Double Take Productions Wholesale Train Book Distribution 732-494-2932
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Welcome
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Welcome to Double Take Productions!
For retailers to prosper in today’s ever changing business climate, they must learn to skillfully balance their inventory, their customer’s wants and their supply methods. This juggling act can often be difficult to accomplish especially when it comes to your book needs. A book is one of the hobbyists’ best tools. It can often jump start a modeling project or provide and encourage an increase in prototype research. As a retailer, this will directly correspond to a potential sales increase in all aspects of your hobby business.
With so many titles on the market today, it is almost impossible for anyone to carry the full line from all publishers and that is where Double Take Productions can help. Since January of 2008, DTP has become one of the leading suppliers in the distribution of railroad hobby books. We can supply many of the most popular lines and titles in fast, convenient, one stop shopping. Did we mention our product lines carry a 40% discount and we have no minimums? Please take a moment and check the wide selection of publishers and titles that we offer as well as our business terms. We are certain that they will find favor with you.
One of the most difficult aspects of business can be the manner in which your shipment is packaged and handled. Experience has taught us the proper way to package your order to avoid damage during transit and delivery. For us, shipping damage is almost unheard of and our customers greatly appreciate knowing their orders will be sale ready when received.
Thanks for your time and consideration!
Gerry Bernet
About Us
Double Take Productions was established in 1986 with the expressed purpose of marketing quality duplicate railroad slide sets. An evolution took place which soon found the company selling model supplies and books to a worldwide market. As the internet grew so did DTP. In time, business was defined by strong book sales and it was there that the company’s focus landed.
During 2007, Railroad Avenue Enterprises, one of our major book suppliers, approached and asked if we would be interested in acquiring his wholesale book distribution business as he was planning to retire. After some review it was decided to exit the retail market place and enter the world of a wholesaler. Starting on January 1, 2008, we have over the years expanded both our customers and supplier bases. We remain committed to improving the business and are constantly seeking out new publishers and subjects.
Having authored titles published by Withers Publishing and Railroad Avenue Enterprises, DTP’s scope expanded in the fall of 2011 when it published its first book, Remembering the Fairbanks – Morse Era on the Long Island Rail Road.
All of this experience has resulted in a unique perspective of the railroad hobby book market and one that shows in all our business transactions!
We would be a happy to discuss your business needs and how we can help. Double Take Productions can be contacted in a variety of ways, as listed below to help you help your customer.
Business Terms Revised August 1, 2023
Domestic Business Terms
August 1, 2023
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Phone Message and Email available 24/7)
Ordering: We have no minimum order. As you are paying the actual shipping charges, let your desired profit margin govern your minimum order.
Discount rate: 40% off of most manufacturer’s list price. The exception to this is Morning Sun Books which as of September 20, 2023 carries a 37% discount. All list prices are subject to change. The list price and discount will be based on any changes the manufacturer may institute.
Shipment method: Our normal method of shipping is UPS ground. We can also ship smaller orders via USPS Priority Mail. In either case insurance is required at full value of order.
Payment terms: Net 30 days from date of invoice. For new accounts, payment is required with first order.
Method of payment:Business check is the preferred payment method.
Late fees: For invoices over 30 days, a 1½% late fee will be added to each statement.
New Accounts: Are always welcomed. Please request a New Account Application.
Inventory:While we maintain a healthy inventory of most product lines, there are times when an item will slip out of stock. The exception to this rule is Morning Sun Books. We will no longer inventory the entire product line but will keep a light amount of the previous 6 months’ releases on hand. We will be happy to special order any title in which they have stock. Allow at least 2 weeks for these special orders to be shipped to you. We do not back order nor list items not shipped unless specifically requested.
Damaged Books:Check your order when received. Make carrier aware of any visible sign of damage to the exterior of packaging. Let us know of a damage related problem with any aspect of your purchase within 14 days of invoice date.
Drop shipping: We do not have the staff to offer this as a normal business service but if a random order needs to be dropped ship the criteria is 6 books minimum to one address, a 20% discount on the order and postage added at cost. Please contact us before assuming shipment.
International Business Terms
Discount rate: 37% off of most manufacturer’s list price. Morning Sun Books is the exception and as of September 20, 2023 carries a 34% discount. All list prices are subject to change. The list price and discount will be based on any changes the manufacturer may institute.
Shipment method: We offer direct Priority Mail service via the USPS as a basic method of international shipping. Many international customers already have a freight forwarding service in place and we are happy to ship your orders directly to a US base via UPS. All shipping charges are at cost, there are no hidden fees or charges.
Method of payment: US Banks tend to balk at cashing checks from international sources even when drawn on a US based bank. It is requested that payment be made with either Mastercard or Visa credit card.
Payment terms:Credit card payment is charged at the time of shipping.
…and most importantly, thanks for allowing us to serve you!
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Contact Us
We would be a happy to discuss your business needs and how we can help. Double Take Productions can be contacted in a variety of ways, as listed below, to help you help your customer.
Double Take Productions
(USPS Address) PO Box 4231 Metuchen, NJ 08840
(UPS, FedEx, etc. Address) 14 Karen Place Edison, NJ 08817
Phone: 732-494-2932 with 24/7 answering machine
Email: dbltakep@aol.com
Thanks for your interest and support!
Publishers Stocked
Publishers Stocked
Unless noted Double Take Productions stocks the entire, in print, line of the following publishers:
Aubrey Wiley
Bob’s Photos
Chesapeake & Ohio Historical Society
Depot Square Publishing (Special order only)
Double Take Productions
Garbely Publishing
Morning Sun Books(Select titles inventoried, balance special order)
NJI International
Old Line Graphics
Outer Station Project
Railroad Avenue Enterprises
Silverlake Images
Stony Clove & Catskill Mountain Press
The Railroad Press
Weekend Chief Publishing
West Jersey Chapter - NRHS (Select titles only)
White River Productions (Select titles only)
Withers Publishing
Arrivals and Departures
Arrivals
Departures
Departures
Departures
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