Sure start availability March 08
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Sure start availability March 08
The Cox website is listing Sure Starts again. I just ordered a couple. We'll see what shows up.
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RE: Sure start availability March 08
www.coxmodels.com The address is in Penrose CO. The website looks a little different. They were showing out of stock when I checked last week. I'm thinking that they assembled up another batch. The also show the arfs and electric models.
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RE: Sure start availability March 08
Matt, I agree, it sure looks like they have assembled another batch. Wonder what version they are?
Al
PS I have never seen an actual example of the cast crankcase version but would like to have one out of curiosity. I would swap a machined crankcase engine for one. Would pay the postage both ways if anyone has one that they would like to get rid of. Would send it either in the original package or since I have a re-set tool would snug up the rod ball joint first. I'm not a collector, but sometimes my curiosity just gets the best of me.
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PS I have never seen an actual example of the cast crankcase version but would like to have one out of curiosity. I would swap a machined crankcase engine for one. Would pay the postage both ways if anyone has one that they would like to get rid of. Would send it either in the original package or since I have a re-set tool would snug up the rod ball joint first. I'm not a collector, but sometimes my curiosity just gets the best of me.
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RE: Sure start availability March 08
I just went to their Main page --> Classic Cox, which listed the SS.
I hit the SS and it brings up the SS page that says Out of Stock.... but if I just hit the Buy Now from the ClassicCox page it is happy to throw one in my basket
I would grab 5 or 6, but I hate ordering stuff to get disapointed with Backorder hassles.
I hit the SS and it brings up the SS page that says Out of Stock.... but if I just hit the Buy Now from the ClassicCox page it is happy to throw one in my basket
I would grab 5 or 6, but I hate ordering stuff to get disapointed with Backorder hassles.
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The word is that they have been out of stock for so long because they had to order hardware for the engines(washers, screws). My personal opinion is that they will be avalible within the next two weeks, but do not take this as fact.
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I've got half a dozen cox's on hand but I figured that even if I have to wait a while on a back order it will be worth minimal price. As far as the cast crankcase goes I'm buying engines to use and I haven't heard much good about the cast case SS motors. If you want one to round out a collection I scrolled past several on the enormous auction website earlier this evening.
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I just followed KidEpoxy's thinking but went ahead and ordered 4 of them. The invoice says that the name of the store that I ordered them from was "Store Name". It did not say they were in stock or not but said that items in stock would be shipped in one or two days and out of stock items might not ship for up to 4 weeks.
It also said:
"If you have any questions about your shipment, you may contact our customer service department at (xxx) xxx-xxxx, between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm EST.
Thank you again for your order.
Sincerely,
STORE NAME
Customer Service Department"
That all makes me wonder who I ordered from! By the way, can anyone tell me where area code xxx is?
It also said:
"If you have any questions about your shipment, you may contact our customer service department at (xxx) xxx-xxxx, between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm EST.
Thank you again for your order.
Sincerely,
STORE NAME
Customer Service Department"
That all makes me wonder who I ordered from! By the way, can anyone tell me where area code xxx is?
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RE: Sure start availability March 08
ORIGINAL: skaliwag
I'm not a phone Guru but I think it is next to yyy.
I'm not a phone Guru but I think it is next to yyy.
I have called the COX sales line probably 15 times over the last week and always get the "Either I'm on the phone or away from my desk" message. They must be terribly busy, on vacation or shut down. There is an option to contact the operator which I may try tomorrow. If I can ever get thru, I'll try to find out if more SS are on the way or gone forever.
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ORIGINAL: Big Al-RCU
Matt, I agree, it sure looks like they have assembled another batch. Wonder what version they are?
Al
PS I have never seen an actual example of the cast crankcase version but would like to have one out of curiosity. I would swap a machined crankcase engine for one. Would pay the postage both ways if anyone has one that they would like to get rid of. Would send it either in the original package or since I have a re-set tool would snug up the rod ball joint first. I'm not a collector, but sometimes my curiosity just gets the best of me.
al
Matt, I agree, it sure looks like they have assembled another batch. Wonder what version they are?
Al
PS I have never seen an actual example of the cast crankcase version but would like to have one out of curiosity. I would swap a machined crankcase engine for one. Would pay the postage both ways if anyone has one that they would like to get rid of. Would send it either in the original package or since I have a re-set tool would snug up the rod ball joint first. I'm not a collector, but sometimes my curiosity just gets the best of me.
al
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ORIGINAL: Andrew
LOL!!!
I have called the COX sales line probably 15 times over the last week and always get the "Either I'm on the phone or away from my desk" message. They must be terribly busy, on vacation or shut down. There is an option to contact the operator which I may try tomorrow. If I can ever get thru, I'll try to find out if more SS are on the way or gone forever.
ORIGINAL: skaliwag
I'm not a phone Guru but I think it is next to yyy.
I'm not a phone Guru but I think it is next to yyy.
I have called the COX sales line probably 15 times over the last week and always get the "Either I'm on the phone or away from my desk" message. They must be terribly busy, on vacation or shut down. There is an option to contact the operator which I may try tomorrow. If I can ever get thru, I'll try to find out if more SS are on the way or gone forever.
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I got an email today from Cox customer service. I guess it is an invoice. It lists my shipping address, the cost and gives an order number. But nothing that indicates actual shipping. Hopefully a box of Sure Starts will show up pretty soon.
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The nice man in the big brown van came through today. Buying engines by the box full, Who'da thunk it? It took about two weeks from order placed till delivery.
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RE: Sure start availability March 08
ORIGINAL: skaliwag
Hi Matt.. How many are you looking for? I have plenty.
http://www.selecthobbies.com
Hi Matt.. How many are you looking for? I have plenty.
http://www.selecthobbies.com