Why does shipping cost so much?
We choose to ship via UPS because we find that their customer service and damage/lost package policy is excellent. You are guaranteed your product! We have found cheaper services cause many packages to be lost or damaged, which means having to send a second batch of merchandise and additional shipping costs, all while delaying the delivery of the product for our customer. With UPS packages are rarely ever lost and you get your product quickly. UPS like, most other shipping companies have had to increase their shipping rates, which explains the higher cost.
Do you ship internationally?
Occasionally we have, and it international shipping is dependent upon the products purchased. Our UPS account is set up to process shipping internationally on the website. If you are interested in placing an international order, but want to verify the shipping of this order first, feel free to shoot us an email at howardlake@midwestmachineryco.com we will be happy to assist you.
Can I place orders over the phone?
Phone orders are accepted, however for your convenience we prefer you place your orders over the website. Online ordering allows you to track the status of your order at all times, as well as review past order history. You can rest assured that our online ordering is safe and secure.Online orders are also processed more quickly, allowing you to receive your product faster.
What does 1/16, 1/64, and 1/32 scale mean when purchasing toys? Ertl makes toys by scale which means the toy is 1/16 scale of a real piece of equipment. For example, a 1/64 scale tractor is similar to matchbox toys, about 2” in length. A 1/16 scale tractor is about 6” to 12” in length depending on the model toy. A 1/32 scale tractor is closer to 4” to 6” in length depending on the model toy. Just remember the toys scale is relating to a smaller scale of the real thing.
