Greetings and welcome to 2021,
The circumstances of the world still feel exactly like 2020 but the world of DCC is marching forward in grand fashion.
This edition of the
Backshop Limited features the latest product announcements from
ESU! The list is long and the new products are welcome additions to the hobby.
The first question everyone asks is "When will it be available?". I have the same information as you for the most part which are the dates listed on the
ESU website. I am not privileged to any unpublished information. I typically find out it's available when I get the bill.
I will gladly accept NO-OBLIGATION Pre-Orders for these items.
There are two ways to place a pre-order.
One way is to create an order on the website just like any other order. Be aware, if you enter your Credit Card info at checkout, your card will be charged immediately when you complete the order. YOU MUST SELECT AN ALTERNATE PAYMENT METHOD like Check, Money Order, or Customer Account for payment to avoid immediate charges.
I prefer the alternate payment method for pre-orders. It's really easy to cancel an order. It's really hard to refund a credit card payment. Like I said, it's no-obligation... and I never believe ANY manufacturer in this hobby when they provide a delivery date anyway.
The other way is for you to
EMAIL ME with your
ship to information if you are not a registered customer along with the
items and quantity desired. Be sure to include a sound file number if you want a decoder pre-loaded with a sound file. I will create a backorder in the system just like any other order and you will get confirmation emails just like any other order.
In either case, I will contact you for payment by sending a PayPal invoice to the email address on the order when the items become available if payment is due. Any payment method is fine, this is just the easiest and fastest way.
It's really easy for me to manage the process this way and you don't have to keep checking the website and asking if it is here yet.
I have one additional comment about
ESU products worth sharing. I still get many orders from customers requesting
Version 4 Sound Files. I have to assume this is intentional and desired by the customer for their own reasons. I have checked a few times and in every case it was simply a matter of the customer not knowing their are newer and better
LokSound 5 Sound Files available.
As a reminder, the
SBS4DCC website features
Real-Time Stock Status. Please remember that orders for out-of-stock products will be delayed and restock information will be limited. The shipping status notice applies to in-stock product only.
Be sure to check out the
Tutorials, Tips and Tricks section of the website. I continue to add volumes of information about different subjects I think you might find valuable.
I am frequently asked for help and information about the manufacturers warranty when a project doesn't work out the way we expected.
CLICK HERE to access the
Consolidated DCC Manufacturers Warranty Information page. Of course this information is subject to change and the manufacturers information is always the primary resource.
Stop Running Trains. Start Model Railroading!
Bryan Vianco
Owner, SBS4DCC