budspencer1971 Posted March 3, 2011 Report Posted March 3, 2011 I am just like wow, i went back to look at VT's stuff on ebay and one week it was 125$ for his kit and now a few weeks later he is asking for 170$ for the same kit. Huge price hike, i was considering his kit at some point and i am getting a little discouraged because TE2 is not responding to my emails since he sent me his sales pamphlet. I am sure he has good reasons at the moment for not responding. But i wanted to buy soon since its tax season return here and i was jumping between the VT kit and the TE2 kit when i started doing my research. Now i get a price hike for VT which is recasted stuff with a frowned upon rep and i guess i have to wait for TE2. To be honest the price TE2 made to me for his helmet compared to VT, is real close and for the price difference the TE2 is more screen accurate. I guess i ll have to wait for Tony and he was my final choice anyways. oh well... i guess i just have bad timing... Quote
NoVATie[Admin] Posted March 3, 2011 Report Posted March 3, 2011 ATA and Scootch both make good buckets too. Quote
budspencer1971 Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Posted March 3, 2011 do you guys have any reference as to where to go to get the kit if there is one or photos of the un- assembled assembled kit? cheers! Quote
vecspeed12 Posted March 3, 2011 Report Posted March 3, 2011 ATA and Scootch both make good buckets too. i agree. i have both of theirs and they are some of the sharpest with TE lineage. Quote
TK_LEPER Posted March 3, 2011 Report Posted March 3, 2011 (edited) Terrell also makes his ATAs out of ABS plastic now, so... The one I got is HIPS, but I love my ATA. I do own two VT lids, but now with the price hike... ATA seems the way to go... not that it wasn't before. Terrell is a great guy to deal with though! Jess Edited March 3, 2011 by TK 4702 Quote
DarkTrooper[TK] Posted March 3, 2011 Report Posted March 3, 2011 Well, with the recent events in the Middle East oil prices have risen. Plastic is made from oil. I wouldn't be surprised if all armor vendors start raising their pricing. Quote
JoeR Posted March 3, 2011 Report Posted March 3, 2011 CfO will be offering an ANH helmet in the next few weeks from the Brian R molds, we will be offering HDPE, PPE, HIPS and ABS versions with the correct details added... Joe Quote
Rich330[TK] Posted March 3, 2011 Report Posted March 3, 2011 CfO will be offering an ANH helmet in the next few weeks from the Brian R molds, we will be offering HDPE, PPE, HIPS and ABS versions with the correct details added... Joe So, any ideas which kidney do you think I can best live without? Quote
Verne Posted March 3, 2011 Report Posted March 3, 2011 CfO will be offering an ANH helmet in the next few weeks from the Brian R molds, we will be offering HDPE, PPE, HIPS and ABS versions with the correct details added... Joe In hurry to see that Quote
TKRobert Posted March 3, 2011 Report Posted March 3, 2011 That higher price was always the regular price, VT had a holiday season special going which was lower. Quote
synaptyx Posted March 3, 2011 Report Posted March 3, 2011 CfO will be offering an ANH helmet in the next few weeks from the Brian R molds, we will be offering HDPE, PPE, HIPS and ABS versions with the correct details added... Joe I think I just let some wee out. Quote
budspencer1971 Posted March 3, 2011 Author Report Posted March 3, 2011 pardon my ignorance but what is cfo? Quote
sskunky Posted March 3, 2011 Report Posted March 3, 2011 Thanks Karin. Yep I am working on the mould as we speak...... It should look really nice.... I'm not gonna post any pics yet as I really want to see what this thing looks like when pulled in plastic. I'm at the forming company on Sunday and will try and talk the guy into pulling a test pull then. I will also start a separate thread for it as I don't want to hijack this one any further as it's not about CFO, but VT......... Quote
Daetrin[Admin] Posted March 3, 2011 Report Posted March 3, 2011 I think I just let some wee out. QFT! Hopefully in time for my birthday. Can't wait to see 'em! Quote
darthgarth Posted March 3, 2011 Report Posted March 3, 2011 I work connected to the plastics industry, my supply prices are up 14% on most and 8% on others Quote
budspencer1971 Posted March 4, 2011 Author Report Posted March 4, 2011 That higher price was always the regular price, VT had a holiday season special going which was lower. makes sense.... Quote
Smally Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 VT often has SALE prices on his stuff. It's really just a matter of timing. Keep checking his listings. With regards to Tony (TE2), he will get back to you at some point. The guy is very busy with his 'real' job but he is one of the most honest and respected armourers out there. Joe, Mark - I really cannot wait for this lid to be ready. The scan you sent me Joe looks the dogs bo**ocks! I'm definitely in for one of these bad boys! Smally. Quote
tk7713gra30 Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 (edited) VT often runs sales, you initially saw it during a sale and when you went back it was normal price. keep an eye out as I have seen him do at least 2 sales, one being Xmas, over the last few months. Sorry to repeat Smally, I posted without seeing last post. Best wishes Graham Edited March 4, 2011 by tk7713gra30 Quote
sskunky Posted March 4, 2011 Report Posted March 4, 2011 Brad, That scan is my SFS project.....a while off yet but I'm working on the Brian R helmet moulds and hope to have a test pull this weekend with a bit of luck....... Quote
Smally Posted March 5, 2011 Report Posted March 5, 2011 Brad, That scan is my SFS project.....a while off yet but I'm working on the Brian R helmet moulds and hope to have a test pull this weekend with a bit of luck....... Make sure you keep me/us posted on both of them Skunks!!! man, I can't wait for these!!! Smally. Quote
tk7713gra30 Posted March 6, 2011 Report Posted March 6, 2011 (edited) Brad, That scan is my SFS project.....a while off yet but I'm working on the Brian R helmet moulds and hope to have a test pull this weekend with a bit of luck....... And I can't wait either, best wishes Mark, another lid I MUST have Definately going ROTJ next year, my little gift to myself when I leave services So much to do, so little time as I always say My perfect Trio, TD, TM-ANH, CFO ROTJ. Mmmmmmmm lovely Kindest regards to all Gra Edited March 6, 2011 by tk7713gra30 Quote
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