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A.V. Dolan
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 Posted: Fri 24 Dec, 2010 8:59 am Post subject: Steel Mastery-What's going on with them? |
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Recently, the Steel Mastery website not only went down, but seems to have become defunct. I view this event with some trepidation as I recently paid them for a large order of armor and have not heard from them. Does anyone know what's happening with Steel Mastery?
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A.V. Dolan
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Update: their site is back up, but still haven't heard from them. Word has it that they are closed for a few weeks around Christmas. Will keep you updated on what happens.
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Mark Wilkie
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This kinda worries me to as I have just placed an order for a visibly brig about a week ago .
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David Teague
Location: Anchorage, Alaska Joined: 25 Jan 2004
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| Mark Wilkie wrote: | | This kinda worries me to as I have just placed an order for a visibly brig about a week ago . |
One of my students ordered a pair of finger gauntlets last winter with a promised delivery date of May, 2010. He's still waiting.
He sends them an e-mail every week asking about his order now.
Cheers,
David
This you shall know, that all things have length and measure.
Free Scholar/ Instructor Selohaar Fechtschule
The Historic Recrudescence Guild
"Yea though I walk through the valley of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou's sword art is with me; Thy poleaxe and Thy quarterstaff they comfort me."
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Tjarand Matre
Location: Nøtterøy, Norway Joined: 19 Sep 2010
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I ordered a stock item from them and that took 12 days including a very thorough customs ritual (surely anything coming from Ukraine MUST be an illegal substance ...). However I have heard that custom objects or items not in stock takes ages. They also have some language challenges apparently allthough I had no problems placing my order.
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Victor R.
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Just received my Visby-style brig from them last week (~22nd). Took about six months. They indicated at one point (about 3 months ago) that they had an issue with a leather supplier. It sometimes took 3-4 days, but I always heard back from them. Orders for a belt & pouch earlier in the year were fulfilled within a couple of weeks (mail from Ukraine takes a little while).
They're slow, but I've been pleased with what I've purchased from them over the years (including a 3/4 Gothic harness about 3 years ago).
Brig turned out nicely, BTW - fits perfect, put together quite well, aesthetically pleasing, too.
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Augusto Boer Bront
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Mark Wilkie
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I ordered just a stock brig so hopefully there wont be any problems, though at trhis time it may still be a while
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Augusto Boer Bront
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A.V. Dolan
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Thank you kindly for the information.
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A.V. Dolan
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We heard from them this week. They say they will ship the armor out at the beginning of next week. They also asked for some additional measurements for my half-greaves, so they seem to be on the case. Will post more when I hear more news, or when I get my armor.
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David Teague
Location: Anchorage, Alaska Joined: 25 Jan 2004
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My student is still waiting...
He's right around a year wait and counting.
He still e-mails them weekly and has had many ship dates missed.
I'll let you know if they come in.
Yours,
David
This you shall know, that all things have length and measure.
Free Scholar/ Instructor Selohaar Fechtschule
The Historic Recrudescence Guild
"Yea though I walk through the valley of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou's sword art is with me; Thy poleaxe and Thy quarterstaff they comfort me."
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A.V. Dolan
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I've received my armor order! It took about three months, but that's not bad considering I ordered a custom gambeson, brigandine, bascinet, arms and legs. I'm quite happy overall though there are some small issues. With the reader's indulgence, I'd like to do a more in-depth review with pictures (though I'll need a few days).
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David Teague
Location: Anchorage, Alaska Joined: 25 Jan 2004
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| David Teague wrote: | My student is still waiting...
He's right around a year wait and counting.
He still e-mails them weekly and has had many ship dates missed.
I'll let you know if they come in.
Yours,
David |
Ok... they came in.
DT
This you shall know, that all things have length and measure.
Free Scholar/ Instructor Selohaar Fechtschule
The Historic Recrudescence Guild
"Yea though I walk through the valley of death, I will fear no evil: for Thou's sword art is with me; Thy poleaxe and Thy quarterstaff they comfort me."
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