Was on the Walthers site yesterday, and they now have an online version of their sale flyer, where you can look at it page by page, or search for items you’re interested in. I’d be interested in hearing from others who have tried it, and how well you do/don’t like it.
It took some adjusting to, and I found myself wishing they’d just make a PDF file version that I could download and look at without having to be online. I also thought the close-up magnification was too close, but the single/double page was too small. But maybe that’s my geezer eyes complaining. I like being able to zoom in at different percentage views - must be spoiled by print versions and having PDF’s on other websites that I don’t have to be tied up online to view. Sometimes I take my laptop where there isn’t WiFi, but it would be nice to still be able to view the flyer (either early, or in case my issue ‘disappeared’ in the mail on the way to me).
It’s pretty neat! I just hope they don’t do away with the paper flyer. It’s too hard to drag my computer into the bathroom library…
The big problem I have with stuff like this and all the flash animation ads is they’re bandwidth hogs. They’ve made dial up useless. Pretty soon DSL won’t even be fast enough to keep up.
I just read a story the other day that the internet is being re-designed to be 300 times faster than a T1 line! (wonder what THAT will cost per month…[sigh])
I like the Walthers site. I have always been able to find what I want. I like the wishlist that you can add things to, and I like starting an order and being able to come back to it and it still be there. Of course you have to log in to do those things, but still, it’s nice to be able to do them.
The on-line flyer’s not too bad if you don’t want to read too many descriptions. Then the words seem too small.
I just finished using it & I love it!! I’ve copied the sale items I want into Word, & I’ll e-mail my LHS later with the list. Don’t have to pay shipping that way! [tup][tup]
I got the August flyer a few days ago. Apparently Walthers isn’t sending the flyer out unless you’ve ordered something ‘recently’ (maybe last 6 months or year or ??). I get my HO Catalogues directly from them so maybe that helps too??
As I understood it, they are not sending out anymore unless you get on a special mailing list and sign up for it, or have recently ordered something from them.
I’m sure it’s a cost cutting measure. Cost of printing and postage.
I could be wrong.
I was getting it anyway. I’m not sure how I got on their list to begin with, but maybe because I signed up for the LHS’s list, and they forwarded my address to Walthers?
I dont like it as I too prefer the paper flyer.I placed a good size order with them 2 weeks ago and the July flyer came with the order. Yesterday I received the paper flyer and again it was the July flyer.So much for accuracy. As for the website, I rate it second only to WB Kleins site.
I like it and think that it is a nice feature, although I agree that the page view is too small, and the zoom is too close. They need something right in between as well. However, it will never be as good as the real thing.
As for the search option on their website, well…that leaves a lot to be desired. I can never seem to find anything with it.
its a lot better for me cause being in australia i can see whats on special when it comes out and not have to wait for the flyer when i bought it from last months items