Favourite Fencing Vendor

[Fencergrl]

I'm curious who people like to deal with and why?

[commiemermaid]

Absolute ships to me on the third day, and that's including the day I order: like, I order 6 PM on Tuesday and stuff arrives on Thursday. Consistently.

Also, people complain about their premade weapons, but they've always made it to me sturdy and shiny.

[erooMynohtnA]

I like Fencing.net and they're always my first choice, due to accessibility of the owner, great customer service, range of products, and quality of assembly. Plus, I'd rather send money Craig's way than anyone else's.

I like Absolute for customer service, range of products, and low prices.

I like LP UK because of the quality of their gear, and the fact that I get better service from them than LP USA.

Swordmasters has some stuff I can't get easily get elsewhere, so I deal with them. I have had trouble with orders, not huge problems, but enough annoyances to remark upon.

[Purple Fencer]

I'm curious who people like to deal with and why?

I could name one!

[seven6ty]

Well, this is the thread for it then.

Leon Paul. They've always done everything possible to keep me happy and a returning customer, which I appreciate.

[Fencergrl]

I could name one!

LOL... I'm sure you can!

Since Sam can't very well toot his own horn... I'll do it for him. I've recently started dealing with him after getting frustrated with my last vendor.

I chose him because he's a small company. He's on the Westcoast, carries a range of products (rather than one line) and he's an armourer.

So far, he's been very patient dealing with my endless questions and need for advice.

[Miglin]

I've only really dealt with Absolute because they've never given me any reason to have to deal with anyone else.

[leftyboy]

I like PBT clothing.

I like LP weapons. *prays for return of Pozdnyakov blades*

I love my FWF mask.

I like my BG ultralight lame. Tis cheaper than LP, but the metal zipper sucks and the velcro is coming off the lame.


I could not pick one over the others, to be honest.

[KD5MDK]

Fencing.net.

[Purple Fencer]

LOL... I'm sure you can!

Since Sam can't very well toot his own horn... I'll do it for him. I've recently started dealing with him after getting frustrated with my last vendor.

I chose him because he's a small company. He's on the Westcoast, carries a range of products (rather than one line) and he's an armourer.

So far, he's been very patient dealing with my endless questions and need for advice.

That's okay, sweetie.....you keep whippin' out the credit card and I'll keep answering!!

[glowstix]

LP is the best.....in the WORLD.. can't find a single thing i'm unhappy about whether LP USA or LP Canada.

[mrbiggs]

Absolute ships to me on the third day, and that's including the day I order: like, I order 6 PM on Tuesday and stuff arrives on Thursday. Consistently.

When I order stuff on 6 PM Tuesday, it's there for me about noon on Wednesday both at school and at home. Consistently.

I honestly have no idea how they do that...

[veeco]

I can't find the french grip I like anywhere else but Cartel Escrime, so I buy them from them.

Other than that. My vote goes to Saul at The Fencing Post. Nice guy, quick shipping, and located near to where I live.

[Purple Fencer]

I can't find the french grip I like anywhere else but Cartel Escrime, so I buy them from them.

Other than that. My vote goes to Saul at The Fencing Post. Nice guy, quick shipping, and located near to where I live.

Uhhh....did you move to San Diego....because Saul hasn't been in San Jose for several years...

[veeco]

No, I haven't moved :-).

But he is closer than Absolute, Fencing.Net and others mentioned in this thread.

Of course, he is further from you, but I haven't had the opportunity to place an order at H.O.M yet, so I can't say that you're my favorite vendor, yet.

[remistress]

My vote goes for Sam, he went above and beyond the call of duty to keep our business.

I've had good dealings with most other vendors as well. But the little bit of effort he put in, really made a difference.

[Purple Fencer]

No, I haven't moved :-).

But he is closer than Absolute, Fencing.Net and others mentioned in this thread.

Of course, he is further from you, but I haven't had the opportunity to place an order at H.O.M yet, so I can't say that you're my favorite vendor, yet.

Ahhh....it was the "near me" part that had me confused...'cause I don't consider a distance of 460 miles nearby!

[Zilverzmurfen]

Allstar GER. Always helpful, replies to e-mails within the hour, ships within days (depending on item ordered), decent prices, good equipment.

[Phaeton]

There are some products I get elsewhere, and several vendors who are quite nice people and I'd be happy to buy stuff from, but my vote to goes to the Fencing Post. It's pretty much where I get all my stuff.

[fencerchica]

Sword Masters has top quality gear (including hard to find items like Estoc gloves) and fair prices. I've been quite happy in my dealings with them.