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Question on visiting the IWM factory
« on: 09 March 2024, 10:52:04 »
If I'm going to be in the area and want to visit Iron Wind Metals in person, is there a procedure? Can I just show up at any time during their regular hours, or do I need to call ahead or something? Anything else I might be forgetting?
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Re: Question on visiting the IWM factory
« Reply #1 on: 09 March 2024, 11:09:44 »
While I haven't done it myself, yet...you can just show up. Although a call ahead won't hurt, it's not really necessary. Cash is king and always appreciated too.

For procedures...
https://www.ironwindmetals.com/index.php/details-for-visiting-iwm
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Re: Question on visiting the IWM factory
« Reply #2 on: 12 March 2024, 08:23:05 »
If I'm going to be in the area and want to visit Iron Wind Metals in person, is there a procedure? Can I just show up at any time during their regular hours, or do I need to call ahead or something? Anything else I might be forgetting?

Technically, you don't need to call them or have any formalized process.  Just show up during business hours (I think it's M-F, 10am-4pm EST?).  Cash is recommended but card is certainly fine.

Typically the front door is unlocked, but there may not be anyone in the front office area.  You may have to announce your presence, or give them a call, depending on what the staff are working on.

Also, I would recommend carrying a mask with you.  I don't think it's required now, but it may be recommended given health issues and such of the staff.

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Re: Question on visiting the IWM factory
« Reply #3 on: 12 March 2024, 17:37:37 »
I went, they were awesome, and I left with a hell of a haul. :cool:

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Re: Question on visiting the IWM factory
« Reply #4 on: 12 March 2024, 18:56:06 »
So jealous ...
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Re: Question on visiting the IWM factory
« Reply #5 on: 01 April 2024, 14:53:20 »
I went, they were awesome, and I left with a hell of a haul. :cool:



Glad you had fun

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Re: Question on visiting the IWM factory
« Reply #6 on: 01 April 2024, 15:04:48 »
Glad you had fun

I had a blast! (Also, my compliments to the staff's taste in music.)

I'll definitely be back someday, and maybe on that day I'll actually remember to ask about 1st-sculpt DropShips. COMPLETELY forgot to do so.
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Re: Question on visiting the IWM factory
« Reply #7 on: 01 April 2024, 15:37:00 »
I had a blast! (Also, my compliments to the staff's taste in music.)

I'll definitely be back someday, and maybe on that day I'll actually remember to ask about 1st-sculpt DropShips. COMPLETELY forgot to do so.

The old three pack 20 codes?

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Re: Question on visiting the IWM factory
« Reply #8 on: 01 April 2024, 15:41:04 »
Yeah, those. :)
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Re: Question on visiting the IWM factory
« Reply #9 on: 01 April 2024, 15:44:45 »
Yeah, those. :)

Send me an email, so I can check SKU with you. I can than find out.

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Re: Question on visiting the IWM factory
« Reply #10 on: 01 April 2024, 16:02:51 »
Will do, but probably not right now. After that visit, it'll be a bit before I can order more minis. 🙂
My wife writes books
"Thanks to Megamek, I can finally play BattleTech the way it was meant to be played--pantsless!"   -Neko Bijin
"...finally, giant space panties don't seem so strange." - Whistler
"Damn you, Weirdo... Damn you for being right!" - Paul
"...I was this many years old when I found out that licking a touchscreen in excitement is a bad idea." - JadeHellbringer
"We are the tribal elders. Weirdo is the mushroom specialist." - Worktroll

 

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