Do
you believe in Albion's products and want to help spread the word
about the Albion Difference?
We work very hard to excel in both quality and customer service.
Our problem is simply this -- the special attributes of the Albion
Mark lines, and the differences between our swords and those made
by our competitors cannot fully be shown in photographs on a webpage.
How can you help?
We need supporters like you to show Albion swords to as many people
as possible, to help them see the Albion Difference first
hand.
We believe that education is the key -- not only about
our products, but also about the history and use of the sword,
and the craft of making them. The more potential customers know,
the wiser the market overall. And, the more they know, the more
they will appreciate the Albion Difference.
What
is the Albion Collector's Guild?
We are creating this exclusive network of collectors to help
spread the word, and at the same time, offer our special customers
unique opportunities to expand their personal collections of
our products.
The Guild is a way to join the Albion extended family of craftspeople
and enthusiasts -- to get advance information about our products
and new products in development, and receive special discounts
and offerings.
The Guild is also a way for us to learn from you, and share
with you what we have learned about history, swordsmanship,
and the craft of sword and armor making.
Benefits of membership
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Invitation
to the Swordfest, held in New Glarus, Wisconsin each year.
The SwordFest includes seminars by
Peter Johnsson, Swedish swordsmith, author and researcher;
seminars by Albion's expert sword and armor craftspeople;
craft and cutting demonstrations; courses in blade making,
cutlering, scabbard making and Western Martial Arts
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VIP
visitation rights at Albion's manufacturing facilities throughout
the year
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Free/reduced
admission to future blade making and other seminars throughout
the year
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Special
"Guild members only" forum on myArmoury.com
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Special
discounts and promotions
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Special
section of website for members only
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One
sword per year designed for purchase by Guild members only
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The
opportunity to earn points which translate to cash toward
Albion product purchases |
Who is Eligible to Join the Guild?
In short: not everyone.
Because the knowledge shared will be very specific and in-depth,
and because Guild members will be representing Albion to people
outside the Guild, not everyone will be eligible to join.
Membership will also require continuous activity in spreading
the word, so it may not suit everyone's interests.
Founding members have been hand-picked from our current customer
base. New members must be sponsored for membership by current
Members in their state or (in the case where no Members represent
that state) by Mike
Sigman, the Albion Guild Director..
New Members will be probationary and only confirmed through
the Accolade at the SwordFest, held at Albion
each year.
How to maintain membership in the Guild
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Members
make themselves available to show their swords to others
in their area, by appointment
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Members
host Round Tables with Albion support
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Members
recruit other members for above activities |
What is a Round Table?
Round Tables organized meetings of sword enthusiasts, hosted
by a Guild Member.
It is an educational session, using materials supplied by Albion,
about swords and sword making. Materials included in the package
are:
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3-6
Albion swords to display (a deposit may be required) |
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Educational
video with discussion guide |
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Handouts
(supplied in print or PDF format) |
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Activity
guide |
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Prizes
for activities |
If you are interested
in becoming a Guild Member, the first step is to check the Guild
Member Directory to see if your state is represented and contact
the lead state Guild Member. If there is no Guild Member in your
state, please contact Mike
Sigman directly to apply.
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