Vlad Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 (edited) Hello guys! I am pretty new on this group. This is that I have read some discussions and the getting started page, unfortunately I cannot afford most of the options. Thing is that I would probably afford at the very most to spend about 300$. Let's say 350 but no way more than that. What recommendations would you have regarding armor and helmet? I am looking for a decent looking armor, I don't want it to be approved or anything like that, just decent looking. Also, I have nothing against a second-hand armor. I am a 1.78m guy at about 64kg. I looked on various websites like ebay, amazon etc. And I see there are a lot of options, I just don't know what I should look after. Thank you! Edited October 31, 2017 by Vlad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmrhodes13[Staff] Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 Have a read through the getting started section and if you want to become 501st approved stay away from ebay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCantBe Sidious[TK] Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 (edited) Hey Vlad, Not trying to troll your post, but you should keep your $300 and save a bit more. You may find someone that will sell an old, beat-up kit for that amount, but realistically, a lot of us end up spending $1000 - $1200 or so, once you have bought a kit, soft parts, and the tools and materials you need. Just trying to help, and good luck on your endeavor. I would love to be wrong and you find a kit for that amount. I just don't think that number is realistic. Edited October 31, 2017 by YouCantBe Sidious typed $100 instead of $1000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tydirium1[TK] Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 If you do find something for 350, I don't think you will be at all satisfied. There are some pretty bad looking renditions out there. You can tell when they are up next to a nice looking kit. It would be most embarrassing to be in one of those standing next to a decent suit of armor. Save your money and go for something better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starsaber25[Admin] Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 Hi Vlad. You have been given some great advice so far. I know it isn’t probably what you want to hear but Steve is right above. Maybe you should consider waiting just a little longer to make a purchase and save some more money. You have mentioned that you would like to get a nice looking set of armor. If you are indeed looking for that then you will be looking in the $650 range for a kit. Then you will have to purchase the materials and tools to assemble that kit and the other items like a neck seal, boots, holster, E-11, body suit, etc. I know it’s tough but it is very difficult to build one of the sets of armor for under $1000 unless you buy something second hand and get lucky. Please feel free to ask us any questions. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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