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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2014 11:59:56 GMT -6
I guess Im a fanboy since I backed the doubble white pakage  I actually need some white tees and they arent exactly cheap in Norway if you want better quality then H&M. So if these are good fit then its a great deal for me, even with the shipping. Im thinking that if they get too small then I can just wear them under my LD shirts. I don't know why you'd bother, Griff. You can get equivalent T's now, and not pay shipping, etc. Makes no sense to me... x2 |
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Post by davelewis on Dec 21, 2014 12:08:55 GMT -6
A normal no fuss (no real label) tee here cost me $18,5 This is normal ok quality and I really cant go lower before it starts to only hold for a coupple of washes. I pay $41 in total for 2 Gustin tees. I assume they are better quality then the $18 one. If not, I wont get more. I do have a coupple of goodwear tees from Aero and they are the best I have ever bought. Thick like you can only dream of, and holds their shape like its magic wash after wash. They dont work as tees to wear under heavy shirts, and I need more white ones and was actually going to go and get a coupple of these $18 ones but since its now up on Gustin I can just try them out. Back and forget, like someone said higher up. I have some of the Goodwear heavy white, and grey mock twist Ts, and agree they are fantastic. I've worn them hard for a couple years now, and no signs of wear, or stretch, or shrink. A couple of the whites have some indigo color though, as I haven't used any bleach. Go figure. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2014 12:09:15 GMT -6
I don't think that's exactly Navy blue. If it was navy I think it would have funded. For instance I have the Apolis Archive Jacket in Navy and it works with a lot of outfits. It is a color between cobalt and navy blue. I agree they named the color incorrectly, but i think the brighter shade actually would have made it easier to pair with dark indigo denim than a true navy would have. still hoping maybe they'll decide to do something else with the blue duck canvas. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2014 12:18:13 GMT -6
It is a color between cobalt and navy blue. I agree they named the color incorrectly, but i think the brighter shade actually would have made it easier to pair with dark indigo denim than a true navy would have. still hoping maybe they'll decide to do something else with the blue duck canvas. I agree. I think that fabric has potential in a less rugged style jacket. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2014 12:19:40 GMT -6
A normal no fuss (no real label) tee here cost me $18,5 This is normal ok quality and I really cant go lower before it starts to only hold for a coupple of washes. I pay $41 in total for 2 Gustin tees. I assume they are better quality then the $18 one. If not, I wont get more. I do have a coupple of goodwear tees from Aero and they are the best I have ever bought. Thick like you can only dream of, and holds their shape like its magic wash after wash. They dont work as tees to wear under heavy shirts, and I need more white ones and was actually going to go and get a coupple of these $18 ones but since its now up on Gustin I can just try them out. Back and forget, like someone said higher up. I have some of the Goodwear heavy white, and grey mock twist Ts, and agree they are fantastic. I've worn them hard for a couple years now, and no signs of wear, or stretch, or shrink. A couple of the whites have some indigo color though, as I haven't used any bleach. Go figure. I did a Goodyear grab bag and their shirts are SOLID. If you have not bought from them, try the grab bag to sample the products and size. Btw, I wear their medium. |
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Post by Old26 on Dec 21, 2014 12:22:22 GMT -6
I'd actually like to see a Trucker model in one of the Herringbones. That might have me back on a wait list.
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Post by davelewis on Dec 21, 2014 13:09:45 GMT -6
New Ts are an easy choice for me, as their XXL would look like it was spray painted on me, and thats if it didn't rip putting it on. Japanese sizing?
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Post by Winterland on Dec 21, 2014 13:11:53 GMT -6
I don't know why you'd bother, Griff. You can get equivalent T's now, and not pay shipping, etc. Makes no sense to me... x2 You guys... Let people buy what they want. I would have never guessed there would be so much dissension over $13 T-shirts. Finding this overall funny, don't take me too serious. |
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Post by Old26 on Dec 21, 2014 13:17:07 GMT -6
You guys... Let people buy what they want. I would have never guessed there would be so much dissension over $13 T-shirts. Finding this overall funny, don't take me too serious. People can buy whatever they want - I'm merely asking why anyone would? If they had gone with the rumored super special cotton, fine. As is, they're just another T shirt. Buy em. I'll just want to know why...they don't fit into what the Gustin model was supposed to be about - awesome unique items at half of the boutique stores. So yeah, a $13 T isn't something I see as buy-worthy. Make no mistake - if Roman posts up something similar, I'm going to ask the same question. What's next - tube socks?  |
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Post by exophobe on Dec 21, 2014 13:59:18 GMT -6
I don't think that's exactly Navy blue. If it was navy I think it would have funded. For instance I have the Apolis Archive Jacket in Navy and it works with a lot of outfits. It is a color between cobalt and navy blue. It'd probably look great with my Japan olive or grey herringbone, or any grey for that matter. Was it waxed, don't remember... If not it would be a great workshirt. |
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Post by exophobe on Dec 21, 2014 14:06:55 GMT -6
You guys... Let people buy what they want. I would have never guessed there would be so much dissension over $13 T-shirts. Finding this overall funny, don't take me too serious. People can buy whatever they want - I'm merely asking why anyone would? If they had gone with the rumored super special cotton, fine. As is, they're just another T shirt. Buy em. I'll just want to know why...they don't fit into what the Gustin model was supposed to be about - awesome unique items at half of the boutique stores. So yeah, a $13 T isn't something I see as buy-worthy. Make no mistake - if Roman posts up something similar, I'm going to ask the same question. Whaht's next - tube socks? The why would be that It's less expensive than other American made options, I believe. The wait sucks, but that's what you sign up for with Gustin, and why they're cheaper than, say, Taylor stitch, flint and tinder... I can't believe you guys are still on this thing, isn't there football on or something? |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2014 14:15:04 GMT -6
Exactly. They look fine, but why? Why would we bother? To have a Gustin tag? Makes no sense. That truly is a fanboy item. If you already own a Gustin denim, jacket, chino, bag, wallet, and belt, why not buy a Gustin t-shirt? I think this is exactly Old26 point. |
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Post by Old26 on Dec 21, 2014 15:57:01 GMT -6
I'm just going to delete the last posts by both you and me. None of them add any value.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2014 17:03:04 GMT -6
I'm just going to delete the last posts by both you and me. None of them add any value. I'm surprised you did that. Move it to another thread maybe, but outright delete? I don't want to be a constant thorn in your side, but I don't think that was the proper move. |
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Post by Old26 on Dec 21, 2014 17:05:52 GMT -6
I'm just going to delete the last posts by both you and me. None of them add any value. I'm surprised you did that. Move it to another thread maybe, but outright delete? I don't want to be a constant thorn in your side, but I don't think that was the proper move. There were four threads - two each that did nothing but bicker. No value for anyone or any product. No harm no foul. Let's drop it shall we? |
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Post by brentkuz on Dec 21, 2014 20:02:17 GMT -6
$13 ain't bad at all. I'm not a tag fan though I would rip them out. Size for me would be XL especially assuming they will shrink.
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Post by Griffin on Dec 22, 2014 2:20:39 GMT -6
Ok yes I can get tees now for almost same price *online* yes that is right.
I just had some storecredit and also dont have time to bother signing up for another store with creditcard and so on, and i need some white tees for spring so I just got them 2 easy clicks. Thats kinda why.
If I needed it now then I would just go out and get it, I agree with this. If I had an account on another store where I knew my sizes and they carried tees I would get them there that is also correct.
One thing tho, they seem to maybe come in a little bit short wich is rare for tees, and something I value. I also have never seen the center-back measure on other sites?
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Post by gaseousclay on Dec 22, 2014 7:03:30 GMT -6
Exactly. They look fine, but why? Why would we bother? To have a Gustin tag? Makes no sense. That truly is a fanboy item. I don't see anything wrong with that. If you already own a Gustin denim, jacket, chino, bag, wallet, and belt, why not buy a Gustin t-shirt? You can buy all of these things with very little to no wait. But we all waited to own these products. Why not a t-shirt? I'm curious who actually buys branded t-shirts anymore? as already mentioned previously, Gustin has given customers something unique @ wholesale prices, so this is why they're able to sell denim, truckers, chinos, etc. I bought my trucker because I think it's pretty damned cool, and i'll likely continue to buy from Gustin so long as they offer something unique I'd want to buy. The t-shirt campaign strikes me as anathema and contrary to what Gustin's entire business is about, and that is to offer unique clothing with cool fabrics at wholesale prices. If $13 for a t-shirt is considered wholesale then they haven't researched the tee market good enough. |
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Post by Griffin on Dec 22, 2014 7:49:41 GMT -6
So what is the general price for organic t-shirts online? And do they have measurements?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2014 9:05:20 GMT -6
I don't see anything wrong with that. If you already own a Gustin denim, jacket, chino, bag, wallet, and belt, why not buy a Gustin t-shirt? You can buy all of these things with very little to no wait. But we all waited to own these products. Why not a t-shirt? I'm curious who actually buys branded t-shirts anymore? as already mentioned previously, Gustin has given customers something unique @ wholesale prices, so this is why they're able to sell denim, truckers, chinos, etc. I bought my trucker because I think it's pretty damned cool, and i'll likely continue to buy from Gustin so long as they offer something unique I'd want to buy. The t-shirt campaign strikes me as anathema and contrary to what Gustin's entire business is about, and that is to offer unique clothing with cool fabrics at wholesale prices. If $13 for a t-shirt is considered wholesale then they haven't researched the tee market good enough. Do you really have to ask who? The people funding these four offerings is who. Almost all of them is finished funding for round one. Gustin is about providing products that the Gustin team likes, and what the Gustin fan base,from SF and Reddit wants. They're doing just that. It's $13 and made in America. The bulk of the tee market is sewn overseas and imported here. I honestly don't care that much where they make t-shirts, but that would add to the cost wouldn't it? I'm not a big t-shirt connoisseur, so I don't know what made in America t-shirts go for, but it can't be much less than $13 |
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Post by gaseousclay on Dec 22, 2014 9:29:19 GMT -6
I'm curious who actually buys branded t-shirts anymore? as already mentioned previously, Gustin has given customers something unique @ wholesale prices, so this is why they're able to sell denim, truckers, chinos, etc. I bought my trucker because I think it's pretty damned cool, and i'll likely continue to buy from Gustin so long as they offer something unique I'd want to buy. The t-shirt campaign strikes me as anathema and contrary to what Gustin's entire business is about, and that is to offer unique clothing with cool fabrics at wholesale prices. If $13 for a t-shirt is considered wholesale then they haven't researched the tee market good enough. Do you really have to ask who? The people funding these four offerings is who. Almost all of them is finished funding for round one. Gustin is about providing products that the Gustin team likes, and what the Gustin fan base,from SF and Reddit wants. They're doing just that. It's $13 and made in America. The bulk of the tee market is sewn overseas and imported here. I honestly don't care that much where they make t-shirts, but that would add to the cost wouldn't it? I'm not a big t-shirt connoisseur, so I don't know what made in America t-shirts go for, but it can't be much less than $13 yes, I have to ask who because it's a T-SHIRT, something to which you seem to be missing the point. It's not woven out of unicorn fur or sasquatch's ball-hair, so the very idea of paying $13 for a blank shirt and waiting 2 months for it is mind boggling. my opinion/question doesn't matter though, as I was just posing the question like a lot of other people. I work in the garment industry and can tell you that US made organic blanks sell for less than half the cost at wholesale than what Gustin is charging. $13 is closer to retail price for most blank companies, not wholesale. So Gustin funders are actually paying retail on their tees rather than wholesale, which is what Gustin's business model is supposed to be. |
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Post by exophobe on Dec 22, 2014 9:56:55 GMT -6
Yeesh. everyone was annoyed because they were certain a Gustin T was going to be $25 or more and now everyone is annoyed that they came in at $13. I thought it was weird that they launched a second campaign of the "dead-stock" (from the description) Japan Union Blue. Either way, they've got some nice stuff up in the store right now, including those Union Blues, Herringbone season seems to be wrapping up (white/blue still looks awesome, also that Bright Indigo). I'll finally be able to get a look at those Am16er that shipped a week or so ago, and the shots of the wabisabi have me excited, driving in to work on the 24th to pick them up.
Chin up, kids, it's Christmas-time!
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Post by bclark on Dec 22, 2014 10:07:02 GMT -6
Do you really have to ask who? The people funding these four offerings is who. Almost all of them is finished funding for round one. Gustin is about providing products that the Gustin team likes, and what the Gustin fan base,from SF and Reddit wants. They're doing just that. It's $13 and made in America. The bulk of the tee market is sewn overseas and imported here. I honestly don't care that much where they make t-shirts, but that would add to the cost wouldn't it? I'm not a big t-shirt connoisseur, so I don't know what made in America t-shirts go for, but it can't be much less than $13 yes, I have to ask who because it's a T-SHIRT, something to which you seem to be missing the point. It's not woven out of unicorn fur or sasquatch's ball-hair, so the very idea of paying $13 for a blank shirt and waiting 2 months for it is mind boggling. my opinion/question doesn't matter though, as I was just posing the question like a lot of other people. I work in the garment industry and can tell you that US made organic blanks sell for less than half the cost at wholesale than what Gustin is charging. $13 is closer to retail price for most blank companies, not wholesale. So Gustin funders are actually paying retail on their tees rather than wholesale, which is what Gustin's business model is supposed to be. This is very true. You can get American Apparel here www.ppsapparel.com/ for way less. |
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Post by Old26 on Dec 22, 2014 10:08:57 GMT -6
Yeesh. everyone was annoyed because they were certain a Gustin T was going to be $25 or more and now everyone is annoyed that they came in at $13. I thought it was weird that they launched a second campaign of the "dead-stock" (from the description) Japan Union Blue. Either way, they've got some nice stuff up in the store right now, including those Union Blues, Herringbone season seems to be wrapping up (white/blue still looks awesome, also that Bright Indigo). I'll finally be able to get a look at those Am16er that shipped a week or so ago, and the shots of the wabisabi have me excited, driving in to work on the 24th to pick them up. Chin up, kids, it's Christmas-time! No, I think it was/is because I and I believe others thought that the T's were going to be some super-special rare made-from-snow leopard cotton magic fabric. As they stand, they're a good price for a T we can basically get in a dozen other joints. So...nothing wrong with them, just nothing special... |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 22, 2014 10:13:00 GMT -6
Do you really have to ask who? The people funding these four offerings is who. Almost all of them is finished funding for round one. Gustin is about providing products that the Gustin team likes, and what the Gustin fan base,from SF and Reddit wants. They're doing just that. It's $13 and made in America. The bulk of the tee market is sewn overseas and imported here. I honestly don't care that much where they make t-shirts, but that would add to the cost wouldn't it? I'm not a big t-shirt connoisseur, so I don't know what made in America t-shirts go for, but it can't be much less than $13 yes, I have to ask who because it's a T-SHIRT, something to which you seem to be missing the point. It's not woven out of unicorn fur or sasquatch's ball-hair, so the very idea of paying $13 for a blank shirt and waiting 2 months for it is mind boggling. my opinion/question doesn't matter though, as I was just posing the question like a lot of other people. I work in the garment industry and can tell you that US made organic blanks sell for less than half the cost at wholesale than what Gustin is charging. $13 is closer to retail price for most blank companies, not wholesale. So Gustin funders are actually paying retail on their tees rather than wholesale, which is what Gustin's business model is supposed to be. Zzz... Why? Because people are willing to buy a Gustin made t-shirt, the same way they are willing to buy a Gustin made bag, or a Gustin made wallet, or a Gustin made water bottle, or a Gustin made key chain. All of these can be had cheaper or sooner, but they want to support Gustin. This is why I wish ScottBott didn't delete my posts. It deleted the heart of my argument. People are willing to buy Gustin made t-shirts and whatever else because they want to support the company. Because of this, Gustin is willing to provide it. Why question it? I don't care what industry you work for, it still doesn't make sense to question it. People are people, and they will not always think the same way as you do, logical or not. |
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