Well, so much for...

[VIII]

I can just imagine their surprise when they got home with their loot and found dirty diapers (or whatever) in the boxes of "stereo equipment." Don't you just love karma?

Like the story of the lady who put her daughter's dead cat in a box to be buried, and the box was stolen from the back seat of her car 

[Rowan MacD]

   Man, that just sucks. 
   Most likely they don't even know what they have and throw it away, or if it's fancy enough they may give it to kids to play dress up.

  I remember when notices were posted on the renboards, that a member had a suitcase stolen out of her car that contained an entire noble gown and accessories.  She wanted everybody to watch ebay and Craigslist for the outfit, since it was unique and valuable and she had made it herself, so it had that much more sentimental value.   I don't know that it was ever found.
  Other places to notify would be costume outlets.  We have a theatrical supply place that buys used costumes, and renaissance garb is in big demand for plays and rentals.   Describe your items and let them know the stuff was stolen.   Offer a small reward if they are recovered.
   
   
   

[ravic]

If you have any pics of the garb, especially if there is something unique or distinctive, post them. That way if someone here sees something, you might be able to get your stuff back AND catch a thief.

[batninja]

That's a good idea.  Unfortunately, not much of it is 'unique'; everything can be found either online or at EVERY Renfest from here to Narnia.  I still may post pictures, anyway, because of my vanity.   

I'm patiently waiting on my insurance check, so I can commence to buyin' again.  Already received my replacement R/F pin!

[batninja]

Here I am from a couple weekends ago...



From this picture, I'm missing the sword, baldric, mug, bracers, sporran w/strap, and the belt.  I'm a nekkid lil' highlander now...

[EmbyrretheFae]

Here I am from a couple weekends ago...



From this picture, I'm missing the sword, baldric, mug, bracers, sporran w/strap, and the belt.  I'm a nekkid lil' highlander now...

having been a victim of a home invasion years ago (and lost over 22K in stuff), I'll offer if you'd like a new belt, bracers to replace the ones you lost.  Free.

Eamil me off list, with your belt size, color of buckle, wrist measurements and give me the next two months or so to get them done and I'll send them to you so you can be ready for next year.

[batninja]

I appreciate the offer, I really do. 

But I'm an apprentice leather guy myself, and already have the replacement belt in the works.  As far as the bracers go, I'm making a trip back to the Scot Schoppe at Scarby this weekend, as they were the only place that seemed to have this particular style (stitched, double-banded with buckles instead of laces). 

Regardless, that's very generous of you!

[VIII]

Batninja, any update on your sword, baldric, mug, bracers, sporran w/strap, and the belt?

[Tink]

having been a victim of a home invasion years ago (and lost over 22K in stuff), I'll offer if you'd like a new belt, bracers to replace the ones you lost.  Free.

Eamil me off list, with your belt size, color of buckle, wrist measurements and give me the next two months or so to get them done and I'll send them to you so you can be ready for next year.

This is why I love this community so much!  Everyone does what they can to help out their fellow rennies.  I wish the whole world could be like this!  (sorry, Ill stop with the cheese)


Batninja, I am so sorry to hear about the theft.  I am glad no one was hurt, though!

[batninja]

Batninja, any update on your sword, baldric, mug, bracers, sporran w/strap, and the belt?

Not a peep.  So I've decided to slowly rebuild my character garb.  The good thing is, I don't have to buy what I no longer use, so I can 'slim down' my inventory.  I'm ordering a new Buzz Kidder sporran tonight, and the leatherwork (kilt belt and sporran strap) is already in progress.

I think Wondrous Works in Wood, the maker of my previous mug, is based about 10 miles from my house, but I'll just wait until TRF to purchase the replacement.

Waiting to hear back from a couple other vendors on pricing.

The sword, however, may be a lost cause.  The one pictured is a Cold Steel 'Horsemans Sword', and is no longer in production.  I might get lucky and find one on eBay.  Otherwise, I'll just go all conformist and get a standard basket-hilt.   

[Lady Gryphon]

Batninja

I just did a google search and found this

"http://blujay.com/item/Cold-Steel-Battle-Ready-Horsemans-Basket-Hilt-Broad-Swo-7070000-3260249".  I couldn't see anywhere it said Out of Stock, so maybe you'll get lucky and they have one.

Or if am blind, forgive me, I'm just trying to help

Also BudK has one

http://budk.com/Swords/Cold-Steel-Horsemans-Basket-Hilt-Broadsword

And one last place to look, Again they didn't say out of stock

http://www.swordsswords.com/browseproducts/Cold-Steel-Horseman-Basket-Hilt-Broad-Sword.HTML

I'm sure there are others if you do a Google Search.  

[batninja]

Outstanding work!  I'll give 'em a lookover and call before I order to make sure they've got one in stock.

Thanks again!

[Lady Gryphon]

Did any of those Sights I posted pan out?  I hope you found a replacement for your weapon.

Please let us know.