Rindaris Posted May 11, 2009 Share Posted May 11, 2009 Just go to: Blackdagger Games on Ebay or bitzbox.co.uk or bitsandkits.co.uk You'll find better prices and service at any of those. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/134440-a-bit-kingdom-order-review/page/5/#findComment-1984313 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gussy Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 The ones who are waiting on stuff...have you received them yet? It's been two weeks. Also, those $30 Baneblade promos with 3 units only. I DON'T believe it actually happen! If there is not enough funds to stock inventory for immediate shipment how can there be funds to do the promo. And more importantly what's the point of doing the promo? It's not like there is lack of publicity for the shop. I think I can safely conclude that it's the lack of funds! That's why you have to prepay before he can order what you need. There's just no money to stock inventory. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/134440-a-bit-kingdom-order-review/page/5/#findComment-1985594 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShinyRhino Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 I think I can safely conclude that it's the lack of funds! That's why you have to prepay before he can order what you need. There's just no money to stock inventory. This is my guess. Combine this with GW's odd ordering system restrictions (one order per week or somesuch), and you've got a steady formula for backlogging and lack of capital. I think GW's attempts to squeeze out other mail-order venues might be taking its toll on BK. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/134440-a-bit-kingdom-order-review/page/5/#findComment-1985603 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo0mis Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 The ones who are waiting on stuff...have you received them yet? It's been two weeks. Still waiting on my dice... Ordered on 4/7/09 Luckily, (I guess) I'm very new to the hobby and don't really need the dice right this minute as I'm still painting my first army. But I have the sinking feeling that I may NEVER see my items without having to put way more effort into this than I should have to for such a low ticket order. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/134440-a-bit-kingdom-order-review/page/5/#findComment-1985630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavotte Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 The ones who are waiting on stuff...have you received them yet? It's been two weeks. Also, those $30 Baneblade promos with 3 units only. I DON'T believe it actually happen! If there is not enough funds to stock inventory for immediate shipment how can there be funds to do the promo. And more importantly what's the point of doing the promo? It's not like there is lack of publicity for the shop. I think I can safely conclude that it's the lack of funds! That's why you have to prepay before he can order what you need. There's just no money to stock inventory. Still waiting, but according to his post on Plastickrack he's "taken care" of my order already. Not sure if that means that he's shipped it or what, though... I never got a shipping confirmation e-mail. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/134440-a-bit-kingdom-order-review/page/5/#findComment-1986037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gussy Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 See here is what is confusing. What's the point of having two or three different websites? Especially if you are having problems with running one. What's the point to plastickrack? How about bitswap? Either the business plan is really flawed or something fishy is going on. I've given up buying here as it's not worth the effort saving very little money in exchange for so much hassle. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/134440-a-bit-kingdom-order-review/page/5/#findComment-1987862 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavotte Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Just received my items.. With an extra Black Templar Upgrade Set and some Khorne bits as well. <_< Saved me half of another order. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/134440-a-bit-kingdom-order-review/page/5/#findComment-1988655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishop46360 Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Nate called to confirm my order of one of the $30 Monoliths which he told me he had 10 in stock on the shelves. That was on my way home from Adepticon, April 4th. He asked again for my receipt number on May 4th and said he had "recorded" it May 8th but I am pretty convinced I will never actually get it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/134440-a-bit-kingdom-order-review/page/5/#findComment-1993633 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gussy Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Did anyone notice it's been a month since he stopped taking orders? Maybe some close by can go there and take a few pictures of the actual shop and the amount of inventory that he has. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/134440-a-bit-kingdom-order-review/page/5/#findComment-1996058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinky Narfanet Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I drove by, but didn't stop, the other day. I talked to him a few days before that. Nate's car was in the lot of the new store. I've been reluctant to go by because the wife's been out of work for awhile now--and the temptation is great. Anyway, I know that the move has been difficult for him and he's run into some snags--what those are wouldn't be my place to describe even if I knew what they were. Barring significant personal problems (I've got a funny feeling creeping up on me), I'll try to swing by and point this one out to Nate again this weekend. If anyone has specific questions relating to their order, they can drop them into my mailbox. I don't need much information, just your question and the order number (or contents of your order if you don't have the number) and your name. I do not need any bank/credit card information. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/134440-a-bit-kingdom-order-review/page/5/#findComment-1996320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lo0mis Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Pinky, PM sent. Thanks! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/134440-a-bit-kingdom-order-review/page/5/#findComment-1996917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishop46360 Posted May 22, 2009 Share Posted May 22, 2009 I did manage to get Nate on the phone yesterday. He said he had my one item in stock and was sending it out. We'll see if that happens or not but I will let you know if it does. I am on day 48! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/134440-a-bit-kingdom-order-review/page/5/#findComment-1997085 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinky Narfanet Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Did anyone notice it's been a month since he stopped taking orders? Maybe some close by can go there and take a few pictures of the actual shop and the amount of inventory that he has. I stopped by earlier this evening and chatted for a while. With his permission, I grabbed a couple shots with my cellphone. The links are to my photobucket account. Stacks of some40k boxed sets. Nate by the Codex shelf. GW Paint stand. There is actually quite a bit of inventory (not all of it power armor-related or even focusing on GW). But the store is not fully stocked yet. There have been some "behind-the-scenes" delays which is why he hasn't been accepting more orders online, but he is selling to us locals. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/134440-a-bit-kingdom-order-review/page/5/#findComment-2001408 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucas Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 PM sent Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/134440-a-bit-kingdom-order-review/page/5/#findComment-2002536 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavotte Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Any news on when he'll be back up and running? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/134440-a-bit-kingdom-order-review/page/5/#findComment-2012904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gussy Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I give up buying here. Since I'm only buying kits I've found other more reliable places that are comparable in price. How many times are you allowed to cry wolf? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/134440-a-bit-kingdom-order-review/page/5/#findComment-2015727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peredyne Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 The sad thing is, BK started out with really great reviews (including my own), but there has been a steady downward spiral and this is becoming reminiscent of New Wave games. Veterans will remember that name of infamy. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/134440-a-bit-kingdom-order-review/page/5/#findComment-2016494 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Faolan Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Hell, I'm off of Bits and Kits UK, as it's been over a month and I've not seen my order... I even asked for registered mail, and it got sent normal, so I'll never see a full bloody refund. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/134440-a-bit-kingdom-order-review/page/5/#findComment-2016948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gussy Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Don't know about the store portion but I think the online portion is dead permanently! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/134440-a-bit-kingdom-order-review/page/5/#findComment-2024927 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinky Narfanet Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 No, it's not dead. Nate's waiting on getting the software for the website to be back. Once that's done, things will return. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/134440-a-bit-kingdom-order-review/page/5/#findComment-2026587 Share on other sites More sharing options...
P71 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 The site might return, but the customers sure won't. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/134440-a-bit-kingdom-order-review/page/5/#findComment-2027164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam2Designs Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Wow...reading this rise and fall was quite interesting. I notice that the site has been down for months and that isn't encouraging. I wish him luck, but it doesn't take much to make a gamer on a budget gunshy. I'd rather spend $15 and get what I ordered than spend $10 on the same thing and potentially lose it after tons of trouble. The WarStore is good enough for me. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/134440-a-bit-kingdom-order-review/page/5/#findComment-2027194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nilsson Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Acually had thoughts of buying when I started to read the trhough the post, now? I don't know. Will wait a while and see what happens. I wish Nate good luck, I hope he will come back on his feet. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/134440-a-bit-kingdom-order-review/page/5/#findComment-2027443 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinky Narfanet Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I know that the last couple months have been tough on folks, especially those that wish to remain a BK customer. However, I do have good news. The BK website is now up and running once more. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/134440-a-bit-kingdom-order-review/page/5/#findComment-2049987 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Tuditanus Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Up maybe.. But the 'running' bit remains to be seen. I doubt it could be called running with the experiences i've read and had. Nate bit off too much too fast and couldn't man up and say it. That's the long and short of it in my eyes. There are other services out there, some even . Nate is a good guy, I consider him a friend, but I wouldn't do business with the man. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/134440-a-bit-kingdom-order-review/page/5/#findComment-2050040 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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