OSG Sales

[kzucker]

We announced a seven-game package deal in wargame Design Nr. 8. This offer will be extended through 12/31/04 (was 10/31/04).

If you did not see that offer, you can get SEVEN OSG games in print (excluding La Guerre de l'Empereur) for $200 plus shipping. That's a savings of $109 off retail...

Shipping on that package is $30 US/Canada, overseas surface $33, overseas air $39.

Payment options:
1. Paypal (bypass the OSG store and go directly to paypal.com - OSG's account name is kzucker@charm.net - specify "7-Game Package")
2. Credit card (phone - 1 (410) 367-4004 and leave cc# and address.
3. Check (mail to OSG, PO Box 50207, Baltimore, MD 21211)

[kzucker]

Take this Opportunity to Share OSG with Friends and SAVE 30%!
Get any THREE games in print for THIRTY percent off. Get any TWO games for TWENTY percent off. Please see our announcement at www.Napoleongames.com We will drop-ship games directly to your friends' address.
(List recipient's address along with game titles in the "Notes" area.) Offer Expires 12/31/04.

[kzucker]

To get the 30% or 20% discount you need the SPECIAL OFFERS section on the OSG Store order form (click here ...)
http://www.napoleongames.com/store.html#SO

Because the paypal store isn't set-up to handle percentages we averaged three games at $109 or $79 for two games. Discount is based on the full retail price. Three for $109 is AT LEAST 30% off, but could be more if you order the more expensive items.

We based the "average" two-game discount on Seven Days of 1809 ($56) and Bonaparte in Italy ($44).

The three game discount is based on 1806 ($48), Sun of Austerlitz ($52), and Seven Days of 1809 ($56). If you order three copies of Seven Days—$168 retail—the discount is 35%.

You can include ANY GAME EXCEPT La Guerre de l'Empereur in your three- or two-game special.

[marsupial]

Hi Kevin,

I tried to email you on info@napoleongames.com but I got a failure notice.

Anyway I am running a small online wargame business in Australia and was wondering if yo have special pricing for retailers at all?

Regards
Stephen

www.warchest.com.au

[kzucker]

Hi.

Sorry about the email problem. Good to hear from you. Do you have a freight consolidator in the U.S.?

Try kzucker@charm.net - We have dealer terms. They are described in the attachment.

[kzucker]

Although technically expired, you'll able to continue to order the two- and three-game specials (at $109 for three and $79 for two games), until the next website update (when it will be updated depends on our Web Admin's schedule).

After the update our store will continue to show a three game offer for $117 and two games for $89 (through 1/31/05).

[kzucker]

The changes in the Special Offer discussed above are now in effect.

[kzucker]

We can offer these wooden counter holders through our website (see attached). The offer would be two sets of 25 holders (total of 50 pieces) for $22.95 plus $6 shipping. We've used these and they work nicely with our low counter density games.

We are going to try an initial order but we would like to have an idea of the interest in this product. Let us know. Thank You.

[Edgar]

I don't find the counter sleds thread... meanly because it was in another thread, my fault. :p

Did you finally receive my mail with the info regarding the counter sleds? I'm interested in a pack. And for all of you: hey, you are going to win time playing with the sleds, and time is gold, try them. ;)

[kzucker]

Hi Edgar,

Thanks for posting. I am preparing an order for these sleds but I need to know what sort of demand exists for them. I don't want a lot of wooden toys taking up space. Let me hear from you.

[Adam]

They are great for Kevin's games.

Highly recommended here.

[martimer]

I would order a couple of sets.

[Nick]

I'd order a few sets as well.

I'd think they'd sell pretty well as they come up on consimworld every now and then, and people always ask where they can get them from (kinda like counter-cutting jigs).

[kzucker]

Hi.

Thanks for posting. It really is helpful. I need to hear from 7 or 8 more guys before sending in the order... Keep posting!

[Forrest Atterberry]

Put me down for a couple of countersled sets also.

[Brian Laursen]

How do you use the counter sleds without obscuring the front of the counter, and how do you keep the counters in place. I thought the idea was to use something like the countersleds used in GMT´s Napoleonic Wars, but in clear plastic instead of black.

I would like to see som pictures of the wooden countersleds in use before I order(which I will probably do anyway :) )
Does anybody have zoomed in pictures of countersleds in use?

Brian

[kzucker]

Hi Brian,

There is a picture at the Homer Games site http://store.homergames.com/rdx-100.html

Gravity holds the counters in place. The front of the counter is obscured by the portion of the wooden sled that faces the opponent.

I just noticed that Homer Games is listing the counter sleds for $29.95 or so for 100 pieces. That is a better price than the folks at RDOXX offered us, so I guess the thing to do is just buy them from Homer Games ... I can't see that it makes any sense for us to carry them at the $22 / 50 price.

[martimer]

Sandi's price is better, but they are out of stock (and have been for months).

[kzucker]

Martin,

I queried the manufacturer on this point, and he said that was the old price and wasn't valid anymore. Old price per sled was $0.29 - new price is $0.45, an increase of 55%. I am negotiating for a better price...

[Edgar]

Kevin,

I wrote to you a month ago about the countersleds. As I don't know if you received the mail (I had some problems before with your address) I'm posting here what the RDOXX guys said to me:
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The sleds are available in sets of 50 & 100 or we can make a custom size set if you desire...

Retail Price
$ 17.75 per 50 pk
$ 29.75 per 100 pk
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It seems that with the new year they have charged the prices, who knows.

[cmoeller]

Every online source I can find for these sleds has discontinued them. I managed to snag 50 from bouldergames a couple of months ago, but I need to get another 200 or so (I want to paint them up, so I need several sets). Sign me up for two sets, Kevin!

Chris

[kzucker]

Unfortunately, we were unable to reach an agreement to distribute the counter sleds. Maybe the manufacturers will help you to find an online source for their product. Give them a try. "RDOXX Inc" <rdoxx@houston.rr.com>

Thanks to all who expressed an interest in this idea. I am sorry it didn't work out.

[SledMaker]

I make Counter Sleds. I would be happy to answer questions and provide pricing or photos.

I'm sorry that some of you have had problems finding the product in stock. I do have them available for delivery now.

The prices have recently been increased; it's the first increase since 2000. There is also a discount for buying beyond the first 50, and a discount for a second order for providing feedback/experience/photos of the product in use.

[Forrest Atterberry]

SledMaker,

Please what is the price? Photos would be great also.

Thx

[SledMaker]

http://www.geocities.com/rdoxx/P1010002crop_tiny.jpg Here is a small front/back/side view of Counter Sleds using counters from an old AH game - generally 1-5 counters can rest on a Sled. It helps to have a mounted mapboard or plexiglass unless the map is very flat.

You can see some other photos at www.geocities.com/rdoxx/ (http://www.geocities.com/rdoxx/)

The first 50 is $22.95 plus $4 shipping and 8.25% tax in TX.
On the second and third 50 with the same order (to the same address) I
can offer you a 10% discount ($20.65) and 2$ each shipping
On the fourth (and higher) 50 with the same order (to the same address) I can offer the 10% discount and free shipping

price S&H Total
50 22.95 4 $26.95
50 20.65 2 $49.60
50 20.65 2 $72.25
50 20.65 0 $92.90

These prices assume Counter Sleds come in 1 package, shipping in USA, and no tax is due. If you would like a quote for more than one package please specify.

You can send your check or MO to:
RDOXX Inc
1909-D Potomac Dr
Houston, TX 77057

If you would like to pay by credit card you can use my registered rdoxx email address at Paypal.

We also have a program that would provide discounts of 25% (in lieu of other discounts) on a future purchase in exchange for an after-action report and digital pictures of your game experience with Counter Sleds.

Thanks for your interest.
Dennis (aka SledMaker)

[kzucker]

Your best discount on our upcoming game, "Four Lost Battles," will be expiring as soon as we have accepted a print bid for the project. At that time we will be able to set the exact retail price and remove the title from our P-250 list. Then a 20% pre-pub discount will be the best price.

If you know you want to order this game, now is the time to send in your pre-pub. Please see the "PRE-ORDER 250" page.

[martimer]

Kevin,

Is there a way to check what I have pre-ordered already or should I (or anybody else too disorganized to keep track) just use the pre-order form and hope to not get duplicates? My fear is that by using the form again, I will add to your workload unnecessarily.

Marty

[kzucker]

Hi Martin,

Thanks for your thoughts. There is no way for you to access your pre-order file other than by email. But the most efficient way (for us) is if you just create a new pre-order whenever you want, checking-off every game you are interested in. In the 'Notes' section of the form you can indicate "Revised Pre-Order replaces all previous pre-orders entirely." Then we will just cancel all the old pre-orders in your name. That way you can be sure of what you have pre-ordered.

As you may recall we tried having an interactive database with all the pre-orders and customer information. That database wasn't designed properly, and it never worked properly, it was a real fiasco.

When we get a bit closer to release on "Four Lost Battles," we will publish a spreadsheet with all the orders for that particular game, that you can download (.pdf) from this website. This list, sorted by name, will be the definitive list of all the 30%-off orders. We will zero-out any duplicates at that time. For instance, if we see that you have ordered the game on two separate occasions, we will change one of them to a zero.

[kzucker]

Martin,
THe above-mentioned file is now available at the STORE (click link above).

[kzucker]

If you haven't ordered yet, you can still get 4LB for $61 plus shipping. That's $15.25 per game., if you disregard the most interesting Campaign Game.

Four Lost Battles is an update of the classic NLB/NAL system, introducing Hidden Movement, Baggage Trains, Pontoon and Bridge Trains, and other rules from the "Days" Series. Set at the same scale as Napoleon’s Last Battles -480 meters per hex and one hour turns- the game retains the Command System of Commanders and Corps "Officers."

Most important are the two decks of 48 cards which are used to activate Alternative Reinforcements and other changes of the Reinforcement schedule. These become especially pronounced in the Campaign Game, as any French level of Victory at Grossbeeren or Katzbach will bring extra troops in on the Kulm battlefield..

Rules:
• Cavalry Charge: All Cavalry except Vedettes may make a cavalry charge, resolved on the Cavalry Charge Table
• Combat Strength: One SP equals between 350 and 800 men. Infantry and cavalry were evaluated on a sliding scale, from 350 men per point for the Garde Impériale, to 800 men per point for the Landwehr and trained militia; the "good" infan-try were around 500. Anything 600 or above would be poor quality. Cavalry are all rated between 400 and 500 to the strength point.
• Combined Arms: An attacking force with infantry, cavalry and artillery gains a combat odds shift.
• Initiative: Used to determine whether or not Officers and Units may move when they are not In Command (see 2.11).
• Leaders: Commanders and Officers, including their staffs, necessary to link all parts of the army to its Chain of Command
• March Order: A March Order allows a Force to move during the Friendly Command Movement Segment regardless of Command Range
The printed Movement Allowance on the unit counter represents the "normal" • Movement Allowance for units of that type. However, the actual Movement Allowance will vary
• Repulse: When moving forces attempt to displace enemy units out of their path. In order for a Repulse to succeed the moving force must have [5:1] odds (
• Road March: In order to benefit from road terrain costs a unit must be in "Road March." Units in Road March may not stack.
• Supply Line: A Line of up to [16] connected hexes from a Combat Unit to a Baggage Train, thence along road or trail hexes to a printed supply source.
Train Units: Artillery, Pontoon Trains and Baggage Trains pay double the normal terrain movement costs during Thunderstorm and Mud.
• Units Awaiting Reorganization box [UAR box]: A holding area for combat units which have been eliminated in combat, including those currently recovered and eligible for reorganization (see 6.12).
• Vedettes: Vedettes provide your scouting and screening abilities. Light Cavalry units can be broken-down into a number of Vedettes.

[kzucker]

We are offering The Seven Days of 1809 at 20% off now through June 30th. See banner at www.napoleongames.com

[kzucker]

We have a 1/2 page ad in Omega Games's circular, that's going out to 16,000 folks , mailed on Tuesday ... on the back is advert of some reprints of Simulations Canada and Sunset (Japan) games from Omega.

[kzucker]

Our Sale on Seven Days of 1809 is ending with our next website update, scheduled for this Friday, July 1. That will be the last day of the 20% off price for 7D09.

[Cundiff]

What $11 Sale? Damn! Caught snoozing again.

[kzucker]

We are about ready to go to press with our Fall Holiday Flyer. Two items of interest in that sale:

$99 SPECIAL
Our latest release and its immediate progenitor, 7D09 (25%-off)

$150 'DAYS' SERIES
All FOUR games in this series: 4LB, 7D09, LDGA, and 1806 (30%-off)

You can order either special now. Click on "STORE" at the top of this page.

[kzucker]

We'll be assembling and mailing on Tuesday and Wednesday the 23rd and 24th of November.* They will arrive at US addresses on/about the 1st of December, and during the week of December 5th overseas. That will be in time for games to reach you before 25 December (by Priority Mail to US and by Airmail overseas).

The flyer will contain sample pages from the next Wargame Design Magazine, a full-color order form, and a return envelope, which can be a very handy thing.

You can get the Flyer Specials now (click on "STORE" Above).

* If you have time we can use volunteers for folding and labelling flyers both days ...

[kzucker]

Our recent flyer (released at the end of November) failed to find its way to the following grognards. If you know their current address or email please let us know. Thanks!

Anthony Aja, Rod Barnum, Marshall Barrington, Tom Bartels, Phillip Beckner, Brian Blad, tom boeche, Thomas Cmajdalka, Mark D. Cooper, John Cooper, Keith Cornell, John Crouch Jr., Charles Cummins, J.P. Donlon, James Doty, John Drye, George W. Esch, Brian K Goetsch, Thomas Grode, Michael Holmes, Richard Jacobs Jr., Andy Joy, David Leary, Alfredo Lorente, Leon Major, chuck mcallister, David McElhannon, Van McLaughlin, Michael C. McVeigh, Steve Moeller, Darryle S. Moody, Gerard Morris, LtC Patrick Mulvihill, Gerald C. Nelson, Russell O'Dett, Richard Ogata, Daniel Onisko, James Owens, Steve Paschal, Gerald Prokopowicz, Patrick Reis, Harter G. Ryan, Kazimierz Rybak, Scott R. Salvatore, Forrest Speck, Stanley A. Sunderwirth, Jerome Taylor, Robert Teague, William A. Topritzhofer, Jerry Ursini, Renaud Verlaque, Ronald Wuerth.

[Dick Vohlers]

Kevin: I know you're trying to generate traffic for this site, but I recognize at least a half dozen of those names as regular members of ConsimWorld. You might try posting that list there, too.

[kzucker]

Dick,

Good call.

[kzucker]

Our Flyer Sale has been extended for one month. This includes...
Four Lost Battles + WDM Nr. 9 / $69
4 Lost Battles + 7 Days of 1809 / $99
All Four "Days" Series Games* / $150

If you order any of the above you will receive a copy of Wargame Design Nr. 9, devoted to Four Lost Battles, while supplies last...

Click on "Store" at the top of this page.

*4 Lost Battles, 7 Days of 1809, Last Days of the Grande Armée, 1806 (boxed).

[kzucker]

The two "Days" Series Bundles have been very popular. If you have been meaning to take advantage of the sale to complete your collection, we are down to the wire. See the "Store" for more information...

[kzucker]

As a small vote of thanks for participants in our P-350 program, we have reinstated the 30% discount for everyone who registered a pre-order for "Napoleon at the Crossroads" while the game was on the P-350 pre-order page.

That means you can still confirm at the old pre-pub $37 for this $53 game if you have an "existing" pre-order dated prior to June 2006.

Check the pdf at our store page to see if you have an existing pre-Order. There are still 62 folks who have a pre-order that isn't confirmed (no green tint). If you are one of them, please get in touch with your preferred payment method at your earliest convenience.

If you don't have an existing pre-order you can still take advantage of our 20% discount ($11 off).

Also note: Summer Sale includes $11-off on Charles Roberts Award Nominee "Four Lost Battles," as well as two Campaigns of Napoleon bundles.

[kzucker]

Hi,

We have sold the last remaining copies of Highway to the Kremlin. We will refund any further orders for HtK we receive. It will be removed from the store with our next update.

Thanks for making that game a success.

[kzucker]

We now have fewer than 24 copies of Napoleon at Bay remaining at $63.
(The Deluxe Edition will remain available at $108.)

[kzucker]

This morning we found two sets of game maps to Highway to the Kremlin in an old design file. This has allowed us to assemble two complete copies of the game (complete with box, counters, etc.).

One of these games will sell for $63 because of stray marks and slight damage to the two map sections.

The other copy has impeccable maps and will sell for $100.

Contact me directly if you are interested in purchasing either game.

[kzucker]

Last Chance for Economy (Surface) rates
On May 14th new Postage Rates will go into effect that combine Airmail and Economy Parcel Post options into one new (and more costly) category, called Priority Mail International. The basic rate for OVERSEAS postage will increase by $6 per order at the OSG store.

SAVE $6 NOW
by placing your order for Economy Surface shipping
(allow 6-8 weeks for delivery). You MUST place your order by 11 May 2007 in order to obtain this rate.

NEW RATES STARTING MAY 14

[kzucker]

We have received a clarification of the postage cost for Overseas Packages. The actual rate for First Class Mail International is now $13 instead of $20. This rate provides service in 5-10 days, like the old Airmail rate, at about the same price.

The current $7 charge for postage at checkout applies to all orders; plus an additional $6 (one game) for overseas customers only.

All orders will be delivered in 5-10 days.

Overseas pre-orders for The Habit of Victory will be adjusted accordingly.

[kzucker]

Save $36 on the 2-game bundle including Napoleon at the Crossroads and The Habit of Victory pre-order. Please see www.napoleongames.com

[kzucker]

Our Summer sale, featuring $36 savings when you order Napoleon at the Crossroads and pre-order The Habit of Victory, has been extended through 9/15/07.

[kzucker]

ALL orders for Habit of Victory will be at 30% discount through December 10th. Please select the FIRST of two HoV buttons on the store page (only) until that time.

Thanks!