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post #18721 of 20835
2/21/13 at 3:55pm

"It's hard to think of anything else that got cheaper since 1989." < from Mike

 

Actually, I think pretty much everything is relatively cheaper nowadays.

I remember $500 TVs from the 70s.

People have just decided that all kinds of shit is now a necessity.

Fuel might be a little more than it used to be, but it's still maybe only 1/5 of it's real cost.

If we really embraced capitalism and eliminated all the subsidies for corporations (and stopped giving them the same rights as individuals for f**k's sake!) clothing and everything else would reflect the same kind of price levels that Epaulet charges.

 

I believe Epaulet's prices are fair, sometimes even cheap, and I live in Canada where everything costs 10-50% more than USA.

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post #18722 of 20835
2/21/13 at 4:06pm
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Originally Posted by imolazhp_ci View Post

damn rob you need to get some toe taps. toes lookin' like bows.
Can't speak for Rob, but I don't like the look of toe taps, some of my shoes and boots look like Rob's as well. I'll just resole when the time comes.
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post #18723 of 20835
2/21/13 at 4:06pm
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Originally Posted by imolazhp_ci View Post

damn rob you need to get some toe taps. toes lookin' like bows.
Can't speak for Rob, but I don't like the look of toe taps, some of my shoes and boots look like Rob's as well. I'll just resole when the time comes.
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post #18724 of 20835
2/21/13 at 4:24pm
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Originally Posted by wj4 View Post

Can't speak for Rob, but I don't like the look of toe taps, some of my shoes and boots look like Rob's as well. I'll just resole when the time comes.

what do you mean by "the look"? you can't see them while the pair is being worn and for someone who is hard on their toes (like me, for instance) it prevents the need for premature resoling. who cares about the look when you're adding literally years to the life of your shoes.
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post #18725 of 20835
2/21/13 at 4:29pm
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Originally Posted by imolazhp_ci View Post

what do you mean by "the look"? you can't see them while the pair is being worn and for someone who is hard on their toes (like me, for instance) it prevents the need for premature resoling. who cares about the look when you're adding literally years to the life of your shoes.
I'm not here to argue, Mr. BMW. I am just stating my two cents. By the look, I mean the noticeable metal piece hugging the sole in the toe area when your shoes are up. This is the same reason I don't like to add a thin piece of rubber onto leather sole. Yes, they preserve the life of the sole, but not my cup of tea. When it comes to resole then so be it.
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post #18726 of 20835
2/21/13 at 5:09pm
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Originally Posted by wj4 View Post

Mr. BMW

 

what

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post #18727 of 20835
2/21/13 at 5:14pm
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Originally Posted by StanleyVanBuren View Post

what
Dude! You're back! His screen name: Imola red is a color BMW offers. Zhp is the code for sports package. And I'm guessing the Ci is the car he has, used on the older models like E46 3 Series. I had an E90 335i back in 2007 smile.gif so I kinda know the lingo.
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post #18728 of 20835
2/21/13 at 5:22pm
Haha. Impressive, wj4. I'll have to take your word for it.

I just got a pair of shoes with flush metal taps. Not sure how I feel about them just yet. Likely another one of those things that will fall into the category of 'do with your shoes as you will."

NYI's fits looking good as usual.
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post #18729 of 20835
2/21/13 at 5:24pm
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Originally Posted by Epaulet View Post

Haha!

3rd Bass-related jokes absolutely never get old for me. That group was the greatest. Pete Nice owns a baseball museum in Upstate New York these days. And don't get too jealous, but I'm the proud owner of an Mc Serch alarm clock:

I went to college in NH with Pete Nash's little brother. He used to visit all the time. We were all star struck. It was the late 80's early 90's after all. I haven't heard 3rd bass in years. Off to YouTube...
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post #18730 of 20835
2/21/13 at 5:29pm

damn, that's some serious car nerdery. I got like "hp" was probably something and "ci" is the old coupe designation but was lost on the rest.

 

I had a 528e also known as the slowest BMW ever built. Thing was bulletproof, though. Loved that car.

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post #18731 of 20835
2/21/13 at 5:37pm
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Originally Posted by NewYorkIslander View Post



Yesterday's Carminas and Howlin' Scarf:

This is so good. Must...resist...buying...Carmina....
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post #18732 of 20835
2/21/13 at 5:39pm
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Originally Posted by patrick_b View Post


I went to college in NH with Pete Nash's little brother. He used to visit all the time. We were all star struck. It was the late 80's early 90's after all. I haven't heard 3rd bass in years. Off to YouTube...

 

How could I forget that Sanka from Cool Runnings was in the gas face video? lol

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post #18733 of 20835
2/21/13 at 5:42pm
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Originally Posted by imolazhp_ci View Post

what do you mean by "the look"? you can't see them while the pair is being worn and for someone who is hard on their toes (like me, for instance) it prevents the need for premature resoling. who cares about the look when you're adding literally years to the life of your shoes.

Agreed. Have recently added taps to all my leather-soled shoes.

I have some Vass coming with the sunken metal tap.

Also, you can get a sunken rubber tap added as well.
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post #18734 of 20835
2/21/13 at 5:59pm
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Originally Posted by zinc2162 View Post

Hi all,

I have ordered the button-down shirts from the recent factory find. I ordered them in small but am thinking that I should change to a medium. This is my first shirt purchase with Epaulet so I am not familiar with the sizing. My chest measurement is 38.5 and shoulder is about 17.5. If this helps, I am about 155lbs and 5'8". Based on the measurement chart on Epaulet website, this should be a no brainer that I should switch to medium, right? because small will be too tight on the chest. Thanks, K.



Your measurements is almost just like mine. I'm 5'9, 155 lbs, 39" chest and 17.5 shoulder. I found medium Epaulet shirts to be wearable but a bit tight in the chest, while size large feels comfortable and still look pretty fitted. So I've sold off most of my mediums and buy large exclusively now. I think medium should work for you but small likely would not.
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post #18735 of 20835
2/21/13 at 6:03pm
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Originally Posted by oisin View Post

really like this whole ensemble. your tie?

Thanks...yessir.

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Rob,
What a gorgeous overcoat. Where's the fabric from?

Thx, fabric is vintage 1936 English overcoating I found on Delancey St...as soon as i saw it, i was in love.

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Originally Posted by imolazhp_ci View Post

damn rob you need to get some toe taps. toes lookin' like bows.

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Originally Posted by wj4 View Post

Can't speak for Rob, but I don't like the look of toe taps, some of my shoes and boots look like Rob's as well. I'll just resole when the time comes.

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This is so good. Must...resist...buying...Carmina....

Cheer.

I'm not a toe tap fan, don't like the feel of them to be honest...I've some, and they always catch on the stairs when I walk up...falling in front of 30 13 year olds is not pleasant. Yes, it has happened.
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