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Post by Greg E on Jun 24, 2024 22:45:53 GMT
3+ weeks since I was told that the blade was done and all that was left was to assemble the sword and send it. No word yet. At this point, I'd be sending strongly worded emails, and telling them to start thinking about refunding me. 4+ weeks after being told it just needed to be assembled and sent. A couple of days ago I sent another email. No reply yet.
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Post by Greg E on Jun 25, 2024 22:08:45 GMT
Reply was received, with tracking number and proof of shipping label. 26 months since the order was placed. I will keep advised on shipping times and condition of sword/package.
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Post by beardo on Jun 27, 2024 8:58:37 GMT
Reply was received, with tracking number and proof of shipping label. 26 months since the order was placed. I will keep advised on shipping times and condition of sword/package. Finally! Looking forward to the review. If it's a solid product, I may very well still place an order. Unfortunately, from what I've seen, nobody else is matching their price/quality ratio. At least I'll know to expect a two year wait, and terrible communication ahead of time.
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Post by Greg E on Jul 5, 2024 17:15:03 GMT
It is sitting at a post office since the 27th. I don't have a good feeling about it. I do not think I have had anything sit that long at customs.
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Post by alientude on Jul 5, 2024 17:23:31 GMT
It is sitting at a post office since the 27th. I don't have a good feeling about it. I do not think I have had anything sit that long at customs.
I've had a sword sit at Customs for a week before, and still get delivered. It's harrowing, for sure.
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Post by pellius on Jul 5, 2024 17:51:30 GMT
It is sitting at a post office since the 27th. I don't have a good feeling about it. I do not think I have had anything sit that long at customs.
I've had a sword sit at Customs for a week before, and still get delivered. It's harrowing, for sure.
Yeah. I’ve had some items go three weeks with no update depending on the source country. Prolly the least fun part of the hobby. Thankfully they always came thru okay.
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Post by stormmaster on Jul 5, 2024 22:29:42 GMT
Longest for me was 1 month
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Post by Greg E on Jul 10, 2024 12:51:51 GMT
OK, overnight it appeared at a post office a couple days from my city. The saga of getting to me is nearing conclusion.
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Post by Greg E on Jul 11, 2024 18:18:07 GMT
It has arrived.
I have just opened it. It arrived safe. As for the sword itself I will say it looks pretty good. More pics to follow. BUT.... the grip is the wrong color.. ugh. It is black when I asked for chestnut brown, of course.
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Post by Greg E on Jul 11, 2024 23:32:17 GMT
3lbs .9oz weight.
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Post by eastman on Jul 12, 2024 0:51:32 GMT
glad the eagle has landed
looks like a fine sword
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Post by swordsandpenunzen on Jul 12, 2024 3:27:12 GMT
Glad the sword arrived. I got the same issue. I made a commission that should take 22 months. I am now waiting close to 36 months. Funny is, I can't reach elgur. I'm trying for like 2 month via email and Facebook... No response... Has anyone another idea how to reach him?
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Post by Greg E on Jul 13, 2024 14:56:47 GMT
Glad the sword arrived. I got the same issue. I made a commission that should take 22 months. I am now waiting close to 36 months. Funny is, I can't reach elgur. I'm trying for like 2 month via email and Facebook... No response... Has anyone another idea how to reach him? Make sure to go over the details with him when/if you get a hold of him. He put the wrong color of leather on the grip, that we had agreed upon 2 years ago.
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Post by swordsandpenunzen on Jul 15, 2024 8:59:45 GMT
Thanks for the tip, getting a hold will be the toughest one... neigher email nor facebook got me a response...
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Post by wyrd on Jul 19, 2024 15:13:55 GMT
I was able to contact him after many an unanswered email through Facebook's Messenger. He said some delays are to be experienced due to sickness. My sixteen month commission thus became 20 months, with the estimation to be completed in 4 month from this week (three months to have available time and one month to complete the order). The message was slightly strongly worded. For some reason I believe the answer was triggered by the inclusion of the word F***ING. I wrote him again yesterday to add sharpening to the blade, to which he promptly replied (me thinks it was due to the sentence "difference in price"). I've also advised him to start answering his emails and messages after reading some of the comments I've found on this thread. Hope that helps.
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Post by jcmt03 on Jul 20, 2024 0:26:34 GMT
What's the status on your commission? Still AWOL?
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Post by Greg E on Jul 20, 2024 1:53:44 GMT
What's the status on your commission? Still AWOL? If you are asking about mine, it is here. Not sure about the other 2 fellows posting here.
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Post by jcmt03 on Jul 20, 2024 14:59:03 GMT
Crud, sorry to be redundant. Didn't even see the commentary stretched to a second page.
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Post by beardo on Jul 23, 2024 11:41:43 GMT
For those still waiting on commissions from Elgur, it may very well be worth withholding the final payment until you see pictures of the finished sword. To avoid the situation Greg found himself in. It may not be the way that Jan wants to do business. But, it does state that he'll only ask for the rest of the money when the order is complete. ![Screenshot_20240723_123838_Chrome.jpg](//storage.forums.net/1694914/thumbnailer/c0GacL0wLjqRSGxUBpfR.png)
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Post by Greg E on Jul 23, 2024 13:50:07 GMT
For those still waiting on commissions from Elgur, it may very well be worth withholding the final payment until you see pictures of the finished sword. To avoid the situation Greg found himself in. It may not be the way that Jan wants to do business. But, it does state that he'll only ask for the rest of the money when the order is complete. True. He did ask for final payment before it was finished. My fault for sending it to him.
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