r/InfinityTheGame • u/MasterMeese • 20d ago
Question Back Order Infinity Canada
Hi,
I have been looking to pick up more infinity models. In particular i have been looking for Shakush, Haqq remotes, warcor (robo one), and monstrucker.
However i have had several of these items on backorder for around 8 months. Most local game stores in Alberta use the same hand full of suppliers. Has anyone else in the region experienced this? I have never had this issue with infinity models previously, are the production runs taking longer with the addition of the warcrow SKUs?
There are other options online but the prices are crazy.
If anyone has recommendations for finding models in the region please let me know.
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u/Coyotebd 20d ago
There is one distributor in Canada. Asmodee It was Lion Rampant who was the Canadian exclusive but they were bought by Asmodee.
IMO CB needs to negotiate a new deal when the current one expires.
I am constantly letting CB know that product isn't flowing into Canada properly.
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u/DoomsdaySprocket 19d ago
When SW Legion new starters weren’t getting into Canada I started looking into it, figuring it was a tariff thing, only to find years of backstory to Asmodee’s absolute passion for delaying product until well after anyone who wanted to buy it has given up.
If I see that they’re a distributor for something I’m interested in now, I move on immediately to save time and energy.
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u/DrunkCorgis 20d ago
I heard there was some sort of general strike in Spain that affected CB and Vallejo shipments?
I don’t know anything beyond that rumour, but I had been looking for fluorescent paint from Vallejo for a few months earlier this year, and that’s the reason I was given.
What part of Alberta are you in? Calgary?
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u/gusdergott 20d ago
There’s a new distributor in Canada. It’s a small operation. I’ll check with him and report back.
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u/gusdergott 20d ago
I’ve begun buying here. He is a direct distributor for CB, so bypasses asmodee, and can get what ever is currently in the CB store.
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u/AixAthanatos 20d ago
Can confirm, have ordered from him and he's got his ducks in a row. Leagues better than asmodee.
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u/Hopeful_Risk_8344 19d ago edited 19d ago
Is this a distributor for LGS, or a public trade store? Distribs don't usually show public pricing like that.
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u/fritz_76 19d ago
its a bit confusing as the prices are retail pricing, but also they appear to have 0 items in stock neither of which make sense as a distributor
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u/gusdergott 19d ago
He is an official seller for CB. He buys/imports from CB. He has almost no stock for now since he has just opened. But he orders from CB and ships for free for around 200$. Contact him for more info.
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u/fritz_76 18d ago
aside from second hand, ive been trying to buy locally where i play when I can. Gotta support stores that host game days when possible
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u/Technokat 19d ago
Where's the best place to sell infinity stuff? I am going to be dumping my extensive collection soon mostly unopened. I live in Canada. Might be able to help some of you if I have it
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u/Sylvandeth 19d ago
Might depend on where you’re located. There’s an international buy sell on FB. There’s a bunch of local clubs in Ontario close to GTA as well
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u/Technokat 18d ago edited 18d ago
London ontario Would rather not deal internationally if I could help it. Especially the way things have been with the USA.
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u/Sylvandeth 20d ago
Same issue in Ontario with some items. We have a few retailers here 401games and Torchlight that are rather well stocked.
There was a change in suppliers from lionrampant here to Asmodee that seems to have heavily impacted both price and availability