New Ares Mats for Australia

**Zoe Brain** · 06-16-2016 04:23

Aerodrome Accessories has really, really good prices on the new games mats by Ares. But postage is a killer.

I'm in the middle of arranging a shipment (through Ares) of 20 of the new mats, 10 of each, directly from China.

Price will be on the order of $28 AUD (depending on exchange rates) each plus postage from Canberra to anywhere in Australia - I might be able to get that for $10 each, or $18 for up to 3.

It's unlikely they'll be here by Wintercon, but if they are, I'll arrange to make them available outside the Con, as I'm not permitted to sell stuff during it.

**gully_raker** · 06-16-2016 04:30

Originally Posted by Zoe Brain

Aerodrome Accessories has really, really good prices on the new games mats by Ares. But postage is a killer.

I'm in the middle of arranging a shipment (through Ares) of 20 of the new mats, 10 of each, directly from China.

Price will be on the order of $28 AUD (depending on exchange rates) each plus postage from Canberra to anywhere in Australia - I might be able to get that for $10 each, or $18 for up to 3.

It's unlikely they'll be here by Wintercon, but if they are, I'll arrange to make them available outside the Con, as I'm not permitted to sell stuff during it.

Fantastic News Zoe!
Please put me down for One of Each.
I will pay by Paypal.

Looking forward to Wintercon!

**Carl_Brisgamer** · 06-16-2016 04:33

Hi Zoe,

You can put me down for one of the industrial maps and two NML (one for me and one for Dad).

I am 99.9% likely to make Wintercon so it would be great to pick them up, otherwise I'll just have to bite the bullet on the postage.

Cheers,

Carl.

**Zoe Brain** · 06-16-2016 05:07

Wait till I have them actually delivered. I'm still negotiating payment mechanism. And thanks should go to Ares, who are arranging this at my request. They're the ones who contacted the Chinese supplier asking for a quote.

**Zoe Brain** · 06-16-2016 17:40

Ouch. Further clarification shows that the quoted cost is for shipment only - they'd be $46 AUD each.

**Carl_Brisgamer** · 06-16-2016 18:45

Considering I paid AU$79.95 for the first Wings of War maps that is still a bargain! When it comes time to order I'll take the three - 2 NML, 1 Industrial complex.

**Walter Nowotny** · 06-16-2016 18:46

I feel your pain. I am about 400 miles from the Canadian Border but rarely purchase anything from up there. The postage is incredibly high from Canada to the US and we are Neighbors!

**Zoe Brain** · 06-22-2016 04:38

I've just committed to buy 20 mats = 10 of each - for a total of 583 USD. That's around 780 AUD, making them $39 AUD each. I had to communicate to Ares, and thence the Chinese manufacturer, to tell them about the vagaries of China Post SAL, and its cost advantage over both DHL and China Post AIR. Anyway, the cost of postage from China to Australia is 190 USD. Rather better than the 290 USD first quoted.

This is cost price. I'll let you know when they arrive - probably well after Wintercon, alas. With postage within Australia, we're looking at $50 AUD for one mat, $140 AUD for three. $40 each pick up from Canberra.

**Zoe Brain** · 06-22-2016 04:50

Once more my thanks to Herr Oberst and Aerodrome Accessories, who I very strongly encourage you to buy from if outside Australia. He can't be making much profit on this, and the high charges for postage are at cost.
My thanks also to Leonardo & Co at Ares, who realised the situation Australian WGF gamers are in, and have bent over backwards to see we can get their product at a rate which is within our means.

**gully_raker** · 06-22-2016 05:25

Well done again Zoe!
I definitely want one of each & will pay you via Paypal.
I will probably get Dal Gavan, my grandson Ben who lives in Canberra or one of my mates up there to pick them up from you.
Charles Henry lives & works there & comes down to visit his family regularly.

Again many thanks for your efforts.

**Carl_Brisgamer** · 06-22-2016 06:14

Originally Posted by Zoe Brain

Once more my thanks to Herr Oberst and Aerodrome Accessories, who I very strongly encourage you to buy from if outside Australia. He can't be making much profit on this, and the high charges for postage are at cost.
My thanks also to Leonardo & Co at Ares, who realised the situation Australian WGF gamers are in, and have bent over backwards to see we can get their product at a rate which is within our means.

Thank you Zoe, nice job. I am a little hopeful after I received a Facebook response from Ares the other day after I complained about no stock on Australian shelves. They suggested something was in the wind, I hope it is a distribution deal.

**Ashley** · 06-25-2016 00:02

Hi Zoe,

Yet again a great price - of which I'm happy to take advantage!

When time comes to order, I would love to have one of each. Most likely I will collect them in person.

Thanks and regards.

**Zoe Brain** · 06-25-2016 06:33

Originally Posted by Ashley

Hi Zoe,

Yet again a great price - of which I'm happy to take advantage!

Fortunately I paid in advance, so the exchange rate change didn't hurt too much. The total is just shy of $800 AUD rather than $785, so the $40 price still means I don't actually make a loss. If I bought them today, it would be closer to $45.

I'm trying to grow the hobby, especially in the ACT, so am selling at cost. However, range is limited, for the rest, please go to Aerodrome Accessories, whose prices I find amazingly low for a profitmaking store.

**Zoe Brain** · 06-27-2016 17:35

Estimated Delivery: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 By End of Day

So they will be there for Wintercon.

I can't sell them on-site - the cost of a seller's licence is $120. But I'll have them in my car, so anyone going to Wintercon will be able to collect them.

**Carl_Brisgamer** · 06-27-2016 20:35

Originally Posted by Zoe Brain

Estimated Delivery: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 By End of Day

So they will be there for Wintercon.

I can't sell them on-site - the cost of a seller's licence is $120. But I'll have them in my car, so anyone going to Wintercon will be able to collect them.

Nice work Zoe see you there with the cash in hand!

**gully_raker** · 06-27-2016 21:50

Originally Posted by Zoe Brain

Estimated Delivery: Wednesday, June 29, 2016 By End of Day

So they will be there for Wintercon.

I can't sell them on-site - the cost of a seller's licence is $120. But I'll have them in my car, so anyone going to Wintercon will be able to collect them.

Great work Zoe!
I will get mine there.