Club Obi Wan

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Okey dokey. Well, they said they'd take a look, so I figure as long as they'll at least consider it, it's worth a shot. If they can get me the old one back in time, I can still sell it before Halloween at a little bit of a discount, I suppose.

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The specs are kind of important to me, particularly the waist to shoulder ratio. For my frame, I have broad shoulders and a narrow waist, so a normal 40R looks boxy on me. I could always knock off $100 or so from the price. I don't mind eating that under the circumstances. But I guess I'll see if G&...

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So, a while back, I picked up a G&B Expedition in goatskin. 40R. It fits pretty nicely, but I decided I want one that's custom tailored to my specs. I'd also kinda like it in time for Halloween. So, now I have a dilemma. G&B says that they can't guarantee they'll restock the thing, but they ...

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Kaplan, For what it's worth, I just had one of these delivered on Friday. It's an off-the-rack 40R. It fits me quite well (although only two of my measurements are different from their 40R). The jacket looks great, is built like a tank without feeling as heavy as cowhide, and it looks good to me as ...

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Yeah, minor point here on the "OMG it's HUGE on me!" element. I JUST got my G&B 40R off-the-rack jacket to try on for size. The jackets run a bit big, but when zipped up, it felt fairly snug in the chest. Suitably snug, I mean. I tried it on with a medium-weight sweater and it seemed j...

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Great to see that the goatskin really stands up to a beating.

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On the timeframes, you can get lucky. The 40R I ordered last Friday should probably arrive by the end of the week (or so they told me). If they have an off-the-rack one in stock, you can probably get it faster than 3 months, but it depends on their stock. For custom orders, though, I gather they're ...

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If you are seriously considering an Expedition, I'd recommend calling or e-mailing them and asking for their actual measurements. I've seen the spec sheet and it is very specific and detailed in these measurements. I really hope you understand my position here, Travis. :) I feel bad saying "no...

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So, for the latest step in the saga, I FINALLY put in an order for an off-the rack-jacket (40R) in dark brown goat. It'll ship Monday. I gave them my measurements, and they sent me back the measurements of a 40R. Turns out I'm pretty close to their stock measurements, although the waist is about 2&q...

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It looks way worse in person, though. Each year that I break out my Indy gear (or, rather, assemble it all at once, since I wear parts of it regularly), there's always some guy with one of these cheap-o costumes or thrown-together ensembles. Heck, the VERY FIRST year I did it ('98 or '99) I had a bo...

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Yes and no.

Yes, I own ONE jacket.

No, I am not COMPLETELY satisfied with it, which is why I'm getting a new one and will retire the old one.

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Very nice! A little bit of wear, not too much, not too little. Looks great.

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I just report what they told me. >shrug< I figured they could do it, but maybe they don't anymore.

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Quick update: Just got off the phone with Jessica at G&B's sales dept. She had a few bits of info. 1.) No leather facings. Apparently it'd alter the pattern too much to add them. 2.) Underarm gussets come standard. No need to specially request them. 3.) They're happy to send you a swatch of the ...

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You could just notify Ebay that the image is taken from another website which did not authorize its use. That alone might get them to pull the image, if not the auction itself.

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Economic realities, I guess. Unfortunate for the buyers in the short run, but I suppose that having a well-functioning, solvent Wings rather than get the discounts in the short run and have the business have to cut corners on quality or go under altogether.

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Hmm...I'd be curious to see how well that stands up, and how it matches up with the liners of my suit jackets...

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Hmm. Interesting. Their website says it's a "twill lining", but not what the material is. Guess I'll have to call and ask.

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Ok, got my measurements yesterday after a visit to the tailor. Another question: What can y'all tell me about the lining of a G&B? What's the material, how thick is it, etc.? How durable is it? Should I make any requests about it? My Wested lining is totally shredded at this point, and I felt wa...

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Huh. A deerskin jacket. Interesting! How'd it wear/hold up?

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I've mentioned this in the past, but basically I want my jacket to be "an Indy jacket" that's highly functional and durable. Screen accuracy is great, to the extent I can get it, but I'm more interested in that the jacket be the Indy style, that it fit me like a glove, and that it be tough...

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I'll definitely post pics when I finally get it in. First thing I have to do, though, is get over to the tailor and get my measurements! I'm not as concerned about the shorter zipper. I just noticed on my old Wested Raiders that it's the same deal -- the zipper ends about 1" from the bottom of ...

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I suppose you could always order a jacket that was shrunk somehow. That or take steps to distress it yourself and try to shrink it. For my tastes, doing that to a jacket is taking SA a bit too far. I wouldn't do that with a jacket that I paid upwards of $200 for, just to make it look accurate to fra...

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In Raiders, the zipper goes all the way to the bottom of the jacket and didn't have the leather facings. G&Bs expo does not have the facings per the film jacket but the zipper tends to end about an inch or inch and a half from the bottom. Not a big deal unless you are a SA fanatic. So, wait, ho...

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So, wait, how far down does their zip go? And I thought zipper facings were pretty standard?

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I'll definitely post pics once the jacket comes in! I was toying with the idea of the snap at the bottom. Especially given how it's been a bit windy and cold here lately, having that extra bit of protection will help. Question: my Wested Raiders doesn't have a snap at the top. Does a standard G&...

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So, after much pondering, I decided that I'm going to pick myself up a G&B Expedition, fully custom tailored, in dark brown goatskin. They say it'll take 'em about 12 weeks or so (plus shipping time -- appx. 4-5 days), but that's alright by me. I can wait. Besides, April in Philly can still be b...

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I know, but I'm not telling.

MWAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA!!!

Disclaimer: I have no specific knowledge of any production by specific vendors, planned or actual.

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Yep. I cinched mine up tight years ago to create a more form-fitting look, and it ended up tearing the leather itself (not the seams, but the leather) at the base of the hand warmers. It's not really noticeable unless you look closely, but it's there. If you want a more tailored look....order a more...

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A few suggestions, based on having owned a Wested since about 2001: 1.) Lambskin looks lovely, but doesn't age all that well. At least the 2001 vintage jackets tend to scrape easily, and the nice surface finish gets peeled away pretty easily, leaving a VERY different color below. Much lighter. I got...

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While it's out of your price range, for what it's worth, I've had difficulty getting a hold of Riley at Tony Nowak's jackets via email. Haven't tried calling, though. My concerns are currently more about durability combined with overall accuracy and getting something custom-tailored, so I'm likely h...

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I remember that. Someone visiting Ankor Wat or something? That was YEARS ago, though.

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Now THAT's advertising!

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Maybe I'm not getting the point of the distinction between "SA" and "fitted to you." By "SA" do people mean "using identical measurements as those of Harrison Ford"? Just sized up or down? Or is "SA" whether the jacket looks on you the way it did on ...

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Thanks for the info, guys. This all helps a ton!

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Hopefully, something folks are happy with.

So, anyone else have any longer-term reviews of how well made the various jackets they have are? Any problems that popped up later?

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But just think.

What if he IS in your closet?

RIGHT NOW??

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I'll likely end up doing that. Can anyone here comment on quality comparisons -- in terms of durability of both the leather and how it's all put together -- among the various major jacket sources? Anyone had any particular problems with this or that type of leather or this or that jacket-maker's off...

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My issue is one of value, not price. I can save the money to pay for a TN jacket. Might take a bit, but I can do it. The question is then what value I get out of it, as compared to other options, and taking into account the rest of my life and where my money needs to go (and where I want it to go). ...

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Gotcha. Just wanted to make sure I at least had the basics down.

Thanks!

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Call or email him and ask for the samples. That is the best way for you to make that determination. I don't know how many times i was leaning toward a hide, then changed my mind when I received the samples. But this is something only you can know from the samples you recieve....and I woudn't decide...

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What are the differences between: - Striated Lamb - Shrunken Lamb - Goatskin - (regular?) lamb - "747" cow I have a general sense of goat (tougher, heavier, grainier, more matte) vs. lamb (shinier, more supple, lighter, more prone to scratching and wear) vs. cow (much tougher, considerably...

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So, back on point here... I gather the TN leather comparison thread is no longer up-to-date. Is there a more recent comparison thread? I mean, aside from perusing through the 20+ pages of the TN owners thread. I recognize that price will depend on style and materials. I should also say that I'm not ...

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Didn't Tony figure out that there was a stash of lamb or goat or something that was particularly durable, and which he hadn't tried before...or something? Or is that the striated lamb?

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So, what're we talking these days for a Raiders style goatskin?

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Oh! Well, that's great. I have no idea where to find them, though. When I search for the old website, all I get are news reports and people saying "Check out my jacket!" on these crazy message boards.

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Was thinking of looking into one finally for Xmas this year, but in doing so, I discovered the news about Tony. :( Is his stuff completely off the market now? I gathered that some people are getting stuff made by a colleague of his? Is there some other vendor out there these days who could offer the...

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Indy's always a crowd pleaser, so I'll likely go with that for the party I'm attending. My costume isn't SA, but it's a heck of a lot better than most Indiana Jones outfits you see out there (IE: bushman hat, striped dress shirt, docksider shoes, el cheapo $5 costume "whip" which is little...

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I have an old wested and it's REALLY soft. I found it was a little too soft, actually. Their leather may be different now, though. Mine's from 2001.

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