempted to finally buy a full DKOK army oh decisions, decisions.....

whitedragon wrote:

CT GAMER wrote:Hulkster= FW employee

Timmah wrote:So with this great knowledge you decided to log on dakka and make your first ever post here?

Forgeworld employee imo.

Whether or not he's a FW employee has very little to do with the fact that he's right. The exchange rate right now makes some FW goodies alot easier to swallow on this side of the ocean.

Indeed, besides he has Hulk Hogan as an avatar. Old school respect.

aromasin wrote:If anyone is wondering, the reason for the decline is due to the fact that the government may end up a split parliament.

Google it.

It = VERY bad...

Your terrible government issues make me laugh!

LAUGH I SAY!

Would now be a good time to start in on my Elysian Drop Troops army?

Janthkin wrote:If you're looking for an investment, there are ways to handle currency speculation that don't involve Forgeworld resin.

If you're looking to score cheaper superheavies and megadaemons, then yes, it's a good time to be yank.

Good I need some books, and some new Orks, and a Vendetta or two....

The exchange rate is currently at 1.51-1 and was at 1.50-1 a three hours earlier. It is trending back up.

Don't get me wrong it is still better than the 2.16-1 it reached back a few years ago.

$560 for one model. Yeah, right.

Solorg wrote:$560 for one model. Yeah, right.

How about for Canadians? Did the GBP drop benefit us as well?

It is about the same as the Dollar, but i don't know where it was before.

I had noticed this drop in pounds vs. dollars, yesterday..

And put my FW wishlist together today!

Klawz wrote:

Solorg wrote:$560 for one model. Yeah, right.

nuff said right there...
you have such a way with words amigo...

gotta get the taxes done before the savings on that venomthrope go bad...

Solorg wrote:$560 for one model. Yeah, right.

How about $1350?

I have to agree, this a perfect time to get that cool Dreadnought/Terrain Piece or maybe something larger.

36.25 For a GK Dread? Yes please!