CONSIGNMENTS
We work together with our customers on selling brass models and artwork on
consignment.
When they are received, we will inspect and test brass models for running
performance, lights, paint quality and likewise examine the artwork. If needed, a
lubrication will be done on the brass model. We take multiple photos and list each piece separately on our
website. The consignor is sent a Purchase Order, with a unique number for each
consigned piece, to indicate we have received the model and the net proceeds you
will receive upon sale.
The website will state that the model is "consigned". If a potential
customer becomes interested in the model, the website may be updated to either
"hold through ...." with a date, or sold. When we receive the proceeds in full,
we will update your Purchase order to show the model as sold, no longer
consigned and send the revised Purchase Order to you. We have the capability of
sending these Purchase Orders to you via email as an attachment.
We also need to know from you if the proceeds are to be kept on account
and transferred to your customer account for future purchases, or sent to you in
the form of a check.
Our consignment terms are lower than the typical brass dealers at 20% or
more. For brass models, we charge a 20% commission on the selling
price, with a minimum of $35US/$40Cad. We do not consign plastic
models.
When a consigned model is sold, we take our 20% consignment fee.
If the model is not sold and returned to the consignor, a processing fee is
charged. The processing fee is $35US/$40Cad. for each consignment model we
handled that is being returned. This fee is payable to us when your wish
the models returned to you. For example, if a consigned model is
listed at $400US and sold, the consignor would receive a net amount of $320US.
Thus our total consignment fee is $80US. If the model is not sold and
returned to the consignor, then our processing fee is $35US, which is paid to us
before the model is sent back to you. The processing fee is charged to
recoup our time and effort in trying to sell your model.
We require the model remain on consignment for a minimum period of 3
months with us. If the consignor wishes to take the model back within this time
period, the full 20% commission fees are payable to us.
We accept Overland Models, Van Hobbies, Challenger, Division Point, Key,
Toby or PFM/United in mint condition only.
If you wish to consign models with us, please email us a listing. For
brass models please show the manufacturer, model number if available, road name,
type of model, paint details, etc. you will be sending and the net proceeds you
would like to receive in your hands.
Please pack the model very carefully. For shipments from Canada and
overseas, please ship to:
Canadian
Model Trains Inc.
1510 Troika Ct.
Mississauga,
Ontario
L5J 4C4
Our phone number is 1-905-338-1608 and our fax number is 1-905-338-8871.
For shipments from the US please ship to our US address as per the
following shipping instructions:
Canadian Model Trains Inc.,
c/o Sunrise Cargo Services,
9984 Southwestern Blvd.,
Angola, N.Y., 14006
They consolidate our freight shipments. Their phone number is (716) 549-7672 and
their fax is (716) 549-7703.
For shipments from the U.S., on the outside of the box, please put an
envelope marked "Invoice enclosed". On a sheet of paper please mark your name
and address as the sender, our name as the receiver, the model description,
quantity, and the cost price (the value you wish to receive, of the model).
Please put this paper inside the envelope. We need this information to
consolidate your box with others to bring across the border.
All models must be tested by the owner before shipping to ensure that they run
properly. In the event that we receive a model which does not run properly
and fails our quality assurance test, we will contact the consignor.
We will give an estimate of the time and costs to perform any minor repairs.
Any major repairs will not be done and the model will be returned to the
consignor.
Brass model repairs will be performed at the rate of $30US per hour.
Consigned models will be returned to the consignor, at the consignors cost, for
shipping.
If you have any questions, please E-mail us at sales@modeltrains.com
or telephone us Toll-Free at 1-866-862-7277.
Copyright © 1998 Canadian Model Trains Inc.
Last modified:
April 16, 2008
Canadian Model Trains reserves the right to
change prices without notice. E&OE.
Availability of any of these models is subject to prior sale.
Copyright 2002 Canadian Model Trains Inc.
Last update:
April 17, 2008
