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Well, the prices just went up. 3 days 22 hours ago #49354
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If nothing else, it's a step closer.
That said, glad I ordered last week 
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Well, the prices just went up. 3 days 20 hours ago #49369
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It's not just the price of the hilts that has increased. There has been a tier cost increase, as well. Warrior tier on Apprentice hilts used to be an additional $55 (if I remember correctly, and please correct me if I'm wrong), which is now $100, and the $205 price point for Champion tiers increased from $205 to $250. I didn't check on Hero tiers, but I would assume that they have increased, as well.
While I don't begrudge SF raising their prices (supply and demand, and all that, so good for them!), I'm certainly glad that I got my Bastion ordered when I did. This will, however, make it more difficult for me to save enough for a Fury one day. Perhaps the prices will come back down some day once the market for these stabilizes and their expansion/remodel is completed. |
Well, the prices just went up. 3 days 19 hours ago #49372
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Falnore wrote:
I didn't check on Hero tiers, but I would assume that they have increased, as well.
I posted in another thread earlier, but since my order in September last year the price of a Hero-tier Fury has gone up by about 126 dollars. Specs of compared orders: Fury Hero Edition Hilt Finish: Weathered Belt Clasp: None First Blade Color: RGBA Second Blade Color: RGBA Blade Type: Saber 37 inch Sound: Spark Color + In hilt recharge Saber Stand: Phoenix |
Well, the prices just went up. 3 days 19 hours ago #49374
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All the more reason for me to have like 4-5 3d designs done well and learn how to add lights and sound myself.
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Well, the prices just went up. 3 days 19 hours ago #49379
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WHEW! Bought a saber for my wife just under the wire!
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Well, the prices just went up. 3 days 16 hours ago #49409
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Falnore wrote:
It's not just the price of the hilts that has increased. There has been a tier cost increase, as well. Warrior tier on Apprentice hilts used to be an additional $55 (if I remember correctly, and please correct me if I'm wrong), which is now $100, and the $205 price point for Champion tiers increased from $205 to $250. I didn't check on Hero tiers, but I would assume that they have increased, as well.
While I don't begrudge SF raising their prices (supply and demand, and all that, so good for them!), I'm certainly glad that I got my Bastion ordered when I did. This will, however, make it more difficult for me to save enough for a Fury one day. Perhaps the prices will come back down some day once the market for these stabilizes and their expansion/remodel is completed. From what I observed, I don't know how you're getting those numbers. I checked both the Warrior and Champion tiers with the new Fallen (just a random Elite saber, $149 at Initiate tier). Warrior tier gave me $220 rather than the old $204, which is (obviously) a difference of $16. Same with Champion, an increase of $16. However, as I wrote this, I realized that you may be referring to the addition of 12w+ (still says 12w). That would bring the total add on to $46, however, as that was a former price to pay before the increase, I didn't count it. |
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"That's the difference between you and me, Jedi."
"Our numbers?" ... "Sorry, carry on." |
Well, the prices just went up. 3 days 16 hours ago #49421
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The hero tier just went up over $125... was just about to pull the trigger on a hero monarch, but now I might just go initiate tier and contract out some customization and having the electronics added. I can't justify dropping over $800 just for a production saber...
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Well, the prices just went up. 3 days 15 hours ago #49422
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Salacious B Crumb wrote:
The hero tier just went up over $125... was just about to pull the trigger on a hero monarch, but now I might just go initiate tier and contract out some customization and having the electronics added. I can't justify dropping over $800 just for a production saber...
Problem is I don't think the monarch is normal wiring job. |
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Well, the prices just went up. 3 days 14 hours ago #49427
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We knew the increases were coming. We just didn't know the extent. I personally have no interest in hero tiers so that doesn't bother me. As fans of the product that SF creates, if the increase prices mean more employees which will lead to quicker wait times, I am personally all for it. Their eventual goal could be 4-6 weeks wait time. If hiring more people means for that to happen, a price increase is a welcome sight.
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Well, the prices just went up. 3 days 14 hours ago #49428
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MommyHoldMe wrote:
Their eventual goal could be 4-6 weeks wait time.
4-6 WEEKS!?! That would be downright amazing, especially considering how that'd take away sales from competition. That's only a week or two off of Ultrasaber's wait times. |
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"That's the difference between you and me, Jedi."
"Our numbers?" ... "Sorry, carry on." |
Well, the prices just went up. 3 days 14 hours ago #49433
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I wasn't checking the prices of Elite sabers. The price check I did was on the Bastion, because that's what I just ordered, so I had all of the old pricing information on it. However, as a musician, I am quick to point out that I regularly count to 4 over and over and over, so higher math doesn't like me very much.
*EDIT* Actually, I'm an idiot. The orders are defaulting on the 12w LED option, which adds $30 to the sticker price. I was looking at $325 for a baseline apprentice, and with a $75 hilt that's a $250 tier cost. However, take away the $30 and drop down to a 6w LED, and the tier cost is $220. That's only a $15 increase from the previous cost. |
Well, the prices just went up. 3 days 14 hours ago #49434
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Bastion ordered last week:
Bastion Warrior Edition Hilt Finish Standard Belt Clasp Covertech System Blade Color Arctic Blue Blade LED Power 12W Blade Type Staff 32 inch LED Quick Connects Quick Connects Saber Stand None Total: 154 Bastion in same configuration now: 195 Only difference is the added "+" after 12W in the options. Not complaining, citing a specific example to show. We all knew it was coming. |
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Well, the prices just went up. 3 days 14 hours ago #49438
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Falnore wrote:
I wasn't checking the prices of Elite sabers. The price check I did was on the Bastion, because that's what I just ordered, so I had all of the old pricing information on it. However, as a musician, I am quick to point out that I regularly count to 4 over and over and over, so higher math doesn't like me very much.
#MusicianTroubles Totally relate, man. Sometimes it's 3, or 6, or 2. Heck, sometimes it's back and forth from one to another. Those suck. |
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"That's the difference between you and me, Jedi."
"Our numbers?" ... "Sorry, carry on." |
Well, the prices just went up. 3 days 14 hours ago #49441
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Eddlyss64 wrote:
#MusicianTroubles
Totally relate, man. Sometimes it's 3, or 6, or 2. Heck, sometimes it's back and forth from one to another. Those suck. I once performed Deck the Halls in 7/8 time... |
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Well, the prices just went up. 3 days 14 hours ago #49442
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Eddlyss64 wrote:
MommyHoldMe wrote:
Their eventual goal could be 4-6 weeks wait time.
4-6 WEEKS!?! That would be downright amazing, especially considering how that'd take away sales from competition. That's only a week or two off of Ultrasabers' wait times. That's funny, I saw 2-4 quoted somewhere as their goal, I think, and then Etsy of course would be just about instant in its new configuration. I could be wrong though. |
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Well, the prices just went up. 3 days 13 hours ago #49444
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Ryan-Rising wrote:
I saw 2-4 quoted somewhere as their goal, I think, and then Etsy of course would be just about instant in its new configuration. I could be wrong though.
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"That's the difference between you and me, Jedi."
"Our numbers?" ... "Sorry, carry on." |
Well, the prices just went up. 3 days 13 hours ago #49446
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It would be so, so, impressive if they manage it.
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Well, the prices just went up. 3 days 13 hours ago #49447
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Well again, if higher prices mean quicker lead times then I 100% support SF in their plans.
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You give life, You are love.You bring light to the darkness.
You give hope, You restore every heart that is broken.
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Well, the prices just went up. 3 days 13 hours ago #49465
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MommyHoldMe wrote:
Well again, if higher prices mean quicker lead times then I 100% support SF in their plans.
I agree. Prices going up are inevitable after having a huge expansion like SF has had over the last 6-8 months. The biggest costs to a company are it's rent and employees. And if spending a few more dollars means decreased lead times (under 6 weeks would be fantastic) then so be it. Less waiting is always a good thing. |
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Well, the prices just went up. 3 days 12 hours ago #49474
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I'm hesitant to get excited about unannounced lead time reductions, at least in the near future. I know Joshua alluded to it, but the company has been and remains in flux (as attested to in no small part by his departure). The price change could purely reflect overhead for company costs. But I'm the type that likes to violently beat down my expectations so that I can be pleasantly surprised if proven wrong.
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