 Editor in Chief Bill   | 03 Apr 2019 1:20 p.m. PST |
Do you purchase sample figures before making a large order? |
 x42brown  | 03 Apr 2019 1:32 p.m. PST |
Not usually. I try to see the quality of a makers work at a show but normally put in my full order at one time. Nowadays the quality of most manufacturers is reasonably in line with the price. x42 |
| GatorDave | 03 Apr 2019 1:41 p.m. PST |
Not since the internet became available. |
| Timmo uk | 03 Apr 2019 2:01 p.m. PST |
Yes, I think you have to paint a few to really make a decision either way. The models might look beautiful and have loads of detail but they might be hard work to paint. I've had that with one of my projects and I now wouldn't have started it had I just painted one box of six castings. |
| 14Bore | 03 Apr 2019 2:03 p.m. PST |
Often but just made a huge order for me as many rave it wasn't a issue. |
| Fat Wally | 03 Apr 2019 2:08 p.m. PST |
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| Coyotepunc and Hatshepsuut | 03 Apr 2019 3:00 p.m. PST |
Not so much for the figures, but to see how the company is. Nothing liking dropping $200 USD with a company that just doesn't respond. |
 Extra Crispy  | 03 Apr 2019 3:25 p.m. PST |
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 Mserafin | 03 Apr 2019 4:06 p.m. PST |
I used to, but now I mostly stick with manufacturers I already know and trust. If I want to try a new one, I'll either ask someone local if they have any or I do a small test order. |
| raylev3 | 03 Apr 2019 5:29 p.m. PST |
No, but I never buy miniatures unseen unless I've seen the product at a show, shop, or a friends collection. |
| huron725 | 03 Apr 2019 5:40 p.m. PST |
Yes. I prefer to do this. I have to say I ask for a few samples – free. They are totally different in the 'flesh' as to seeing them on the internet. And I applaud the retailers that send samples. Sometimes I have made a purchase just to support them even though I may not be totally in love with the miniatures. I support the industry. |
| von Schwartz | 03 Apr 2019 6:12 p.m. PST |
Not anymore, I just come on here and ask you guys!!! |
 Doctor X | 03 Apr 2019 6:19 p.m. PST |
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| ZULUPAUL | 04 Apr 2019 2:25 a.m. PST |
No, but then I rarely buy large amounts of figures anyway. |
| FusilierDan | 04 Apr 2019 3:36 a.m. PST |
Yes, if I haven't seen them in the flesh. |
| irishserb | 04 Apr 2019 4:30 a.m. PST |
Rarely, but have been doing so recently, as I'm looking into buying miniatures from companies that don't have pics ont he web. |
| Vigilant | 04 Apr 2019 5:03 a.m. PST |
No. I buy the majority of my figures at shows, so I've seen what I'm buying at the time. |
| Joes Shop | 04 Apr 2019 5:58 a.m. PST |
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| cfielitz | 04 Apr 2019 6:03 a.m. PST |
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 etotheipi | 04 Apr 2019 11:40 a.m. PST |
Sample first? Always. Purchase a sample ..? Not often. I am in the same boat with many of the above – I've seen them somewhere else; I am seeing them when I buy. Occasionally I will buy a few sample figures from different lines to see how they paint up before committing to a large order. |
| Old Contemptibles | 04 Apr 2019 8:23 p.m. PST |
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