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Post by Brian of DBK on Jun 27, 2008 1:45:03 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2008 1:55:32 GMT
My honest opinion is that is absolutely beautiful!!
If you can sell that scabbard and belt at between $250 & $300 I don't think you will be able to keep up with the orders.
How long did it take? What do you expect turn around time to be? (same question really)
Edit: the chape is very nice.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2008 1:58:23 GMT
I don't know how much you should charge but I just had to say that the scabard right there is some amazing work. People said it before but I will say it again that you have some outstanding abilities. I think next you should try your hand at a scabard with designs in it, you are up there with the very best of scabard makers.  |
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Post by Brian of DBK on Jun 27, 2008 2:01:05 GMT
My honest opinion is that is absolutely beautiful!! If you can sell that scabbard and belt at between $250 & $300 I don't think you will be able to keep up with the orders. How long did it take? What do you expect turn around time to be? (same question really) Edit: the chape is very nice. Thanks Steve. Getting to the point you see in the pictures above took lots of trial & error, and obviously future orders won't take as long, but I'm thinking it probably took around 20+ hours. Edit: Thanks Will, I appreciate it. |
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Post by rammstein on Jun 27, 2008 2:09:55 GMT
THAT'S GODLY!
+1 dude!
6/5 for historical accuracy, you nailed it!
If I can make a small recommendation, add a little bit of stiching around the triangle flap, it brings it out a lot better and is historically accurate.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Jun 27, 2008 2:17:22 GMT
I'd put it at around 350 or so. Maybe more considering you will be able to offer many style and colour combinations, once you've done a few more for examples. I can't see why people wouldn't pay up to 500 if you can realise their dreams. I'll recommend my buyers to get in touch with you to discuss - since I have no ambition to make scabbards.
It looks spectacular. Can we please have a close up of the chape?
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Post by Brian of DBK on Jun 27, 2008 2:45:50 GMT
THAT'S GODLY! +1 dude! 6/5 for historical accuracy, you nailed it! If I can make a small recommendation, add a little bit of stiching around the triangle flap, it brings it out a lot better and is historically accurate.  |
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Post by Brian of DBK on Jun 27, 2008 2:46:29 GMT
I'd put it at around 350 or so. Maybe more considering you will be able to offer many style and colour combinations, once you've done a few more for examples. I can't see why people wouldn't pay up to 500 if you can realise their dreams. I'll recommend my buyers to get in touch with you to discuss - since I have no ambition to make scabbards. It looks spectacular. Can we please have a close up of the chape?  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2008 4:04:37 GMT
I'd pay about 350 maybe 400 for something like that, the only reason I put the price so low is because after paying for shipping an Aussie wanting one of those is looking at about 600 if the price is higher and that is still american.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2008 4:09:22 GMT
I'd say $250 -$350. Tritonworks does some nice stuff for pretty cheap, but they itemize every detail and have a big waiting list. (last I heard) That scabbard looks fantastic! Great job on the chape too, that's pretty nice. Looks like real quality work.
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Post by enkidu on Jun 27, 2008 4:22:56 GMT
You already know what im thinking of Brian, Quit : sleep, family life and day job, your customizations have just taken over. Good luck trying to cope with all this, by chance your wife is involved Note for those who still havent ordered anything from Brian, quality, service and communication are outstanding, and i work as a customer service supervisor. Karma to you ! |
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Post by randomnobody on Jun 27, 2008 4:47:05 GMT
I can only offer that that is an outstanding piece of work and had I any money I would be more than happy to pay whatever you might charge for it. Then again, it might be in your best interest to keep the price of the sword in mind when charging...not many want to pay $500 for a scabbard for a $250 sword, but some will. Not me, but some will.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2008 7:00:33 GMT
That looks excellent. I agree that you could resonably charge 300ish for something like that, but I feel the same as randomnobody, I personally could not bring myself to spend as much or more on the scabbard than I did on the sword itself.
That's a sweet design I haven't seen before...I may just try to rig something up like that myself, although I'm sure it wont come out no where near as nice.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2008 7:17:59 GMT
Brian,
Do you require that the sword be sent to you in order to make the scabbard?
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Post by kidcasanova on Jun 27, 2008 9:09:21 GMT
Brian, you are ASTOUNDING. Seriously, this piece is incredible. As for Ram's stitching idea, it's a pretty solid idea. But the piece looks whole without it. The chape is beautiful. Well, it's all beautiful. +1 from me, bro.
As for pricing, I'm seeing some low prices. But after how many hours you put into it, a fare wage, and from looking at what else is out there, I think it's more realistic at 500-600, depending on the complexity. You could probably get a bare-bones utility scabbard done for 300-400, which is still a great price for a completely custom scabbard.
Honestly, you're doing work that appears to be on par with the Albion scabbards, and I'm positive you could get it made for just over half that price. You'll have a massive amount of orders.
I'm seeing some good times ahead, man. Good on you.
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Jun 27, 2008 9:44:40 GMT
I don't think ANYONE is going to buy a $500 scabbard for a $100-300 sword. And I'd say Brian knows that. Which is why its just as well there are thousands for people out there paying $800 - 5000 for a sword, and would want scabbards for them. Thats Brian's market.
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Post by Brian of DBK on Jun 27, 2008 13:14:39 GMT
Brian, Do you require that the sword be sent to you in order to make the scabbard? Yes sir. The wood core would be near impossible without being able to shape it to the exact fit of the blade. |
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Post by Brian of DBK on Jun 27, 2008 13:17:53 GMT
I don't think ANYONE is going to buy a $500 scabbard for a $100-300 sword. And I'd say Brian knows that. Which is why its just as well there are thousands for people out there paying $800 - 5000 for a sword, and would want scabbards for them. Thats Brian's market. That would be correct. Although if you want to have one done for a sub $300 sword, I'm not going to argue with you. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 27, 2008 13:23:59 GMT
Brian
At 20 hours apiece (lets say 15 with practice) I don't think you are going to be able to sell these for less than $500. Have you set pricing yet?
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Post by Brian of DBK on Jun 27, 2008 16:05:24 GMT
Brian At 20 hours apiece (lets say 15 with practice) I don't think you are going to be able to sell these for less than $500. Have you set pricing yet? I'm starting to narrow it down to about $400 for what you see pictured. Any extra requests that result in more material cost and or substantial time will of course add to the cost. I'm also in the process of working out the details for metal chapes. |
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