Sheares
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HElo!
Any one here know's if Sheares do import from US for their products? -
I should think so, unless they're fake blackhawk goods.... Their prices are enough to cost you an arm and a leg.
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no, every night the boss of Shears will leave pieces of ballistic nylon on the workbench before locking up and leaving the place. Little elves will appear during midnight and fashion tactical gear out of the nylon scraps. Happens every night.
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I'm sure alot of their stuff is from the US.
But I agree... they sell good shit... but it costs a bomb!
Well.. like they say:
"Cheap things don't come good, good things don't come cheap"
and my personal favourite:
"When you pay peanuts, all you get is monkeys" -
unless ur a fanatic or a regular in SAF, it jus doesn't make sense to purchase military equipment. seldom used in real life.
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Yeah, and even if you're a commando in the SAF I'm sure they'll provide you with all the blackhawk gear (or even better) you need so I don't think you need to buy anything from Sheares. I think Sheares is really for the hardcore collectors...
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Dude, you don't have to be in the military to purchase nor own military type gear. If you like it and can afford it, that's cool by me. I know a ton of folks who have never put on a uniform but they find uses for their military backpacks, boots, BDUs, etc. If they're a wannabe and consider it a fashion statement, more power to 'em.Originally posted by beavan:unless ur a fanatic or a regular in SAF, it jus doesn't make sense to purchase military equipment. seldom used in real life. -
I recently bought my Surefire G2 Nitrolon from them...cool as heck...
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Well, I bought some tings from them, like belt and stuff. Mosty of my camping gear is from Sheares and many items that I like are all found from them. But sad to say, there is only one of such a shop around, therefore, they can afford to raise the price.
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Hmm if their shop can survive, I'm sure there's a bunch of people buying stuff from them.
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I agree, but don't you guys think that more of such shops opening up in the country would be better? Why not call Sheares to Franchise?
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wonderamazement, may I inquire as to how much they charged you for the G2 Nitrolon?
acwire_2125, the answer may not be a franchise but a whole new store by a competitor
p7m13, I don't think they 'survive' on their retail earnings. I'm pretty positive they depend on their ability to supply quantities to certain units from both the SPF and the SAF, not to mention ICA, CNB, etc. -
things such as?Originally posted by i-SHOT:wonderamazement, may I inquire as to how much they charged you for the G2 Nitrolon?
acwire_2125, the answer may not be a franchise but a whole new store by a competitor
p7m13, I don't think they 'survive' on their retail earnings. I'm pretty positive they depend on their ability to supply quantities to certain units from both the SPF and the SAF, not to mention ICA, CNB, etc. -
Yeah it's possible that they supply equipment to the SPF etc... I don't think they can survive on just walk-in business.
About setting up similar shops like Sheares, I don't really see much of a market for military equipment if there's no airsoft guns to go with it. It ain't fun posing in your gear with your lethal kitchen mop as your rifle... Heee....
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Well, I totally agree, but I know of friends who go there to buy things so very often. And their items are really ex!
So if any one out there know of any shops that are similar to Sheares, do share with us! -
Wow! Your friends really must be hard core collectors with deep pockets man...
You guys do know of sngarms at Trengganu street in China Town right? Last time I went there was ages ago but they do sell some gear... -
Try looking at GeBIz on Ministry of Defence and Home Affairs and see the guys who win the bids to supply equipment. Most are offices / warehouse but not retail shops. You might want to call and see if they have any overruns to spare.Originally posted by acwire_2125:Well, I totally agree, but I know of friends who go there to buy things so very often. And their items are really ex!
So if any one out there know of any shops that are similar to Sheares, do share with us! -
Er, Wad's Gebiz? any idea where I can get the contact or anything?
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http://www.gebiz.gov.sgOriginally posted by acwire_2125:Er, Wad's Gebiz? any idea where I can get the contact or anything?
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Beach road second fllor got a shop selling some equipment at very high prices also. scopes and vests and stuff. I think they also have replica guns. All legit I think.
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That shop sell the things not very real, as in not military type. The material is of inferior quality than that of the even the SAF clothes.
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Dude, Sheares' name pops up every now and then as the succesfull bidder for (for example) flashlights, boots, training blue guns and holsters to difference agencies. Like KoolKool noted, I check GEBiz all the time to see who's won what and they do make a good living with the larger contracts.Originally posted by beavan:things such as?
If a store can position itself to cater to a variety of end users (besides walk-ins), whatever foot traffic they get is a bonus. Here's a possible example....Originally posted by p7m13:Yeah it's possible that they supply equipment to the SPF etc... I don't think they can survive on just walk-in business.
This past weekend there was a Level III IPSC match outside of KL and it attracted shooters (both civilians, LE and military) from the region including Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and even Sri Lanka. We were the primary sponsor for the event and as such had the only booth set-up. I was not there personally but our Malaysia rep/partners was.
Anyway, to cut a long story short, he was inundated with request for gear from holsters to belts. I guess he walked away with a week's worth of work in tow and we are now in the midst of fulfilling the various requests.
This is one segment of the market that Sheares does not really cover 'cos they ain't shooters per say. Between this, the Federales and the walk-ins, I think it's a very do-able for a business.
Anyway, here's another idea for you guys......Group Buys -
ARe you from Sheares? IT seems that you know quite alot!
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My friend, nothing to hide here. My name is Helmie Ashiblie and I am a Singaporean based outside of Washington DC. I am the founder of i-SHOT Shooting Sports in the US and we are one of the largest sponsors of both IDPA and IPSC stateside.Originally posted by acwire_2125:ARe you from Sheares? IT seems that you know quite alot!
http://www.ishot-inc.com/
What Sheares does in Singapore, we do the same here: we supply certain US federal agencies and military units with gear/equipment; anything from rangefinders & scopes to backpacks to thermal apparel to weapon accessories - as long as it is all kosher.
I occasionally sub as an adjunct instructor for a certififed LE training facility in the area and I am also a full time competitive shooter (IDPA, IPSC & Tactical 3-Gun); I'm sure that I am the only Singaporean holding the classification of Master in IDPA. Of course on top of this all, I am an entreprenuer who still believes in customer service of which I find lacking whenever I walk into Sheares. Their prices are too high and whenever any fellow Singaporean stops our way, they end up stocking gear to bring back home.
Being on this forum allows me to stay in touch with what's going on back in Singapore; I find a lot of good info and a number of you guys are very knowledgable.
Anything I can do for you guys or answer any Qs, please do not hesitate. BTW, the answer to your Q is no, I do not work for Sheares BUT I have been keeping an eye on them -
you may want to get in touch with fellow forummer Meias Gisborn ... he's an avid recreational shooter too based in Minneapolis ... you two will have fun talking shopOriginally posted by i-SHOT:My friend, nothing to hide here. My name is Helmie Ashiblie and I am a Singaporean based outside of Washington DC. I am the founder of i-SHOT Shooting Sports in the US and we are one of the largest sponsors of both IDPA and IPSC stateside.
http://www.ishot-inc.com/
What Sheares does in Singapore, we do the same here: we supply certain US federal agencies and military units with gear/equipment; anything from rangefinders & scopes to backpacks to thermal apparel to weapon accessories - as long as it is all kosher.
I occasionally sub as an adjunct instructor for a certififed LE training facility in the area and I am also a full time competitive shooter (IDPA, IPSC & Tactical 3-Gun); I'm sure that I am the only Singaporean holding the classification of Master in IDPA. Of course on top of this all, I am an entreprenuer who still believes in customer service of which I find lacking whenever I walk into Sheares. Their prices are too high and whenever any fellow Singaporean stops our way, they end up stocking gear to bring back home.
Being on this forum allows me to stay in touch with what's going on back in Singapore; I find a lot of good info and a number of you guys are very knowledgable.
Anything I can do for you guys or answer any Qs, please do not hesitate. BTW, the answer to your Q is no, I do not work for Sheares BUT I have been keeping an eye on them