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Which one means yes?

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Moving on.

After having a total fething catastrophe with Total Wargamer (Any more of their gak and i was going to go there and take what I could in equal value (Plus train fare (Because feth you))) I want to do backround checks in the hope of finding a decent discount 40K retailer. I'm happy for a 5-10 day delivery so long as it arrives when actually bloody expected (Shakes fist at Total Wargamer).

Someone told me about 4Tk-they do some pretty sweet deals on 40K, including the new Tau range, and I was hoping some folk on Dakka could let me know if they're worth buying from?

Cheers

Haven't heard any bad reports, although not used them personally, but Dark Sphere remains my 1st choice.

I think the likes of Wayland Games should be fine. To be honest, (and I know you probably won't want to hear!) this but I've bought loads of stuff from Total Wargamer before with no problem - although never GW stuff, which seems to be where most of the problem lies.

I think the key perhaps is calling first and making sure they have the item in stock before ordering, regardless of the retailer involved.

 Pacific wrote:

I think the key perhaps is calling first and making sure they have the item in stock before ordering, regardless of the retailer involved.

Won't work with total war gamer - they don't even answer the phone lol

For large GW orders from heavily discounting retailers youre probably always going to risk having issues as they are likely to depend on ordering after you place your order

I've not tried 4Tk, but as said above I'd probably go for Darksphere (1st choice) or Wayland (and expect delays but you will eventually get your order)

If you're looking for new releases like High Elves or the upcoming Eldar (and maybe still the Tau) I don't think anywhere other than GW itself is worth considering if you HAVE to get it all in 5-10 days

The phone is constantly forwarding to voicemail, and my delivery has been 'being shipping in 24-48 hours' since the 12th.

If I don't get a reply today I will be taking a trip to the store and letting customers know how reliable they are till I get my money in my hand.

I feel for your pain, having been in the same position myself before.

Do you have a local stockist that can do you a decent rate possibly?

Whenever these discussions come up, the same root cause is in evidence - that fact that it's GW stock that's been ordered.

I've never had any problems from any online store with any order (exceptions: Maelstrom's closing down sale, and Arcane Miniatures who decided not to bother stocking a game they'd been taking preorders for). But then all my orders are for things from Mantic, Warlord, Spartan, etc.

Don't know what they are like for 40k stuff, but for quick and concise communication my vote would be for firestorm games

In regards to the people saying it is GW games,

GW do say they can take up to 28 days to process orders for their stockists if it exceeds a certain point, so that could be a reason?

Try sending 4tk a email, I reckon they will respond quicker then any other retailer, this is where their value lies imo. They only ever sell what is acutally in stock and are good prices and very good customer service. I have spent quite a few thousand with them and never had a problem

ITs a resounding Yay from me for 4tk

Yeah, I'll agree with Mark.

They are pretty damned good. One thing allot of people don't realise though is that they are almost a sort of Coop thing from the Colchester community and as a result their store is open for afternoons and weekends for gaming and shopping.

That's not to say that there is no one there but the shop ergo the phone may not be manned. As Mark says email is best.

I've used them a bunch of times both in-store and online, Never had a problem and the guys are great to chat with, I would recommend them but being my home store I am naturally biased.