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Post by ickes on Dec 21, 2015 12:22:53 GMT -6
jeffrx sorry to hear the news but great to hear that you had it removed and I hope everything goes well with you. I am all too familiar with cancer, not personally but with family members as probably most people here are. My brother was diagnosed when he was 12 with stage 4 Non Hodgkins Lymphoma so I am completely sympathetic to what you and your family are going through right now. Stay positive and just always know that you will beat this no matter what...I truly believe that is the key to getting through something like this. Just always know that it's temporary and stay positive and ALWAYS keep the mental attitude that you will beat it. Now to the shirt....it really looks good and i'm honestly pleasantly surprised with how it came out. I even was thinking that I might try one of the two pocket gustin shirts until I noticed the pockets in your pics. Are the pockets two different sizes? This is the first time I have noticed this. I never noticed it before in any of Gustin's campaign pics but it's a deal breaker for me. They also look very small.
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Post by wdw on Dec 21, 2015 12:26:11 GMT -6
Yikes ickes , I hadn't noticed the pockets. That must surely be a mistake and a returnable offence, if necessary. I don't think I could fit even my cardholder in the narrower one. |
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Post by jeffrx on Dec 21, 2015 13:22:40 GMT -6
jeffrx hope everything goes well with the prognosis. that fabric looks great, happy to see some two pocket photos show up. is it just the photos, or is the bottom of the shirt wider than the chest by a fair bit? it also appears that it was sewn at a slant similar to the product photos. I think it's just the photo. It's a pretty boxy cut, not tapered, but not wider at the bottom. |
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Post by davelewis on Dec 21, 2015 13:22:52 GMT -6
Great looking shirt. I'm also sorry to hear about your health issue, but my understanding is that bladder cancer is VERY treatable, especially in early stages. I was diagnosed with colon cancer 4 1/2 years ago, and reading the pathology report wasn't making me warm and fuzzy, but I have strong faith in God, and have no doubt that is why I'm here today, feeling better, and stronger than a decade ago. Keep a positive attitude, and live everyday as though it will be your last, and you'll have many years left my friend. |
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Post by jeffrx on Dec 21, 2015 13:26:29 GMT -6
jeffrx sorry to hear the news but great to hear that you had it removed and I hope everything goes well with you. I am all too familiar with cancer, not personally but with family members as probably most people here are. My brother was diagnosed when he was 12 with stage 4 Non Hodgkins Lymphoma so I am completely sympathetic to what you and your family are going through right now. Stay positive and just always know that you will beat this no matter what...I truly believe that is the key to getting through something like this. Just always know that it's temporary and stay positive and ALWAYS keep the mental attitude that you will beat it. Now to the shirt....it really looks good and i'm honestly pleasantly surprised with how it came out. I even was thinking that I might try one of the two pocket gustin shirts until I noticed the pockets in your pics. Are the pockets two different sizes? This is the first time I have noticed this. I never noticed it before in any of Gustin's campaign pics but it's a deal breaker for me. They also look very small. So, one pocket is 1/2 inch longer than the other. I was initially thinking this was some sort of hipster design thing? Is this just a blatant error or is this intended? Here is the pocket breakdown: Right pocket: 4 in by 6 in Left pocket: 4.5" x 5.5" hmmm....I'm going to have to think on this one. |
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Post by jeffrx on Dec 21, 2015 13:35:20 GMT -6
I think you guys are right - they f-ed up the pockets.
I could keep this and tell people it's the new Gustin 1 and 1/2 Pocket Shirt.
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Post by jeffrx on Dec 21, 2015 13:47:03 GMT -6
I think you guys are right - they f-ed up the pockets. I could keep this and tell people it's the new Gustin 1 and 1/2 Pocket Shirt. I e-mailed them the measurements and a photo. I'll see what they have to say. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2015 13:53:50 GMT -6
jeffrx best of luck with it! I do like that fabric. Makes a nice looking shirt.
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Post by DigDug on Dec 21, 2015 14:04:56 GMT -6
I think you guys are right - they f-ed up the pockets. I could keep this and tell people it's the new Gustin 1 and 1/2 Pocket Shirt. It could be exceptable for some, as a smokers pocket. And it's a one of a kind (maybe). |
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Post by DigDug on Dec 21, 2015 14:10:36 GMT -6
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Post by wdw on Dec 21, 2015 14:11:15 GMT -6
I suppose that's another reason why IH shirts are popular, despite the price. You know exactly what you're going to get, it'll almost certainly be flawless and you'll have it within a week.
G shirts still seem a lottery to me, which is inexcusable considering how long these shirt problems have been going on. Having said that, I have one plain coloured one I like a lot, but I wouldn't risk a patterned one, and now we have pocketgate.
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Post by gaseousclay on Dec 21, 2015 14:23:10 GMT -6
I think you guys are right - they f-ed up the pockets. I could keep this and tell people it's the new Gustin 1 and 1/2 Pocket Shirt. whoever they contract manufacturing out to must employ a one-eyed seamstress. |
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Post by bentin on Dec 21, 2015 14:29:48 GMT -6
Man, I had hopes for the ol' G two pocket. It was the one thing that might get me to buy more of their stuff. Oh well, now I'll just ignore two brands on this forum instead of one.
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Post by gaseousclay on Dec 21, 2015 15:20:55 GMT -6
Man, I had hopes for the ol' G two pocket. It was the one thing that might get me to buy more of their stuff. Oh well, now I'll just ignore two brands on this forum instead of one. I can't believe in the lack of oversight. Surely someone from G can pop into the factory and do a QC inspection before sending stuff out. Either that or find a new manufacturer that can actually sew shit up to spec |
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Post by bentin on Dec 21, 2015 15:25:18 GMT -6
Man, I had hopes for the ol' G two pocket. It was the one thing that might get me to buy more of their stuff. Oh well, now I'll just ignore two brands on this forum instead of one. I can't believe in the lack of oversight. Surely someone from G can pop into the factory and do a QC inspection before sending stuff out. Either that or find a new manufacturer that can actually sew shit up to spec We had a thread going to find a well made Gustin shirt. The funniest submission looked okay at first blush but turned out to have the sleeves sewn with the material reversed. Genius! Gustin has neither a Q or a C in it and they clearly don't give one shit about making quality stuff. No mas. |
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Post by devastitis on Dec 21, 2015 15:31:16 GMT -6
Man, I had hopes for the ol' G two pocket. It was the one thing that might get me to buy more of their stuff. Oh well, now I'll just ignore two brands on this forum instead of one. You and I have different definitions of the term "ignore". |
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Post by devastitis on Dec 21, 2015 15:33:14 GMT -6
Pockets do look pretty crappy. Remember seeing TS do something similar, and it just looks off. Looks like the sewer reached in and grabbed two different sized pockets, and sewed it up. I'm sure there's different pocket sizes for different sized shirts.
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Post by bentin on Dec 21, 2015 15:44:13 GMT -6
Man, I had hopes for the ol' G two pocket. It was the one thing that might get me to buy more of their stuff. Oh well, now I'll just ignore two brands on this forum instead of one. You and I have different definitions of the term "ignore". When's the last time I posted in IH? I recall asking if they got their borked loom back together, but I've pretty well ignored that place. Just adding G to that list. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2015 16:14:45 GMT -6
i actually don't mind the look of the pocket asymmetry (also didn't mind it in the TS edition), but the sloping angle of the pattern bugs me more and more as i look at it. take a look at the bottom white horizontal band. it sits easily an inch lower at the left side seam than on the right. you can follow that up the shirt to where similarly a white horizontal is at the right pit seam, but about an inch lower on the left
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Post by Winterland on Dec 21, 2015 16:23:33 GMT -6
This bad boy came out sweet! Nothing terribly wrong that I can see. It's the perfect Christmas delivery from Gustin, the Heavy Brushed Back 2 Pocket Twill. I'm very glad I ordered it. Also, the shirt arrives during a trying time in my life - I just had a cancerous tumor surgically removed from my bladder. I am now hoping that it was found to not have gone too deep into the bladder wall and also that it will not come back. This was my first experience with cancer in my body and it definitely has my attention. It really freaked me out to be honest. Sending positive vibes your way. Stay strong! |
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Post by jeffrx on Dec 21, 2015 17:46:12 GMT -6
i actually don't mind the look of the pocket asymmetry (also didn't mind it in the TS edition), but the sloping angle of the pattern bugs me more and more as i look at it. take a look at the bottom white horizontal band. it sits easily an inch lower at the left side seam than on the right. you can follow that up the shirt to where similarly a white horizontal is at the right pit seam, but about an inch lower on the left I think the horizontal lines are because of the way j had the shirt thrown on the floor. It was not even. I can double check this later when I get home, but I think it came out even. Only problem is the pockets, which is obviously pretty bad, |
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Post by jeffrx on Dec 21, 2015 18:36:22 GMT -6
OK, so they responded and acknowledged the pocket mishap. They offered 2 options:
1.) 30 dollar refund and keep the shirt as is
2.) send it back for a full refund
I'm leaning toward option 1 because I really like the fabric and I'm contemplating surgical removal of the smaller pocket, although I'm not sure I can pull this off. I could also keep the 2 different pockets and chalk it up to uniqueness as someone mentioned above.
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Post by brentkuz on Dec 21, 2015 19:35:09 GMT -6
jeffrx - $30 refund and keep the shirt isn't bad if you really like it. I bet one pocket can be removed and all is well. That Pocket looks like what I got from Lawless. And best wishes with your health man. f!@k cancer.
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Post by jeffrx on Dec 21, 2015 19:50:47 GMT -6
jeffrx - $30 refund and keep the shirt isn't bad if you really like it. I bet one pocket can be removed and all is well. That Pocket looks like what I got from Lawless. And best wishes with your health man. f!@k cancer. Thanks. They just sent me another option to send them the shirt and they can make a new pocket. Now I have to decide on one of these 3 options. I guess a new pocket would be the way to go... |
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Post by wdw on Dec 21, 2015 20:00:43 GMT -6
jeffrx, wouldn't two new pockets be better? Yours both look small compared to the campaign shirt, which looks absolutely fine. But then I suppose you still have the lack of horizontalness on the alignment of the stripes, which isn't ideal. I'm thinking a refund now, as it's not just one problem, I'm afraid. That's the trouble with these long wait times, as you tend to feel inclined to accept issues you never would on off the rack, as you can't face another few months wait just to get you back to where you should have been if their QC worked properly.
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