Just got an original WPG MKVII!!!

[Ihatesnakes]

It arrived today! I was a little weary about buying one from WPG due to some nedative feedback lately, but I could not be more pleased. He still appaerently has a lot of original, non-repro bags and mine is like brand-new condition. It has a very faint 1942 stamp on the inside and no signs of corrosion or age. I asked for the lightest color he had and it is a perfect light geenish tan. Here's some pics!




1st one with flash, looks more brown, 2nd one without looks more greenish.














I also own a costumebase repro bag I got on ebay that is not very SA at all. Here is a comparison of the two together. Notice how thin and tall the costumebase one is, not to mention the color or material.

[Stefana Jones]

Quoting myself from another thread...

Still looking for an Indy bag ? I recently ordered an original MK VII from WPG...they recently aquired some in "unissued" condition. Should be getting it in a week or so.

I received it... also received Todd's bag strap to install on the bag. I will post pics later when time allows.

[GCR]

Cool new (old) bag, 'Snakes!!!

I honestly can't remember, but I think I bought my MK-VII from WPG, too. It was so long ago, (around 1998-99) that I just can't remember. I DO recall that wherever I got it from, they had the option of choosing a "like new" unissued surplus bag, or one that was actually used and showed some wear. I opted for the "used" and it was exactly that. Aside from the corroded snaps that ripped right off of the bag, (and subsequently had to be replaced) it was in very good shape, exactly what I was looking for (in other words, it looked like it had already been dragged behind a truck ;D ).

Have you got a strap for you new MK-VII? Or are you planning on switching over the strap from your old repro? Speaking of which, what kind of crack were they smoking over at costumebase when they designed those repro bags? ;D

-GCR

[Ihatesnakes]

yeah, I think I'm gonna try to sell the other bag on ebay or something. It's pretty bad. The strap on it is "pleather" too. I think I'm gonna order a raiders strap from Lee Keppler. I just talked to him today and he said he had a batch of straps just made.

Thanks for the feedback guys!

Stefana, I hope you and your family are doing ok, my prayers are still with you. I'm sure you can't get too excited about Indy gear right now, but I hope your bag is as nice as mine.
-Snakes

[Mr. Fusion]

Damn, the Costumebase repro bag is way off! Well, luckily I got mine for under $30. I think that's a decent price for what it is.

So, the WPG site is reliable? What's the price of an original bag? I know that they're out of repros.

Actually there's one one the Bay that's up to $70. That's pretty rich for my blood. There's also one that has a David Morgan whip included, but that one will get well over $100 (mainly because of the whip).

Anyway, I'm really happy that you've gotten a SA bag.

Josh

[Ihatesnakes]

thanks. I got the costumebase one for $18 with best offer, and for that price it's not bad, but I had to get the real thing. As far as price for the originals, check it out here
www.whatpriceglory.com/mkviibag.html

The only thing is Jerry is a little grumpy and doesn't like to be called or contacted at all about orders, or anything else for that matter.

[Stefana Jones]

Stefana, I hope you and your family are doing ok, my prayers are still with you. I'm sure you can't get too excited about Indy gear right now, but I hope your bag is as nice as mine.

Thanks a lot "Snakes". We are doing fine, our Mom is surprisingly strong despite the events and her illness. I am browsing the forum to get my mind off things and I will "update" my gear soon and post pics.

And yeah, my bag is as nice as yours...maybe better. ;D

[Ihatesnakes]

Ooooh! ;D

[GCR]

Stef,

Glad to hear you and your family are coping and that your mother is staying strong. I can only imagine how difficult it was going through such a tragedy.

Take care!

-GCR

[Ragingblues]

Thanks a lot "Snakes". We are doing fine, our Mom is surprisingly strong despite the events and her illness. I am browsing the forum to get my mind off things and I will "update" my gear soon and post pics.

Very glad to see you around and that your Mom is doing well, considering. I hope we can offer some sort of entertainment or atleast a moderate distraction of some kind. Heck, just seeing some of us try to pull off the Indy look can be mildly amusing.

Ken

[Ihatesnakes]

I was just wondering, has anybody removed any of the dividers/pockets in their MKVII bag? Is it more SA with a larger pouch, or are there any disadvantages? I don't wanna destroy it.

[Stefana Jones]

I was just wondering, has anybody removed any of the dividers/pockets in their MKVII bag?

Nooo. Why do that ? The dividers are so practicle.

Before I got my genuine MKVII I used a replica from Todd's and the dividers are almost the same as the genuine bag, and as I said very practicle.

See testimony from a previous travel thread of mine...

That sachel is way practicle. I carry all that we need in there when we go on excursions, water bottles, sunblock, camera, maps.
And it is very practicle in transit also, to carry pocket books, deck of cards (to use during flight and waiting at the airport) the camera, travel documents and...snacks.



That is my "carry on" luggage and how I looked "in transit"

[Ihatesnakes]

I agree, but I guess I just meant the one divider in the main compartment. It kind of makes it hard to fit anything like an idol or my new crystal skull I just got.

Don't get me wrong, I love all the pockets.

btw, Stephana. I thought the last pic I saw of your drying fedora looked good to me.

[Stefana Jones]

I thought the last pic I saw of your drying fedora looked good to me.

Phew ! At first I thought I read DYING fedora !!

Thanks !

[Ihatesnakes]

;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

that's funny, but no. it looks great.
-still laughing-

[locoindhead]

yeah the bags looksgreat. Its time to break down and order one I think.

[raaa]

Hi, I've got one from the same place and they are excellent.
The pockets are fine, so don`t destroy it

[Ihatesnakes]

Right, I'm not gonna destroy it. I'm just thinking about removing the one "divider" in the biggest pocket so larger things will fit in it.
-like an idol or a crystal skull