I remember that tail too!
I was dying to see the full thing as well. Well.. I still am. It is stunning. I wonder who bought it.
I remember that tail too!
I was dying to see the full thing as well. Well.. I still am. It is stunning. I wonder who bought it.
This is beautiful. omg. I want to see it!Originally Posted by Mizuko
Yeah, that was like a rush order I believe and Raven didn't get any other pics :/ too bad.
FYI She just got keys to their new space, so they're packing up and moving. :d theyve been preparing for a while but the place they had lined up before fell through. This one thankfully didn't. Raven seriously needs the space. So happy for her, should help the production time of the remaining tails once she's moved in
good luck to all who are waiting
Woot! Glad they're getting a new space finally!
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I thought they had already moved! Sorry to hear that the first place didn't work, but glad to hear they got something worked out! :-)
XD thanks, Raina! I'm trying my darnedest to be patient!
Okay, I know their base price for competitor tails but any ideas on VERY custom work?
I'm talking about crystals, glow in the dark paint areas, lights in the tail, and custom monofin shape, lots of extra fins and more.
I'm still perfecting my design but I would like to know what price range I'm looking at so I can save up, and know the time frame of when I'd finally be able to afford it. Thanks. Any ideas?
I can honestly say that yours are my favorite tails! The colours you use are so beautiful and vibrant!
Okay, so I've tried to break the prices down as much as I can for you based off what I know/on her page (I'm sure Raina will be able to give you a better estimate but it's impossible without knowing EXACTLY what you want (i.e how many sets of fins/dorsal, etc)
-Base Performance Tail Price: $2,600
-EACH set of extra fins: $150
-Dorsal Fin: $300
-Custom Fluke: $400-$600 but can be MORE or LESS
-Glow in the Dark or UV black light reactive Spots: -Entire Tail: $200 -Spots/Stripes or Detailing: $75
-Glitter Top Coats: $50
-As far as I can see she doesn't list a price for crystals, so you'd have to ask.
-I'm not sure if she offers lights added to tails, it was experimented with a while ago but the tail was never presented as far as I know and she never put up anything about making it an option so it may not be.
And you can't forget postage, which will vary incredibly depending on where you live and weight.
Honestly the best way to get an accurate estimate would be to email Raven herself, even if it is just about the lights and crystals. Every other option I've listed above with prices she's listed.
Hope that helps
ON A SIDE NOTE:
Does anyone remember Raven posting a video of one of her tails reacting to UV light? I remember her posting it I swear but I can't find it. I'm trying to show a friend so help would be greatly appreciated
Last edited by Mer-Crazy; 11-06-2013 at 05:00 AM.
Its on her personal page not the merbellas page. ( video)
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Raina, are you and Raven related? I swear, you look like you could be sisters!
And I apologize if this is a stupid question that everyone already knows!
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Wow, that's really cheap! I was planning on trying to save up 10k based on van daal's price point, and i thought ravens prices probably went up because she's very popular and theres a lot of add ons. Okay so this will be much easier to do than I thought.
Kailani, you ordered back in April and are still waiting? oh boy, that means I will have alot longer of a wait then I thought. I guesstimated about 5 months..LOL...Sigh, Hope I get it in time for an event next April. How does the process usually go? After paying, I was a bit slack on getting the measurements, then when I heard back, I redid the measurements, b/c I didn't do all of them right. When they start working on someones do they let them know? I thought it was only when they start painting? I have sent in everything, reference pics, measurements, drawings, ect.
Keep in mind Kailani had a custom fluke done for her tail, so that added on a fair bit of time to her wait. ^^
Some get tails within 3 months but lots of factors make them late
I think next year they should switch to waits are 3-5 months and then people can be happily surprised. That being said I'm sure you'll get by April.
They typically only contact once paint goes on unless they are worried about a measurement problem.
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Thanks ladies, I feel better now
I have more or less been in constant contact with her during the whole process, but I also had custom fins and fluke. She updated me with pictures of the clay sculptures and a few other things. I also sent her stuff and yeah. XD I guess it's a bit more than the average customer.
So, I really don't know, sorry. ><
Oh! Also, anyone here who has seen my tail will attest to the fact that I have a crazy elaborate paint job and it is taking her some time. XP I have a special tail. :P
a lot of people don't consider too that there is a queue. Just because someone orders a tail doesn't mean it's started the next day, it just goes to be next in line usually. (not saying it's any of you, just using the chance to say it!)
Kailani, I'm DYING to see your tail! Every time you talk about it I just get more excited to see some pictures. Custom fluke, custom fins, crazy paint design... agh, I want to see this. XD (I've already seen the fluke design on Raven's personal tail, it's really cool)
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