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Sales, Wants & TRADERS => Traders Section => Topic started by: davejo90 on December 13, 2020, 11:17:51 am

Title: CMB cornwallmodelboats.co.uk
Post by: davejo90 on December 13, 2020, 11:17:51 am
Hi all

Has anyone else had problems with CMB?

I placed a large order with them and waited more than a week for confirmation of delivery. When I eventually managed to contact them, their website contact form didn't work properly so I had to send them an email direct, they neglected to tell me that one item was out of stock and waited for it to come in before delivering, as a member of their club the info says that if an item is out of stock they'll send what they have and send on the other item/s when they come in. When the order did finally arrive they were 2 sheets of 1.5mm short.

So my experience of them is not that clever at the moment.

Regards

Dave
Title: Re: CMB
Post by: RST on December 13, 2020, 11:34:03 am
This has happened for me more often with them over the last 12 months.  I try to remember to add a note on the order just to send what's in stock.


I don't find "contact forms" of any use on any website. But I think they must list an email-theyve responded to me before when I've had to work out why an order hasn't been shipped.


I've also had a few bits short, or not right over the last year also, but I've kept them for future use.


...still find them a good source though.
Title: Re: CMB
Post by: Taranis on December 13, 2020, 11:54:52 am
I have done OK apart from taking forever to get missing parts for very expensive raboesch prop shafts. Rather than take a part from another stock item to complete my order they relied on the importer to supply it. This is very poor IMHO.
Other than that I am a member too and I find I need to log in to see my order progress. I no longer get emails but I expect they are too busy.
Postage is only £2.83 but I'd rather pay more and get it fast instead of a week or more later.  %%

Title: Re: CMB
Post by: Mark T on December 13, 2020, 11:58:46 am
Pick up the phone and call them - I've found CMB to be so helpful  :-))   Just leave your number and they will call you back.  From what I understand they are extremely busy due to everyone being stuck in their homes.  Go on give them a call  O0
Title: Re: CMB
Post by: rnli12 on December 13, 2020, 03:24:53 pm
Never had an issue with CMB and remember they are one of the last real bastions for a wide variety of modelling material and equipment in the UK.
Title: Re: CMB
Post by: Taranis on December 13, 2020, 03:37:40 pm
They are undoubtedly the best supplier of the widest range of kits and boat fittings  :-))


 
Title: Re: CMB
Post by: chas on December 13, 2020, 03:39:11 pm
I've never had a problem either, and I have the stuff sent to Spain. Quick delivery, fast helpfull responses to a query and never a missing or wrong item. I always check that something is in stock on the webpage before I order, and oos items I leave for my next order.
Charles
Title: Re: CMB
Post by: boat captain on December 13, 2020, 04:11:19 pm
I have placed a couple of orders lately received the next day.  No trouble in the past.
Title: Re: CMB
Post by: Martin (Admin) on December 13, 2020, 05:16:08 pm
 
............ CMB?  - https://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/ ?
Title: Re: CMB
Post by: rnli12 on December 13, 2020, 07:10:15 pm
 :-))
Title: Re: CMB
Post by: Baldrick on December 13, 2020, 07:25:56 pm
I have the highest regard for them , very fast response.  They do have quite a lot of their items out of stock at the moment but that is doubtless due to the current pandemonium.
Title: Re: CMB
Post by: davejo90 on December 14, 2020, 10:14:53 am
Thanks for all the replies everyone.

I will use them again just wanted to get a general feedback from you guys on if they were like it all the time.
Title: Re: CMB
Post by: eastcoasters on December 18, 2020, 01:10:13 pm
The thing that we all need to bare in mind is the fact that during the corona pandemic CMB have continued to supply modellers whist the majority of other businesses have been closed, coupled to the fact that our local model shop is becoming a rarity so we now depend on the likes of CMB, Howes and SHG to name a few.


Also remember that they will most likely be operating with minimal staff and ensuring their workplace is covid secure to service our hunger for building boats.



Its been a turbulent time for the modelling world with the loss of some of the suppliers we thought would be around forever so its vital that we remain patient with the current pool of suppliers that we have left.



Title: Re: CMB
Post by: john44 on December 18, 2020, 08:26:02 pm
SHG have now retired.


John
Title: Re: CMB
Post by: TheLongBuild on December 18, 2020, 08:43:14 pm
SHG have now retired.


John


Partially, They are continuing trading on Ebay for the time being.


SHG Model Supplies (modelboatmayhem.co.uk) (https://www.modelboatmayhem.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,65940.0.html)
Title: Re: CMB
Post by: Taranis on December 19, 2020, 10:17:25 pm
CMB definitely under staffed. My order on the 10th was doing nothing until I emailed to ask what was happening? then to be told parts were discontinued but sending the rest tomorrow. Nothing in the post today 19th. How anybody can say they got delivery next day is beyond me. %%
Model shop Leeds charge more on postage but you do get it fast.


My apologies if some don't like my experience but I only deal in facts and it takes as long as it takes.


Meanwhile my new find of someone who supplies brass flat bar despatched same day Royal Mail first class on Wednesday and on Saturday still no show  {-)
Title: Re: CMB
Post by: RST on December 19, 2020, 10:28:54 pm
CMB definitely under staffed. My order on the 10th was doing nothing until I emailed to ask what was happening? then to be told parts were discontinued but sending the rest tomorrow. Nothing in the post today 19th. How anybody can say they got delivery next day is beyond me. %%
Model shop Leeds charge more on postage but you do get it fast.


My apologies if some don't like my experience but I only deal in facts and it takes as long as it takes
Andy I must admit I'm using modelshopleeds more at the moment because of delivery as you point out (but not without issues themselves), but not to knock cornwallmodelboats please.  They are by far NOT the worst supplier out there.
Title: Re: CMB
Post by: Taranis on December 19, 2020, 10:31:39 pm
I'm not knocking CMB Rich. I'm giving my current experience as it is. I said earlier they are the best stockist of boat parts
Title: Re: CMB
Post by: Mark T on December 19, 2020, 10:53:05 pm



However - due to a global pandemic global companies such as Jaguar Landrover and Honda cannot supply cars worth £££££££ to their customers due to European supply and staff issues who cannot attend work due to being ill.


Yet modellers expect next day or fast delivery for a £30 order


Its time for understanding  :-))
Title: Re: CMB
Post by: Taranis on December 19, 2020, 10:54:51 pm
You can quote me
It takes as long as it takes
Title: Re: CMB
Post by: Mark T on December 19, 2020, 11:02:29 pm
I'm sorry Andy but if that were true you would not have posted criticising them.  You say they are understaffed and that their next day delivery is beyond you?


So if you're not bothered when your delivery arrives why post this way about CMB?  Surely you would have just waited?  I think we really need to support companies such as CMB as there are so few left in the UK.
Title: Re: CMB
Post by: Taranis on December 19, 2020, 11:04:49 pm
Normally a few days is to be expected. This is no longer the norm so expect longer and you won’t be disappointed

Title: Re: CMB
Post by: RST on December 19, 2020, 11:22:28 pm
Hate to say but since the start of the pandemic in terms of delivery my mail has speeded up by an amazing amount!  I had a laptop dispatched from my office in Paris at the height of it and it came literally in about 18rs from pick-up to drop-off.  DPD have delivered in about 18h from dispatch instead of 3+ day service (they seem not to smash everything to pieces now either).  My Royal Mail is also coming super fast now.  I live in a "bad" postcode -apparently Inverness is an "island".  Everything speeded up, apart from HMRC letters for my business which take ages and cut-off dates usually always expired by a factor of weeks before I get them!  All credit to the couriers and Royal Mail!!  Boo-Hoo to HMRC which are bordering on close to usual appawlig service from DWP now -not good!
Title: Re: CMB
Post by: Taranis on December 19, 2020, 11:25:08 pm
Driving licence from DVLA in four days  O0  miracle  {-)
Title: Re: CMB
Post by: RST on December 19, 2020, 11:58:02 pm
Driving licence from DVLA in four days  O0  miracle  {-)
DVLA have always been quite good for me apart from the daft rule you can't change VED / change ownership after 19:00hrs -never understood that one seeing as they push you to do it on-line these days.  I got caught out with that one a couple of times.
Title: Re: CMB
Post by: Taranis on January 06, 2021, 10:53:56 pm
Anyone ordering from CMB recently will know they have ramped up their emphasis that orders are taking much longer.
My last order finally took 12 days BUT maybe this advice may help?
If you are a CMB member like myself you MUST put your member number in the delivery instructions!!
This should prioritise your order.
I placed another order yesterday that was acknowledged same day O0  so we'll see what the current state of play is in the hopefully not too distant future.
Good to know that like other online suppliers they are BUSY.


EDIT
Anyone buying a model kit? It is a no brainer to pay £10 for CMB membership. With most kits this pays for itself by the 5% off straight away and then 5% off everything for a year.
Title: Re: CMB cornwallmodelboats.co.uk
Post by: Mike S on February 11, 2021, 07:25:54 pm
I'm a long time customer of CMB, and have always found their service excellent.

On Tuesday morning (9th Feb.) I ordered various modelling basics, glue, filler, square and round tube in ABS and brass, (having forgotten to plan ahead!). The website had a banner warning about a five day delivery turnaround, and also quite a few items were flagged as 'Temporarily Unavailable', but, never mind I worked around that, and I'm sure the stock issues aren't CMB's fault in these difficult times.

Anyway, my entire order turned up today (Thu. 11th Feb.), 48 hours after placing the order on their website. So thanks to Cornwall Model Boats for their superb service, and also well done to the Royal Mail in the present inclement weather, (where's all this global warming?).


Mike
Title: Re: CMB cornwallmodelboats.co.uk
Post by: Buccaneer on February 11, 2021, 07:43:26 pm
I too am a long  term customer of CMB. I placed a small order on Monday afternoon and it arrived at lunchtime today. 3 days is prety good all things considered.
John
Title: Re: CMB cornwallmodelboats.co.uk
Post by: Umi_Ryuzuki on February 12, 2021, 01:57:50 am
Ordered at the beginning of February, and just arrived on the West Coast USA.
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 :-)
Title: Re: CMB cornwallmodelboats.co.uk
Post by: Nordlys on February 12, 2021, 08:14:23 am
Do Cmb update their website for listing that show as temporarily unavailable. I've tried to phone them to check on such items but can't get through.
N.
Title: Re: CMB cornwallmodelboats.co.uk
Post by: Baldrick on February 12, 2021, 09:47:41 am



  I think they are a bit bogged down at present but , I have an order that is taking a bit longer than usual , but hey ho!   Yes as soon as items become available they update their site, month ago a bought the OcCre London tram which has been showing TU for some time.  I think the current hiatuses has knocked a lot of their suppliers and inbound deliveries.
Title: Re: CMB cornwallmodelboats.co.uk
Post by: RST on March 06, 2021, 12:02:32 am
Very sad to say I had attrocious behaviour with Fed-ex by them yesterday. Whatever you do, don't use the Fed-ex option on CMB orders   Looking on trustpilot since a 91% bad review on Fex-ex so I'm obviously not alone!


....I'm also missing a part but not had any response from CMB yet.