Re: I dont think you guys are going to sell many of these things...

Posted by Ken from 204-233-248-066.chicago.verio.net on September 08, 2000 at 07:44:25:

In Reply to: I dont think you guys are going to sell many of these things... posted by Nathan Harbaugh on September 08, 2000 at 00:32:55:

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: : Brody and I met with them this morning to cover the last details of the new jacket. Every detail has been nailed down, checked-out, and they are ready to begin taking orders. Now the details:

: : First of all, the lambskin version is going to be more expensive then we had anticipated, but hold tight, don?t freak-out, and listen calmly to what you get. The base price on the lambskin will be $428, with an additional $30 for sizes over 48. Honestly, I was a bit let down when I heard the price - I think I heard a slight groan from my wallet. But after looking at what you get, I think you?ll it is money well spent.

: : What do you get? Aside form the only jacket out there built to match the detail from an original Raiders jacket actually used in the movie? Well, you get a jacket that uses mil-spec materials, computer maintained patterns to insure consistent sizing and proportions, and the finest lambskin I?ve ever seen - except for a little $900-job my wife has been eyeing at Nordstrom?s for the last few weeks. Seriously, we laid the Flight Suit jacket side by side with the Wested lambskin Brody brought along. If the Wested is worth $250, then the Flight Suit is easily worth every cent of $500.

: : And get this ? if you don?t like your jacket, you get 6 months to wear it. If you still don?t think you?ve received your money?s worth, return it for an exchange or a full refund of your purchase price. Custom orders are exchange only, I believe ? verify that with Flight Suits. Who else is going to do that for you?

: : Custom sizing is available, but again you?ll need to get the cost of that from them. Pricing and availability on the horsehide version has not been set.

: : There ? that?s it! Hey, Michaelson and Brody ? what are we going to? tackle next? Hey, maybe a reproduction of the Raiders? revolver? Hmmmm.

: : Cheers!

: : Patterson

: ...Not when the 'public' finds out that you can get a jacket made by the original company for far less. Most people dont care about the little details like the number of stitches on the leather collar facing, and the type of d-rings used on the straps. For a while I thought Peter would have some serious competition, untill now. (But this doesnt mean I'm not going to buy one!! =-) ...Suffering from major sticker shock...Nathan H.
: P.S. this jacket better last me the rest of my life and then some...
I I think they will sell more than you think. I have seen this happen iin the other forum I am a member of. People will get over the sticker shock as soon as someone gets one of the jackets and starts to talk ablut how nice it is. The nice thing is that there are now 2 jackets which are very much like the original. People have a wider selection and I am sure once people start receiving the other jacket the debate of authenticity will begin. I suspect many of the first orders for the new jacket will be from people who already have the Westeds jacket. I fit in this category. I have 3 A-2 jackets and now will have 2 Raiders jackets. My wife thinks I am nuts because I can only wear one at a time but she has a closet full of shoes so she can't yell too much. The new jackets are made from quality hides and materials and to some people this makes a difference. I buy my dress shoes from Alden. They are very expensive but they last 5 times longer than my Bass shoes that I used to buy. Bottom line is that new manufacturers such as Peter Bros and Flight Suits are willing to make the effort to keep us happy and listen to our wants and needs. $428 for the jacket and $175 for the hat is only $53 more than the Custom Hatters and Wested combo. I am sure both are a whole lot less than Spielberg paid for the originals when he made the movies.

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Good points... Cueball 11:11:09 9/08/2000 (1)
- I cannot believe I missed the closet-full-of-shoes argument! Boy, is my wife in for it when I get home - thanks! (nm) Patterson 13:17:51 9/08/2000 (0)

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: : : Brody and I met with them this morning to cover the last details of the new jacket.  Every detail has been nailed down, checked-out, and they are ready to begin taking orders.  Now the details:

: : : First of all, the lambskin version is going to be more expensive then we had anticipated, but hold tight, don?t freak-out, and listen calmly to what you get.  The base price on the lambskin will be $428, with an additional $30 for sizes over 48.  Honestly, I was a bit let down when I heard the price - I think I heard a slight groan from my wallet.  But after looking at what you get, I think you?ll it is money well spent.

: : : What do you get?  Aside form the only jacket out there built to match the detail from an original Raiders jacket actually used in the movie?  Well, you get a jacket that uses mil-spec materials, computer maintained patterns to insure consistent sizing and proportions, and the finest lambskin I?ve ever seen - except for a little $900-job my wife has been eyeing at Nordstrom?s for the last few weeks.  Seriously, we laid the Flight Suit jacket side by side with the Wested lambskin Brody brought along.  If the Wested is worth $250, then the Flight Suit is easily worth every cent of $500.

: : : And get this ? if you don?t like your jacket, you get 6 months to wear it.  If you still don?t think you?ve received your money?s worth, return it for an exchange or a full refund of your purchase price.  Custom orders are exchange only, I believe ? verify that with Flight Suits.  Who else is going to do that for you?

: : : Custom sizing is available, but again you?ll need to get the cost of that from them.  Pricing and availability on the horsehide version has not been set.

: : : There ? that?s it!  Hey, Michaelson and Brody ? what are we going to? tackle next?  Hey, maybe a reproduction of the Raiders? revolver?  Hmmmm.

: : : Cheers!

: : : Patterson

: : ...Not when the 'public' finds out that you can get a jacket made by the original company for far less. Most people dont care about the little details like the number of stitches on the leather collar facing, and the type of d-rings used on the straps. For a while I thought Peter would have some serious competition, untill now. (But this doesnt mean I'm not going to buy one!! =-) ...Suffering from major sticker shock...Nathan H.
: : P.S. this jacket better last me the rest of my life and then some...
: I I think they will sell more than you think. I have seen this happen iin the other forum I am a member of. People will get over the sticker shock as soon as someone gets one of the jackets and starts to talk ablut how nice it is. The nice thing is that there are now 2 jackets which are very much like the original. People have a wider selection and I am sure once people start receiving the other jacket the debate of authenticity will begin. I suspect many of the first orders for the new jacket will be from people who already have the Westeds jacket. I fit in this category. I have 3 A-2 jackets and now will have 2 Raiders jackets. My wife thinks I am nuts because I can only wear one at a time but she has a closet full of shoes so she can't yell too much. The new jackets are made from quality hides and materials and to some people this makes a difference. I buy my dress shoes from Alden. They are very expensive but they last 5 times longer than my Bass shoes that I used to buy. Bottom line is that new manufacturers such as Peter Bros and Flight Suits are willing to make the effort to keep us happy and listen to our wants and needs. $428 for the jacket and $175 for the hat is only $53 more than the Custom Hatters and Wested combo. I am sure both are a whole lot less than Spielberg paid for the originals when he made the movies.

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