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Basil wrote:Aw you sold it. Lol I was tempted to see if you wanted to sell it back to me lol

Might this be the one you're speaking of?

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Incredibly saddened to have connected to the Internet this morning and the first words I read were in a message from Anthony DeLongis wishing Godspeed to Mr. Morgan. It seemed the most appropriate thing in the world to me to have first heard about it from him. *sigh* - Dean Charles Stanforth: "...

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My take on it was just like everything Indy wore... military inspired and custom made. Just like his shirts and pants, I reckon Indy saw an airman wearing the A-2 and liked it enough to have a replica made to his own specifications. :TOH: I never figured Indy had his stuff custom-made - why would h...

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The simple clean barrel cuffs are one of my favourite parts of the Indy jacket. Whenever I wear a jacket with knit cuffs I get that itchy polyester flashback to the 70s and 80s. :) The twin waist vents are also a great feature that means I don't have a big elastic band around my waist/hips that kee...

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My main complaint with the Wested trousers is the length - 35" unfinished??

I need 35" *finished*, and how can I do the proper military hem with nothing at all to work with? Isn't the proper hem 4"?

Are all Gearheads actually that much shorter than me? What have you taller guys done?

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I would love to buy a pair of Wested trousers, but for this: 'Leg unfinished 35"' I need a 35" finished inseam, and there's no way I'd be able to put the proper military hem on them with that limitation so I'm stuck with just random tan-colored pants for my otherwise S/A gear. Frustrating.

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I remember, back in the day, I was unaware of Wested (because I hadn't yet discovered the Internet), and I not only paid $350 for my Disney/Cooper jacket, but I drove from Raleigh, NC to Orlando, FL *and* bought a One-Day Pass into Disney/MGM Studios Theme Park to do it! Back then, I'd guess that wa...

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It's really cool to be able to follow the strands through the braiding - I'm more of a traditionalist, but that is a cool-looking whip! Great job!

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Sounds awesome, but the link to the pics isn't working for me.

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That's really cool to see.

I still have my original DM receipt as well - from early 1995 - 12' Indy whip for $440.

I should have bought 2 or 3 more!

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If you are looking for something to hang on your belt as more of a prop, Todd and Mag's have a pretty good fix...? I've actually got a '95 12' David Morgan to hang on my belt (and use with gusto and much joy) but I was just curious about an affordable and useable close-enough for fun. Was just curi...

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Glad I asked! Can't say I can afford to be in the market right now, but came across this info somewhat randomly, so really had no basis to form an opinion.

Thanks for the input, gentlemen...

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http://www.etsy.com/shop/AcapulcoJoes" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; http://img1.etsystatic.com/012/0/8082093/il_570xN.463900551_jws0.jpg I see a couple in there that look close to the David Morgan that hangs off Indy's belt, (like this one http://www.etsy.com/listing/15247...

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I LOVELOVELOVE the goat Wested I got a few months back - I'd love to purchase a second one exactly like it. The edges are softly lightening already - the leather feels REALLY supple but it's not weak-feeling like lamb. It drapes AMAZINGLY. I've never had a finer jacket, and I made the perfect choice...

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I don't know if Indy would have used that model of snow blower, Croft...

You might need to pick up one of these:

I bet he'd prefer yours, though, for sure!

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So, what's the best 'close-enough' that's currently available? The links in this thread are obsolete/sold out/etc. I can't afford a Magnoli, but it'd be nice to get something soon - it's COLD out there. I have other sweaters, including a nice 'Indy-esque' pullover (nothing special, I just like it an...

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My Disney/Cooper jacket had them as well.

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I had them add the elastic straps between the action pleats, and I think that this helped correct the initial problem to a larger degree than tapering the back panel, Any chance of you showing us what you mean. Pictures of the area??? The elastic straps are positioned horizontally, connected to the...

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Yeah, when I originally ordered my Wested, I used the small 'Special Requests' box to enter what info I could - square brass Tri-Glides, small zipper, US-style zipper installation, hidden snap at the bottom of the storm flap, etc. - I figured that the imposed limitation on the number of characters y...

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I've got a '95 David Morgan-made 12' whip that I purchased myself straight from David Morgan, still have all the documentation, receipts, etc. - it's been through some moderate use, has been safely kept and well cared for, Pecarded and aged beautifully, and I paid $440.00 (full retail price at the t...

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Keep in mind, this isn't Wested that's creating this cost, nor is it something they can charge you for up front - this is generated by a third party after it leaves Wested's hands. So don't blame Gemma or Wested...

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I got hit with a similar charge from UPS in October of this year when I received my Wested. It was for duties and taxes imposed for importing the jacket into the US. I called UPS and paid over the phone.

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As I mentioned in the first post, I was looking for new work boots, and they had to be steel-toed. There are many pairs or comfortable steel-toed boots out there. From what I just checked on the Timberland websote, none of the Earthkeepers are steel-toed. I was looking for steel-toed boots that coul...

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Ended up purchasing some Coyle's from the Cairo Bazaar at an excellent price that are perfect for me, and just bought some non-Indy steel toed boots with my work allowance for this year.

Thanks again for the help, gents...

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Yeah, I was under the impression that they were going to disassemble the entire back and narrow the bottom of the yoke, but I think they tapered the back panel and left the top edge at the yoke seam as it was. I had them add the elastic straps between the action pleats, and I think that this helped ...

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Got it back from Wested! $\:D/$

They did a great job with the alterations - I'm very happy with the results and I plan for this to be my go-to jacket for a long time to come.

BRING IT, OLD MAN WINTER!!!

THANK YOU, PETER, GEMMA AND WESTED!!

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Day 21 - got notification from UPS that my jacket is on it's way back to me!

Supposed to arrive on Monday - I'm hopeful that everything went smoothly and accurately.

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Duck9000 wrote:Fingers crossed here for you

Thanks!

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Day 17... waiting... hoping things are going well.

Really hoping to have it back before the Thanksgiving holidays, with the right alterations made and no further shipping complications...

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Well, even after it crossed over into the UK, I was still receiving updates through the USPS Tracking system: Nov. 2 - Processed through Sort Facility - ISC Miami FL (USPS) Nov. 3 - Processed through Sort Facility - United Kingdom Nov. 3 - Customs Clearance - United Kingdom Nov. 5 - Customs Clearanc...

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I'm going to be filing a claim with the Postal Service to refund my $47.50 postage because according to their guarantee, it was supposed to have been delivered on Nov. 5th!! :x Yeah, so much for that - the Post Office said they met their guarantee by getting it to THE COUNTRY by Nov. 5th... they cl...

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Day 12... update - the package with the jacket FINALLY arrived at Wested! I asked Gemma to please e-mail me a scan of the paperwork it arrived with - I'm going to be filing a claim with the Postal Service to refund my $47.50 postage because according to their guarantee, it was supposed to have been ...

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Oh, well, there ya go, then...

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Michaelson wrote:Wings offers such a service. Check this out:

http://www.uswings.com/repair.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Regard! Michaelson

Wow, they'll replace the liner on a Wested or other competitor's jackets?

I should send them my Disney/Cooper...

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OK, Gemma's been working like a champion to get things sorted out. Even though I CLEARLY checked 'Returned Goods' on the form, wrote 'Jacket Returned for Refund' in the notes and wrote 'RETURNED FOR REFUND' on both sides of the packet the jacket was shipped in, apparently some dumb*** along the way ...

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OK, thanks for the input. This is my first time in my 45 years of doing any International shipping, etc., and so of course it's got to be for something both custom and not inexpensive. *wry smile* Thanks for being my support group. :lol: "Hi - I'm Patrick, and I had to ship my jacket back to We...

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Day 5 - well, @#$%. Just checked the tracking, and it's currently in this state: ----------------------- Payment of charges -Item being held, addressee being notified Your item could not be delivered on November 6, 2013 at 5:41 am in UNITED KINGDOM due to payment of charges. It is being held while t...

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Day 4... it's passed through Customs according to the tracking info...

Hoping for a quick and accurate turnaround, and safe journeys in both directions.

Looking forward to positive news from Gemma...

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Just shipped it off - was able to send it out for $47 and change via USPS. *whew*

Totally stupid brain fart on the UPS shipping situation this morning...

Hopefully the next couple of weeks will hurry on by, and all will be well...

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send it usps. It will cost around $40. Checked USPS.com - looking like about $60. Would like to know details from Gemma before I send it out, though - they're very specific on Wested.com to use UPS. Want to make sure I know the ins and outs before I ship it, so they won't refuse it for some reason ...

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Well, have run into a HUGE snag - Was entering info into UPS.com to ship the jacket back today for alterations, following the Return instructions on Wested.com. only to find that UPS will be charging me $152.95 to return the jacket!! :shock: Is this what you gentlemen have run into? I'm stunned and ...

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That's not what it meant back in 1998 when we first invented the term at Indyfan.com. :lol: It originally refered to action pleats that would not close when arms were at the side of the wearer, regardless of reason....incorrectly placed, yoke, no elastic, low arm holes....what ever.... It was creat...

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Steve Townsend wrote:Pm sent Lzeitgeist. Sorry for the delay. I never thought that this post would generate as many sudden orders as it has in the last few weeks.

No problem at all - thanks for helping clear up the confusion.

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baddates1 wrote:Don't worry Z, he posted that in October 20. I don't think you have anything to worry about.

Actually, that's what I'm confused about - he never responded to me at all, so I don't know what to expect.

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Steve Townsend wrote:Currently not taking any more orders. Must catch up on received orders. Will update ASAP.

Is this before or after I contacted you on Sept. 17th and 24th?

I never heard anything from you, but am still interested in a 10' Raiders style Indy whip.

Price? Timeframe?

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Heard back from Gemma (again): Dear Sir, Its too wide on the back for you from the photos you have sent , we wont charge you for this alterations we normally would charge £30 , however you will need to pay to return the jacket back to us. Please send this back as soon as you can as its getting neare...

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Heard back from Gemma: Dear Sir I have looked at your photos and the jacket will need to be altered on the back you can return this back to us and we can alter for you, at the same time we can add the label for you. If you can please let me know if you wish to have this altered. Cheers Gemma I respo...

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I'll post a pic of mine next to the pic I found of Holt's - maybe they're not as close as I think, but yes, either way, time will soften things and it will be what it will be. It's a gorgeous jacket, and I look like a big goober even without the jacket, so... ;) Thank you for the continued input, ge...

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Just did a quick look for Holt's pics, and although my sleeve seams meet only slightly below the yoke seam, it looks like the yoke seam is close to if not the same as Holt's (mine measures 5-3/4" below the bottom of the collar stand)... ::scratching head::

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