TOPIC: Order from etsy or saberforge?

Hi, im looking to buy an acolyte saber in red with standard finish, warrior tier. I want it as quickly as possible, obviously . I was wondering if ordering from etsy or the main site would get it in my hands quicker? thanks its my first saber btw

It seems like it's shifted towards the main site being the quicker of the options. It used to be Etsy but then everyone went there so now it's reversed itself.

Step right up with this game of Chance. Roll the dice and you will see.....

The only way I can think of that would yield any certainty more than deciding to buy from Etsy vs SF Site to ensure arrival in hand soonest would be to visit the SF Store in person.

Ouin OvrcAHst wrote:
I actually live in Oregon lol, about 5 hours drive from Portland. Do they have sabers ready to buy from their store? Is there a way to know their inventory?

If you're lucky enough to drive there to the show room, you should do it for sure. From what I've heard about others I think they have all the sabers in their showroom, but it's just a show room. But you can pick them up and get a feel for it, choose what you want and they'll build it for you within like an hour or 2 (pending availability of parts).

Before, Etsy was a bit quicker and is meant for "off the shelf" kind of purchases. It's not literally off the shelf, they still have to assemble and wire up everything. But the parts are more readily available. Which is also why Etsy prefers to do no real custom options, but will allow you to make requests in the comments section for Blade Size, Soundfont (if champion tier or higher is chosen), covertech wheel, blade plug and kill key finish. I've had 2 cases where I even asked for a specific finish in the activation switch and they did it both times (black body with white led ring). Etsy also has some sabers that you cannot get on the site itself.

The main SF site was (past tense) good for if you want basic customizations. Like if you wanted the body all black instead of dual tone. Or you could ask for a certain pommel instead (if the threads matched and looked right as sometimes the pommel isn't the pommel in design). So the site used to allow for minor custom requests. But now with the Custom Shop up and going since August, I'm unsure if they direct ALL minor and major custom requests through there.

If I were you, I'd make the drive. You can do it over the weekend and have your saber then and there instead of waiting 2-3 months.

Speaking from my own personal experience, it's an average of about 3 days if you go to the show room and order one. I've ordered 4 sabers total (2 for myself and 1 each for my nephews). One of mine took 4 days and the other only 1. I think the ones for my nephews took 3 days each.

Sick.
So I assume you're in portland? I should get you to scoop me one lol

Perhaps if he gets thru in an email first? And gives them a heads up of what he's looking for so they kind of have the 3-4 advance before he gets there.

Yes , hello Saberforge. I would like to place an order for carry-out. Hehe lol.

I ordered mine from etsy and only had to wait 8 weeks! I thought this was really good considering they were posting to the UK and was scheduled for a 10-12 week lead time.
I'm going to try the main site next though.

Acolyte Lao, I would definitely just drive to the showroom if I were you.

They are completely overwhelmed with orders from the holidays and the new movie right now and any order put in could take up to 3 months to receive when you take the 6-8 week lead time then the build queue, then the shipping time into account.

A guy with the forum name "flops" just recently drove up to the showroom and walked out with a saber. They have several on display that you can check out and purchase. According to Flops, they make special considerations for "locals" which means that if they don't have a saber ready that you want to buy, you can put in an order for something else and get it much faster than if you ordered through the site or etsy like the rest of us. Apparently he bought one saber there that he took home and put in an order for two others that were created and mailed to him just a few days later. I can't remember exactly how long it took but his thread is around here somewhere. I believe he got the other two sabers delivered in a week or less though.

If I lived anywhere near that showroom i'd have been there and back 3 weeks ago. I wish I knew someone close to there that could walk in and buy a saber for me and then mail it my way. It would save so much time and heartbreak. If you live that close you should definitely go and get what you want. Or just put in an order for something if they don't have it there ready to buy. Either way you'll have your saber faster than anyone else.

Knytiri posted in another thread that the lead time for both Etsy, and the main site are down to 6-8 weeks, so take your pick!

NeBosa wrote:
Yep, in Portland. About half hour drive from the showroom in Oregon City. Believe me, I realize how lucky I am. I really feel for everyone that has to wait weeks for their sabers.

Throwing in my pitch of salt if it helps. Ordered on Etsy on Monday and receipt said it would take 8-10 weeks. Don't know how often that status is updated though.