grazhina Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I just got word that Heidi Ott will no longer be selling to the American market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-defunct account- Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Any particular reason why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grazhina Posted July 9, 2012 Author Share Posted July 9, 2012 The decision was made in Switzerland last week. Heidi Ott's wholesale prices have skyrocketed during the past year or two is all I know. I reordered the working sewing machines and was going to reorder a few other things, but their prices have gone up again since I ordered them a few months ago, so I just got the sewing machines while I still could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-defunct account- Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 Alright, thanks for the heads up. I better grab something I had been eyeing fast before I can't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 So shall we book a group trip to Switzerland and stock up? :insane: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KoalaSam Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Switzerland might be fun! We could bring miniatures and chocolate home! Seriously, this is very strange. I would have thought that the American miniature market was really strong. Hmmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 Hard to know what import/export tariffs they are up against. May simply not be profitable to ship to the US. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted July 10, 2012 Share Posted July 10, 2012 The jointed Ott dolls are fantastic, but it is true the prices have gone crazy high. I'd better go check out those sewing machines! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I hadn't heard but I just checked Handley House (one of the major mini wholesalers) and they've expanded their Heidi Ott section so they must have stocked up. That should keep retailers stocked for awhile longer so I don't think her work will be obsolete here in the states for awhile altho I'm sure that the prices will be marked up in accordance with how much the market is willing to pay. I shouldn't have gone looking because not only do they have those fab library stairs that I've been wanting, but they have teeny, tiny toy train sets and I've just fallen in love. <sigh> Oh Ms Ott, why do you always do this to me. LOL! Deb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklepuppies Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I hadn't heard but I just checked Handley House (one of the major mini wholesalers) and they've expanded their Heidi Ott section so they must have stocked up. That should keep retailers stocked for awhile longer so I don't think her work will be obsolete here in the states for awhile altho I'm sure that the prices will be marked up in accordance with how much the market is willing to pay. I shouldn't have gone looking because not only do they have those fab library stairs that I've been wanting, but they have teeny, tiny toy train sets and I've just fallen in love. <sigh> Oh Ms Ott, why do you always do this to me. LOL! Deb Deb, I have 1 of each of those train sets (I might even have 2 of one of them), and they are amazing in person! You need one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Or, next time Bruce hits the hobby shop, take a look at the Z-scale train stuff... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrchob Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I have ordered directly from Widdowsons Ltd. Postage seemed reasonable and so were the prices. I found this site when I was looking for the pupils desk. Should check out their prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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