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2011/02/07 00:25:08
Subject: Dicebucket discounter
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Slippery Scout Biker
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I came across an add for dicebucket.com on BoLS... they are an online discounter that seems to have all GW stuff for 20% off. What's more is that it is the first online store I have found that has a web cart system!!!!! Finally!
http://www.dicebucket.com/servlet/StoreFront
I haven't ordered yet, but I am getting a couple of friends together to hit the minimum no fee shipping.
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2011/02/07 01:03:50
Subject: Dicebucket discounter
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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GW doesnt like online sites having a web cart
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2011/02/07 01:45:11
Subject: Dicebucket discounter
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Ancient Chaos Terminator
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The 35% off is on sprues that come out of Battleforces and Battalions where they are already getting a better price themselves. Very good pricing on those sprues if you need them.
And expect the shopping cart system to go away once they get a C&D letter from GW at some point. Since 2003 GW has banned independent sellers from having an online shopping cart system. They do not ban them from doing mail order, just from having the click and buy shopping cart system.
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2011/02/07 03:41:49
Subject: Dicebucket discounter
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Regular Dakkanaut
All over the Galaxy ;D
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BrassScorpion wrote:The 35% off is on sprues that come out of Battleforces and Battalions where they are already getting a better price themselves. Very good pricing on those sprues if you need them.
And expect the shopping cart system to go away once they get a C&D letter from GW at some point. Since 2003 GW has banned independent sellers from having an online shopping cart system. They do not ban them from doing mail order, just from having the click and buy shopping cart system.
ChaosOrc.com has GW on shopping cart also.
Why would they get a C&D? Yes it is policy that GW banned sales buttttttt thats only if you go GW direct or Direct Distributors. There ARE middlemen distributors that stay silent (they get business), if not then a retailer who would give discounts to the near exact percent @ cost. What the consumer does with it is 'beyond' their hands. A loophole around the ecommerce block. You never are contractually bound with GW, and for GW to regulate on your sales that will have no legal backing (?).
-If you do not get your items via GW Direct or 'Direct' Distributors
-If you do not use GW's pictures - but instead take your own.
At least, to my understanding.
Correct me if I'm wrong though. There are a few more other shopping carts online if you hunt for them and they still stand.
BWBits did this as well before - until they went 'direct' and they had to change their model.
If GW has the power to do this well thats absurd. But to my full understanding it is an agreement you make with GW if you get supplied?
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The best darn wargaming discounts in the galaxy! |
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2011/02/07 03:57:24
Subject: Dicebucket discounter
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Ancient Chaos Terminator
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Miniatures Market, Spikey Bitz and The War Store are just three examples of large mail order vendors that respect the "no electronic shopping cart policy. You can read the explanation The War Store has posted, it's been there for years. Spikey Bitz also has a similar explanation posted online. Clearly, GW is within their legal rights to do this, it's withstood the test of time for nearly 8 years now.
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This message was edited 3 times. Last update was at 2011/02/07 03:59:50
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2011/02/07 04:28:33
Subject: Dicebucket discounter
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Regular Dakkanaut
All over the Galaxy ;D
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I agree.
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The best darn wargaming discounts in the galaxy! |
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2011/02/07 04:31:30
Subject: Dicebucket discounter
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Dark Angels Librarian with Book of Secrets
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Yay! another competitor for your FLGS to lose money from!
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2011/02/07 04:41:11
Subject: Dicebucket discounter
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Regular Dakkanaut
All over the Galaxy ;D
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SoloFalcon1138 wrote:Yay! another competitor for your FLGS to lose money from!
I of course have no direct affiliation with DB or any other vendor, but I feel it'll be wrong to call those business illegitimate just because they don't go direct GW.
It takes SERIOUS cash to advertise on BOLS (couple $k per month).
They paid and have been on there for quite some time. They are a legit business based on appearance, and I dont know if BOLS affiliates themselves with shady business.
Though again I state I have not purchased anything from DB.
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The best darn wargaming discounts in the galaxy! |
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2011/02/07 04:58:34
Subject: Dicebucket discounter
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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SoloFalcon1138 wrote:Yay! another competitor for your FLGS to lose money from!
this only matters if you have a friendly local game store. I currently have no store that I play in so I buy where ever is cheapest.
this place has had a cart system for ever
http://www.superherogameland.com/product_p/gaw48-12.htm
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2011/02/07 05:06:15
Subject: Dicebucket discounter
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Regular Dakkanaut
All over the Galaxy ;D
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skkipper wrote:SoloFalcon1138 wrote:Yay! another competitor for your FLGS to lose money from!
this only matters if you have a friendly local game store. I currently have no store that I play in so I buy where ever is cheapest.
this place has had a cart system for ever
http://www.superherogameland.com/product_p/gaw48-12.htm
Superherogameland = legit bought from them many of times before. Before when they were cheaper that is ;D
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2011/02/07 05:10:17
Subject: Dicebucket discounter
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Ork-Hunting Inquisitorial Xenokiller
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BrassScorpion wrote:The 35% off is on sprues that come out of Battleforces and Battalions where they are already getting a better price themselves. Very good pricing on those sprues if you need them.
And expect the shopping cart system to go away once they get a C&D letter from GW at some point. Since 2003 GW has banned independent sellers from having an online shopping cart system. They do not ban them from doing mail order, just from having the click and buy shopping cart system.
I lol'd... Better not make it too cheap for their customers, aye?
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2011/02/07 05:26:22
Subject: Dicebucket discounter
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Fanatic with Madcap Mushrooms
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They've got some awesome deals on the battalion sprues, definitely bookmarking this site.
Thanks for the heads up.
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2011/02/07 07:29:51
Subject: Dicebucket discounter
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Anointed Dark Priest of Chaos
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SoloFalcon1138 wrote:Yay! another competitor for your FLGS to lose money from!
The game stores in my area are neither "friendly" nor really all that "local"...
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2011/02/07 07:38:55
Subject: Dicebucket discounter
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Avatar of the Bloody-Handed God
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There are a few stores in the UK which have a cart as well.
http://www.guysthatgame.co.uk/
http://www.maelstromgames.co.uk/
http://www.giftsforgeeks.org.uk/
http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/index.php
http://www.darksphere.co.uk/index.php
Actually... all of the ones I ever look at to compare prices do 
Never heard anything about GW denying people from using them.
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2011/02/07 08:15:40
Subject: Dicebucket discounter
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Owns Whole Set of Skullz Techpriests
Versteckt in den Schatten deines Geistes.
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The 'no carts' thing is US only.
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2011/02/07 08:24:17
Subject: Dicebucket discounter
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Avatar of the Bloody-Handed God
Inside your mind, corrupting the pathways
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Ah, fair enough
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2011/02/07 09:30:02
Subject: Re:Dicebucket discounter
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Sinister Chaos Marine
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Where have some of you guys been? DB have had banner adverts here for quite a while.
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2011/02/07 09:58:31
Subject: Dicebucket discounter
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Brooding Night Goblin
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H.B.M.C. wrote:The 'no carts' thing is US only.
Ahh, the land of the free (to enforce cruel and unusual rules with impugnity).
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2011/02/07 10:50:38
Subject: Dicebucket discounter
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Shas'o Commanding the Hunter Kadre
Missouri
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CT GAMER wrote:SoloFalcon1138 wrote:Yay! another competitor for your FLGS to lose money from!
The game stores in my area are neither "friendly" nor really all that "local"...
Does it count as "local" if you have to drive an hour to get there? It's almost a 100 mile round trip, lmao...
Everyone, bankrupt yourselves in the name of your store! Right.
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2011/02/07 10:59:48
Subject: Dicebucket discounter
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Flower Picking Eldar Youth
UK, Sussex
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wiper wrote:H.B.M.C. wrote:The 'no carts' thing is US only.
Ahh, the land of the free (to enforce cruel and unusual rules with impugnity).
 In Europe trading terms and condition such as this would be illegal/legally questionable. A company would be putting up an unfair barrier to trade if it tried this. I guess the gw legal team know this. Whilst a supplier may refuse to sell to anyone it may not interfere with open trade. Good old so  ism
Does gw really need to gain all the retail margin for itself. It worries me that the company acts as if it could not survive on wholesale income alone. I guess this is what happens when you have massive legal / marketing departments (and shareholders). I do feel the nice friendly and fun side of the hobby is been sucked into the void!
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2011/02/07 17:48:18
Subject: Dicebucket discounter
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Regular Dakkanaut
All over the Galaxy ;D
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woobis wrote:wiper wrote:H.B.M.C. wrote:The 'no carts' thing is US only.
Ahh, the land of the free (to enforce cruel and unusual rules with impugnity).
In Europe trading terms and condition such as this would be illegal/legally questionable. A company would be putting up an unfair barrier to trade if it tried this. I guess the gw legal team know this. Whilst a supplier may refuse to sell to anyone it may not interfere with open trade. Good old so ism
Does gw really need to gain all the retail margin for itself. It worries me that the company acts as if it could not survive on wholesale income alone. I guess this is what happens when you have massive legal / marketing departments (and shareholders). I do feel the nice friendly and fun side of the hobby is been sucked into the void!
Its still ridiculous but I guess they are scared of american ecommerce
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