u/pimpin_pippin

that is insane when it is a car issue

killed four in my bedroom in Southern California- seems to be attracted to my lamp because i only noticed them flying at night when I have my lamp on

if so how do I deal with them - I found 7

(Reposting with photos!) Went to Irwindale and bought gauntlets at "The Armoury 13" shop, and the man selling them was talking about how he handmade all the amor there. I was so excited to buy them, and decided to splurge the $250 after hearing him speak about his craft... then when I went home- I saw them all over the internet for $50-80 everywhere. I am disappointed that they would just lie outright and wish I could have looked it up on the spot while I was there, but there was no service.

The photos and video reviews from customers on these gauntlets unfortunately look and appear exactly the same (down the the rivets and nails) - so I am afraid that it seems the faire merchant was actually selling these as their own :( Just wanted to warn others.

UPDATE the merchandising director emailed me back quickly and said they do uphold a strict be honest about handmade policy and is going to look into this with the vendor. Will share a final update once we get a conclusion!

*FINAL UPDATE* the faire let us know they connected with the shop keeper and that the shop keeper said not all their stuff was handmade, only some and would like to speak with me about this further. I said I was uncomfortable with having to speak with them. They are willing to refund me, however, so I’m sure they will be more clear now about it with other customers moving forward.