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Post by timurilank on Nov 30, 2017 11:51:35 GMT
Here is their shipping schedule, Timurilank - As can be seen if you just hit a breakpoint the shipping is as much as 80 percent of the order value. At the upper end of a range just below the break it drops to 40 percent which is still a bit steep. I carefully calculated my one order to come in just under 50 pounds. At that point the overall cost of the figures was still competitive (and with the recent price increase at Essex...). They do do a nice job of packaging - labeled baggies with code and number of figures and good padding. On the other hand, in the past the sales and free shipping offers from 15mmUK (Alternative Armies) have been quite attractive even though the packaging isn't quite at the same level. Should I be in the market for some figures in Donnington's ranges I would order again. P.S. 30 percent of order value is pretty much the standard for worldwide at the other UK companies. Donnington and Alternative to my knowledge are the exceptions.
Thanks for the information.
As a matter of interest, Essex rates for shipping are based on weight - www.essexminiatures.co.uk/pages/shipping-cost-estimates
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Post by paulhannah on Dec 1, 2017 3:19:39 GMT
I compiled an order to Donnington for Christian Nubians, with extra figures to satisfy my peculiar basing heresies. Then, with the sticker-shock of an £80 price-tag (with postage), I blinked.
Ouch! How much was the postage?
20 Pounds of the Queen's Currency.
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Post by timurilank on Feb 26, 2018 8:20:51 GMT
Historical bits. Those gamers collecting Umayyad and Abbasid armies I would like to share the follow bits of information that I am sure you will find useful for your next historical game or campaign. These notes come from the book ‘The Armies of the Caliphs’ written by Hugh Kennedy, a name frequently listed as a source for Arab armies of Book III.
Generals (Cv or CP) Arab commanders of the Umayyad period found it expedient to take up a stationary position on the battlefield. To demonstrate their willingness to remain in a fixed position they would sit on a carpet with their guard and banners positioned about them. This was a common practice against the Khawarij.
Jund Cavalry (Cv//4Bd or Sp) H. Kennedy sites a number of examples were the ‘Syrian’ troops dismounted and drew their swords to fight on foot. Due to restrictive terrain, Umayyad/Abbasid commanders ordered their cavalry to dismount and continue the battle on foot. In another example, a mobile Arab force confronted a mixed force of cavalry and infantry and found it necessary to dismount their cavalry to combat the enemy infantry.
I am not suggesting a change to the army list, but wish only to make players aware of historical situations that may be of interest for the period.
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