OUT OF STOCK

[ken.3038]

Am I the only one that is frustrated with items out of stock at AndyMark?

[excel2474]

Originally Posted by ken.3038

Am I the only one that is frustrated with items out of stock at AndyMark?

Like what?

[BenDSterling]

I really wanted to get a couple of the new Talon SRX's but they are out of stock already. I have gotten used to things being out of stock though, it happens every year.

[MrTechCenter]

Originally Posted by BenSterling

I really wanted to get a couple of the new Talon SRX's but they are out of stock already. I have gotten used to things being out of stock though, it happens every year.

Talon SRX's are currently in stock at VexPro.

[Dancin103]

Originally Posted by BenSterling

I really wanted to get a couple of the new Talon SRX's but they are out of stock already. I have gotten used to things being out of stock though, it happens every year.

When did you order these and from AM or VP?

[amesmich]

YES! I was going to start a post. Its absurd that every year not even one week in to build season they are out of so many items. That being said we checked on several items Sunday and they out, and today they are in stock so I feel better.

One solution is to pre order but we go year to year with funding and dont have the money yet to stock up inventory if we dont know it will be needed during build season.

[nighterfighter]

Is it really that surprising though?

Let's say we have 3000 teams, and let's say that half of them are going to order a certain item, such as a Talon SRX. If each team wants to order 10 of them. that is 15000 Talons that have to be shipped, within the first week. That is a LOT of items.

There ARE alternatives, like was said earlier, buying them in advance. You CAN also use different speed controllers, such as Jaguars, Victors, or regular Talons. Sure, it isn't the same, but do they still perform an adequate job? Yes.

I'm sure AndyMark is working as hard as they can to get these back in stock.

Consider this another engineering challenge. In the real world, I'm sure you don't always have everything you need right away.

Is it frustrating? Sure is. I know my team wanted to use the new Talon SRX, but alas we waited too long to order. Oh well, we will make due with something else.

[MechEng83]

I just got an email that the item I wanted from AndyMark is now in stock. Too bad another item I decided on today is now out of stock... such is the life.

[R.C.]

WCP just got our talons/victors in stock today if anyone needs them.

-RC

[FrankJ]

There are some in First Choice (500) limit 1 per team. Expect them to go fast though.

The only reason I see to order the Talon rather than a victor is if you are planning to use CAN

[ken.3038]

I need gearboxes for Mecanum wheels and don't want the (can't afford)the expensive gearboxes that are left. Monday after Kick Off and they are all sold out? How about the new items like the part you need for making a linear lift? But it is okay I really like AndyMark and will figure out something else and make it work.

[Wyatt Jordan]

If you already have gearboxes such as the AM Nano Tube and are making a drive train consider cutting them in half. We have some left over from our 2013 season and are thinking about cutting and extending them with 1/8" 90 for this year.

But yeah if you don't have anything sorry, you're gonna have to wait for AM

[sasha831]

Originally Posted by nighterfighter

You CAN also use different speed controllers, such as Jaguars, Victors, or regular Talons.

I see what you did there

[mistersands]

I hear you. We need a RAW box and they are OoS. Looks like it may just be the wormbox for us if RAW doesn't come back into stock soon. But if I wait for RAW to come back, I worry Worm will be out of stock.

[Taylor]

As a distributor, AndyMark is at the mercy of its suppliers. I'm sure the manufacturers of the original products (CTRE, REV, IR3, etc.) are working hard to restock the Kokomo shelves.
I'm sure the weather hasn't helped. Schools have been shut down Wednesday and Thursday; transportation has undoubtedly suffered as well.
One thing to remember about Out Of Stock is that it isn't permanent (unless you're looking for discontinued items). I've also found that when placing an order, you can request them to hold items until your entire order is in stock. That way you can save on your shipping costs.

The previous statements could be extrapolated to VexPRO and all the other suppliers as well (except the weather - I doubt Texas has endured subzero temps lately). Suppliers don't necessarily know the game before kickoff, and even if they did, they couldn't possibly know how teams will design for the game. But in all cases, FIRST suppliers take customer service very seriously and will work with teams to ensure they have good experiences.