Cheaper then a Wested? It depends...

Posted by Patterson from gw.wizards.com on October 28, 1999 at 10:37:50:

In Reply to: Re: Cooper leather posted by Brian on October 28, 1999 at 01:51:48:

: The original Coopers were described as barrier distressed cowhide.

: THis sounds quite a heavy leather, which it is. But it is just as soft as anything.

: I still think this type hangs on you better than the lambskin appears.

: If anyone wants a really rough jacket they can do anything in without worrying about ruining a Wested, then this is the one.

: Does that not work out cheaper than a wested or am I wrong?

: Regards,
: Brian

Whether these would be ceaper then a Wested depends on two things:

1.) Do you get hit with customs, which runs $20-$30?
2.) Do you wear something larger then a 46?

I take a 48 Regular, and had to have some sizing done in the upper arms and shoulders. I wired Peter the money, getting a better exchange rate then he offers - he prefers not to handle checks in US dollars, and I do not like the exchange rate I usually get from Visa. My total cost was $303 - including ParcelForce Datapost 4 day international delivery for an additional $25. I just didn't want to wait 8 weeks for the jacket.

A Wested is still the best deal around. For those of you who can take a 44 regular off the rack, your cost is only about $255. I envy you!

Cheers!

Patterson

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: : The original Coopers were described as barrier distressed cowhide.

: : THis sounds quite a heavy leather, which it is.  But it is just as soft as anything.

: : I still think this type hangs on you better than the lambskin appears.

: : If anyone wants a really rough jacket they can do anything in without worrying about ruining a Wested, then this is the one.

: : Does that not work out cheaper than a wested or am I wrong?

: : Regards, 
: : Brian

: Whether these would be ceaper then a Wested depends on two things:

: 1.)  Do you get hit with customs, which runs $20-$30?
: 2.)  Do you wear something larger then a 46?

: I take a 48 Regular, and had to have some sizing done in the upper arms and shoulders.  I wired Peter the money, getting a better exchange rate then he offers - he prefers not to handle checks in US dollars, and I do not like the exchange rate I usually get from Visa.  My total cost was $303 - including ParcelForce Datapost 4 day international delivery for an additional $25.  I just didn't want to wait 8 weeks for the jacket.

: A Wested is still the best deal around. For those of you who can take a 44 regular off the rack, your cost is only about $255. I envy you!

: Cheers!

: Patterson

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