Veeris
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« Reply #210 on: January 15, 2016, 03:38:54 AM » |
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Do you think a grab bag is worth it?
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DarthScrub
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« Reply #211 on: January 15, 2016, 04:09:43 AM » |
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If you're not sure of what saber you want, or whether investing in a high priced saber with all of the bells and whistles is worth it, the grab bag is worth it. The down side, of course, is you have no idea what you're gonna get until it comes in, and it's a stunt saber so there's no sound.
While you're here, it's mandatory for every new comer to stop by the rules thread and post and acknowledgment that you've read the rules. So go ahead and knock that out real quick so no one else will bother you about it. Welcome to the forum!
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KraytDragonPearl
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« Reply #212 on: January 15, 2016, 08:12:48 PM » |
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Do you think a grab bag is worth it?
Veeris, Make sure you head over to the Rules section: http://www.saberforum.com/index.php?topic=117.0 And acknowledge that you read the rules. Its mandatory for all forum members to do so. It keeps the forum environment positive and enjoyable. Thanks AS far as if a Grab Bag is worth it.....Absolutely YES!!! A Grab bag is a great way to get ahold of a US saber and test out the quality then you can decide which one you want later (with all the bells and whistles 0f course). MTFBWY KDP |
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justmutantjed
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« Reply #213 on: January 16, 2016, 11:01:30 AM » |
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I have zero regrets on my grab-bag purchase, Veeris. I'll echo what KraytDragonPearl said. I got a good, solid secondary saber that I don't hafta baby quite as much as my custom one.
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Shock with RGBW Emerald (SRD, Pulse: EG, FoC: AB) and Obsidian v4 Sound, Recharge Port, non-illuminated AV Switch.
Dark Catalyst in Blazing Red w/ Red-illuminated AV Switch and Obsidian V3 Sound.
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Whitakker
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« Reply #214 on: January 16, 2016, 06:25:35 PM » |
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Theoretically yes, but the chance is very, very low that you get one of the premium hilts  I'd imagine I'm more likely to get one of the $50-100 hilts. It'd be pretty wild if I somehow got a Reaper or a Catalyst. |
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Dauntless Seven
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« Reply #215 on: January 16, 2016, 06:46:52 PM » |
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Whitakker. Don't get your hopes up as that is fantasy land thinking ( although nothing wrong with dreaming big & awesome ). You are spending x amount of dollars on a gb stunt saber and imagining that you could possibly get a xxx saber. US running out of stock and having to temporarily hold sales of gb sabers is much more realistic. You will enjoy whatever you get and please share. Even if it's another Aeon v4, you can make a nice looking staff. |
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bigBear
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« Reply #216 on: January 16, 2016, 08:07:06 PM » |
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yes, look around the aeon V4 and dominix V4 pricing and styles. that is more likely what your grab bag will be.
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norbat1
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« Reply #217 on: January 16, 2016, 10:02:48 PM » |
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Hey,
do you think a hilt with sound is "100%" worth the extra cost? If not, maybe I should try a grab bag.
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TheDrow
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« Reply #218 on: January 17, 2016, 05:34:36 PM » |
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Hey,
do you think a hilt with sound is "100%" worth the extra cost? If not, maybe I should try a grab bag.
If you are looking for a blade that you will mainly be using for film/have a super tight budget/have no idea if this is something you want to put $$$ in to, go grab bag. But if, like me, you plan on using it as a costume prop, religious token(IE crucifix, yam-aka) and as calming ambient light and sound, you have to go sound. Plus, you dont have to make the sound effects with your mouth, unless you want to...like me. |
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norbat1
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« Reply #219 on: January 17, 2016, 07:22:13 PM » |
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If you are looking for a blade that you will mainly be using for film/have a super tight budget/have no idea if this is something you want to put $$$ in to, go grab bag. But if, like me, you plan on using it as a costume prop, religious token(IE crucifix, yam-aka) and as calming ambient light and sound, you have to go sound. Plus, you dont have to make the sound effects with your mouth, unless you want to...like me.
Thank god I am not the only one making the swoosh sounds!  Thanx, that makes sense. I do want something for a costume/item of worship. I think I'll go for a sound one! |
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TheDrow
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« Reply #220 on: January 17, 2016, 07:29:13 PM » |
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AND THE LIGHT SIDE OF THE FORCE GAINS ANOTHER SUPPORTER!
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I have walked the Dark, tasted its power, bathed in the blood of Jedi and Padawan. Now I am feared by all who seek to unbalance the force, for I am seeking redemption for my past. Dark Initiate V4-Violet Amethyst---Windu's Guile Crystal obtained in Pazzak game |
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« Reply #221 on: January 22, 2016, 02:42:57 AM » |
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Hello everyone. I just ordered my first ever ultrasaber from a grab bag. I can't wait for it to arrive due to the fact my next saber will either be a manticore or overlord (sith all the way) with a midgrade so I can officially compare the color difference of blazing red for myself. Also really glad to see so many supportive people behind a healthy hobby.
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Whitakker
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« Reply #222 on: January 24, 2016, 06:13:41 AM » |
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Whitakker. Don't get your hopes up as that is fantasy land thinking ( although nothing wrong with dreaming big & awesome ). You are spending x amount of dollars on a gb stunt saber and imagining that you could possibly get a xxx saber. US running out of stock and having to temporarily hold sales of gb sabers is much more realistic. You will enjoy whatever you get and please share. Even if it's another Aeon v4, you can make a nice looking staff. I wasn't exactly disillusioned. US would be losing money if they put up one of their high-end hilts in a grab-bag. It was a thought exercise/ silly idea more than anything else. And I've no doubt that I'm gonna love whatever I get, but I'll at least be choosing Sunrider's Destiny while I do it. |
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Wil Pathen
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« Reply #223 on: January 24, 2016, 06:33:38 AM » |
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Whitakker. Don't get your hopes up as that is fantasy land thinking ( although nothing wrong with dreaming big & awesome ). You are spending x amount of dollars on a gb stunt saber and imagining that you could possibly get a xxx saber. US running out of stock and having to temporarily hold sales of gb sabers is much more realistic. You will enjoy whatever you get and please share. Even if it's another Aeon v4, you can make a nice looking staff.  |
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B.Tolsma
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« Reply #224 on: January 24, 2016, 12:35:27 PM » |
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Niiiiiice :3 I've 2 sabers on the way already, A dominix LE V3 with sound and an Initiate V3 without sound. And I've been getting into making shrouds for my sabers lately. So because of that, I've already planned to get 3 or 4 grab bag sabers withing the next 2 weeks or so, so I can customize those! I'll be posting pictures after they're all done ofcourse |
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