On-line store closures.

[Airframes]

Putting this here, as not sure where else to put it.

Both Hannant's and Model Hobbies in the UK, have posted on their web-sites that they will close this evening, 24th March, until further notice. Existing on-line orders will be processed and shipped.
This is presumably due to the UK Government enforcement because of the Covid-19 emergency, where all unessential stores and shops etc have to close. Although on-line sales are still allowed, I presume these closures are to protect staff, as well as limiting un-essential travel etc.
Let's hope that both of these well established businesses survive, especially Hannant's, which have been going long before the birth of plastic modelling.

 

[Capt. Vick]

Amen

 

[Wurger]

Yep...

 

[Crimea_River]

Thanks for that Terry.

 

[rochie]

Hannant's now staying open as government is encouraging mail order firms to stay open !

Modelhobbies now open again though due to delays not shipping to US and Canada

 

[Airframes]

Thanks Karl - beat me to it.
Good news.

 

[pbehn]

Modelers have been asked not to add more than one kit per week to the stash, until further notice.

 

[Capt. Vick]

Hahahaha, good one

 

[Airframes]

Kit parts must observe social distancing rules, although visits to the Carpet Monster are allowed .............

 

[mikewint]

Anyone who orders through eBay - Note that any type/kind of live help is no longer available. All HELP contact is via email with about a 24hr lag time. Same with PayPal

 

[Builder 2010]

I took advantage of my local hobby shop here in Louisville, KY USA providing curbside delivery. I was running out of Tamiya Masking Tape and CA needed for work on the Typhoon. I have declared hobby shops as an essential business (along with liquor stores) in maintaining the mental well-being of people under shelter-in-place orders to avoid getting sick. I predict a rash of births in 9-10 months and many terrific models being completed. We're some of the lucky ones; having an engrossing activity that takes place indoors at home.