Early days - 1990 to 1999
MRE started by running slot racing tracks at exhibitions and corporate events, notably at Olympia and Silverstone. We started taking cars and accessories for sale to these events, and this grew into swapmeets and other shows.
Online in 1998
We were one of the first hobby businesses online by 1998, and the MRE website has become a regular attraction for slot racing fans because we have tried to give news and information as well as selling slot cars and parts. MRE Online becoms a slot specialistwe stock the full range of cars, accessories, and parts from more than 30 manufacturers. We are pleased to be a Scalextric Collectors Centre, and Main Dealers for all the major manufacturers such as SCX, Ninco, Fly, Carrera, Slot-It, etc
First shop 1999 to 2002
With so much stock, the first MRE Model Shop opened in 1999, and the range soon increased to include model railways, radio control cars, plastic kits, and diecast models. Within 3 years we had to move to a new shop with a High Street location and more than three times as much space !
Second shop 2002 to 2006
With model railways now forming such a large part of MRE, we became a Hornby Collector Centre and a Dapol Gold Stockist. With the increased popularity of N Gauge and new ranges such as Hornby Skaledale we soon found that shop space was filled up, and we had to limit our stocks of Radio Control and Diecast to cope with increasing customers for slot racing and railways.
E-Commerce in 2005
As technology increased, so did MRE and we launched our new e-commerce website in 2005 with a bigger product range and all the latest technology. With the expert capabilities of our web team at Virtual Relations we have one of the fastest and most comprehensive websites, catering for club members discounts, overseas customers, VAT and shipping, and of course our regular news items. Our unique arrangement with some major clubs and manufacturers means that members can buy much cheaper online at MRE.
Even faster online shopping in 2011
With online traffic increasing over 1000% in the last couple of years, many homes and customers can use broadband for shopping online while at home or work. MRE have again moved with the times into our new premises to cater for this new lifestyle. You can visit us by appointment and buy, or you can order online.
Best prices at MRE ?
MRE has lots of stock to browse and buy at MRE Online with our sophisticated website. If you cannot visit us you can still choose from an increasing range of slot racing items and use our e-commerce website to buy at the best prices. Our new site allows us to keep prices lower and deliver faster ! You can also order new items in advance by reserving them, add your favourites to your wishlist, and pay less by becoming a regular customer !
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