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Post by davelewis on Mar 2, 2017 11:04:28 GMT -6
Hmm, like we've never heard this before, lol No, this time I really mean it. Really, really. Its OK to say it here, but I never say it to my wife. |
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Post by gaseousclay on Mar 2, 2017 11:54:28 GMT -6
I used Paypal without any issues when I bought the 130
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Post by disheveled on Mar 2, 2017 13:40:11 GMT -6
Giles confirmed enough vendors showed interest to initiate a western version of the 170--due out this fall. 250 shirts was the minimum iirc. Great news...now to make the decision of what to do with my order (its been on hold in the UK waiting for word back about the western's fate--as suggested by Madame Butterfly.) Unheard of customer care!
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Post by ickes on Mar 2, 2017 13:42:15 GMT -6
Giles confirmed enough vendors showed interest to initiate a western version of the 170 due out this fall. 250 shirts was the minimum iirc. Great news...now to make the decision of what to do with my order (its been on hold in the UK waiting for word back about the western's fate--as suggested by Madame Butterfly.) Unheard of customer care! That's awesome. It was an easy decision for me to take the work shirt version as I've got way more Westerns than work shirts and plus I love the metal buttons they used on this one. The western will be killer as well though. |
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Post by ickes on Mar 2, 2017 13:42:46 GMT -6
more 170 in the wild pics popping up too. Looking good
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Post by disheveled on Mar 2, 2017 13:47:42 GMT -6
Dude, Im torn ickes. The metal buttons and different style compell me to go WS, but the sizing and more boxy cut have me wavering to stick with my tried and true western. And alot can happen-to IH and to me--from now till fall, and one in the hand beats two in the bush... I can also ship it, get it in hand, then make the call...hummmm |
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Post by ickes on Mar 2, 2017 13:49:17 GMT -6
Dude, Im torn ickes . The metal buttons and different style compell me to go WS, but the sizing and more boxy cut have me wavering to stick with my tried and true western. And alot can happen-to IH and to me--from now till fall, and one in the hand beats two in the bush... I can also ship it, get it in hand, then make the call...hummmm I would do that. Have them ship it to you, get it in hand and try it on and if the fit is not right for you send it back and get the western in the fall. |
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Post by disheveled on Mar 2, 2017 13:50:26 GMT -6
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Post by scooter on Mar 2, 2017 13:51:07 GMT -6
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Post by scooter on Mar 2, 2017 14:30:22 GMT -6
Well... it's here. Fabric is outstanding. It has a very similar hand feel to the 154. Pictures are a bit deceiving. The white areas are not as bright as they appear. It has more of a vintage look to it. The buttons are fantastic. Construction is excellent, typical IH. Alignment is good, no skew. There is some lack of symmetry. But, for me, it is within acceptability.
Fit is OK. I was in between sizes. Sized up for shoulders, and glad I did. There is a little length and width I hope to shrink out.
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Post by devastitis on Mar 2, 2017 14:47:34 GMT -6
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Post by ickes on Mar 2, 2017 15:04:12 GMT -6
Well... it's here. Fabric is outstanding. It has a very similar hand feel to the 154. Pictures are a bit deceiving. The white areas are not as bright as they appear. It has more of a vintage look to it. The buttons are fantastic. Construction is excellent, typical IH. Alignment is good, no skew. There is some lack of symmetry. But, for me, it is within acceptability. Fit is OK. I was in between sizes. Sized up for shoulders, and glad I did. There is a little length and width I hope to shrink out. Very cool. Yeah it looks like the same white in the green 129 which is a more natural off white. It's nearly identical in color to the off white Chucks, parchment I think is what Converse calls it. Looks great man. |
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Post by gaseousclay on Mar 2, 2017 15:26:25 GMT -6
Once my son enters kindergarten that'll free up lots of cash for me, but that's a year away. But, I'll either need a new car or try to save up for a down payment on a house. So many IH temptations
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Post by ickes on Mar 2, 2017 21:53:41 GMT -6
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Post by ickes on Mar 2, 2017 22:01:05 GMT -6
FYI disheveled if it makes any difference on your decision the 170 is one of slimmest fitting IH work shirts I own, tied with my 133. It actually fits more tailored than my 129 western. Great fabric, cool buttons, awesome shirt. Not much more to be said that hasn't already. |
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Post by ickes on Mar 2, 2017 22:02:01 GMT -6
Once my son enters kindergarten that'll free up lots of cash for me, but that's a year away. But, I'll either need a new car or try to save up for a down payment on a house. So many IH temptations So in the meantime just make one IH purchase a month on your credit card, pay it off each month, and build up that credit  |
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Post by disheveled on Mar 2, 2017 22:04:14 GMT -6
Ship it! Lol
That shirt looks great. Same vibe as with the 129s
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Post by ickes on Mar 2, 2017 22:21:11 GMT -6
Seriously, it's a bad ass shirt. I am considering picking up the western in the fall as well or would that just be silly? Would that be like alphatectz buying doubles of every pair of jeans he gets? |
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Post by davelewis on Mar 2, 2017 23:52:40 GMT -6
Once my son enters kindergarten that'll free up lots of cash for me, but that's a year away. But, I'll either need a new car or try to save up for a down payment on a house. So many IH temptations So in the meantime just make one IH purchase a month on your credit card, pay it off each month, and build up that credit Now talk about an enabling recommendation. |
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Post by gaseousclay on Mar 3, 2017 6:28:34 GMT -6
Once my son enters kindergarten that'll free up lots of cash for me, but that's a year away. But, I'll either need a new car or try to save up for a down payment on a house. So many IH temptations So in the meantime just make one IH purchase a month on your credit card, pay it off each month, and build up that credit I wish. That would put me in a financial hole I wouldnt be able to get out of |
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Post by nate001 on Mar 3, 2017 8:04:08 GMT -6
I got my 170 yesterday. Ditto everything ickes and scooter have said. The fabric is great. Symmetry of the pockets could be better, but I'm picking nits. The shirt looks great with denim. My other IH shirt is a UHF and I am not able to triple roll the sleeves on that one, but I can do it with this shirt, which is how I like to roll, baby. The fit is pretty good. I got an XXL. I couldn't have gone any smaller at the shoulder, but I'd like the body a bit smaller. That said, its probably an appropriate fit for a work shirt. My dad was a cabinetmaker and furnituremaker for most of the late 70s and 80s and I remember him wearing a shirt in the shop very much like this one. I think once the indigo threads fade a bit, this will be even better looking. |
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Post by nate001 on Mar 3, 2017 8:06:56 GMT -6
Well... it's here. Fabric is outstanding. It has a very similar hand feel to the 154. Pictures are a bit deceiving. The white areas are not as bright as they appear. It has more of a vintage look to it. The buttons are fantastic. Construction is excellent, typical IH. Alignment is good, no skew. There is some lack of symmetry. But, for me, it is within acceptability. Fit is OK. I was in between sizes. Sized up for shoulders, and glad I did. There is a little length and width I hope to shrink out. If you try to shrink it, let us know how it goes. I'd like the body width a bit smaller too. |
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Post by scooter on Mar 3, 2017 8:31:46 GMT -6
Well... it's here. Fabric is outstanding. It has a very similar hand feel to the 154. Pictures are a bit deceiving. The white areas are not as bright as they appear. It has more of a vintage look to it. The buttons are fantastic. Construction is excellent, typical IH. Alignment is good, no skew. There is some lack of symmetry. But, for me, it is within acceptability. Fit is OK. I was in between sizes. Sized up for shoulders, and glad I did. There is a little length and width I hope to shrink out. If you try to shrink it, let us know how it goes. I'd like the body width a bit smaller too. The results of the first wash were very good. I did a warm (30°C) machine wash, and 40 minute tumble medium. I was looking to lose about a half size. I got just a bit less than that. I'll wear it a few times, and do it again. With any luck, I'll get the little more I'd like. Over time, I think it's going to get there, anyway. I plan on taking the @untucked approach to washing and wearing. |
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Post by nate001 on Mar 3, 2017 8:34:45 GMT -6
If you try to shrink it, let us know how it goes. I'd like the body width a bit smaller too. The results of the first wash were very good. I did a warm (30°C) machine wash, and 40 minute tumble medium. I was looking to lose about a half size. I got just a bit less than that. I'll wear it a few times, and do it again. With any luck, I'll get the little more I'd like. Over time, I think it's going to get there, anyway. I plan on taking the @untucked approach to washing and wearing. That's good to hear. You still have enough room in the shoulders? |
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Post by scooter on Mar 3, 2017 8:44:58 GMT -6
The results of the first wash were very good. I did a warm (30°C) machine wash, and 40 minute tumble medium. I was looking to lose about a half size. I got just a bit less than that. I'll wear it a few times, and do it again. With any luck, I'll get the little more I'd like. Over time, I think it's going to get there, anyway. I plan on taking the @untucked approach to washing and wearing. That's good to hear. You still have enough room in the shoulders? Shoulders are good. I had enough room to lose 1/2", if needed. It didn't shrink that much. I could lose a touch more, and still be in good shape. |
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