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Group purchase of shields from Allan / Merc's Tailor?
« on: 2011-12-12, 15:15:07 »

I've been exchanging some messages with Allan about the idea of ordering a heater shield from him. I had admired the one Sir Brian ordered, and never got the opportunity to order one myself. In order for it to be worth Allan's time/money, we'd need to order 3 or 4 of them. I'm checking with him on the price, but I think they were very affordable as I recall.

Anyone else interested?
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Re: Group purchase of shields from Allan / Merc's Tailor?
« Reply #1 on: 2011-12-12, 15:39:53 »
These shields are really fantastic guys if you want a heater shield that is built to last and look great.  :)
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Re: Group purchase of shields from Allan / Merc's Tailor?
« Reply #2 on: 2011-12-12, 16:34:48 »
From Allan:

Quote from: Allan Senefelder on 2011-12-12, 16:06:03
Late heater $160.00, early heater $190.00, Anglo-Saxon/Viking round shield $250.00, teardrop w/ boss $250.00, teardrop/no boss $210.00. Those are all less than we used to sell them for.
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Re: Group purchase of shields from Allan / Merc's Tailor?
« Reply #3 on: 2011-12-12, 17:04:08 »
I don't recall the sizing...which is larger, early or late heater?  Either way, I'm game...I'd rather get one from him than the one I was contemplating.  Sir Brian, any pics of the one you have?
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Re: Group purchase of shields from Allan / Merc's Tailor?
« Reply #4 on: 2011-12-12, 17:40:28 »
I can post some pics this afternoon along with some measurements. :)
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Re: Group purchase of shields from Allan / Merc's Tailor?
« Reply #5 on: 2011-12-12, 18:25:27 »
Quote from: Sir Brian on 2011-12-12, 17:40:28
I can post some pics this afternoon along with some measurements. :)

Please do. :) I'd be in for one around 24" x 36", heater style.
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Re: Group purchase of shields from Allan / Merc's Tailor?
« Reply #6 on: 2011-12-12, 19:41:47 »

Allan sent me this link. They're on the 6th row:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1062941212677.2010088.1200387794&type=1&l=baf6ae7b84

I think the early heater is the larger (taller) one.
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Re: Group purchase of shields from Allan / Merc's Tailor?
« Reply #7 on: 2011-12-12, 20:21:48 »
I believe I have the later heater which is 24" X 24" and as promised here are the pictures!  ;)

I included both front and back so you can see the excellent strapping Allan does.
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Re: Group purchase of shields from Allan / Merc's Tailor?
« Reply #8 on: 2011-12-12, 20:38:09 »
Brian, did he paint your charges as well?  Just wondering.  I'd be in for one of the larger ones then...especially with that strapping, its excellently done.
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Re: Group purchase of shields from Allan / Merc's Tailor?
« Reply #9 on: 2011-12-12, 20:45:45 »
No Sir William I had a friend paint the green and white and I did the charges with a stencil I purchased and one I purchased and modified. :)
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Re: Group purchase of shields from Allan / Merc's Tailor?
« Reply #10 on: 2011-12-12, 21:05:10 »

I'll ask him how large the early heater is. I'd like to know before we place an order.
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Re: Group purchase of shields from Allan / Merc's Tailor?
« Reply #11 on: 2011-12-12, 21:05:53 »
Ok, sounds good.  Will this order be going in before or after Christmas?

Sir Brian, you did a marvelous job then...I thought it was professionally done.  By that I do not mean I think you're a slouch...only that I know I am.  ;)
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Re: Group purchase of shields from Allan / Merc's Tailor?
« Reply #12 on: 2011-12-12, 21:07:02 »

Whenever we're all ready. I can do it any time.

Of course, now I'm torn between the early and late heaters. Early probably fits my period more correctly, but still.. :)
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Re: Group purchase of shields from Allan / Merc's Tailor?
« Reply #13 on: 2011-12-12, 22:27:16 »
Well not to add too much to your temptation but you might want to seriously consider getting one of each since you have a 14th Century harness as well and there is no telling when you'll get another opportunity to purchase a shield designed with such authenticity.  ;)
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Re: Group purchase of shields from Allan / Merc's Tailor?
« Reply #14 on: 2011-12-13, 00:53:43 »

Don't think I haven't thought about that. :)

BTW, Allan says the Early is about 24" x 30".

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