Trevor Crook Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Has anyone used APOB, who advertise in the magazine as purchasers of models and modelling goods? They took on the business from Martin Thompson, with whom I have had successful dealings. My father in law has several surplus models, so he phoned APOB a couple of months ago and spoke to a lady called Briony, who said they would call him back, but they never did. I tried an email enquiry last month, again to no avail. Just wondered if anyone knows whether they are still trading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichB Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 I haven't dealt with them, but they trade on Ebay as aplaneoldbargain based in Northamptonshire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RottenRow Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Run by Matthew How; he has a few items listed on the BMFA classifieds at the moment, the most recent is this one... https://classifieds.bmfa.org/acadp_listings/os-sirius-fr5-radial-bnib He also had an advert in recent RCM&Es. The ads give contact details. Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Crook Posted September 12, 2022 Author Share Posted September 12, 2022 Yes, I've used the contacts given and found the ebay shop. I just can't get any response. I'll try once more, then it'll be the BMFA classifieds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted September 12, 2022 Share Posted September 12, 2022 Why sell to a dealer? Why not advertise it on the Modelflying forum as well as BMFA - sell direct to the user and also know it went to a good home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Crook Posted September 12, 2022 Author Share Posted September 12, 2022 Quick update - I have now received an email from Briony at APOB. It was very apologetic and she confirmed that they would be interested in the models we want to sell. I shall provide them with details. KC, the reason for contacting a dealer for this is that they are more likely than an individual to take most or all of them at once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe O'Brien Posted September 13, 2022 Share Posted September 13, 2022 I've used APOB several times in the past and had no problems. Fair prices for both buying and selling. They trade on BMFA, FB and ebay plus attend many events, always friendly 1st class service. Located near junction 15, Northampton. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Crook Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 Thanks Joe, that's good to hear. I mailed Briony the details of our models yesterday, awaiting the next stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Crook Posted September 16, 2022 Author Share Posted September 16, 2022 Well, a happy ending. The price we were asking was agreed, and Matthew managed to schedule a collection the following day. Thoroughly nice people to deal with. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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