Wested Goat delay
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Wested Goat delay
I emailed Wested earlier this week to get an update on my jacket and find out if I'd get it in time for Halloween. Seems there's been a delay. Here's the response I got.
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Unfortunately, we are experiencing some delay with the Goat Leather.
The last batch we received was found to be substandard and we are
expecting a new delivery in the next couple of weeks.
I am very sorry for any disappointment this may cause and would assure
you that we will do everything we can to make and despatch your jacket
as soon as possible.
In the meantime, if you would like to change your leather option to
Hide or Lamb then we can make the jacket straight away and despatch within 10 days.
Regards Gerry
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Unfortunately, we are experiencing some delay with the Goat Leather.
The last batch we received was found to be substandard and we are
expecting a new delivery in the next couple of weeks.
I am very sorry for any disappointment this may cause and would assure
you that we will do everything we can to make and despatch your jacket
as soon as possible.
In the meantime, if you would like to change your leather option to
Hide or Lamb then we can make the jacket straight away and despatch within 10 days.
Regards Gerry
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Dang...
I was ready to place my order for a Raiders Goat tomorrow morning. Oh well, a little delay won't hurt. I think this should be a testimate to Wested's quality control. They could have used the crappy leather and you might not have known, but good thing Peter sees the value in waiting and getting it done right.
Thanks for posting the update.
I was ready to place my order for a Raiders Goat tomorrow morning. Oh well, a little delay won't hurt. I think this should be a testimate to Wested's quality control. They could have used the crappy leather and you might not have known, but good thing Peter sees the value in waiting and getting it done right.
Thanks for posting the update.
I think part of the problem was that the hides were too small so that it was impossible to have the back panel on the jacket without any seams. If that were the case, I'm pretty sure you'll notice big stiching going down the jacket.They could have used the crappy leather and you might not have known
Authentic Goat is worth the wait. If anyone is considering changing to another hide, stick with the goat, as you won't regret it. IIRC, there was a similar problem around this time last year.
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My Wested is the Auth. Goat and I gotta tell ya...wait for it. If its the nice soft supple goat that I got, you are in for a treat.
Patience !
Ken
PS if its any consolation, I am still waiting on my "Project X" super secret horse hide coat from them, which I will reveal to all when I get it ! They are among the best people I have ever dealt with for anything at all ! Cheers to Wested !
Patience !
Ken
PS if its any consolation, I am still waiting on my "Project X" super secret horse hide coat from them, which I will reveal to all when I get it ! They are among the best people I have ever dealt with for anything at all ! Cheers to Wested !
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I obviously don't have my own Wested goat yet, but I'm definitely going to wait. I mulled over the leather type decision and PMed several times with more knowledgable COW members. I decided on goat because its more durable, more waterproof, and is warmer. I'm in Boston which has a similar climate to the Great White North (what, doesn't the entire country have the same weather?) so you might come to the same conclusion if you want a three season jacket. If you want a summer jacket that you have to baby and feels like a windbreaker then lamb would be fine. <grin>
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I'm with you, Rosenet.
I live one town away from you (as you know) and I have an Authentic Lamb. I wear it in the spring and the fall. All winter I wear my LL Bean Thinsulate lined Goat Flying Tiger Jacket. One day, I'll get a Wested Goat roomy enough for some layers. That's a good way to go!
I live one town away from you (as you know) and I have an Authentic Lamb. I wear it in the spring and the fall. All winter I wear my LL Bean Thinsulate lined Goat Flying Tiger Jacket. One day, I'll get a Wested Goat roomy enough for some layers. That's a good way to go!
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I know the wait can be tough, but it will be well worth it.
Having visited Wested this Saturday, it's clear to me that Peter and Gerry pride themselves on the quality of their product. It is for this reason that substandard batches of leather are rejected - Wested want to deliver orders as quickly as possible - it is in their interest to do so - but to their credit, they will not use below-par hides.
When your jacket/s arrive, I'll bet all the waiting will be worth it. Hang tight!
And be sure to post some pics of you wearing it once the jacket arrives!
Regards,
Al
Having visited Wested this Saturday, it's clear to me that Peter and Gerry pride themselves on the quality of their product. It is for this reason that substandard batches of leather are rejected - Wested want to deliver orders as quickly as possible - it is in their interest to do so - but to their credit, they will not use below-par hides.
When your jacket/s arrive, I'll bet all the waiting will be worth it. Hang tight!
And be sure to post some pics of you wearing it once the jacket arrives!
Regards,
Al
Certainly I understand and appreciate the fact that Wested puts such emphasis on quality, I would have it no other way. The only problem for me is the bad timing of it. The added cost of the shipping and then duties and taxes for me would mean I can't afford the jacket. Being able to get my friend to bring it home for me makes it affordable. Wested definitely is not to blame for that though, just bad timing.
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