Re: [Epic] Support Weapons Convesions..

From: Thane Morgan <thane_at_...>
Date: Wed, 18 Feb 1998 00:29:46 -0700

Alun Gallie wrote:
>
> >When I asked about SWs at my GW store two days ago I was
> >told that they were not being released because SWs are no
> >longer part of the 40000 universe!
> >
> >This is the same crowd who dreamt up the "Squats are a
> >dying race" line.
> >
> >I am beginning to think that they hold weekly staff
> >meetings just to come up with daft utterances to annoy me.
> >I find it hard to believe such consistent stupidity can be
> >generated off-the-cuff :-)
> >
> >If anyone from GW is lurking, here's some free advice:
> >train your staff in Auckland, New Zealand!
> >
> >Lest you think I just a grumpy old sod (I'm much more than
> >*just* a grumpy old sod), I'll admit that they're a
> >friendly and enthusiastic bunch. Unfortunately they are
> >also a bit clueless, and unless you're Alicia Silverstone
> >'cluelessness' is not good. Hmmmm... Alicia Silverstone.
> >
> >Richard "Grumpy Old Sod" Bright
>
> I've learnt that the last people to ask about GW releases are the staff at
> GW stores. I had to tell the ones at the local store that Bloodbowl is being
> re-released, they didn't know and wouldn't believe me until I showed them a
> print out from GW's own web page.
> I agree about being a friendly bunch but find them over enthusiastic myself.
> I feel like I'm getting mobbed every time I walk in and consequently avoid
> the experiance as much as possible.
> As far as pricing goes got a huge surprise this week when I got a mail order
> catalougue for DBM stuff. I am buying a full rule book, an army list book
> and two full 6mm armys (French 100yrs war and Vikings) and with postage will
> get change out of $70 ($47 US) and these 6mm figures are all metal ! Now
> lets see if I used that same $70 on GW what could I get ? I always knew it
> was bad but hadn't realised it was that bad.
> Cheers
> Alun

Where are you ordering from? where do I write? I'm interested.

Thane
Received on Wed Feb 18 1998 - 07:29:46 UTC