Armor in Pre Searing

I have seen many people with upgraded armor in pre searing Ascalon, yet I see no armor crafter. Someone told me there is a collector who gives it to you, but I have yet to find him. If anyone can give me the location of the collector or armorsmith, I would be greatful... Thanks.

There's not one collector. There are several. Each gives out a piece of *extremely* slightly better armor for your character. Warriors get 27+10AL over 25+10, Rangers 12+30AL over 10+30AL, and everyone else gets 7AL over 5AL. You can easily live without them. But, if you want them, look here. We're still missing the Mesmer armor collectors, so if anyone knows that, please let us know.

Mesmer boots are on the collector just outside ashford.
Mesmer Top is on the collector just outside Foibles Fair.

Still looking for the others.

Yeah, that's all I've found so far.

I was told the leggings are in the village next to ashford.