My last A-2 (hopefully) - Good Wear

[Nickb123]

Thats a lovely looking A-2 Nick, and the fit to my eye is spot on son.

Thanks! Here’s a pic. Unfortunately it’s going to be about 85F here today.

RWs has its fans and critics but it is my fav maker. The collar is a work of art. I think the label is a little wonky with the light combat cloning. Kind of a neat feature.

 

[MaydayWei]

I’m 5 months into my Platon order now. Emailed them every month. I’ve never received a reply from them and my 6 month PayPal deadline is coming up. Thinking about canceling it.

Having faith that the product will be delivered can be a little daunting the first time round.
I think we all have to go through the uneasy transition of "having a little faith".
Trust in our experiences, it will come through.
Only once you've overcome this barrier can you truly be ready to pull the trigger on a Goodwear with a 1-2 year wait!

 

[Pa12]

True. But at least John only takes a deposit and answers emails.

 

[Pa12]

They’re both excellent makers. But johns a responsible business man too.

 

[Bremspropeller]

The pics you guys are posting makes me glad I went forward and got out an order for my USL.

Keep the pics coming!

 

[Nickb123]

Realized I think I’ve taken this GW thing a bit too far…

 

[mulceber]

Realized I think I’ve taken this GW thing a bit too far…
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Keep going.

 

[Nickb123]

Keep going.

Ok.

 

[entertainment]

Ok.

You definitely need to add some USN sheepskin!

 

[Brettafett]

Nah, you're good. Im sure you'll find a pile like that in many of our homes. Maybe not all GW, yet...
You're in good company Nick, you know it.

 

[Nickb123]

Nah, you're good. Im sure you'll find a pile like that in many of our homes. Maybe not all GW, yet...
You're in good company Nick, you know it.

I see what’s missing. A later G-1 variant. ELC A-1 is missed but I think I have the bases sort of covered.

 

[Pa12]

Woa. Hope you have lots of jacket weather where you live. Impressive.

 

[bseal]

I see what’s missing. A later G-1 variant. ELC A-1 is missed but I think I have the bases sort of covered.

Please reach out to me if you are looking for that ELC A-1.

 

[ausreenactor]

Did anyone here snap up the GW SAT A-2 from Australia?

 

[ausreenactor]

Some pics of John’s 27752 in Horween horsehide. A bit reddish which I like. This is definitely the way to go if you’re looking for a jacket that doesn’t feel too stiff off the bat. Love it! Hope to take some more detail shots soon.

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Really like this one!

 

[P-47 thunderbolt]

I'm really toying with the idea of putting down a deposit.....
Badly want a roughwear or monarch in size 42 but being I the UK I'm worried about getting hammered with import taxes and fees.
Anyone in UK have an experience ordering a GW.
Worried it could end up being £1,600 or more

 

[mulceber]

I'd talk to John and see if something can be worked out. I agree 1600 quid for an A-2 is extreme.

 

[entertainment]

I would check on the shipping fees too, which have gone up tremendously lately: $55 to ship a one kg book to Portugal. Just insane. That was the cheapest cost from USPS.

 

[Pa12]

I would recommend not shipping anything by usps. Very dicey these days. Are the fees different in Europe depending on which country your importing from? Here it makes no difference. An import is an import. 13 percent tax plus duty. Doesn’t matter if it’s coming from Japan thousands of miles away or Buffalo 100 miles away.

 

[Nickb123]

OK guys,

One more from John incoming. Cagleco. I’m done after this for a good while.