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2009-08-23T00:08:50Z

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	However, some good finds can still be found by the [[authenticity]] conscious shopper, but will require a lot more visits (and a lot more looking at period examples) to find a single good piece:		However, some good finds can still be found by the [[authenticity]] conscious shopper, but will require a lot more visits (and a lot more looking at period examples) to find a single good piece:
	*[[tool]]s that will be used at home (not events)		*[[tool]]s that will be used at home (not events)
	*long and careful shopping for that exact piece that can only be otherwise found in reproductions eg [[wood]]en hand carved [[bowl]]s as [mazers] - not every one, but some		*long and careful shopping for that exact piece that can only be otherwise found in reproductions eg [[wood]]en hand carved [[bowl]]s as [[mazers]] - not every one, but some
	*items that are fairly similar to period models, and can be recrafted eg repaint a [[plate]], add some specific decoration to a fairly plain candelabra, cut the base off the right martini glass to make a perfect conical [[beaker]]/oil [[lamp]], etc		*items that are fairly similar to period models, and can be recrafted eg repaint a [[plate]], add some specific decoration to a fairly plain candelabra, cut the base off the right martini glass to make a perfect conical [[beaker]]/oil [[lamp]], etc
	*raw materials eg second hand [[silk]] [[embroidery]] thread, carve a [[chair]]leg into a [[weaving]] accessory, [[pearl]] [[necklace]]s and other [[bead]]s, antique [[boning]], rags or [[feather]] filled items for stuffing [[pillow]]s		*raw materials eg second hand [[silk]] [[embroidery]] thread, carve a [[chair]]leg into a [[weaving]] accessory, [[pearl]] [[necklace]]s and other [[bead]]s, antique [[boning]], rags or [[feather]] filled items for stuffing [[pillow]]s

Tiff: /* Re-Enactment Op Shoppers */

2006-08-31T09:55:09Z

Re-Enactment Op Shoppers

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	*soft [[leather]] [[jacket]]s to make [[gloves]] - when you need a certain quality of [[leather]].		*soft [[leather]] [[jacket]]s to make [[gloves]] - when you need a certain quality of [[leather]].

	Such finds will be few and far between for the serious re-enactor. But they will have the benefit of being items that you cannot ~~buy~~ in ~~the~~ shops ~~today as cheaply~~. You will need to have a very clear memory of what the period examples look like in your head before going shopping, or other wise you may get confused in the blur of things that are [[medjeeval]]. Don't be afraid to walk out and come back later with a picture of the period item you think it looks like. The items you want to buy are generally so esoteric that they will be still there, and you will be happier at not having wasted your money.		Such finds will be few and far between for the serious re-enactor. But they will have the benefit of being items that you often cannot find in new goods shops. You will need to have a very clear memory of what the period examples look like in your head before going shopping, or other wise you may get confused in the blur of things that are [[medjeeval]]. Don't be afraid to walk out and come back later with a picture of the period item you think it looks like. The items you want to buy are generally so esoteric that they will be still there, and you will be happier at not having wasted your money.

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2006-08-30T09:51:48Z

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	==Re-Enactment Op Shoppers==		==Re-Enactment Op Shoppers==
	[[Re-~~Enactor~~]]s also frequently begin their gear acquisition careers in op-shops but more recently have come to consider many items to be too [[medjeeval]] to be of use. Such gear is generally acceptable for new members but are encouraged to acquire more accurate materials over time.		[[Re-enactor]]s also frequently begin their gear acquisition careers in op-shops but more recently have come to consider many items to be too [[medjeeval]] to be of use. Such gear is generally acceptable for new members but are encouraged to acquire more accurate materials over time.

	However some good finds can still be found by the authenticity ~~concious~~ shopper, but will require a lot more visits (and a lot more looking at period examples) to find a single good piece:		However, some good finds can still be found by the [[authenticity]] conscious shopper, but will require a lot more visits (and a lot more looking at period examples) to find a single good piece:
	*~~tools~~ that will be used at home (not events)		*[[tool]]s that will be used at home (not events)
	*long and careful shopping for that exact piece that can only be otherwise found in reproductions eg ~~wooden~~ hand carved ~~bowls~~ as [mazers] - not every one, but some		*long and careful shopping for that exact piece that can only be otherwise found in reproductions eg [[wood]]en hand carved [[bowl]]s as [mazers] - not every one, but some
	*items that are fairly similar to period models, and can be recrafted eg repaint a plate, add some specific decoration to a fairly plain candelabra, cut the base off the right martini glass to make a perfect conical beaker/oil lamp, etc		*items that are fairly similar to period models, and can be recrafted eg repaint a [[plate]], add some specific decoration to a fairly plain candelabra, cut the base off the right martini glass to make a perfect conical [[beaker]]/oil [[lamp]], etc
	*raw materials eg second hand silk embroidery thread, carve a ~~chairleg~~ into a weaving ~~acessory~~, pearl ~~necklaces~~ and other ~~beads~~, antique boning, rags or feather filled items for stuffing ~~pillows~~		*raw materials eg second hand [[silk]] [[embroidery]] thread, carve a [[chair]]leg into a [[weaving]] accessory, [[pearl]] [[necklace]]s and other [[bead]]s, antique [[boning]], rags or [[feather]] filled items for stuffing [[pillow]]s
	*patterned ~~fabrics~~ that are the next best thing to reproduction ~~fabrics~~ - better than most fabric ~~shops~~ have. Don't forget to look at fabrics that are currently shaped as beadspreads or garments		*patterned [[fabric]]s that are the next best thing to reproduction [[fabric]]s - better than most [[fabric shop]]s have. Don't forget to look at fabrics that are currently shaped as beadspreads or garments
	*old fur ~~coats~~ - a more ethical alternative to new furs		*old [[fur]] [[coat]]s - a more ethical alternative to new furs
	*simple ~~buckles~~ - some are nearly identical to reproductions, others are awful		*simple [[buckle]]s - some are nearly identical to reproductions, others are awful
	*soft leather ~~jackets~~ to make gloves - when you need a certain quality of leather.		*soft [[leather]] [[jacket]]s to make [[gloves]] - when you need a certain quality of [[leather]].

	Such finds will be few and far between for the serious re-enactor. But they will have the benefit of ~~beign~~ items that you cannot buy in the shops today. You will need to have a very clear memory of what the period examples look like in your head before going shopping, or other wise you may get confused in the blur of things that are medjeeval. Don't be afraid to walk out and come back later with a picture of the period item you think it looks like. The items you want to buy are generally so esoteric that they will be still there, and you will be happier at not having wasted your money.		Such finds will be few and far between for the serious re-enactor. But they will have the benefit of being items that you cannot buy in the shops today as cheaply. You will need to have a very clear memory of what the period examples look like in your head before going shopping, or other wise you may get confused in the blur of things that are [[medjeeval]]. Don't be afraid to walk out and come back later with a picture of the period item you think it looks like. The items you want to buy are generally so esoteric that they will be still there, and you will be happier at not having wasted your money.

	==Internal Links==		==Internal Links==

Tiff at 12:52, 28 August 2006

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 An '''opportunity shop''' is a second-hand goods store that operates usually to raise [[money]] for a [[charity]]. They are the best source of almost anything you want in the [[SCA]]. Things to keep an eye out for next time you walk past your local op-shop:
 *[[Fabric]]: Curtain fabric can make some great garb! Old bed sheets can be used to make up prototype [[garb]] so you don't waste your new good fabric. Old linen bed sheets make good [[chemise]]s.
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 ==Re-Enactment Op Shoppers==
 [[Re-Enactor]]s also frequently begin their gear acquisition careers in op-shops but more recently have come to consider many items to be too [[medjeeval]] to be of use. Such gear is generally acceptable for new members but are encouraged to acquire more accurate materials over time.
 ==Internal Links==

User 144 at 09:32, 27 May 2006

2006-05-27T09:32:29Z

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	*[[Accessories]]: [[leather]] [[shoes]], [[pouch]]es, [[bag]]s, [[carved wood]]en boxes, [[jewellery]], [[belt]]s...		*[[Accessories]]: [[leather]] [[shoes]], [[pouch]]es, [[bag]]s, [[carved wood]]en boxes, [[jewellery]], [[belt]]s...

			==Re-Enactment Op Shoppers==
⚫	See also:
			[[Re-Enactor]]s also frequently begin their gear acquisition careers in op-shops but more recently have come to consider many items to be too [[medjeeval]] to be of use. Such gear is generally acceptable for new members but are encouraged to acquire more accurate materials over time.

			==Internal Links==
		⚫	''See also:''
	*[[Bargain Store]]		*[[Bargain Store]]
			[[category:suppliers]]

User 144: link

2006-02-14T10:56:15Z

link

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	*[[Feasting gear]]: Yes. You can get all your feasting gear from an op-shop. [[Two pronged fork]]s, [[goblet]]s, [[tankard]]s, [[wood]]en and [[ceramic]] bowls and plates, [[candle]] stick holders or components for [[making oil lamps]]. And all for under $5! Think of all that 70s stuff that people got rid of. It's all now used in the SCA.		*[[Feasting gear]]: Yes. You can get all your feasting gear from an op-shop. [[Two pronged fork]]s, [[goblet]]s, [[tankard]]s, [[wood]]en and [[ceramic]] bowls and plates, [[candle]] stick holders or components for [[making oil lamps]]. And all for under $5! Think of all that 70s stuff that people got rid of. It's all now used in the SCA.
	*[[Accessories]]: [[leather]] [[shoes]], [[pouch]]es, [[bag]]s, [[carved wood]]en boxes, [[jewellery]], [[belt]]s...		*[[Accessories]]: [[leather]] [[shoes]], [[pouch]]es, [[bag]]s, [[carved wood]]en boxes, [[jewellery]], [[belt]]s...

			See also:
			*[[Bargain Store]]

Cian: links

2006-01-16T22:46:41Z

links

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	An opportunity shop is a second hand ~~good~~ store that operates usually to raise money for a charity. They are the best source of almost anything you want in the SCA. Things to keep an eye out for next time you walk past your local op-shop:		An '''opportunity shop''' is a second-hand goods store that operates usually to raise [[money]] for a [[charity]]. They are the best source of almost anything you want in the [[SCA]]. Things to keep an eye out for next time you walk past your local op-shop:
	*[[Fabric]]: Curtain fabric can make some great garb! Old bed sheets can be used to make up prototype garb so you don't waste your new good fabric. Old linen bed sheets make good ~~chemises~~.		*[[Fabric]]: Curtain fabric can make some great garb! Old bed sheets can be used to make up prototype [[garb]] so you don't waste your new good fabric. Old linen bed sheets make good [[chemise]]s.
	*[[Cushion]]s!: What everyone in the SCA needs at outdoor [[events]], or for sitting during [[court]].		*[[Cushion]]s!: What everyone in the SCA needs at outdoor [[events]], or for sitting during [[court]].
	*[[Feasting gear]]: Yes. You can get all your feasting gear from an op-shop. [[Two pronged fork]]s, [[goblet]]s, [[tankard]]s, [[wood]]en and [[ceramic]] bowls and plates, [[candle]] stick holders or components for [[making oil lamps]]. And all for under $5! Think of all that 70s stuff that people got rid of. It's all now used in the SCA.		*[[Feasting gear]]: Yes. You can get all your feasting gear from an op-shop. [[Two pronged fork]]s, [[goblet]]s, [[tankard]]s, [[wood]]en and [[ceramic]] bowls and plates, [[candle]] stick holders or components for [[making oil lamps]]. And all for under $5! Think of all that 70s stuff that people got rid of. It's all now used in the SCA.

Tiff at 05:20, 10 September 2003

2003-09-10T05:20:53Z

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	*[[Fabric]]: Curtain fabric can make some great garb! Old bed sheets can be used to make up prototype garb so you don't waste your new good fabric. Old linen bed sheets make good chemises.		*[[Fabric]]: Curtain fabric can make some great garb! Old bed sheets can be used to make up prototype garb so you don't waste your new good fabric. Old linen bed sheets make good chemises.
	*[[Cushion]]s!: What everyone in the SCA needs at outdoor [[events]], or for sitting during [[court]].		*[[Cushion]]s!: What everyone in the SCA needs at outdoor [[events]], or for sitting during [[court]].
	*[[Feasting gear]]: Yes. You can get all your feasting gear from an op-shop. [[Two pronged fork]]s, [[goblet]]s, [[tankard]]s, [[wood]]en and [[ceramic]] bowls and plates, [[candle]] stick holders or components for [[~~oil lamps\|~~making oil lamps]]. And all for under $5! Think of all that 70s stuff that people got rid of. It's all now used in the SCA.		*[[Feasting gear]]: Yes. You can get all your feasting gear from an op-shop. [[Two pronged fork]]s, [[goblet]]s, [[tankard]]s, [[wood]]en and [[ceramic]] bowls and plates, [[candle]] stick holders or components for [[making oil lamps]]. And all for under $5! Think of all that 70s stuff that people got rid of. It's all now used in the SCA.
	*[[Accessories]]: [[leather]] [[shoes]], [[pouch]]es, [[bag]]s, [[carved wood]]en boxes, [[jewellery]], [[belt]]s...		*[[Accessories]]: [[leather]] [[shoes]], [[pouch]]es, [[bag]]s, [[carved wood]]en boxes, [[jewellery]], [[belt]]s...

Tiff at 05:20, 10 September 2003

2003-09-10T05:20:26Z

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	*[[Fabric]]: Curtain fabric can make some great garb! Old bed sheets can be used to make up prototype garb so you don't waste your new good fabric. Old linen bed sheets make good chemises.		*[[Fabric]]: Curtain fabric can make some great garb! Old bed sheets can be used to make up prototype garb so you don't waste your new good fabric. Old linen bed sheets make good chemises.
	*[[Cushion]]s!: What everyone in the SCA needs at outdoor [[events]], or for sitting during [[court]].		*[[Cushion]]s!: What everyone in the SCA needs at outdoor [[events]], or for sitting during [[court]].
	*[[Feasting gear]]: Yes. You can get all your feasting gear from an op-shop. [[Two pronged fork]]s, [[goblet]]s, [[tankard]]s, [[wood]]en and [[ceramic]] bowls and plates, [[candle]] stick holders. And all for under $5! Think of all that 70s stuff that people got rid of. It's all now used in the SCA.		*[[Feasting gear]]: Yes. You can get all your feasting gear from an op-shop. [[Two pronged fork]]s, [[goblet]]s, [[tankard]]s, [[wood]]en and [[ceramic]] bowls and plates, [[candle]] stick holders or components for [[oil lamps\|making oil lamps]]. And all for under $5! Think of all that 70s stuff that people got rid of. It's all now used in the SCA.
	*[[Accessories]]: [[leather]] [[shoes]], [[pouch]]es, [[bag]]s, [[carved wood]]en boxes, [[jewellery]], [[belt]]s...		*[[Accessories]]: [[leather]] [[shoes]], [[pouch]]es, [[bag]]s, [[carved wood]]en boxes, [[jewellery]], [[belt]]s...

Update at 21:05, 20 June 2003

2003-06-20T21:05:13Z

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An opportunity shop is a second hand good store that operates usually to raise money for a charity. They are the best source of almost anything you want in the SCA. Things to keep an eye out for next time you walk past your local op-shop:
*[[Fabric]]: Curtain fabric can make some great garb! Old bed sheets can be used to make up prototype garb so you don't waste your new good fabric. Old linen bed sheets make good chemises.
*[[Cushion]]s!: What everyone in the SCA needs at outdoor [[events]], or for sitting during [[court]].
*[[Feasting gear]]: Yes. You can get all your feasting gear from an op-shop. [[Two pronged fork]]s, [[goblet]]s, [[tankard]]s, [[wood]]en and [[ceramic]] bowls and plates, [[candle]] stick holders. And all for under $5! Think of all that 70s stuff that people got rid of. It's all now used in the SCA.
*[[Accessories]]: [[leather]] [[shoes]], [[pouch]]es, [[bag]]s, [[carved wood]]en boxes, [[jewellery]], [[belt]]s...