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Almost tempted to see if I am able to get a price adjustment on my Shreveports contingent upon my physical presence at the store. I'd make the drive for that I think.
 

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Make no mistake, I think it is a terrible policy. Maybe go to $15 for shipped returns to make people think about it (but free back for in-store), but $25 does give me pause...
 

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Just picked up a pair of MacNeils in oxblood. I am going to be returning them as I am not pleased with the color. There is a big blotch on the tongue of the shoe (2nd picture) and there also appears to be color missing on where the facing meets the tongue (1st picture). Am I being too picky or this doesn't seem right. This will be my 8th pair of AEs and I have not had this type of issue, although it is my first pair of bluchers so maybe this is how they are???

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What color is slate?

It looks very close to loden that are on clearance.
 

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Just picked up a pair of MacNeils in oxblood. I am going to be returning them as I am not pleased with the color. There is a big blotch on the tongue of the shoe (2nd picture) and there also appears to be color missing on where the facing meets the tongue (1st picture). Am I being too picky or this doesn't seem right. This will be my 8th pair of AEs and I have not had this type of issue, although it is my first pair of bluchers so maybe this is how they are???

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I also returned my MacNeils in oxblood for the same missing color by the tongue and side of the wing. Also had one of the wing tips loose and sewn on cock-eyed.
 
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I won’t be able to get into a store tomorrow (even though I live 4 miles from mine), so I’ll be stuck paying the $197 for the MacNeils.My store didn’t even have the chili or Oxblood in stock, so it’s a moot point
If you have a good relationship with an SA, it may be worth call and explain your situation. They may honor it over the phone or if you go in on Saturday. Whats the worse they can say? No. You're no worse off.
 
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Thoughts on the Cordovan belts that are on sale?

Its a good (not a super-terrific-great) deal on the belts. The wallets, meh.

I would check out Guarded Goods. They're made by a StyleForum member, @Deusis, AND they have more color options available, plus they're sized in HALF inch increments. Shell watch straps and accessories too.

They are also having a Black Friday sale, though lots of things have sold out already. But, I did pick up black 6mm flat waxed boot laces for $2!
 

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Just picked up a pair of MacNeils in oxblood. I am going to be returning them as I am not pleased with the color. There is a big blotch on the tongue of the shoe (2nd picture) and there also appears to be color missing on where the facing meets the tongue (1st picture). Am I being too picky or this doesn't seem right. This will be my 8th pair of AEs and I have not had this type of issue, although it is my first pair of bluchers so maybe this is how they are???

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Depends how you like it. My guess is that it will be similar on other like pairs. Maybe touch it up with some of the tips from these pages (burnishing).
 

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What color is slate?

It looks very close to loden that are on clearance.
Slate is greyer than loden, but still has greenish tones. If you're looking at it as an alternative color to loden it'll work. If you're looking at it as an additional strand color to a loden pair, you may want to pass on it unless you love the color.
 

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Its a good (not a super-terrific-great) deal on the belts. The wallets, meh.

I would check out Guarded Goods. They're made by a StyleForum member, @Deusis, AND they have more color options available, plus they're sized in HALF inch increments. Shell watch straps and accessories too.

They are also having a Black Friday sale, though lots of things have sold out already. But, I did pick up black 6mm flat waxed boot laces for $2!
Wow great deal! Yeah, I used them yesterday morning to price check AE's belts and they had the best price of the day. I've been favoring brass/gold color metal, so I went with the AE belt so i could easily swap between nickel and brass. We'll see what I think when it arrives.
 

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Oh you weasels are fast. I was late to the Georgia Street and of course it has vanished. That was a pretty hot deal.
 

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If you have a good relationship with an SA, it may be worth call and explain your situation. They may honor it over the phone or if you go in on Saturday. Whats the worse they can say? No. You're no worse off.

The one I work with is on vacation all week, I checked Tuesday lol
 

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Oh you weasels are fast. I was late to the Georgia Street and of course it has vanished. That was a pretty hot deal.
There’s a couple Georgia Streets in my size right now, and I feel like I should jump on them because of the price, but I’m still not really a fan of Chelsea’s- I’d be buying it strictly for the deal. Since they’re discounting the BB/RL/HR/CM stuff, I wish they would’ve dropped the price of the suede South Beach loafers in my size. They’re at CAC, but I’d risk the $25 return shipping fee to check those out.
 
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