A few BBR and MR Models for sale!

Very interested in MR27: Ferrari Tipo 400SA Cabriolet 1961 (Metallic red)>US$130, but what is the scale?

 

Oh, nevermind. I'm only into 1/18.

 

Dont under estimate the 1:43 scale Mille... these far surpass the 1:18 Mattel stuff. Most are limited run handbuilts, not mass produced white metal castings.

 

Oh, absolutely. I didn't mean this in any derogatory way. It's just, that once I've started in one scale, I don't want to mix anymore. 1/43 BBR models are hard to beat in their details, yet they only occupy 1/4 of the space on your bookshelf.

 

is the brunei car still avaliable? can you email detailed pix to [email protected] ?


cheers

 

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS GUY!!!!!!!!!!!


I KNOW THE THREAD DIED BUT I NEED TO TELL YOU ALL WHAT HAPPENED WHEN I BOUGHT A MODEL OFF THIS GUY.

I PURCHASED THE 456 VENICE CAR OFF HIM APROX. 3 WEEKS AGO.

I PAID EXTRA FOR INSURANCE JUST INCASE SOMETHING BAD HAPPENED TO THE MODEL BRINGING MY TOTAL TO $139 FOR SHIPPING AND INSURANCE. I ASKED HIM TO PACK IT WELL TWICE, YES TWICE AND TOLD HIM I HAD HEARD OF THE MODELS COMING LOOSE DURING SHIPPING. HE THEN WENT QUIET, I EMAILED HIM 3 DAYS LATER AND HE SAID HE WAS STILL LOOKING FOR A GOOD BOX:
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Hi Chris,

You must be a mind reader! I was just about to email you!

I'm having some trouble finding a suitable box to ship the model in. I'm sorry for this delay. I've shipped a number of BBRs and the box is very important. It can't be too big or too small. Too big and the box gets too heavy and the model will move around inside (thus increasing the chance of damage). Too small and you can't pack enough protective packing to protect the model. Please give me a few more days.

I'm very sorry.


Best regards,

Faisal

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SO I WAS THINKING, COOL, THIS GUY REALLY CARES AND IS TAKING THE TIME TO FIND A PERFECT BOX........

THE MODEL WAS SHIPPED 6 DAYS LATER...

AND....


AS I OPEN UP THE BOX CAREFULLY, SOMETHING STRIKES ME AS ODD. YEP, THE MODEL WAS BROKEN. FOR ANYONE WHO KNOWS BBR MODELS, THEY WILL KNOW WHAT I MEAN, FOR EVERYONE ELSE, I'LL EXPLAIN. THEY HAVE THESE FLAPS THAT COME DOWN WHEN THE MODEL IS PUT IN THE BOX MAKING IT HARD FOR IT TO BREAK DURING SHIPPING. WELL, IT DID. THE MODEL HAD COME LOOSE AND DURING THE BOX MUST HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER AND THE MODEL LANDED IN WINDSCREEN, BREAKING IT ON BOTH SIDES (SUPPORT THINGYS), MIRRORS WERE BROKEN OFF AND THE RIGHT HAND WINDOW HAD COME OFF TOO.

OK, WELL, I HAD INSURANCE, HE SEEMS NICE, I'LL JUST EMAIL HIM AND ASK HIM FOR A REFUND, AFTER ALL IT DID SAY "INSURED FOR S$200" ON THE BOX! THE SEALS WERE NOT BROKEN AND THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE THE BOX HAD BEEN OPENED OR TAMPERED WITH AND IT WAS OUT OF THE FLAPS, MY DAD AND MOM BOTH SAW ME OPEN IT.

WELL, THIS IS THE REPLY I GET:

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Hi Chris,

I'm sorry that the model is damaged when it reached you but I cannot be responsible for that. What happens to the model during shipment is not my doing, so I feel that the blame cannot be placed on me. I made sure that the model was very well protected for shipment. I used a lot of packing material. The picture I sent you before you confirmed the order was the picture of the exact same model and as you can see from the picture, the model is in mint condition. Was the box opened when it reached you? I did use some security seals.

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When i recieved it, the car had come out of its flap things and was loose in the case, and during transit, i assume the box was on the wrong side and the windshield snapped out of the weight of the car. UNQUOTE

This is not possible. I have shipped many models before and I am sure that it is not possible for the model to come loose from the 'flaps'. The BBR box is sturdy and it was designed to ensure that the model does not move during transit. I suspect that someone has opened the packing before it reached you and did not have the skill to repack it. I've had some customers who told me that US customs opened the packages before it reached them.

Chris, I am very sorry for the damage. But, like I said, this is no fault of mine. As such, I don't think it's fair for you to ask me for a refund.


Best regards,

Faisal

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MY DAD THEN SENT HIM THIS:

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Faisal

I am Christopher's father. I checked the package as it was opened . It was sealed and unopened on arrival and I personally checked it when it came out of the box. The reason I did was because I was concerned that a car of that value would be shipped from Singapore in a proper way.

Clearly it was not packaged properly as it came out damaged. My son is extremely disappointed as he had saved up for this model. I can see that that you have insured it against damage so I would be grateful if you could send a replacement or refund the money .

Regards

John Dodds

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TODAY, 4 DAYS LATER I HAVE NOT RECIEVED A REPLY.



JUST WANTED TO SHARE WITH YOU MY EXPERIENCES WITH THIS PERSON


IF ANYONE KNOWS IF THERE IS ANYTHING I CAN DO ABOUT THIS OR ANY WAY TO GET MY MONEY BACK, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.



TAKE CARE AND THINK TWICE NEXT TIME YOU ARE BUYING A MODEL



Chris

 

Chis,
Sorry about your misfortune. I know how you feel. I had a Minichamps Ferrari 1/18 high nose F1 car shipped from Germany that arrived broken and got the same response from the shipper. I had it insured but never received any money for the damage. The USPS blamed the Germans and the Germans blamed the USPS.
I hope there is something you can do to get things right.
Good Luck
Will

 

Faisal is right. I did say that, but if it was packed properly would it have come out?


btw, you never told me you were trying to claim the insurace, if i knew that i wouldn't have made that post. You should have told me, i was under the impression that you were not giving me ANYTHING back

 

Ok. Sorry for the misunderstanding, please keep me updated though

 

Chris,

I am sorry to hear about it. I live in Singapore and have heard about this guy's Faisal reputation from many BBR/MR collectors here. In fact he has a very bad rep and has been dishonest and gave very poor aftersales service.

I understand that he is not a collector, infact he has a website selling models.

http://www.geocities.com/~bmwfanatic/m43c/

Hope this helps.

 

This is his contact from the website.

Email: [email protected]
Tel: (65) 6345 1167
Fax: (65) 6295 6912
Or vist us on weekends at 118 Ceylon Road, Singapore 429695. However, Please give us a call before coming.

Please verify if he uses the above email to correspond with you. If it is the same email, he is the one.

 

As an authorized dealer for BBR and other resin model car companies I can tell you this. The shipper is (and should be) 100% responsible for refunding the money or replacing said item if he tells the buyer he is placing insurance on the item. Regardless of the post office's willing to pay or not. If the buyer does not want insurance the then responsibilty is on the buyer.

Nothing personal Mille Miglia, I'm sure your a nice guy and all that, but its better off your not a dealer anymore. Because that kind of garbage gives the rest of us bad names and ruins the mail order business.

As a dealer, I'm responsible, that is a guarantee I give and every reputable dealer that I know of feels the same way. Otherwise you can't possibly build trust with your customers. If I send you something insured, I will cover it even if the P.O. doesnt. I'm not going to hide behind the "its not my fault, its your problem" baloney. Thats not the point. The buyer didn't receive what he paid for. Thats the definition of mail fraud in the USA. I've done business the right way since I started. I guess thats why I'm still in business. Did you send the buyer the insurance number so he can track the progress of the claim in the US? The USPS has a 1-800 number to call. He can also initiate a claim in the US. They will take care of it if you are persistant.

As for anyone thinking of buying BBR models or anything else, this is the reason you should deal with dealers on the BBR website or that you know are doing it as a real business.

Looking for these great deals always come out more expensive somehow.

I hope this one works out.

Ed Cervo
Island Collectibles, Inc

 

Well said Ed..and that is the reason why he "was" a dealer and "now" a collector selling his unsold goods.

And for someone so "BUSY" to reply Chris's email, he was able to reply my comments in 12 mins! LOL.

 

Only for a comment. I have tried to buy models from Europe and Singapore but experience is not so good.
FIrst : The shipping cost to USA is very hight (I can buy another model for shipping cost)
Second: We don't have waranty about models and if you have a problem is very difficult to complain.
Third: The insurance from this guys is not good..

Conclusion: We need to buy in USA if you are here !!
Buyers from Europe buy there ...

 

Thanks model builder. I will now be overly precautious when buying my models.

Novitec, thanks for the info. I wish i had known before.


I'm going to start looking into what i can do at this end. Just giving you a heads up Faisal.