To be fair, the Chinese one is a kit for people who want to make their own approximation of the grail diary. Ramseyprops is legit quality, and that's reflected in the price. Great video!
The price seems pretty reasonable for a thing that is not mass produced and requires a lot of hand finish. For hardcore fans of the franchise this is definitely a must.
Hi, thank you for the great content. I bought the cheap Chinese diary. I knew it wasn’t a screen accurate replica, because I did my research before buying. Of course the Ramsey version is much better, but it costs 10 times the cost of the Chinese one. But what I can say, is the Chinese one is great fun to paint, weather and craft to make it look older and more like the genuine movie prop. 👍
Amazed!! It’s so much more authentic looking than the Chinese version. Add it to the list of things I want! That movie is probably my favorite movie of all time. Great review!
I ended up buying the Chinese knockoff one on amazon. Didn't end up paying too much for it but all the inserts were wrong and it doesn't represent the one from the movie at all. This one here is one worth getting but sadly I don't think RamseyProps exist anymore.
My son just got one of those. It is very nice. He is an Indy nut. He has the right coat, hat boots, bag, shirt, belt, and whip. I mean the most authentic you can get. Oh yeah, in case you missed it. It has Hilter's autograph, as in the movie he signed it.
Great, great video…thank you for sharing. Considering all the time that has gone into this, $250 seems like a bargain. I would have however liked to have seen more if the Chinese one just for comparison.
I have the Chinese version, I put the inserts inside my Indiana Jones trilogy book as additional information. Mine never came with the Grail Tablet rubbing and the X marks the spot paper. Oh well what do expect for £12.99 adding £7.99 P &P .. I wish I can afford the Rameses prop version..❤
I bought the China version for 10€ and it's a great basis for making something out of it. Of course, a prop that costs 250$ is worlds better. You're comparing a Fiat Panda with a Ferrari, which isn't exactly fair. But of course you are right 70$ for the China version is far too expensive, unfortunately there are suppliers who clearly cheat with the price. I've always seen the book for around 10€ - 20€. Sorry for my bad English 😉
I bought the Chinese one, was massively impressed with what I got for £20 vs £200! Put a bit of time in hand weathering it and it looks fantastic! Don't understand the complaints for the money tbh! Mine didn't break apart when i got it though, and didn't break during any of the extreme weathering i gave it.. don't know if you were just unlucky or got yours from a different maker..
All of the inserts were just printed on the same paper and nothing to write home about, but post weathering look the part.. I did consider redoing them but it lives in a display cabinet, so it seemed a wasted effort
I was on the fence about the Ramseyprops grail diary. I decided to purchase mine from Dave Magginnis. Its on an insane other level of authenticity. Dave hand crafts his to an obsessive degree. It almost makes the Ramseyprops one look like the Chinese knockoff lol. Thank you for making this walkthrough though!
I tried to get a Ramseyprops one for months just for him to never deliver. Based off your comment, I tracked down Dave Magginnis on Facebook and immediately bought one of his. Holy smokes is it amazing. Thanks for the recommendation.
@@waywardsage the rabbit hole that is grail diary collecting. I have three different ones at this point and one more, hopefully, soon to be on the way.
Also, would you be able to provide a link to Ramsey Props? I just tried to search for them using Google and couldn't find anything. Thank you in advance!
There are ads going around on games now advertising a grail diary for around $25. It looks like they have used a video from maybe the guy who made this. He talks about the cowhide leather, soaking the pages in coffee then putting them in the microwave for the ageing effect & you can find it on numerous dubious websites
If it's only $25, then it's one of the Chinese knockoffs. I'd avoid them. I even posted a video about one that I bought (fell for): th-cam.com/video/vpZcimH0jzw/w-d-xo.html
Nope, thats not me. Ive never made a tutorial vid (except for the one that goes with our kit), nor do I use coffee or a microwave (except in dire circustances). Id love to do a full tutorial video, but Ive hard enough with the Chinese rip-offs stealing from our work.
Etsy link has a 429 too many requests message 😢 Appreciate the updated video! Sadly, I fell for the Chinese junk one...I would surely pay what Mark and Ramsey Props are asking for their beautiful replica! Help?
They stole $272.25 from me for this and said they were just running behind when I asked for a refund, then shut down their shop, as well as all the emails associated with their account. Thieves. Do not send them money if you find them.
How long did it take for you to receive your diary from ramseyprops? I ordered mine May 20th, 2023 and am unable to track anything...do you have contact information other than the etsy link?
My situation is different than a normal buyer because they sent me one to review. I didn't order it. I don't feel like I should post the maker's email address here in these comments, but if you want to email me personally at julie@the-gadgeteer.com I will give it to you there.
I have to be 100% honest, the handmade version is definitely superior to the Chinese one, but the prints are of poor quality. It's one of the worst handmade diaries I've seen (considering that it's a reasonably decent product). The font used does not match the one from the original diary in the film, and the sequence of the pages is not quite representative of the original, according to fan reconstructions. There are much better Grail diaries available online, obviously still handmade, not made in China.
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To be fair, the Chinese one is a kit for people who want to make their own approximation of the grail diary. Ramseyprops is legit quality, and that's reflected in the price. Great video!
The "photo of something" at 9:23 is the Nanteos Grail cup, kept at the National Library of Wales.
The price seems pretty reasonable for a thing that is not mass produced and requires a lot of hand finish. For hardcore fans of the franchise this is definitely a must.
I totally agree!
Hi, thank you for the great content. I bought the cheap Chinese diary. I knew it wasn’t a screen accurate replica, because I did my research before buying. Of course the Ramsey version is much better, but it costs 10 times the cost of the Chinese one. But what I can say, is the Chinese one is great fun to paint, weather and craft to make it look older and more like the genuine movie prop. 👍
Amazed!! It’s so much more authentic looking than the Chinese version. Add it to the list of things I want! That movie is probably my favorite movie of all time. Great review!
Thanks Kenny!
I bought the Chinese one for a Halloween costume, and while I know it’s not very close to the movie prop, I still really like it.
I have one of their grail diaries and I’m beyond impressed with the quality. Worth every penny
Thank for the videos & links
My birthday is in 2 weeks and now I know what I want. I’d happily work a full day or 2 to own this prop.
Great video! This is how I think my journals look. One can only dream...
OMG, it was great to see your excitement. Que Raiders of the Lost Ark theme....
I definitely need one! Thanks for the review.
Thank you so much for this review. Now I know which company makes the most authentic-looking Grail diary.
Thanks for the review, I am sold on the Ramsey Grail!
I ended up buying the Chinese knockoff one on amazon. Didn't end up paying too much for it but all the inserts were wrong and it doesn't represent the one from the movie at all. This one here is one worth getting but sadly I don't think RamseyProps exist anymore.
So cool! It looks so much better than the other one. I can't wait for new movie too!
My son just got one of those. It is very nice. He is an Indy nut. He has the right coat, hat boots, bag, shirt, belt, and whip. I mean the most authentic you can get. Oh yeah, in case you missed it. It has Hilter's autograph, as in the movie he signed it.
That is so awesome. I’d love to have one.
This was a great walkthrough!! Awesome stuff
Great, great video…thank you for sharing. Considering all the time that has gone into this, $250 seems like a bargain. I would have however liked to have seen more if the Chinese one just for comparison.
Here's the video of the chinese version: th-cam.com/video/vpZcimH0jzw/w-d-xo.html
Really cool, i would definitely buy one of these
😂
I have the Chinese version, I put the inserts inside my Indiana Jones trilogy book as additional information. Mine never came with the Grail Tablet rubbing and the X marks the spot paper. Oh well what do expect for £12.99 adding £7.99 P &P .. I wish I can afford the Rameses prop version..❤
Weathering your own diary th-cam.com/video/EonkK1SHKYI/w-d-xo.html
I bought the China version for 10€ and it's a great basis for making something out of it. Of course, a prop that costs 250$ is worlds better.
You're comparing a Fiat Panda with a Ferrari, which isn't exactly fair.
But of course you are right 70$ for the China version is far too expensive, unfortunately there are suppliers who clearly cheat with the price. I've always seen the book for around 10€ - 20€.
Sorry for my bad English 😉
I bought the Chinese one, was massively impressed with what I got for £20 vs £200! Put a bit of time in hand weathering it and it looks fantastic! Don't understand the complaints for the money tbh! Mine didn't break apart when i got it though, and didn't break during any of the extreme weathering i gave it.. don't know if you were just unlucky or got yours from a different maker..
I'm glad you like yours. My chinese version split apart the first or second time I opened it.
All of the inserts were just printed on the same paper and nothing to write home about, but post weathering look the part.. I did consider redoing them but it lives in a display cabinet, so it seemed a wasted effort
I was on the fence about the Ramseyprops grail diary. I decided to purchase mine from Dave Magginnis. Its on an insane other level of authenticity. Dave hand crafts his to an obsessive degree. It almost makes the Ramseyprops one look like the Chinese knockoff lol.
Thank you for making this walkthrough though!
Oh my! I can't imagine a better version than the Ramseyprops, so I need more info :)
I tried to get a Ramseyprops one for months just for him to never deliver. Based off your comment, I tracked down Dave Magginnis on Facebook and immediately bought one of his. Holy smokes is it amazing. Thanks for the recommendation.
@@Darthbauer951 You're welcome my friend! It just keeps getting better the more you look at it. So well made!
@@waywardsage the rabbit hole that is grail diary collecting. I have three different ones at this point and one more, hopefully, soon to be on the way.
Curious if you paid them. They stole my money and never delivered. @@Darthbauer951
Also, would you be able to provide a link to Ramsey Props? I just tried to search for them using Google and couldn't find anything. Thank you in advance!
Damn, I want one now, but I can't afford $250
There are ads going around on games now advertising a grail diary for around $25. It looks like they have used a video from maybe the guy who made this. He talks about the cowhide leather, soaking the pages in coffee then putting them in the microwave for the ageing effect & you can find it on numerous dubious websites
If it's only $25, then it's one of the Chinese knockoffs. I'd avoid them. I even posted a video about one that I bought (fell for): th-cam.com/video/vpZcimH0jzw/w-d-xo.html
Nope, thats not me. Ive never made a tutorial vid (except for the one that goes with our kit), nor do I use coffee or a microwave (except in dire circustances). Id love to do a full tutorial video, but Ive hard enough with the Chinese rip-offs stealing from our work.
@@vincemichigan7666 sorry to hear that
"It's like an etching on a gravestone or monument..."
Ummm...
Etsy link has a 429 too many requests message 😢
Appreciate the updated video! Sadly, I fell for the Chinese junk one...I would surely pay what Mark and Ramsey Props are asking for their beautiful replica! Help?
Try the link again. It's working for me.
It worked! ...and I ordered mine 😊
Thank you for the reply--truly means a lot when content creators actually read and respond to comments!!
I can't find the Ramsey props edition ...what do you think of the redrommel edition on eBay.. its the same price..
Can you share a link?
Great video. Is the "Adolf HItler" signature in the RamseyProp version?
Yes
Guess they aren't selling on etsy
Looks like they may have shut down their shop
The link to Ramseyprops does not work anymore. Says they dont sell on Etsy anymore. Any idea if he has a web store anywhere else?
ACK! Let me email them and see what I can find out.
They stole $272.25 from me for this and said they were just running behind when I asked for a refund, then shut down their shop, as well as all the emails associated with their account. Thieves. Do not send them money if you find them.
I want to know if Hitler's signature is in the proper since he autographed it in The Last Crusade.
How long did it take for you to receive your diary from ramseyprops? I ordered mine May 20th, 2023 and am unable to track anything...do you have contact information other than the etsy link?
My situation is different than a normal buyer because they sent me one to review. I didn't order it. I don't feel like I should post the maker's email address here in these comments, but if you want to email me personally at julie@the-gadgeteer.com I will give it to you there.
They stole my money as well before shutting down their account and associated emails. Thieves.
Have you seen the movie ?
Yes, all of them!
Did you seriously not know what the rubbing was? Have you seen the movie?
Did it have Hitler's autograph?
Yes sir! It sure does.
Your etsy link is no good
cudos to Ramseyprops... looks fantastic
I have to be 100% honest, the handmade version is definitely superior to the Chinese one, but the prints are of poor quality. It's one of the worst handmade diaries I've seen (considering that it's a reasonably decent product). The font used does not match the one from the original diary in the film, and the sequence of the pages is not quite representative of the original, according to fan reconstructions. There are much better Grail diaries available online, obviously still handmade, not made in China.
not worth the $$.
I have the cheap chinese one, and plan to customize it.
i'm not that obsessive about accuracy.
Where’s hitlers signature?
It's in there!