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dieselmonkey
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We *so* should change your title to 'Apostrophe Nazi' Steve. :)

Der Grammatischenführer?


 
Posted : 21/01/2009 5:54 pm
HeadShot
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Well, I didn't even mention "roll's"....... :slap:




 
Posted : 22/01/2009 8:54 am
melfin
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Sorry to get back on topic but I recently ordered a complete us loadout from sof and it took over a week and a half to arrive. I phoned them up to ask about the order and they said it was due to the helmet I ordered requirng conveting. I don't really mind as I don't need the kit for a while, the only thing I don't understand is how everyone allways seams to slate sof for being the most expensive. I did a little tesco/asda syle price comparison for a basic us loadout between sof and epic militaria and as you can see sof is considerably cheaper at the moment.

ok so it may take a little while longer to arrive but thats quite a saving you have to agree.

Melfin


 
Posted : 22/01/2009 11:20 am
Gadge
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Some things are loads cheaper.

E.g german inf assault badge is £6 from them and over £10 elsewhere...

However...

Equally an RAC helmet from Sabre is £15 and it was £65 from Sof

The point is not 'never use sof' its 'dont blindly buy all your stuff from one stockist' - shop around.





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Posted : 22/01/2009 11:34 am
HeadShot
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My issue isn't pricing, it's quality. I've never bought anything from them because when I've checked it out at a stall it's just been a bit....thin. :|




 
Posted : 22/01/2009 12:04 pm
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Just checked their website and to be fair to them they do say this on the front page--

Delivery times.
Due to an increase in orders and moving warehouse some Re-enactment orders are taking a little longer to send out, we are trying to get all orders shipped within 5 days. If you do require the order quickly please e mail us after you have placed the order, with the date you need it by and your order number. We hope to be back to normal shortly.


 
Posted : 23/01/2009 11:52 am
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well it does amuse me that you get complaints when deliveries take a week or so ...coming from a Medieval and Napoleonic living history background we'd sometimes have to wait a year for some bits and pieces.


 
Posted : 23/01/2009 7:48 pm
biguk
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Just checked their website and to be fair to them they do say this on the front page--

Delivery times.
Due to an increase in orders and moving warehouse some Re-enactment orders are taking a little longer to send out, we are trying to get all orders shipped within 5 days. If you do require the order quickly please e mail us after you have placed the order, with the date you need it by and your order number. We hope to be back to normal shortly.

Its because i told them to put up a notice about the delays. I thought it was unfair that if you needed the item for an event, and ordered it in good time. That potential customers should be notified of delays..


 
Posted : 27/01/2009 12:27 pm
Joseph Porta
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My issue isn't pricing, it's quality. I've never bought anything from them because when I've checked it out at a stall it's just been a bit....thin. :|

my US webbing from them fell to bits after 2 games

its good for the stand around at shows thinking your cool, but ANY kind of running or jumping (and yes i do sometimes) and its bolloxed


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Joseph Porta to "strawberrys and cream", in the sven hassel book ,ogpu prison

 
Posted : 27/01/2009 4:23 pm
biguk
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You should be alright they are improving on times..Just had something delivered quickier.


 
Posted : 02/02/2009 1:19 am
Kermit
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This is a thread about SOF and their delayed delivery problems. It is not for arguing about other things. OK?


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When we were an Empire it was run by an Empress
Now we're a country we're run by a..........

 
Posted : 02/02/2009 1:31 am
spiers
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Recently received an M1 Carbine pouch quite quickly which I was happy with. In a different package I also received someone elses package as well!

If anyone ordered a Trail Classic butane gas stove and a Fallshirmjager tshirt with a picture of a Fallshirmjager with FG42 over his shoulder on the back...get in touch :wink: I haven't sent it back to SOF because I'm not paying p&p for their mistake.


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Posted : 25/02/2009 1:43 pm
Gadge
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If buttons fall off its authentic.

Landsers had to sew most the buttons on their uniforms after they were issued as they fell off easily from the facory/stores.





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Posted : 26/02/2009 10:26 am
Barrie and Anne
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Placed an order online on Sunday.

Arrived on Tuesday.

No complaints here.


 
Posted : 05/03/2009 7:51 pm
biguk
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They seem to have got there act together now. I ordered stuff on Saturday as next day delivery, and they arrived today.


 
Posted : 10/03/2009 7:22 pm
Chomley-Warner
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Yes, I placed an order on the 4th and it arrived this morning (11th) by 48hr carrier - no complaints there. Looks like they have sorted the warehouse/despatch problems (for the moment anyway).


 
Posted : 11/03/2009 9:51 am
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