Jim Hearnden 1 Posted November 1 Share Posted November 1 Just mussing here, but I wonder what the other factors in the press release are? Two things spring to mind: Owners health? Or with the latest budget CGT etc. maybe that has influenced them. I wouldn't be wanting to run a small or medium business ate the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted November 1 Share Posted November 1 I think the link to contact gives some possible ideas why it might have closed. See what their business is..... We all hope that Webbs will restart in some way don't we? A business with a great reputation and countrywide customer base might be sold or restructured. Lets hope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Griff Posted November 1 Share Posted November 1 Let's hope they do reopen.... Was expecting ripmax to reappear, but not happened yet, still, we have the "Wonderfull" Perkins company, so no worries there then eh ? Double page spread in the mag no less, must cost a fortune ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted November 1 Share Posted November 1 Repost deleted, If you have a post deleted and feel unfairly ? The way forward is to contact the mod team to resolve the matter, reposts will be removed otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lee Posted November 1 Share Posted November 1 2 hours ago, Rich Griff said: Was expecting ripmax to reappear, but not happened yet, Why do you say that? They have never disappeared. On page 13 of the November BMFA News they have a full page ad. I'm sorry to see Webbies go, they were my local model shop and they will be missed. The local Clubs' WhatApp groups all express surprise and sorrow. Best wishes to the Directors & employees for the future. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Griff Posted November 1 Share Posted November 1 Some bmfa news mags landed on my door mat about an hour ago. I will read up this evening..... Just saying, adds can be "incorrect", hence the back issues of bmfa news..... See bmfa add in last edition of bmfa news...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Griff Posted November 1 Share Posted November 1 Beware of scammers page just flashed up..... Ripmax, I stand corrected, ripmax with amerang involvement.....seen internet ripmax pages, May 24 date seen, so reasonably fresh... . Perkins look out, you have some competition again, hence the mamon pages..... So why has webbies gone then ? 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted November 1 Share Posted November 1 Well it is a forum, but for me personally I find it very sad when things like this happen, last thing I'd want to do is speculate as to the whys n where's, these are well respected people going through tough times. 10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvinald Posted November 1 Share Posted November 1 Hi everyone. I just purchased a Tony Ray kit (SE5a) and it arrived today. Instructions were to be downloaded via the ServoShop website ... And of course I found the closure notice.... Does anyone have any idea where I can find the instructions.... a trawl through hasn't come up with anything I can find online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvinald Posted November 1 Share Posted November 1 Hi Everyone (again!) German O Level (yes - that long ago!!) led me to a website that does have all of the Tony Ray build manuals available as pdfs to download. https://www.slowflyer-bausaetze.de/bauanleitungen7 In case anyone is in the same boat as me.... Cheers 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted November 3 Share Posted November 3 As others, Webbies became my LMS. From a situation of being spoilt for choice 25 years ago, to Webbies, 60 miles away, 120 round trip. I was convinced that Webbies would out last me, providing outstanding service. At the first floor level I would spend an hour or so with the farther (I think) chatting, whilst he wrapped mail order parcels. From the ceiling hung many FF scale rubber models. The stock being very comprehensive. Often, together with my wife we would head onto the high street to one of the modern Gastropubs, all part of the experience. There was one day not to go, that was the day when the ship was closed and Market Day. It is a surprise, what with Ripmax, or is it Budget related. At the end of the day, a worthwhile profit is required to keep trading. I can only surmise, that there are not enough of us, or some other issue. Why, because Webbies were outstanding, in all respects. They had no challengers in the North West of England. Now there is Leeds remaining for the whole of the North of England, with similar standing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilC57 Posted November 3 Share Posted November 3 On 01/11/2024 at 15:54, Rich Griff said: …. hence the mamon pages.. What’s a mamon page? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatMc Posted November 3 Share Posted November 3 1 hour ago, EvilC57 said: What’s a mamon page? It's something we don't talk about in this forum as it will only encourage an equally nonsensical reply. 🤫 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Erfolg Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 I read that a number of small businesses have decided or reported they have stopped trading, as a consequence of the resent budget. It seems somehow related to death duties. If true, I wonder what other implications are going to impact on our hobby, perhaps our lives. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackfox Posted November 4 Share Posted November 4 Gutted was going to buy a new radio control today from them .. only just getting back into model making after a long break .. and got super advise in the shop two weeks ago , plus was on the phone to the shop late last week .. wonder what will happen to all the stock in the shop now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Griff Posted November 5 Share Posted November 5 I am sure the vultures are circling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Welford Posted November 28 Share Posted November 28 I was very sad to hear that SWM was closing. I have bought on-line over the years, but visited the shop in person last year for the first time on the way to Denbighshire. I wish all involved the very best for the future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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