Price check on shields.

Bronze Shield (Gold)
Armor +14(req. 7 Tactics)
Recieved Damage -5(19% chance)
Armor +10 (vs. Slashing Attacks)

Tall Shield (Purple)
Armor +15 (*rq. 8 Tactics)
Armor +9 (vs. Plants)

Merchant...you may be able to get 1-2k for #1 if you really really really tried...