pkmntrainerharr
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Long time lurker, first time poster. So I've been looking at all the briefcase threads, and I'm torn between these two briefcases:
Custom Hide 1945 U.S. Army, $389+U.S. shipping
http://www.customhide.com/custom_1945_US_Army_leather_brown_briefcase.html (ugly pictures, looks better here
http://www.styleforum.net/t/34253/briefcase-Appreciation-thread/1080_60#post_5869557
Henry Tomkins Full Monty (without the front pocket)
http://www.htleather.co.uk/briefcases/the-full-monty
£265-£30=£235 ($358+considerable shipping)
I'm mostly considering these things:
1. Shipping/tax
I know the HT will cost a lot in terms of shipping (I've read £45 somewhere), but I was wondering if I'd get taxed at customs? And I'm guessing the Custom Hide one will be a lot cheaper? (I think they offer UPS Ground)
2. Quality?
I've read mixed reviews on both; I'm particularly concerned about scratching. Some people like it (the Saddleback types) but personally I'd like to minimize/dampen the scratchy look...
3. Alternatives
Any better/similar deals from other makers? Filson, Lotuff, Clegg, Brigg, etc. are all out of my range. I'm a poor college student
and could probably spend $400-$450 max. It sucks that a few other makers have either closed up shop or raised their prices considerably (MW Traveler, The Sawyer Cabinet Co., etc.)...
Sorry if this has been discussed a lot before, but I really don't want to regret my purchase (especially the Tomkins, which will be really difficult to fix/return)
Custom Hide 1945 U.S. Army, $389+U.S. shipping
http://www.customhide.com/custom_1945_US_Army_leather_brown_briefcase.html (ugly pictures, looks better here
http://www.styleforum.net/t/34253/briefcase-Appreciation-thread/1080_60#post_5869557
Henry Tomkins Full Monty (without the front pocket)
http://www.htleather.co.uk/briefcases/the-full-monty
£265-£30=£235 ($358+considerable shipping)
I'm mostly considering these things:
1. Shipping/tax
I know the HT will cost a lot in terms of shipping (I've read £45 somewhere), but I was wondering if I'd get taxed at customs? And I'm guessing the Custom Hide one will be a lot cheaper? (I think they offer UPS Ground)
2. Quality?
I've read mixed reviews on both; I'm particularly concerned about scratching. Some people like it (the Saddleback types) but personally I'd like to minimize/dampen the scratchy look...
3. Alternatives
Any better/similar deals from other makers? Filson, Lotuff, Clegg, Brigg, etc. are all out of my range. I'm a poor college student
and could probably spend $400-$450 max. It sucks that a few other makers have either closed up shop or raised their prices considerably (MW Traveler, The Sawyer Cabinet Co., etc.)...Sorry if this has been discussed a lot before, but I really don't want to regret my purchase (especially the Tomkins, which will be really difficult to fix/return)
