Hello warmongers it’s Adam here!
Some of you may of noticed that I have been somewhat lacking in the social media updates and news from HQ, there is a reason for this…
Sadly myself and Emily have decided to cease trading as Putrid Wargames Supplies UK at the end of June 2014. It was a hard decision but we have to be realistic with our lives and sadly the business is not working for us.
But will happen now you have announced this?
For those of you attending the Mid-Wales Wargaming Society Charity tournament this coming Saturday 17th May, do not worry because we have managed to sort it out so we can make it 🙂
We are going to be holding a clearance sale that will start on the 17th/18th May and will run right up to the end of June 2014, it will be a tasty % off the RRPs of all our stocked items and we have also decided to give a set % out of that periods takings (after fees) to help 4 Heroes. We feel it’s a great cause and as our final act of awesomeness this is what we will be doing so keep an eye out for more details!
What will happen after the end of June?
Well after June, the site will be taken down, all the social media pages will be deleted/unpublished and our phone number will be cancelled, we will leave the email account open for a while in case people need assistance with items bought form us during the clearance period. But mostly we will disappear as a business.
I know this is sad news to take in and believe me it was a hard thing to decide but I said from the start as soon as this effected our personal lives then I’m pulling the plug before it does damage and that’s what I’m doing.
Now…onto the thanks
Well I can hardly end a post like this without thanking a few people/groups now can I?
First up is YOU the customer, not just for buying our stuff from us (that did help though!) but for being there to support us through our rough times, giving us advice and being the best! THANKS! 🙂
Secondly I would like to thank ALL the wargaming clubs we visited during our 15 months of trading, your support (and purchases) kept us going and we made some awesome friends along the way (soon to be mentioned uh oh!). THANKS! 🙂
Right onto personal mentions, these are people who helped us out both in our early stages and also those who I consider to be damn fine friends:
Kevin Rowland – Good sir without your permission to let me sell at the Reavers in the first place, I would never of even got off the floor, you’ve been a great dude and certainly “more than meets the eye”. I’ve had some great advice from you and I consider you a friend and fellow Cybertronian ;). THANKS 🙂
Tris Moran – You and your entire club have been a serious girder in my business, sure you guys may of thrown serious cash my way but again I see past that. You have a fantastic club and you really do care about your group. We have had some great chats and you and fellow club members have given some ace advice. This definitely won’t be the last you see of me ;). THANKS 🙂
Andrew Wells – What can I say about you? Hmm…you haven’t always agreed on everything I’ve talked to you about, you certainly have a way of putting your point across! But you know what, that’s good and that’s why you’re a great bloke. I’ve had some of the most practical advice off you and you’re a bloody great laugh! You sir will be seeing me Saturday and boy will the ceiling ring with laughter. Certainly a person I can call a friend. THANKS 🙂
Spud Tate – Spud you were one of the first “Friends of Putrid Painting” and held our banner high inside your videos but you were more than that in my eyes, a true brother. Spud you are the brother I never had (only child :P) and someday we will meet in the flesh and when we do…buildings will crumble beneath the chicken bones left over from our feasting. This people is someone you can truly rely on and trust. THANKS 🙂
Paul Simpson – My last personal mention and I might have to say the best saved until last (uh oh he’s getting soppy RUN FOR IT!). I can call you a true friend, we have both shared woes and been there when needed most. Someone possibly as mad as I am and I didn’t think it was possible! I bloody love your sculpting and energy you put into things and wish you and Gemini Miniatures every success, I will be doing everything in my power to support you sir. You have my word as a friend. THANKS 🙂
Of course this doesn’t mean everyone else is poop! Everyone who I have met personally has helped us in one way or another (even sometimes without knowing!). So thank you to all those people, I’ve had a great time meeting you all and I’m almost sure it won’t be the last time we see each other!
Anyway I’m waffling (I said I wouldn’t waffle!) and I’ve more than said what I wanted to say. Please keep an eye out on our social media pages and webstore over the next 4-5 days for more information on our clearance sale.
If you want to talk to me or just need to know more information simply email us at putridpainting@gmail.com or Facebook message/direct twitter message us! Those of you who are friends with me personally on Facebook know where to find me :P.
Thank you truly once again for everything and I will see you all very soon!
Kindest regards and may all your die roll 6s!
Adam Gale – Proprietor of Putrid Wargaming Supplies UK
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