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TOPIC: Wait time for Etsy?
Wait time for Etsy? 6 months 4 weeks ago #26257
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I'm a second-time Saberforge customer who didn't use etsy last time. I'm wondering how long it will take to get a saber shipped from the etsy store if I ordered today. Also I don't really know what to include in the order comments when the time comes. If it helps, I'm pretty much decided on the Champion level Fallen. I know I want 12W+ but I'm not sure if this is already standard or I have to specify it or whether it adds a cost top the total. Thanks for any help.
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Wait time for Etsy? 6 months 4 weeks ago #26262
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I think Etsy is around 8-10 weeks right now. As for the 12W+ upgrade just put a note in the comments section and they'll respond telling you to PayPal them $25. After that respond with your PayPal transaction number and you're good to go.
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Wait time for Etsy? 6 months 4 weeks ago #26266
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Per my last conversation with Kevin G. (Who handles the Etsy communications) he is now quoting a 10-12 week timeline. Hopefully that starts coming down now that they have moved to the new facility and have their first ASP runs almost complete.
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I've got a very bad feeling about this...
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Wait time for Etsy? 6 months 4 weeks ago #26274
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I'm a second-time Saberforge customer who didn't use etsy last time. I'm wondering how long it will take to get a saber shipped from the etsy store if I ordered today. Also I don't really know what to include in the order comments when the time comes. If it helps, I'm pretty much decided on the Champion level Fallen. I know I want 12W+ but I'm not sure if this is already standard or I have to specify it or whether it adds a cost top the total. Thanks for any help.
You may want to wait a couple of weeks until the official 12w+ launch when, supposedly, the extra cost drops to $5 for the upgrade. The official launch was originally stated as a planned at the same time of the ASP launch but things beings as they are stuff may have changed.Also I know this may be: but only the forum FAQ and SF associates are knowledgeable sources for projected wait times because they fluctuate all the time. It's, ah, "discouraged" that we rely on anecdotal information because what we think to be true might be widely inaccurate and set us up with unrealistic expectations. |
Wait time for Etsy? 6 months 4 weeks ago #26281
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Wraithlord wrote:
Per my last conversation with Kevin G. (Who handles the Etsy communications) he is now quoting a 10-12 week timeline. Hopefully that starts coming down now that they have moved to the new facility and have their first ASP runs almost complete.
I got the same answer a couple of weeks ago. My sabers shipped last week 12 weeks and one day after I ordered them. That said, as h2soy has pointed out some people have had shorter waits other longer. But the big thing to remember is that these are estimates which are subject to change. It went from 8-10, to 10-12 during my wait. With the new staff coming online I would hope the times would not go up again but anything is possible. Best anyone here on these forums can tell you is to order well in advance if you are trying to get a saber for an special event like a birthday, give yourself plenty of time in excess of the estimate. Also my time on the forums here has tough me that if you have the cash the custom shop seems to have a wicked fast turnaround time, relatively speaking. Of course that is no guarantee and depends on what customizations you get. |
Wait time for Etsy? 6 months 4 weeks ago #26283
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NBJohnston wrote:
I'm a second-time Saberforge customer who didn't use etsy last time. I'm wondering how long it will take to get a saber shipped from the etsy store if I ordered today. Also I don't really know what to include in the order comments when the time comes. If it helps, I'm pretty much decided on the Champion level Fallen. I know I want 12W+ but I'm not sure if this is already standard or I have to specify it or whether it adds a cost top the total. Thanks for any help.
I also got a champion tier Fallen from the Etsy page. I think you will love it. Its extremely comfortable to hold and very well balanced. Plus it has a deep blade socket so when you lock that blade down its really sturdy. Etsy wait times seem to be in a lot of flux right now. I ordered my Fallen back on Oct. 23rd, and I received it just a few days ago on Dec 16th. The lead time when I ordered it was 6-8 weeks and I got mine on the 7th week, so it was right in line with the lead time listed. I just ordered a 2nd saber, a champion tier Bane in 12W pink and the lead time is now 8-10 weeks. That really isn't an issue for me. My fallen is brand new, it will take a lot longer than 10 weeks before im bored of it. 
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Wait time for Etsy? 6 months 4 weeks ago #26288
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Glad you got your saber on schedule but stories like that are part of the issue I have with the current lead times. Given that you ordered your saber 2 weeks later than mine, the fact that you already received it makes me wonder what is delaying mine. I just wish the communication with the customers was a bit better. I can be patient if I understand what's causing the delays but I'd hate to wait weeks just to find out it should have shipped earlier and got lost in the shuffle with the facility move or something.
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I've got a very bad feeling about this...
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Wait time for Etsy? 6 months 4 weeks ago #26289
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Wraithlord wrote:
Glad you got your saber on schedule but stories like that are part of the issue I have with the current lead times. Given that you ordered your saber 2 weeks later than mine, the fact that you already received it makes me wonder what is delaying mine. I just wish the communication with the customers was a bit better. I can be patient if I understand what's causing the delays but I'd hate to wait weeks just to find out it should have shipped earlier and got lost in the shuffle with the facility move or something.
I don't know. Im sorry its taking so long for yours. I cant see any logical reason why my saber would have had priority over yours. Maybe some of the parts for your order were backordered? Or maybe its a more complicated build? I can only say that the way I dealt with the wait was to completely forget about the saber. I ordered it and then forgot about it. I never sent them emails or asked for updates or even really thought about it until it was actually on its way to me. Thinking about something you want that is weeks or months away would just be torturing yourself. If you stop thinking about it the time will fly by much faster and you'll have it before you know it. I hope you get your saber soon. Once you have it believe me you wont care about how long you waited. |
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Wait time for Etsy? 6 months 4 weeks ago #26290
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I appreciate the consolation and advice. I did order a Champion Weathered Fury for my son on Sept. 1st that we got on Oct. 1st. It's a gorgeous saber and it is his Christmas present. My Vengeance was ordered so that he would have someone to spar with when he gets his saber...that's why I'm getting a bit frustrated. It's looking less likely that it'll make it on time.
I certainly agree that it's a factor of how complex a saber is to build, the experience of the tech assigned to build it and the speed with which they can work but still maintain the level of quality SaberForge expects. There is also the issues that crop up with not having certain components on hand that can cause delays. My only issue is that if something is delaying the build or shipment it would be nice to get an update. |
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I've got a very bad feeling about this...
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Wait time for Etsy? 6 months 4 weeks ago #26291
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Wraithlord wrote:
I appreciate the consolation and advice. I did order a Champion Weathered Fury for my son on Sept. 1st that we got on Oct. 1st. It's a gorgeous saber and it is his Christmas present. My Vengeance was ordered so that he would have someone to spar with when he gets his saber...that's why I'm getting a bit frustrated. It's looking less likely that it'll make it on time.
I certainly agree that it's a factor of how complex a saber is to build, the experience of the tech assigned to build it and the speed with which they can work but still maintain the level of quality SaberForge expects. There is also the issues that crop up with not having certain components on hand that can cause delays. My only issue is that if something is delaying the build or shipment it would be nice to get an update. Its to bad we didn't have this convo a week ago. I would have suggested a cheap stunt saber from Ultrasabers just so you had something in hand to play with your son on xmas. (Im assuming that father-son moment is a lot more important than what saber is actually in your hand). Unfortunately even Ultrasabers with their lightning shipping couldn't get it into your hands by xmas with only a few days left. My only other suggestion would be a Hasbro force-FX. You could go to a store tomorrow and find one. The downside with those though is they are a lot more money and if your son really wacks away at it that V4 infinity edge blade will make mince meat out of a force-fx. |
Wait time for Etsy? 6 months 4 weeks ago #26293
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I'm pretty committed to Saberforge (both with my respect for the sabers they build as well as financially as I have bought 3 sabers for a total of $1500 since Sept.
I'll wait....it's all I can do. |
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I've got a very bad feeling about this...
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Wait time for Etsy? 6 months 4 weeks ago #26298
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Wraithlord wrote:
I'm pretty committed to Saberforge (both with my respect for the sabers they build as well as financially as I have bought 3 sabers for a total of $1500 since Sept.
I'll wait....it's all I can do. I hear that. Im about $1200 deep myself. I already had a prodigal son, I just got my fallen and just today I ordered a champion Bane in pink. I also have my eye on a Jade fire in purple. Then theres the redeemer, the avenger, the guardian, Aghhhh to many choices. |
Wait time for Etsy? 6 months 4 weeks ago #26312
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Gorobulus wrote:
Wraithlord wrote:
I'm pretty committed to Saberforge (both with my respect for the sabers they build as well as financially as I have bought 3 sabers for a total of $1500 since Sept.
I'll wait....it's all I can do. I hear that. Im about $1200 deep myself. I already had a prodigal son, I just got my fallen and just today I ordered a champion Bane in pink. I also have my eye on a Jade fire in purple. Then theres the redeemer, the avenger, the guardian, Aghhhh to many choices. I hear you and I'm in the same boat. I started with the Guardian and even before receiving it I was already ordering a Redeemer and soon after a Venomous Fury. I definitely have to stop for a while now. |