There is something new we are offering called the Albion Collectors Club. If you buy 6 Albion Mark Swords you get the 7th sword free. :D

* Free sword must be of equal or lesser value of an average of the 6 swords purchased, though the average value may be applied as dollar credit toward a sword of a higher price.

* Applies to Albion Mark First Generation, Next Generation and Museum Line swords

* Buyer pays shipping and handling

*The 6 swords must be purchased within 1 year

I hope you enjoy!!!

Mike, this is an excellent opportunity but few are those with such funds to expend within a single year! Jeremy

I assume that previous NG purchases also count? I have three already, after all. :D
I'd like to second Jeremy's point. Although I understand that it is a business calculation for Albion, perhaps an 18-month or even 2-year limit would be doable? There are certainly 3 -- well more than 3 -- NG/Museums I want, but 6 in a year is stretching things rather thin for most people.

Regards,
Brian M

That's really cool... I wish it included Jody swords as well ;)

Guess this means I'll be ordering two more swords from you guys this year! (damn you!)

Already received:
The Regent

On order:
The Knecht
The Meister
The Vassal

Thinking of adding:
The Viceroy
The Chieftain

Same here...

Have:

Crecy Mk II
NG Gaddhjalt
NG Gotland

Getting:

NG Sempach

Wanting:

NG Sovereign
NG Valkyrja
Maintz Gladius

Got in my edit too late, but read my post above Mike, if you are still there.

My personal 6-for-1 list:
Have: Gaddhjalt, Baron, Knight
Want(top 3, anyway): Berserker, SoSM-T, Vassal
Bonus Sword: Chieftain

Also, Mike, is there a general idea what the SoSM-T is going to be priced at?

Regards,
Brian M

SoSM-T?

Well, I've got the Gotland and the Sovereign, with the Castellan coming soon. Probably buy one or two of those XIX's. Kingmaker and Viceroy look nice. But, there is no way I could buy 6 of these guys in one year. Still, nice offer.

Ooh. Excellent.

I think it's a nice offer Mike. A bit out of my league but still generous enough.

Here's where I'm at...

Ordered or received:

Baron
Sovereign
Viceroy

Next to order:

Jarl

After that it may be a while :\

Hmmmmmmm................

Check your records for me Mikey.

I've purchased the Migration type D, Crusader, Baron, Regent, Vinland, and now the Jarl.

Am I within the one year window?

Do qualifying swords purchased through Albion retailers count toward this?

I'm NOT going to bite on this.

However, it is a great marketing initiative. Another in a string of very well designed marketing initiatives in fact. Seems like somebody (or several somebodys) at Albion really understands how to run a business, generate consumer interest, gain market share, and ramp sales. I applaude you guys for being innovative in more ways than just production and R&D.

Mike,

A few annoying questions:
--Will the 1-year period encompass from the SHIP-date of the first sword to the ORDER-date of the last sword? Reason I ask is, if going by the ORDER-date of the first sword, that cuts off several months. For example, I ordered the Gaddhjalt in September '03 (IIRC) but received it Dec 30th '03. So would my window be from Dec 30, '03 to Dec 30, '04?
--For the "bonus" sword, will its value (regarding the average value of the other 6) always be assessed at the normal full price of that sword? For example, I buy 6 swords with an average value of $814. When I buy the 6th, I decide I want the Hersir for my "bonus" sword, whose regular price is $850. But, hey, you happen to have the NG Vikings on sale at $100 off (just for example). Is the value for the "bonus" sword taken at $850, or $750?
--Can the "bonus" sword be kept "in the pocket" for some time for a future sword? I keep hoping to see a "Norman-esque" Type-X from Albion, which is why I'm asking.

Cheers,
Brian M

Joe,

Yes, this is "spending to save" at its finest! :D
I'm trying to rationalize it thusly: I have already purchased three NGs, which are a "sunk cost." Therefore I can look at it as a "Buy THREE and get one free" deal, instead of buy-6-for-1. It's more palatable to me that way. Dammit.

Brian M