Looking for Shoulder Bells

[Maj. Hassel]

I recently bought some pre-chromed armor pieces and, unfortunately, when I unpacked the box, I found that the shoulder bells were gold-colored instead of chrome; I was disappointed to say the least.

I was wondering was:

• If anyone out there has some spare shoulders (chromed) they are willing to part with
• If anyone has any suggestions about how I can come across some chromed shoulders (i.e. someone who sells pieces or chromes them)
• If anyone needs any gold tinted shoulders

Many thanks in advance for any help or information offered.

Cheers.

[Cylon-Knight]

Anyone got some ideas for Maj. Hassel???
Sorry, I myself don't have any extra bells... (P.S. Remember a "correct" 1978 Cylon has 4 shoulder bells - two on each shoulder that overlap)

-I know you can get just some bells from CORA... but they will be unchromed.
-I think your best bet will be our own Hand-Schaub he mentioned a chrome run soon and maybe you could sweet talk him into chroming an extra set of bells you could buy????

-OR- you will just have to wear gold bells!! *AAAH!*

[Maj. Hassel]

Yeah, unfortunately, I may have gotten into a project that I may have to abandon.

Right after purchasing the armor, I ran into some medical problems, and money isn't as available as it was.

The condition of the chrome on some of the armor is a bit worse than I believed it was when I bought; the collar needs to be re-chromed as well. The rest of it looks pretty good but it's not what I would call flawless.

I guess I thought that all I would need to do is get the soft parts together and I'd be set. With having to purchase new pieces and getting parts re-chromed, I'm not sure of how much more I would have to sink into the project just to get the hard parts complete.

Any 'guess-timates' on what it would cost for another set of shoulder-bells and to get them and the collar chromed?

Another question is if there would be anyone out there who might be interested in taking it off my hands.

If I do decide to sell it I will make a post with comprehensive pictures of the pieces so there won't be any surprises for anyone when it shows up in the mail. I also have an eye-sweep led kit and a pair of cooper gloves that I'll throw in to sweeten the deal. I'd probably be looking for $600 shipped.

If anyone has any questions or advice, it would be very much appreciated.

Thanks and take care.

[Cylon-Knight]

Yikes!

I don't know about the chrome or parts, other members will have to chime in on that... BUT... I hope the medical issues are getting better! Take care!

[GoldCylon]

If I recall I chromed a set of the older bells for you on last batch of items chromed. Does that ring a bell for you also?

[Maj. Hassel]

If I recall I chromed a set of the older bells for you on last batch of items chromed. Does that ring a bell for you also?

Me?? No, I'm new to BG costuming.

If a big batch of chroming is going to be run, I'd be curious on what the costs are to toss acouple of pieces in. It might make the difference if I keep or sell.

Again, thanks for the replies.

P.S. As far as my medical issues (kidney stones) go, I'm better now but the bills are rolling in. Thanks for the concern!

[GoldCylon]

Glad to hear your doing better, and hope the bills don't crush you, and you can survey holding on to your suit. As for the shoulder bells someone asked me a while back if I could see them some, and I didn't take note of who it was, and well I have them now...LoL.
Good luck with the sell of the suit since you have the price posted, but if you could also place an add in the JUNK YARD section it might get some more attention. Describe it the best you can photos, and forum of payment you will take. Make sure both parties are aware of the terms before any exchanges take place.