I can't believe it I actually saved the money to get one...I'm sooooo excited! I'm finally gonna be a member of the club TAG strap is next...THEN THE WORLD BWAH HA HA HA ha ah...cough...
PS Yep I finally got a new digital camera too so I'll post pics as soon as...
You are on your way, IndyTaz.
If it is an original, I recommend you wash it ... there are some posts on this subject.
If I ever clean mine again, I will just hand wash/light rinse (not machine wash).
Also, I let mine air dry ... took a couple of days for it to dry completely.
Thanks folks and for the tips Spooky... You can bet I'll be reviewing those particular posts over and over before I even think of touching my MK VII.
Furthermore... I amazingly recieved an email from Jerry confirming my order today....cool....the long wait begins
Most people have said nothing bad happened when they washed theirs, but mine got a strange pattern of rust spots. They appeared very dark as soon as I submerged the bag in water, in a ring around one of the drainage holes, and in a regular checkered pattern of spots over a large portion of the bag. I didn't use any soap, and I barely swished it around in the water, just to get rid of the smell.
The spots faded so that they are barely noticeable now, and I actually like the worn-in look it gave the bag.
I only mention this for posterity, so that future gearheads can look back and say "Never has so much been written about so little by so many."
Napi-san if it stinks. A day or two in a bucket, then repeat. I've washed my MkVII in the machine before and it was ok, although others here have had disasters from this, so it's probably best not to.
Don't use dye remover on it either... but that's another story.
Yes that's right I'm all smiles. My MK VII arrived today!!!!! Yipeee!!! It only took 7 days to arrive from the US...I am amazed. Jerry is a legend!!!I recieved everything I asked for. No rust. No holes. No corrosion. Great markings, nice web strap the lot!
So now I'll post my first images. I was so excited I recorded the whole process on film! (With my new digital) Yes...I know they're huge but hey so is the So shoot me already...I'm a fan! That explains away everything
congrats IndyTaz,
your bag is exactly like mine but the makings in my bag are way more faded then yours. are you going to put a strap on it, if so what kind of strap. I went with a TAG and I love it.
Best Regards,
Joe
Thanks Indian Williams...Yes TAG strap for me. 72' long, "Raiders" buckle with grooves in the strap. Yum
Jerry, really impressed me. I was expecting mildew and musty smells. At the very least a little bit of corrosion.
Lucky us huh? I was however even more surprised at how dark the markings are. Wowie...You can really make out that VII huh? Just what I asked for You planning to buy another? I wouldn't mind a MV VI and a repro now.
IndyTaz wrote: Thanks Indian Williams...Yes TAG strap for me. 72' long, "Raiders" buckle with grooves in the strap. Yum
Jerry, really impressed me. I was expecting mildew and musty smells. At the very least a little bit of corrosion.
Lucky us huh? I was however even more surprised at how dark the markings are. Wowie...You can really make out that VII huh? Just what I asked for You planning to buy another? I wouldn't mind a MV VI and a repro now.
Regards
IndyTaz
Taz,
how tall are you, ive heard that the 72 is too long even for most tall people.im 5'9'' so the 65 is fine for me.I might buy a repro and in the future maybe another original MkVII.but i was really suprised about the condition it was in.anyways enjoy the bag.
Best Regards,
Joe
PS. heres the link to some pics of my bag that i got. front of the bag the makings on inside of flap back of bag pic of bag with T.A.G Raiders strap
I think buying MK VII's could be a hobby in and of itself huh? What do you mean by you were surprised by the condition of my bag? Was yours better? Or is mine worse
Erri- Thanks for the book/iron tip. I'm going to do that right now. For sale???? ummm... Have to say it's suddenly increased in value to bout 1 AB
IndyTaz wrote:Indiana Williams: Mmm...My height is covered is this thread-viewtopic.php?t=13798
I think buying MK VII's could be a hobby in and of itself huh? What do you mean by you were surprised by the condition of my bag? Was yours better? Or is mine worse
what I meant was that I wasnt expecting the bags to be in such great shape,mine didnt have any rust or worn spots.our bags look identical accept for the markings, mine a faded and yours arent.
Best Regards,
Joe
I can't believe it I actually saved the money to get one...I'm sooooo excited! I'm finally gonna be a member of the club 
TAG strap is next...THEN THE WORLD BWAH HA HA HA ha ah...cough... 
