jeff8a
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Ordered a $200 Mystery box Monday night and it arrived today. Paid the extra 10 bucks for the ultra edge heavy grade blade & $34.59 for Fed Ex 2 day shipping. Here's what I got : Sentinel V4 [no windows] with Lite sound (Obsidian?) Blazing Red
FOC in Silver
Silver Non-Illuminated AV Switch
Regular vented pommel (hole in bottom)
Blade Retention Screw Wrench
Initially I was a little disappointed with what I got. Although it is cool looking, a Sentinel would not be my first choice TBH. The pommel with no speaker coverage was a surprise. I thought there was some kind of mistake. Went back to the US website for some re-checking. The Sentinel retails for 169.99 but then add the wrench, the FOC and the silver AV switch, my light saber came out to $220.99. US did make good on the guarantee to get a saber that retailed for $200 or more. Most likely me reading reviews from others who bought mystery boxes probably set my expectations too high as there were some really good surprises out there. Plus I was glad I didn't get a model I already had.Turns out the pommel with hole in the bottom is standard. NOTE: I did not factor in the cost for a ultra edge heavy duty blade because any light saber I'd buy from US would have this type of blade.Would I buy another mystery box? Maybe. Maybe better to try my luck on a $75 mystery or better yet just buy the exact model I like. Still...this is cheaper than buying guitars. [/list] |
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tx_tuff
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« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2017, 07:31:35 AM » |
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It is a crap shoot. It makes it hard when you see other people scoring some crazy deals out of boxes. Hopefully you will enjoy it more than you think you will, pretty nice saber.
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crisnomnom
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« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2017, 08:15:28 AM » |
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It's a shame you are a bit disappointed with your saber but if you do go the $75 route in the future I wish you luck.  |
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Isola815
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« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2017, 10:42:50 AM » |
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Can't see how you'd be unhappy with ANY sound saber. After you start spinning it, come back and tell us your new opinion on the Sentinel. But yes, quite obviously, if you want a specific hilt, order it and don't leave it to chance. Emory even states this in the Mystery Box introduction video. Also, please visit and acknowledge the rules thread as all other new members have done. It's at the very top of the forum in big red letters. Looks a bit like this:  but without quite so many arrows  Welcome to your new addiction  |
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scifidude79
8-bit Defender of the Aeon Order
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« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2017, 02:30:09 PM » |
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If you don't like it, I can PM you with my mailing address. I can always use another Sentinel. Kidding, of course. Give it some time and it will probably grow on you. If you duel or spin at all, you can't beat the Sentinel, except maybe with an Aeon. They're awesome sabers, very comfortable in the hand. Also, pictures, or it didn't happen. For your next order, you may just want to save up some Republic Credits and get that saber you really want, instead of leaving it up to The Force to decide things for you. It's worth it, trust me. |
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« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2017, 02:40:52 PM » |
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I guess if you already own a couple of sabers the sound doesn't matter anymore. Don't be disappointed jeff8a...at least you have a new toy to play with. As for me, I ordered my $75 Mystery box and I am feeling so nervous..I am excited of course, but I just hope I will get ANY sabers with sound since this will be my first saber.  |
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Edon Bluewolf
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« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2017, 08:23:20 PM » |
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That sounds like an excellent saber for dueling though and you can get creative and customize it to be unique.
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« Reply #7 on: August 19, 2017, 12:09:56 AM » |
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Yup. Sentinel is a very good saber to have for sure. I love mine. Thinking about getting a full Dark in Blazing Red as well at some point. Definitely a good dueling saber for sure too. Hope the saber grows on you over time =]
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Sabers: Liberator V3 CG ObsV4 sound!, Graflex GB, Overlord AB, Crimson Savior BR, Bane PO, Dark Initiate V2 LE BH, Shock GB, Archon V2.1 CG, Dark Sentinel LE GB ObSLite!, Standard Issue V3 CG, Dominix V3 LE BR, Sentinel SRD, Dominix V2 FO Next sabers: Dark Prophecy BVA, Negotiator AS, Enigma EG, Brylark CE SY  [/url] SW1 by joshgarcia07[/url |
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eabacon025
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« Reply #8 on: August 23, 2017, 03:10:46 PM » |
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I ordered the $200 mystery box and received a Dark Apprentice in BR FOC Windows AV. Love the saber but like you got the open pommel. Ordered the vented pommel from the Dark Shock which should blend in nicely and give me a little extra length. Will send pics.
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eabacon025
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« Reply #9 on: August 24, 2017, 02:27:22 PM » |
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Here are pics of the my $200 mystery box Dark Apprentice with the Dark Shock pommel. Looks great and still sounds great.  Sent from my LGL62VL using Tapatalk |
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« Reply #10 on: August 24, 2017, 04:27:22 PM » |
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Here are pics of the my $200 mystery box Dark Apprentice with the Dark Shock pommel. Looks great and still sounds great. Sent from my LGL62VL using Tapatalk Looks good. |
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Sig by For Tyeth...the Force shall set me free. Arsenal: (* w/ sound) Scorpion*(BR) Emerald Mantis CE* Chosen One*(BR) Shock LE*(FO) Archon V2.1*(CG) Dk Prophecy(BR){Thanks Qui-Lar} Menace CE staff*(BH) Flamberge CE*(BR) Initiate LE V2(BR) Dk Initiate V3(CG) Manticore CE*(SY) Dominix LE V3(AB) Bellicose*(GB) Dk Arbiter*(VA) Dominix V4(BR) Emperor's Hand*(DVA) Aeon V4(GB) Dk Initiate V4 (HP) Project:BOOYA!
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jeff8a
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« Reply #11 on: August 24, 2017, 04:37:45 PM » |
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Looks awesome!
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Sean107
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« Reply #12 on: August 24, 2017, 05:28:52 PM » |
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Ordered a $200 Mystery box Monday night and it arrived today. Paid the extra 10 bucks for the ultra edge heavy grade blade & $34.59 for Fed Ex 2 day shipping. Here's what I got : Sentinel V4 [no windows] with Lite sound (Obsidian?) Blazing Red
FOC in Silver
Silver Non-Illuminated AV Switch
Regular vented pommel (hole in bottom)
Blade Retention Screw Wrench
Initially I was a little disappointed with what I got. Although it is cool looking, a Sentinel would not be my first choice TBH. The pommel with no speaker coverage was a surprise. I thought there was some kind of mistake. Went back to the US website for some re-checking. The Sentinel retails for 169.99 but then add the wrench, the FOC and the silver AV switch, my light saber came out to $220.99. US did make good on the guarantee to get a saber that retailed for $200 or more. Most likely me reading reviews from others who bought mystery boxes probably set my expectations too high as there were some really good surprises out there. Plus I was glad I didn't get a model I already had.Turns out the pommel with hole in the bottom is standard. NOTE: I did not factor in the cost for a ultra edge heavy duty blade because any light saber I'd buy from US would have this type of blade.Would I buy another mystery box? Maybe. Maybe better to try my luck on a $75 mystery or better yet just buy the exact model I like. Still...this is cheaper than buying guitars. [/list] Congrats on your new saber! That sounds like a great saber to have. I'm sure after using it, you will begin to enjoy it more. It can be misleading watching others open their mystery boxes and receiving top notch sabers, but they always give you something valued more than you spent. So, it's always a win. |
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 Blades: Dark Initiate LE V4 - AS Sentinel V4 - AS Dark Shock - TRI BR/GB/CG Overlord - TRI BR/GB/CG |
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Therion Jinn
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« Reply #13 on: August 25, 2017, 02:15:39 AM » |
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Here are pics of the my $200 mystery box Dark Apprentice with the Dark Shock pommel. Looks great and still sounds great. Dark Shock pommel works really well with that |
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jeff8a
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« Reply #14 on: August 25, 2017, 06:40:26 PM » |
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UPDATE: a week later & I'm really loving my Sentinel. Thanks to everybody who responded and with a birthday coming next week yeah I will probably get another Mystery Box or a grab bag saber. I customized it a little bit by adding some O-rings and black tape. I replaced the blade retention screw with a thumb-wheel screw. Here it is when I got it:  and now with the mods:  
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