System: Primarily SCA can be used for any system that allows plate.
What: Metal Armor
Quality: ***
Selection: ****
Customer Service: ****
I don't have much experience with Bokalo but I have ordered from him in the past. I've been told by others that as long as you order off the shelf he's just fine. Since I haven't been in the market for custom work it didn't matter. I ordered a couple of aluminum elbow and knee cops to get me started in the SCA. They did the trick. very basic, and delivered in a timely manner. His prices are reasonable as well. The kick on quality is because I haven't seen anything from him the was more than munitions grade. So I really don't know on that, but I have no complaints on his work.
http://www.bokalosarmoury.com/
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Customer Service absolutely cannot be a 4****. This guy is one of the rudest people I have ever had the opportunity to discuss buying with.
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You know, I have asked and explained at least 3-4 times, as to *exactly* what I want. I have asked for advice, I have mentioned what I am looking for, and I have asked specifically "can I order this" over and over (linking to pictures that *you* sent me as recommendations).
At this point, your responses are just rude and honestly insulting. If it is how you prefer to do business, I will look elsewhere and advise the rest of the group to do the same.
I have searched my google spam, trash and inbox and the "5" other emails I never responded to do not exist. This leads me to two options. Either your mail host eats and drops mail or is just unreliable, or Google does. I am guessing it isn't Google.
If you want to actually assist and make sales, please on the other hand, let me know and I still have the same exact desire for armor that I did before. 2 arms to go over aluminum riveted chain, and 2 leg pieces that would attach directly to cloth specifically for Larp but it wouldn't honestly matter if it was Fantasy Larp or SCA quality.
-J**** *****
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You dont know how to use a shopping cart to place online orders?
Bokalo
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Valdier wrote:
Your site with broken links, missing pictures, lack of information and your terrible attitude have convinced me to buy armor elsewhere. Being an e-commerce developer, I am well aware of how to use a shopping cart. I am also well aware of how not to get stuck buying something that doesn't have accurate information and isn't what was discussed in emails.
Thanks though.
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On Fri, Jul 12, 2013 at 11:10 AM, Bokalo's Armoury wrote:
Well if you could ask intellegent questions. ..
And had any clue what you want. ..
Reason my site is so simple is I cant make yhe armour fast enough to fill my orders
For the last 15yrs
If you dont know the differance between working with the actual craftsman
And some slick online importer. .....
Maybe you should do business else where
Bokalo
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No clue what you're on about. Bokalo is an extremely nice guy who provides nothing but excellent products.
DeleteHe's helped me several times, talking to me about what armor would be right for hours on end. His products is armor for fighters, by fighters.
He's not rude in the slightest. I've been in contact for a while, and the person who introduced me to him even longer. I have never once had a negative experience with Bokalo and probably never will.
His products are amazing, his 5 year gentlemen's policy, even better. He's a generally great guy with a knack and passion for forging.
However, on the other hand, you're an absolute insufferable prick. Even in the excerpts you provide to make Bokalo look bad, you ended up making yourself look like an ass. Really, really allow this piece of advice to sink in; perhaps before commenting on the supposed "attitude" of others, you should work on improving your own first. :)
great prices, great merchandise, and great customer service. would absolutely give him a 10/10.
ReplyDeleteown a pair of his gauntlets, and he's currently making me a new helmet for fighting. constantly communicating the whole process with me. great guy, great stuff.
Bokalo's a fucking dick. Delayed my shit for over a year when he initially told me a completion date for 2 months. Constant excuses, refused to send me pictures of what I ordered, etc. Pretty sure he hadn't even started on my shit when I demanded an income.
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