U.S. Wings Antique Cowhide 'Hero Jacket'

Indydawg · Post by **Indydawg** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 1:33 pm

Gotta take the good with the bad, I guess....

Thanks, M!
Indydawg

riothamus · Post by **riothamus** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:06 pm

Michaelson wrote:Just to ask, how much do you weigh?

Regards! Michaelson

Right now I'm ~205lbs. I intend to get to ~195lbs. and then assess my happiness with that weight and the amount of food/maintenance it requires before deciding if I want to go less weight. I'm a 38 pant size now, not sure if I'll be 36 by the time I'm done. My chest measures 44-45 and my shoulders are ~20.

Excelsior!
Riothamus

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:11 pm

You'll be happy with a X-large.
Regards! Michaelson

maboot38 · Post by **maboot38** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:12 pm

riothamus wrote: Right now I'm ~205lbs. I intend to get to ~195lbs. and then assess my happiness with that weight and the amount of food/maintenance it requires before deciding if I want to go less weight. I'm a 38 pant size now, not sure if I'll be 36 by the time I'm done. My chest measures 44-45 and my shoulders are ~20.

Excelsior!
Riothamus

Riot, I'm 209 lbs, 5'10", 45 chest, with a 36 waist and Sarge and Myke suggested I get the XL, which seems to contradict what Michaelson just said.

Dan

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:18 pm

David just called me. He said 'x-large' too.

Regards! Michaelson

maboot38 · Post by **maboot38** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:20 pm

Michaelson wrote:David just called me. He said 'x-large' too.

Regards! Michaelson

OK, now I'm starting to get frustrated. I already talked to those guys and they all said XL, but now someone with similar measurements but TALLER is being told large? Not sure what to do. Hopefully they'll exchange for me if I need it.

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:22 pm

My friend, get frustrated AFTER you get the coat and discover it doesn't fit.

We are over 4 inches taller than you are, so the sizing WILL be different.

As has been said before, and has always been the practice of the company, anything found not to be sized right will be exchanged.

That said, I see where the confusion came from, and it was MY typo.

They DID tell him X-large. I was the one who tossed in the large sizing. My mistake, and corrected above.

...but, that said, stick with what was advised size wise and see how it fits first before second guessing before it arrives. All errors will be corrected.

Regards! Michaelson

maboot38 · Post by **maboot38** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:31 pm

Michaelson wrote:My friend, get frustrated AFTER you get the coat and discover it doesn't fit.

We are over 4 inches taller than you are, so the sizing WILL be different.

As has been said before, and has always been the practice of the company, anything found not to be sized right will be exchanged.

That said, I see where the confusion came from, and it was MY typo.

They DID tell him X-large. I was the one who tossed in the large sizing. My mistake, and corrected above.

...but, that said, stick with what was advised size wise and see how it fits first before second guessing before it arrives.

Regards! Michaelson

I suddenly feel much better. I was just confused. I felt great with my choice until your typo!!!!!!

Thanks for clearing it up.

riothamus · Post by **riothamus** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:32 pm

maboot38 wrote:OK, now I'm starting to get frustrated. I already talked to those guys and they all said XL, but now someone with similar measurements but TALLER is being told large? Not sure what to do. Hopefully they'll exchange for me if I need it.

Maboot38,

They did not recommend a Large for me. I asked based on reading the size charts and comparing my own measurements. Myke and Sarge have both told me to go with XL. What I'm afraid will end up being the case is that I'm TOO tall for these jackets and I'll have sleeves that are too short. However, they said I should be good to go and the price is too good to pass up. I'm sticking with my original order of an XL for both the Hero cow and the NZ lamb.

Excelsior!
Riothamus

Edit: You guys were too fast for me.

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:33 pm

Yep. The confusion was all mine.

Just wait until YOU get bifocals, and you'll understand.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it too!

Regards! Michaelson

taikoubou · Post by **taikoubou** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 2:50 pm

So I just called to find out if I was one of the eight that has to wait an extra 21 days. It looks like I am. Doh! Looks like there's a bit more waiting in my future. All you lucky guys that are getting yours soon, I expect to see lots of pictures!

maboot38 · Post by **maboot38** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 3:01 pm

Michaelson wrote:Yep. The confusion was all mine.

Just wait until YOU get bifocals, and you'll understand.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it too!

Regards! Michaelson

I didn't even know they MADE bifocals anymore!

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 3:05 pm

For good, or for bad...yep, they do.

Regards! Michaelson

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 3:21 pm

I just got off the phone with Myke. It looks like they put the snaps on all the jackets. Since I requested no snaps I'll also have to wait for the next batch....

There was a mistake at the factory. So if you wanted no snaps you'll have a longer wait

Hatch · Post by **Hatch** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 3:29 pm

maboot38 wrote:
Michaelson wrote:Yep. The confusion was all mine.

Just wait until YOU get bifocals, and you'll understand.

That's my story and I'm sticking to it too!

Regards! Michaelson
I didn't even know they MADE bifocals anymore!

Just wait till you're maboot 45-50 and you'll find out ....they can be invisible ie blended and without the line but they're still bifocals or they can be in contact lenses but they're still bifocals.........

riothamus · Post by **riothamus** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 3:36 pm

Just got "the call" $\:D/$

I'll be waiting a bit for my credit card to roll over next week (this month was a little heavier than anticipated) and then I'll be paying with paypal!

Excelsior!
Riothamus

Spatterdash · Post by **Spatterdash** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 5:36 pm

I just gave them a call - they have my order and they are processing them today and tomorrow.
I was told my jacket was shipping Thursday.

$\:D/$

Hollowpond · Post by **Hollowpond** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 6:23 pm

Spatterdash wrote:I just gave them a call - they have my order and they are processing them today and tomorrow.
I was told my jacket was shipping Thursday.

$\:D/$

Me too! $\:D/$

Travis

scot2525 · Post by **scot2525** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 6:26 pm

Gotta a feeling I am one of the unlucky 8 on the medium size.

I didn't place the actual order until May 27th, though I sent a reservation email to Sarge back on April 27th that went without response.

John Vaughan · Post by **John Vaughan** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 6:31 pm

Indydawg · Post by **Indydawg** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 6:42 pm

Ok, guys....talked with Sarge just a little bit ago...he specifically wanted to address the "unlucky 8 mediums."

One thing he wanted was for everyone to contact him with their height and weight. He had the feeling that there just MIGHT have been some flip-flopping going on with sizing during the lapse between the initial contacts with him and the time when the jackets arrived and folks started "confirming" their size. The jacket order was filled based on a certain number of each given size. That was based on what was given to Sarge back when this all started. If anyone changed from what they initially said-if, when they were contacted, instead of, say, the large that they pre-ordered, they gave the desired size as a MEDIUM...well, then that's ONE medium that was actually intended for someone else. See what I mean?

So...he just asked that I throw it out there that you guys contact him one more time, or post your measurements here...or shoot, just PM them to either Michaelson or me...it may be that these mediums that are "missing" are actually being claimed by guys who didn't initially WANT a medium, but now they do..

He's already working on having the 8 more made...21 days out from now is the expected delivery....but, if we could track down ANY of the errors, that would be one person who wouldn't have to wait.

Thanks, y'all!
Indydawg

Forrest For the Trees · Tue Jun 15, 2010 7:51 pm

Hmmm... I ordered a Medium quite a while ago, just a few days after the jacket was announced. I guess I'm good to go. I exchanged a few emails with Sarge regarding sizing, but we left my order alone and stuck with the Medium. Do I need to contact Wings again? I certainly haven't gotten a call from them.

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 8:26 pm

Wouldn't be a bad idea, just to make sure.

Regards! Michaelson

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 8:28 pm

Dawg did Sarge say anything to you about the jackets without snaps?

And you can mark me down as someone that changed their size. I originally ordered a medium but changed it the following day to a large via Sarge's email. I also confirmed it 2x when I made the request for no snaps.

PSBIndy · Post by **PSBIndy** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 8:30 pm

I noticed my debit card was charged today for the jacket.....guess it means it'll ship anytime now!

Indydawg · Post by **Indydawg** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 8:49 pm

No, Forrest...I think you're good to go.

As are you, TS.

And if your card was charged, I'd say you're clear, too...

Regards!
Indydawg

John Vaughan · Post by **John Vaughan** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 9:06 pm

This is getting interesting, I just love this place, better than anything on TV.

John

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 9:16 pm

John Vaughan wrote:This is getting interesting, I just love this place, better than anything on TV.

John

Well, we can just have _ do a write up about this thread then we'll see fireworks!!! ...denials... Arguments over pics... C&D letters...

Good Times

Indydawg · Post by **Indydawg** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 9:21 pm

Oh, honestly...aren't things harried enough?!

Indydawg

Indydawg · Post by **Indydawg** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 9:27 pm

Oh...by the way...Sarge wanted me to post this...I did in the Vendor Announcement section. Here's the link:

http://indygear.com/cow/viewtopic.php?f ... 91#p681491

Regards!
Indydawg

Arca Perdida · Post by **Arca Perdida** » Tue Jun 15, 2010 9:33 pm

placed my medium order on 5/12. We'll see.

scot2525 · Post by **scot2525** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 12:55 pm

Just checked my Visa card and although no payment has been posted there is a $215.00 hold to my card. That sounds like good news to me.

UPDATE:

Recievid shipping confirmation from US Wings, with a scheduled delivery date of tomorrow. $\:D/$

191145 · Post by **191145** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 3:22 pm

That means it's shipped. I placed my order with card payment info on the first day it appeared on the USW site, so I expect mine (Med) to ship any day. I never called or emailed USW with any questions or changes.

PSBIndy · Post by **PSBIndy** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 4:50 pm

Just got UPS confirmation by Friday delivery!

Prescott · Post by **Prescott** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 4:50 pm

I just received a shipping notice from UPS that my Wings jacket is on its way. It's a large and and the order was placed online. My guess is that if you gave an email address with payment information, you will be getting one of these emails.

Regards,
-P-

Arca Perdida · Post by **Arca Perdida** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 5:10 pm

Just got UPS notification of shipment as well. Mine's a medium, so I lucked out, I guess.

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 5:45 pm

Well guys, since I'm in the 21 day waiting period be sure to post pics as soon as you get 'em. I can still enjoy the new jackets vicariously through all of you.

Band Director Jones · Post by **Band Director Jones** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 6:14 pm

PSBIndy wrote:Just got UPS confirmation by Friday delivery!

Dang! I just just go UPS tracking info that mine won't be here until the 22nd. Of course, it doesn't really matter. I'm not really dying to wear it in the middle of summer.

Forrest For the Trees · Wed Jun 16, 2010 6:30 pm

Weird. I haven't received shipping confirmation, nor has my card been charged. I'll e-mail Sarge.

Hollowpond · Post by **Hollowpond** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 6:32 pm

I'll get mine on the 18th. Signature required for delivery. Now what are the odds I will actually be home when the UPS guy gets here?

Travis

ProfessorHenryWJonesJr · Wed Jun 16, 2010 6:56 pm

Received my U.S.Wings UPS shipping delivery e-mail confirmation, also. As with COW member "Band Director Jones", I will not receive my jacket until Tuesday, the 22nd.

Luckily, someone will be home to sign for the package. Even it has to be me.

The waiting. I hate the waiting.

191145 · Post by **191145** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:45 pm

Okay, game on! Mine's on the truck too. Don't know the date yet but probably will be 21 or 22. What are the odds you'll be home that day? I guarantee you'll be there, probably outside pacing up and down. I think we all know by now about what time of day UPS comes to our neighborhoods. Around here it's early afternoon as I sit on the porch with a cigar and the LA Times crossword puzzle. I remember the day I got my Wested. And the day I sent it back to England. And the day I got it back again...

Post by **Michaelson** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:53 pm

191145 wrote:Around here it's early afternoon as I sit on the porch with a cigar and the LA Times crossword puzzle. ...

I THINK you can go back inside and get some sleep tonight. It won't get that THAT fast.

Regard! Michaelson

John Vaughan · Post by **John Vaughan** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:21 pm

I've tried to post pic but it still eludes me so here is thishttp://s995.photobucket.com/albums/af78 ... t12011.jpg and this one http://s995.photobucket.com/albums/af78 ... jckt11.jpg Sarge just sent these to me today. enjoy.

John

Indydawg · Post by **Indydawg** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:54 pm

Good job, John!

Same pics posted in Vendor section...thanks, John!

Regards.
Indydawg

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 8:55 pm

Most uncool John I was expecting to click on a pic of your jacket in hand!!!

... And yes, I'm just jealous 'cause I have to wait

Indydawg · Post by **Indydawg** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:03 pm

Ummm...the pics open up when I click on them, TS....

Maybe I'm just missing something?

Later, guys!

Indydawg

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:14 pm

No, they open up for me too Dawg.

I'm just green with envy... And I want to see pics in hand.

That's all!

191145 · Post by **191145** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:20 pm

Michaelson wrote:
191145 wrote:Around here it's early afternoon as I sit on the porch with a cigar and the LA Times crossword puzzle. ...

I THINK you can go back inside and get some sleep tonight. It won't get that THAT fast.

Regard! Michaelson

I meant 'that's when the UPS truck comes every day'. I'm retired, you know. Maybe I'm the oldest guy on here! Anyway, I got the tracking number on mine and it'll also be delivered Friday. That 'signature required' deal could cause some of you fits if nobody's home when they come. Still, I fully understand why they do that. UPS will put it back on the truck the next business day which will be Monday - it will make for a long weekend.

tgalahad · Post by **tgalahad** » Wed Jun 16, 2010 9:36 pm

Friday is delivery day $\:D/$ $\:D/$
tgalahad