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Ed
#1 Posted : 10 July 2015 02:27:27

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Hi all, I am new to this community and I have a question regarding subscribing here in Australia for the HMS Victory. Is it to late or can I still subscribe? Thank you in advance.
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#2 Posted : 10 July 2015 10:03:33

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I subscribed last year when the current issue was up to around issue 60. The bissett mags website is a bit crappy in that it will let you subscribe from issue 1, but I ended up having to ring bissett mags and was told that I had to backorder/purchase all the issues up to the current one in order to start the subscription from there onwards.

As the subscription for the victory has now been completed I seriously doubt you could subscribe on a week by week basis (even though bisset's website will let you sign up.

You may be able to order the entire series, but its quite a sizeable amount. Around $1800AU from memory. Not including the extra 30 issues for the cross section model if youre after that too.
Give quiche a chance!
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#4 Posted : 11 July 2015 03:05:14

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zepp wrote:
I subscribed last year when the current issue was up to around issue 60. The bissett mags website is a bit crappy in that it will let you subscribe from issue 1, but I ended up having to ring bissett mags and was told that I had to backorder/purchase all the issues up to the current one in order to start the subscription from there onwards.

As the subscription for the victory has now been completed I seriously doubt you could subscribe on a week by week basis (even though bisset's website will let you sign up.

You may be able to order the entire series, but its quite a sizeable amount. Around $1800AU from memory. Not including the extra 30 issues for the cross section model if youre after that too.

That's exactly what thought. Oh well missed the boat. Thank you all for your replies.
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#5 Posted : 11 July 2015 04:46:06

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Yup Bissett's website is garbage, I wanted Victory also but had same story, have to back order issues in bulk and pay up front, then hope they come...

no thanks..

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#6 Posted : 11 July 2015 05:07:20

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I can't even get them to email me back. Bissett's website is garbage alright.
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#7 Posted : 11 July 2015 05:15:30

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Tomick wrote:
Still on sale in Oz BigGrin
http://www.model-space.com/au/ships/hms-victory/

Why does Model Space still advertise the HMS Victory through Bissets magazines when it's no longer available? Cursing (Back ordering forget it!)
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#8 Posted : 11 July 2015 15:48:12

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The page link to buy is being fixed
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#9 Posted : 12 July 2015 09:36:02

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Would you guys prefer an option to buy the complete kit rather than subscription, (all 120 issues for the ship build)?
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#10 Posted : 12 July 2015 12:59:24

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if I had that much spare coin, I would say yes...

just a decent distributor would be nice... and some of the other kits that are available.. very limited here in Oz...

there are some awesome products out there, just not available here.

I would defo do the victory... and the yamato...

Unfortunately Bissett seem to be the importers and have a naff website and usually naff all idea what's coming and such..

I called them regarding the victory to find out they are almost done, and all they would do is backorder the lot and want me to pay up front.. then wait...

Would be good if they can be or are offered again... or at least the website updated properly so you can easily find out where they are up to with things..
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#11 Posted : 12 July 2015 20:17:31

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BigMike wrote:
if I had that much spare coin, I would say yes...

just a decent distributor would be nice... and some of the other kits that are available.. very limited here in Oz...

there are some awesome products out there, just not available here.

I would defo do the victory... and the yamato...

Unfortunately Bissett seem to be the importers and have a naff website and usually naff all idea what's coming and such..

I called them regarding the victory to find out they are almost done, and all they would do is backorder the lot and want me to pay up front.. then wait...

Would be good if they can be or are offered again... or at least the website updated properly so you can easily find out where they are up to with things..

I agree totally.
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#12 Posted : 13 July 2015 08:59:23

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This info might help someone.

I finally got an email back from Bissetmags for an enquiry about SOTS because I gave up on the HMS victory...to late. This is the email I received.

Dear Ed,

Thank you for your email. Please find subscription information below. Currently we have dispatched up to Issue 71 to subscribers. You would need to commence with Issue 72 and then back order missing issues with pre-payment at your leisure.

· Each issue costs $14.99 inc GST (except for Part 1, which is only $4.99 inc GST).

· A $1.00 postage & handling charge per issue will also apply.

· At this stage, there are 135 parts planned for the series. The total cost is $2013.65 inc GST, plus postage & handling.

· Binders in which to store your magazines will be sent to you as you need them at a cost of $14.99 each.

· If you wish to start a subscription with us, visit our secure website www.bissettmags.com.au to place your subscription online. Alternatively, you can phone us, email us, fax us or post to us the following details. Our contact details are below.

- That you wish to start a subscription to Sovereign of the Seas.
- Name and address to put the subscription under.
- A daytime contact phone number.
- The issue you wish to start your subscription from.
- ONE ONLY OF THE FOLLOWING THREE OPTIONS
- (Payment method – credit card, Direct Debit from your bank account or invoice.)

If you wish to pay by Direct Debit, we will need to post you a form to complete as we do require a signature before we can send any issues to you.

If you wish to pay by credit card please include the credit card details (card number, expiry date and cardholder’s name). If you prefer not to email your credit card details, then you are best to phone us on (03) 9872 4000 to place your order over the phone or you can post your completed order form. If you write the reply paid address from the back of the order form onto an envelope, no stamp is required.

- (Payment method – we can either automatically debit your credit card after each despatch or we can send the issues to you with an invoice (these can be paid by cheque, money order or credit card).)


· we will send you and charge you for 4 issues every four weeks, unless you are otherwise advised.

· Please allow up to 21 days for your first delivery to arrive.

· Your FREE mitre set will be supplied with your first delivery, along with 1 free issue. Your FREE binder will be supplied with your third delivery. Your FREE set of 2 mini clamps will be supplied with your fifth delivery and your FREE mini rotary tool kit will be supplied with your eighth delivery. Free gifts are only available while stocks last.

· You can cancel your subscription at any time, by giving us one month’s notice.


OUR CONTACT DETAILS:

Email: bissett@bissettmags.com.au
Fax: (03) 9873 4988
Telephone: (03) 9872 4000 between 8.30 am and 5.00 pm Monday to Friday
Mail: SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS SUBS OFFER, PO BOX 3460, NUNAWADING VIC 3131




Sincerely,

Alyta on behalf of
Customer Service Team
BISSETT MAGAZINE SERVICE
_____________________________________
VISIT OUR WEBSITE www.bissettmags.com.au
Bissett Magazine Service
PO Box 3460
Nunawading VIC 3131

Phone (03) 9872 4000
Fax (03) 9873 4988


I will save up for the 1/84 HMS Victory at my local hobby store.
https://www.frontlinehobbies.com.au/products/ART-22900?Artesania 1/84 HMS Victory1765 British War Ship?Artesania 1/84 HMS Victory1765 British War Ship
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#13 Posted : 13 July 2015 09:06:53

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so basically...

back order issues 1 to 71... pay us 1064.29...

then wait....
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#14 Posted : 13 July 2015 09:31:48

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BigMike wrote:
so basically...

back order issues 1 to 71... pay us 1064.29...

then wait....

That's about right.
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#15 Posted : 03 August 2016 01:04:08

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Hi all,
I started subscribing for SOTS at issue 90. You are correct by saying you have to pay upfront for the back orders, but not all at once. I have been ordering 10 back issues per month from January and have received up to issue 70 except for 5 issues which i have been waiting for for some time. I have currently ordered from 71 to 80 which I expect in the next couple of weeks.
I have also received 90 to 117 in subscription issues.
I would query the need to pay for all back orders at once. the letter from Bissett says you can back order at your leisure.
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