Posts: 819 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Tue 06 Feb, 2007 7:49 am
| Jason Elrod wrote: |
| I'm not so sure. Take the Munich. When I placed my order in Aug 05, I reserved the price at $800. That was taking advantage of their $100 discount promotion for reservations. The price now is $1221. A what 35% price increase over the original $900 and over a 50% increase over my reservation. That's a huge increase in a year and 1/2 especially for a sword that isn't in production yet. Their minimum price increase of 10% a year is a lot when you take a look at the long term price increase and not just the 1 year increment. |
I agree, though I don't know exactly how those prices were decided upon. The figures of 10 percent or 35 percent don't add up from the the said sword's previous price. I think the most staggering price increase was the Svante -- that one went up $800+ :eek:
Posts: 147 Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Tue 06 Feb, 2007 8:33 am
| Edward Hitchens wrote: |
I think the most staggering price increase was the Svante -- that one went up $800+ :eek: |
Last time I checked the Svante was $2900... now it's $3,219.
Posts: 395 Location: Upper Hutt, New Zealand
Tue 06 Feb, 2007 8:55 am
| C.L. Miller wrote: |
| Joe Fults wrote: | | What did you order, if you don't mind me asking too much? |
I ordered a Ritter. I love long, slashing blades, the pommel type is a particular favorite of mine and one of my favorite areas of historical interest is in the last days of the Hohenstaufens... so this one's been at the top of my list for a while now. I would have gone for it sooner, but money's been a bit tight this past year and I've had a few custom pieces coming due to boot; the next four months or so should be good ones however, and a long time coming at that.
Did anyone else here take advantage? Care to share your choice? |
I finally decided to get a Knight.
Posts: 9,557 Location: Dayton, OH
Tue 06 Feb, 2007 9:02 am
| Travis Canaday wrote: |
Last time I checked the Svante was $2900... now it's $3,219. |
The original price a while back was $2500. It must have gone up to $2900 last tim ethey raised prices. Now it's $3219. So $800 total, but not all at once.
Posts: 552 Location: San Jose, CA
Tue 06 Feb, 2007 9:24 am
Re: Albion's new prices
| Chad Arnow wrote: |
| Looks like Albion has updated their prices to reflect the increase they announced on their site. Hopefully some people took advantage of the pre-February 5th price structure while it was still there. :) |
I did, an Earl and an Liechtenauer.
Posts: 4,393 Location: Northern California
Tue 06 Feb, 2007 9:26 am
| Paul Watson wrote: |
I finally decided to get a Knight. |
That's a good sword.
Slightly off topic - when I ordered the Condottierre last week, I asked Mike what were the currently best-selling Albion swords. I don't think he would mind my repeating his answer. He said they were - the Earl, the Gallowglass, and the Liechtenauer.
Posts: 552 Location: San Jose, CA
Tue 06 Feb, 2007 9:29 am
| Mike Arledge wrote: |
| I personally applaud Albion and others like Gus for announcing the increase ahead of time, but it does make me sad to know I will have to now wine and dine the fiance even more to get her to consent to more swords in the future! lol |
Hey at least you have the money to do the wine and dining. ;-) My advice, breakfast in bed and stuffed animals, they're cheaper. :-)
Posts: 1 Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Tue 06 Feb, 2007 11:10 am
Hi, im new here, and new to weapon collecting :). I recently orderd a Reeve from Albion(my first sword and i'm so incredably stoked!!) and i also got a 12 to 16 week estamate on it. They mentioned to me that they were realy busy because they had a moive deal going on right now. Sounds cool! Anyone know what the movie might be?
Posts: 4,393 Location: Northern California
Tue 06 Feb, 2007 11:17 am
| Ron Hutchins wrote: |
| Hi, im new here, and new to weapon collecting :). I recently orderd a Reeve from Albion(my first sword and i'm so incredably stoked!!) and i also got a 12 to 16 week estamate on it. They mentioned to me that they were realy busy because they had a moive deal going on right now. Sounds cool! Anyone know what the movie might be? |
The movie - probably this - http://www.reclaimingtheblade.com/
I've got a Reeve. It is one of my favorite swords. I think you are going to love it.
Posts: 305 Location: Maine USA
Tue 06 Feb, 2007 11:38 am
| C.L. Miller wrote: |
| Did anyone else here take advantage? Care to share your choice? |
I have to admit I took the plunge and pre-ordered a "Dane"
Posts: 2,608
Tue 06 Feb, 2007 11:41 am
| Travis Canaday wrote: |
| Edward Hitchens wrote: |
I think the most staggering price increase was the Svante -- that one went up $800+ :eek: |
Last time I checked the Svante was $2900... now it's $3,219. |
Yeah I noticed that too. I'm glad I got mine way back when. At the time it was near custom prices (higher then some custom guys even then), now it is definitely in that range.
Posts: 5,739 Location: Wichita, Kansas
Tue 06 Feb, 2007 11:48 am
Posts: 5,739 Location: Wichita, Kansas
Tue 06 Feb, 2007 11:52 am
| Ron Hutchins wrote: |
| Hi, im new here, and new to weapon collecting :). I recently orderd a Reeve from Albion(my first sword and i'm so incredably stoked!!) and i also got a 12 to 16 week estamate on it. They mentioned to me that they were realy busy because they had a moive deal going on right now. Sounds cool! Anyone know what the movie might be? |
I agree with Roger. You're going to love the Reeve. It's one of my favorites, very handy and deadly.
Posts: 147 Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Tue 06 Feb, 2007 12:14 pm
| Ron Hutchins wrote: |
| They mentioned to me that they were realy busy because they had a moive deal going on right now. Sounds cool! Anyone know what the movie might be? |
It's probably this Swedish movie called Arn. It's a crusader era flick based on some books about a fictional Swedish knight.
Posts: 223 Location: NCF, Sarasota, FL
Tue 06 Feb, 2007 12:18 pm
I ordered the ritter some weeks ago, back in early december. I was given a 16 week waiting period as well. However, this places my order sometime in march (assuming my basic math is up to par, which is not likely). I'm glad I placed the order though, I'd :rather" not have to pay that extra $77 ;)
Posts: 5,739 Location: Wichita, Kansas
Tue 06 Feb, 2007 12:19 pm
| Travis Canaday wrote: |
| Ron Hutchins wrote: | | They mentioned to me that they were realy busy because they had a moive deal going on right now. Sounds cool! Anyone know what the movie might be? |
It's probably this Swedish movie called Arn. It's a crusader era flick based on some books about a fictional Swedish knight. |
;)
Posts: 5,739 Location: Wichita, Kansas
Tue 06 Feb, 2007 12:23 pm
Unfortunately things likes the price increases we've recently seen are going to be a fact of life for the foreseeable future. I know a lot of small business owners and the costs on nearly everything have skyrocketed over the last year. Prices on everything from electricity to materials have increased anywhere from 100% to 500%. When I look at the figures and margins it makes me glad I don't have that cross to bare. Sometimes being a state employee has its advantages.
Posts: 214 Location: Houston, TX
Tue 06 Feb, 2007 12:52 pm
| Patrick Kelly wrote: |
| Unfortunately things likes the price increases we've recently seen are going to be a fact of life for the foreseeable future. I know a lot of small business owners and the costs on nearly everything have skyrocketed over the last year. Prices on everything from electricity to materials have increased anywhere from 100% to 500%. When I look at the figures and margins it makes me glad I don't have that cross to bare. Sometimes being a state employee has its advantages. |
Yep. Copper used to run me $1.99 to $2.10 a pound. Sometime around September or October it jumped up to $5.00 or more a pound, depending on thickness. This hit me just as I ordered 2500#. Do the math. I still can't stand up straight.
Posts: 1,812 Location: Washington DC metro area, USA
Tue 06 Feb, 2007 3:11 pm
| Bryce Felperin wrote: |
| Mike Arledge wrote: | | I personally applaud Albion and others like Gus for announcing the increase ahead of time, but it does make me sad to know I will have to now wine and dine the fiance even more to get her to consent to more swords in the future! lol |
Hey at least you have the money to do the wine and dining. ;-) My advice, breakfast in bed and stuffed animals, they're cheaper. :-) |
Listen to the voice of experience (34 years, come this March) - you'd better do both!
Posts: 1,812 Location: Washington DC metro area, USA
Tue 06 Feb, 2007 3:13 pm
I almost took the leap to order a sword from Albion before the increase. Unfortunately, the models I was most interested in (Decurio and Kern) are not yet in production. Instead, I went for a quicker, but not quite instant gratification. I invested in an antique spadroon which should arrive this week (will post photos when received). I also bought a cabinet to display my collection.
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