Need help, first time buyer...

[visc]

I saw this armor for sell on ebay, and I was just wondering if it is a good deal or not.

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/Star-Wars-PT-ANH-Sandtrooper-Stormtrooper-Armor-kit_W0QQitemZ140394685136QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item20b02ce2d0

 

I realize it is a kit, but are good kits usually half the price of completes as I have been seeing?

 

Sorry if thgis was a dumb question, all this stuff is pretty much just going over my head, as I am new to this.

 

Thanks for any help.

[mattastic13]

Search the site for Pirate Trooper and you will see.....

[LJJNL]

Hi Tyler,

 

Welcome to the FISD! (If you have some spare time, why not drop a line in the New Member Introductions-section )

 

About a month or two ago I had the same question(s) you have It may sound a little lame but what you (really) need to do is browse this forum and read everything you think is (remotely) interesting. You'll be amazed about the time and effort the troopers on this forum put in their (armor) kits ! After reading and browsing trough all the topics and user posted photos you'll start to see all the details on different available kits. You'll be able to spot the difference between a fan made kit and a cheap (eBay) knock-off with a quick look

 

When I started with this and I saw photos of the first stormtrooper-kit I could find on eBay I was like "omg that looks great!", after some research I am so (so!) glad I didn't spend my money on that kit! There are so much better kits out there (I mean here, on the FISD ) So the lesson is: read, search, learn and then make your choice about your armor

 

And if you get stuck with anything, or you'd like to know other peoples opinion feel free to ask! Everybody on here is extremely helpful

 

To answer your first question: Yes, most of the time kits are less expensive than a completely build costume. Of course this depends on the kit It's better to buy a kit so that you can modify the armor on your body for a perfect fit.

 

Have a blast!

 

Greets,

Lennaert

Edited March 29, 2010 by LJJNL

[tkrestonva[TK]]

I couldn't said it better myself. Thanks, Lennaert.

[visc]

Thanks guys!