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Post by Ragingblues on Oct 30, 2006 18:55:46 GMT -5
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Post by IndyBlues on Oct 30, 2006 20:02:11 GMT -5
Those are killer prices, although I would proceed with caution. They are not the US made USWings,....they are "high quality" foreign made versions, with USWings labels.
I would love to see pics before buying. Not saying they can't be great jackets, I just wonder if they are built to the same specs as the rest of the USWings jackets.....or better!!
Wonder if Sarge will accomadate with some pics or info??
Thank you for posting this, Ken.
'Blues
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Post by winstonwolf359 on Oct 30, 2006 20:07:29 GMT -5
Nice find!  I noticed their "regular" US made jackets are also on sale as well, just not as deeply discounted. $150 is a great price for a off-the-rack Indy jacket, especially if someone is looking to try out another type of leather. |
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Post by Ragingblues on Oct 30, 2006 21:18:41 GMT -5
Thanks IndyBlues, I didn't know they had two versions of their jackets. It's always nice to have the info to go with the special sale prices.....  Ken |
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Post by Havana on Oct 31, 2006 9:54:30 GMT -5
I agree with proceeding with caution. They've never offered these jacket for sale before. Now, here they are and on clearance. Most of US Wings' products are USA made. I wonder if these foreign made jackets were part of an experiment or trial run that didn't work out. Now, they're just going to unload them. This is just a theory but I do know that another US manufacturer, Cooper, did this a few years ago and the result was the same. Double check me on this, but I believe their policy doesn't allow for returns on clearance items.
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Post by indianatone on Oct 31, 2006 11:30:31 GMT -5
Havana, you read my mind. Although, low-priced, where have these jackets been this whole time? Still, for someone it's a good price on a jacket. And of course, when the disclaimer warns that all sales are final so be sure to get the size right, suddenly $150 is not so affordable. ;D "Hi, Yes, I just paid $150.00 for what looks like it might be an Indy "car coat" model? It's not quite what I thought it wou- Hello? Hello......" It was nice of them to mention this information up front, however, so someone really shouldn't be too surprised if the jacket's not what they expected. Now, if these were the US made US Wings versions for this price........I'd most certainly have one.....or two, maybe. |
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Post by indianatone on Nov 1, 2006 12:44:07 GMT -5
Has anyone ordered one of these? It'd still be interesting to see how they turned out. Who knows, they might be just fine and we'll all be kicking ourselves for over-speculation.  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2006 13:10:02 GMT -5
Don't look at me. I am jacketed out my friend. I am interested in seeing what one of these look like though.
The thing that bothers me from the Picture ( Tone pointed this out to me ) the sleeves seem to be no longer than the jacket. So either it has real short sleeves or it's a really long jacket.
Cheers,
G-MANN
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Post by GoneSolo on Nov 1, 2006 14:30:45 GMT -5
I just sent an email out to their cust. service people asking about any differences. I'll post when I get an answer.
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Post by IndyBlues on Nov 1, 2006 22:15:20 GMT -5
Tone, did you check out the prices on the U.S. made A-2s?? The goatskin, and goatskin 2000 are both $10 cheaper than last weak. $195.00!!! I would kick up the extra $45 and go for that. That's a great deal, I may even grab one, lol.
'Blues
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Post by indianatone on Nov 1, 2006 22:54:04 GMT -5
Yes, IndyBlues, I've been eye-teetering those US authentic Goat A-2s for over a week, now. Those are hard to resist! However, I'm torn between a jacket or an Indy on a Budget from Winrich.
G-Mann, I wonder if those are just promotion stills that 'might' reflect the actual jacket. But the more I look at them, the more the arms seem to maybe even be a bit shorter than the jacket length. Might be the angle of the camera. ::shrug:: It's just too scary for me to buy one to find out. ;D
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Post by GoneSolo on Nov 2, 2006 12:16:03 GMT -5
Here is what US Wins said: "Thank you for your inquiry to www.uswings.comThe only difference in the two jackets is the lining. The ones made overseas have a different lining than the ones we make here. Everything else is the same. We do not have pictures of these jackets." |
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Post by winstonwolf359 on Nov 2, 2006 18:16:45 GMT -5
Nice of them to not volunteer to mention HOW the lining is different... If I was comfortable in off-the-rack sizes I'd probably break down and get a goatskin jacket to rough up into a totally distressed "screen accurate" Indy jacket. My Wested is lambskin but I know so many people rave about the goatskin jackets I feel like I'm missing out on something. |
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Post by IndyBlues on Nov 2, 2006 18:57:29 GMT -5
That's a great idea, winston. A great way to get a jacket to beat up on, without worrying too much about the outcome. Great practice jacket.
The goatskin IS a nice leather, and while lamb has an awesome feel, and drape,..the goatskin feels more substantial overall. It feels like something Indy would have wore, were he real, not an actor playing Indy in a film.
'Blues
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Post by indianatone on Nov 2, 2006 19:25:45 GMT -5
If it's a difference of the lining but the same cut overall, it doesn't sound too bad for one of these.
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Post by IndyBlues on Nov 2, 2006 19:44:35 GMT -5
If it's a difference of the lining but the same cut overall, it doesn't sound too bad for one of these. Let us know when yours arrives, Tone.  'Blues |
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Post by indianatone on Nov 2, 2006 21:14:40 GMT -5
You know I'm pretty sure I would get one of these if I weren't short on money and deciding between an A-2 or an Indy on a Budget?  |
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Post by GoneSolo on Nov 2, 2006 21:21:41 GMT -5
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Post by indianatone on Nov 2, 2006 21:27:51 GMT -5
Sure. Just send us the $150.00 plus shipping and we'll hook you up with one ASAP! |
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Post by GoneSolo on Nov 3, 2006 0:45:46 GMT -5
Someone please order one....pretty please?  |
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Post by indianatone on Nov 3, 2006 1:00:19 GMT -5
I'd almost expected to see Dirk jump on this. There are enough American "shipping companies" who might cut him some kind of deal on getting it there.
Pitfall's Uninsured Freight Company - "We never received any orders."
G-Mann's Overly Nice Guy High Quality Goods and Services - "We only sent you one item?"
RagingBlues' Exports: "You didn't get nothing from me, got it?"
Tone's Air Messengers: "Just remember if they find out who we are, they'll find out how you're dead."
;D
Dirk? $150? Possibly Indy jacket? No?
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Post by GoneSolo on Nov 3, 2006 1:11:09 GMT -5
How 'bout it Dirk? Wanna take one for the team?
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Post by Ragingblues on Nov 3, 2006 10:54:46 GMT -5
In light of Tone's recent shipping suggestions.... ;D Don't forget to call Art at Vandelay Industries. They are an Importing/Exporting company afterall. Ken |
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Post by GoneSolo on Nov 3, 2006 11:16:56 GMT -5
Don't forget to call Art at Vandelay Industries. Ken Best. Show. Ever |
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Post by indianatone on Nov 4, 2006 0:28:37 GMT -5
Alright, I definitely missed something as I did not get the joke. Arts at Vandelay Industries? |
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