# Hrm, I think I bid on the wrong frame! Doh **URL:** \ **Category:** Proton Packs\ **Created:** [January 21, 2012, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hrm-i-think-i-bid-on-the-wrong-frame-doh/38521 "2012-01-21T21:35:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Starsunder](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/starsunder/32/5853_2.png) [@Starsunder](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Starsunder)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2012, 9:35pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hrm-i-think-i-bid-on-the-wrong-frame-doh/38521/1 "2012-01-21T21:35:11Z")
Well i got all excited while searching around ebay and came across a nice L-1 frame. So not looking at the details too much I bid on it. I got to looking at it, and that is an L-2 frame not an L-1 isnt it ? Sorry about the text across the pic, thats the pic from the auction, and Ebay links are a no no. ---
**Author:** ![irricanian](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/irricanian/32/5887_2.png) [@irricanian](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/irricanian)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2012, 9:39pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hrm-i-think-i-bid-on-the-wrong-frame-doh/38521/2 "2012-01-21T21:39:17Z")
If I’m not mistaken the frames are the same, LC-1 to LC-2 its the straps that differ slightly, mainly the front buckle. ---
**Author:** ![slave1pilot](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/43a26b/32.png) [@slave1pilot](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/slave1pilot)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2012, 9:41pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hrm-i-think-i-bid-on-the-wrong-frame-doh/38521/3 "2012-01-21T21:41:27Z")
> [@irricanian](#): > > If I’m not mistaken the frames are the same, LC-1 to LC-2 its the straps that differ slightly, mainly the front buckle. You are mistaken. The LC-1 frame has a cross support that is spaced differently from the LC-2. The LC-2 protrudes farther. > **[GBFans.com](https://forum.gbfans.com/)** ---
**Author:** ![Starsunder](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/starsunder/32/5853_2.png) [@Starsunder](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Starsunder)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2012, 9:52pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hrm-i-think-i-bid-on-the-wrong-frame-doh/38521/4 "2012-01-21T21:52:08Z")
yeah harder to see in that picture. I guess Ill have to see if I win it, I guess its not tooo big of a deal because it’s cheap and I wanted the Pack with it anyway. ---
**Author:** ![slave1pilot](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/s/43a26b/32.png) [@slave1pilot](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/slave1pilot)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2012, 9:55pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hrm-i-think-i-bid-on-the-wrong-frame-doh/38521/5 "2012-01-21T21:55:03Z")
The frames are very very similar, and only a true elitist would even notice. I wouldn’t sweat it. ---
**Author:** ![kingpin](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/kingpin/32/188026_2.png) [@kingpin](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/kingpin)\ **Post date:** [January 21, 2012, 10:26pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hrm-i-think-i-bid-on-the-wrong-frame-doh/38521/6 "2012-01-21T22:26:46Z")
Problem is (and it was put really well by another member of this forum), most of the people listing A.L.I.C.E. Packs on eBay don’t seem to know the difference between a LC-1 set of straps and a LC-2 set of straps. The frame’s forgiveable, due to LC1 and LC2 frames being fairly identical, but the straps is less forgiveable. However, if you are going for film accuracy, you will have to paint it black, as the frames in both filmes were black. ---
**Author:** ![Starsunder](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/starsunder/32/5853_2.png) [@Starsunder](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Starsunder)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2012, 3:40am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hrm-i-think-i-bid-on-the-wrong-frame-doh/38521/7 "2012-01-22T03:40:49Z")
Yeah, Im going to hit up some surplus places around town, and the peddlers malls on my off days next week. Painting shouldnt be too much of an issue if I have to. ---
**Author:** ![janderson0719](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/j/e36b37/32.png) [@janderson0719](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/janderson0719)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2012, 3:59am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hrm-i-think-i-bid-on-the-wrong-frame-doh/38521/8 "2012-01-22T03:59:18Z")
> [@irricanian](#): > > If I’m not mistaken the frames are the same, LC-1 to LC-2 its the straps that differ slightly, mainly the front buckle. Plus, LC-1 are easy to spot cuz they are BLACK. ---
**Author:** ![aj-quick](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/aj-quick/32/188008_2.png) [@aj-quick](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/aj-quick)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2012, 4:40am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hrm-i-think-i-bid-on-the-wrong-frame-doh/38521/9 "2012-01-22T04:40:49Z")
Never buy from Allegheny Surplus. You never know what you will get, or in what condition it will be in. I ordered what was pictured and described as black alice frames with green straps… they mailed me green frames with camo straps and then tried to tell me that was what was in the picture and it just “looked” like green straps. The description even clearly said black frames with green straps. :sigh: Needless to say they received a negative mark, and I got my money back… but it left a lot of people disappointed. ---
**Author:** ![Starsunder](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/starsunder/32/5853_2.png) [@Starsunder](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Starsunder)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2012, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hrm-i-think-i-bid-on-the-wrong-frame-doh/38521/10 "2012-01-22T16:10:58Z")
> [@AJ Quick](#): > > Never buy from Allegheny Surplus. You never know what you will get, or in what condition it will be in. > > I ordered what was pictured and described as black alice frames with green straps… they mailed me green frames with camo straps and then tried to tell me that was what was in the picture and it just “looked” like green straps. The description even clearly said black frames with green straps. > > :sigh: > > Needless to say they received a negative mark, and I got my money back… but it left a lot of people disappointed. Good advice, thanks. I saw they had some pretty good feedback is the only reason I was going to order from them.. Luckily I got outbid 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Gareee](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/gareee/32/5994_2.png) [@Gareee](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Gareee)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2012, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hrm-i-think-i-bid-on-the-wrong-frame-doh/38521/11 "2012-01-22T16:56:48Z")
If it falls through, I got our frames from these guys, and just got this in my email the other day: ![mlk2012.jpg](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/2X/b/b12f4ae9cbb2285dfdec45b55f2188c7d8577d9c.jpeg) (I’m not sure what that coupon code gives ya though.) ---
**Author:** ![Starsunder](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/starsunder/32/5853_2.png) [@Starsunder](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Starsunder)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2012, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hrm-i-think-i-bid-on-the-wrong-frame-doh/38521/12 "2012-01-22T17:43:32Z")
Looks like about 8$ off for this one with the coupon, so 25$ total [https://www.armynavydeals.com/asp/products\_details.asp?SKU=fx54015](https://www.armynavydeals.com/asp/products_details.asp?SKU=fx54015) ---
**Author:** ![MandoMan](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/22d042/32.png) [@MandoMan](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/MandoMan)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2012, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hrm-i-think-i-bid-on-the-wrong-frame-doh/38521/13 "2012-01-22T17:49:29Z")
> [@Starsunder](#): > > Looks like about 8$ off for this one with the coupon, so 25$ total > > [https://www.armynavydeals.com/asp/products\_details.asp?SKU=fx54015](https://www.armynavydeals.com/asp/products_details.asp?SKU=fx54015) Plus free shipping. Looks like a pretty good deal. ---
**Author:** ![Gareee](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/gareee/32/5994_2.png) [@Gareee](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Gareee)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2012, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hrm-i-think-i-bid-on-the-wrong-frame-doh/38521/14 "2012-01-22T17:52:10Z")
Yup. We paid $32 shipped when we bought our pair 3 years ago from them. ---
**Author:** ![Starsunder](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/starsunder/32/5853_2.png) [@Starsunder](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Starsunder)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2012, 5:58pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hrm-i-think-i-bid-on-the-wrong-frame-doh/38521/15 "2012-01-22T17:58:12Z")
Very nice indeed. I think Im gonna go ahead and get one… I also found these [https://www.armynavydeals.com/asp/products\_details.asp?SKU=ACCHGL&catid=2099&ItemName=GI%20US%20MILITARY%20CHEMICAL%20GLOVES%20-%20NEW](https://www.armynavydeals.com/asp/products_details.asp?SKU=ACCHGL&catid=2099&ItemName=GI%20US%20MILITARY%20CHEMICAL%20GLOVES%20-%20NEW) Thanks for the Link to the site, and the Coupon, I ended up ordering a leather vintage bag I thought was neat as well as my Frame, and Gloves from them. ---
**Author:** ![Gareee](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/gareee/32/5994_2.png) [@Gareee](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Gareee)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2012, 7:04pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hrm-i-think-i-bid-on-the-wrong-frame-doh/38521/16 "2012-01-22T19:04:07Z")
I’ve actually ordered from them a few times now, and been happy with my purchase every time. I think we also got our [pistol belts](https://www.gbfans.com/shop/uniform-pistol-belt) from them as well. (I order the newer heavy duty ones, which are inaccurate.) I ordered the white accurate belts just a few months ago, but I’m kind of missing the heavy belts for some reason. ---
**Author:** ![Starsunder](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/starsunder/32/5853_2.png) [@Starsunder](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Starsunder)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2012, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hrm-i-think-i-bid-on-the-wrong-frame-doh/38521/17 "2012-01-22T19:20:06Z")
I was looking at the belts they have as well. I couldnt quite find an accurate one for GB 1 like I wanted though. I might get a set of one Heavy for comfort, and one accurate since they arent that costly ---
**Author:** ![gEkX](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/gekx/32/6229_2.png) [@gEkX](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/gEkX)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2012, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hrm-i-think-i-bid-on-the-wrong-frame-doh/38521/18 "2012-01-22T19:46:40Z")
I can show you where I get my lc-1 waist straps when I get home from work. They are accurate except for plastic tightening clips but they look very close.. ---
**Author:** ![Starsunder](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/starsunder/32/5853_2.png) [@Starsunder](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Starsunder)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2012, 8:15pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hrm-i-think-i-bid-on-the-wrong-frame-doh/38521/19 "2012-01-22T20:15:22Z")
Thanks, I’ll be looking forward to it. I’m here at work till 8pm 😑 ---
**Author:** ![gEkX](https://forum.gbfans.com/user_avatar/forum.gbfans.com/gekx/32/6229_2.png) [@gEkX](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/gEkX)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2012, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hrm-i-think-i-bid-on-the-wrong-frame-doh/38521/20 "2012-01-22T23:29:56Z")
Here ya go man : [http://gruntgear.net/lc1backpackquickreleasewaiststrapvietnamera.aspx](http://gruntgear.net/lc1backpackquickreleasewaiststrapvietnamera.aspx) [Next page](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/hrm-i-think-i-bid-on-the-wrong-frame-doh/38521.md?page=2)