Filson Bag Thread: With Pictures

[mgrennier]

The way this seller has his FRD listed is looking more like a Ransom Photo then a listing. Seriously, his main photo is of a photo .

@GzStudio does this seem like a fair price to you for a FRD YKK #257? $50 shipping seems a little steep too, on top of the $800 for the bag itself.

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At $799, I'll sell my 257 to you. Even for $750.

 

[GzStudio]

The way this seller has his FRD listed is looking more like a Ransom Photo then a listing. Seriously, his main photo is of a photo .

@GzStudio does this seem like a fair price to you for a FRD YKK #257? $50 shipping seems a little steep too, on top of the $800 for the bag itself.

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That prick is the guy that recently changed his ebay handle. He bought 2 bags from me (both to resell). one a small carry on and had a stupid piece of leather added to the back bottom and said his cobbler wanted to buy the bag from him (he also said he bought it new, fake news) and the other was a talon 256 where he decided to put his initials on the underside flap, also stating he was the first owner and bought it new 10 years ago, also fake news. check his feedback as a buyer, you'll see mine left for him, very specific to what i sold him.

Now back to the bag in question, the bag itself is a really boring, fill the quota, FRD bag. Nothing exciting or interesting on the bag. The price, is a price I set for ones that I have sold previously. To be fair, to buy a FRD 257 from FRD, it is $660 + tax ($720ish) if buying in person. Factor in ebay and paypal fees (13% = $695ish). Shipping price is a joke and just trying to make profit on it.

 

[mgrennier]

That prick is the guy that recently changed his ebay handle. He bought 2 bags from me (both to resell). one a small carry on and had a stupid piece of leather added to the back bottom and said his cobbler wanted to buy the bag from him (he also said he bought it new, fake news) and the other was a talon 256 where he decided to put his initials on the underside flap, also stating he was the first owner and bought it new 10 years ago, also fake news. check his feedback as a buyer, you'll see mine left for him, very specific to what i sold him.

Now back to the bag in question, the bag itself is a really boring, fill the quota, FRD bag. Nothing exciting or interesting on the bag. The price, is a price I set for ones that I have sold previously. To be fair, to buy a FRD 257 from FRD, it is $660 + tax ($720ish) if buying in person. Factor in ebay and paypal fees (13% = $695ish). Shipping price is a joke and just trying to make profit on it.

So if I add my initials, will you buy it for $699? haahaha

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

That prick is the guy that recently changed his ebay handle. He bought 2 bags from me (both to resell). one a small carry on and had a stupid piece of leather added to the back bottom and said his cobbler wanted to buy the bag from him (he also said he bought it new, fake news) and the other was a talon 256 where he decided to put his initials on the underside flap, also stating he was the first owner and bought it new 10 years ago, also fake news. check his feedback as a buyer, you'll see mine left for him, very specific to what i sold him.

Now back to the bag in question, the bag itself is a really boring, fill the quota, FRD bag. Nothing exciting or interesting on the bag. The price, is a price I set for ones that I have sold previously. To be fair, to buy a FRD 257 from FRD, it is $660 + tax ($720ish) if buying in person. Factor in ebay and paypal fees (13% = $695ish). Shipping price is a joke and just trying to make profit on it.

Loving your application of the term "Fake News". Upon closer inspection I realized that is the same seller who has that ugly #258 that he said was designed for some music producer, along with the most randomness backstory. He also has a Filson Portfolio that looks like it's seen some years, all for the low low low price of $500 (plus shipping ).

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Filson-Lea...h=item286a7211a1:g:y1AAAOSwArFbwBIE:rk:4:pf:0

I hear you on the price and lackluster quality of the FRD, which by comparison is nothing compared to what I've seen you sell.

Check this listing out, the leather looks like it belongs on one of those Nanamica 256's, with how light brown it is. I also easily spot Hulk Matter (TM) on the rivets. Beautifully aged with a rich patina as well.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Filson-Rug...=item4d801c95b5:g:9GkAAOSwLmBb2mop:rk:32:pf:0

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

I recently found some photos that reminded me of several members here, not everyone is accounted for though. If a single photo could sum up a member, it would look something like this I think:

@GzStudio

@mgrennier

@TinMan3

@speedy611

 

[speedy611]

Otter - this is fun. Not sure how mgrennier is going to feel about being compared to a pair of extraordinarily well used tin pants!! They are seriously cool.

I wore my vintage double Mac just the other day. Its very cosy. Funnily enough I was shopping in some god-awful cheap clothing store (teenagers...). They were selling things in the exact pattern and pocket arrangement of the red plaid Mac. But made of some sort of man made furry fiber that made me wince.

Here’s one for you:

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

Otter - this is fun. Not sure how mgrennier is going to feel about being compared to a pair of extraordinarily well used tin pants!! They are seriously cool.

I wore my vintage double Mac just the other day. Its very cosy. Funnily enough I was shopping in some god-awful cheap clothing store (teenagers...). They were selling things in the exact pattern and pocket arrangement of the red plaid Mac. But made of some sort of man made furry fiber that made me wince.

Here’s one for you:
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I hear you about @mgrennier , I think he'll get a kick out of it. Nice Talon zipper photo btw, that is so me . Quite an impressive display

I'm gonna be headed back to New York City next week on the job and on the last day I think I will be headed over to the Filson Store to try on my first Filson Jacket. A little research for my first garment purchase. I may or may not buy a hat, the All Cord hat to be specific. Priced just right at $35 retail. Corduroy might just be my all time favorite fabric, this one being Otter Green and featuring a leather strap (wonder if it's bridle).

https://www.filson.com/all-cord-logger-cap.html#sku=20067749-fco-000000074

 

[GzStudio]

Funny you posted that as I just waxed my tin boot pants today...

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

Not sure how many of you guys have tattoos? I don't have a single one yet, despite growing up in the 1980's & 1990's. I certainly want my first to mean something to me and to also visually express something. The more and more I think about it, this is what I want my first to look like. I also want to feature a build tag with the "build date" as my birth date (1084). Am I crazy or on to something here? Now the question is do I want to pre-patina the look of the label or do I want to have it patina the real way, over the course of time? . I'm still debating whether or not I'd like a more diverse backdrop to the art, maybe something outdoors-like or something paying homage to the brand itself. hmmmmm

Speaking of tattoo's, this is so @Stratkat

 

[mgrennier]

I recently found some photos that reminded me of several members here, not everyone is accounted for though. If a single photo could sum up a member, it would look something like this I think:

@GzStudio

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@mgrennier

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@TinMan3

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@speedy611

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I'm just going to assume that Otter thinks those tin pants are cool as hell, a bit rough around the edges perhaps but smooth where they need to be, not afraid to put in a solid day's work and look even better as they age.

Or, they're just old and smelly.

I've even had the pleasure of sharing a scotch and a cigar with Otter - so we've met....

In any case, this is an interesting game you've put out there Otter.

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

I'm just going to assume that Otter thinks those tin pants are cool as hell, a bit rough around the edges perhaps but smooth where they need to be, not afraid to put in a solid day's work and look even better as they age.

Or, they're just old and smelly.

I've even had the pleasure of sharing a scotch and a cigar with Otter - so we've met....

In any case, this is an interesting game you've put out there Otter.

I can see why you might think it was the 2nd thing. No No No. I assigned those awesome looking Tin Pants to you because you're a business guru but with a passion for a rugged outdoorsy life (I recall you saying you fish & woodwork). Glad you liked them though

 

[speedy611]

Not sure how many of you guys have tattoos? I don't have a single one yet, despite growing up in the 1980's & 1990's. I certainly want my first to mean something to me and to also visually express something. The more and more I think about it, this is what I want my first to look like. I also want to feature a build tag with the "build date" as my birth date (1084). Am I crazy or on to something here? Now the question is do I want to pre-patina the look of the label or do I want to have it patina the real way, over the course of time? . I'm still debating whether or not I'd like a more diverse backdrop to the art, maybe something outdoors-like or something paying homage to the brand itself. hmmmmm

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Speaking of tattoo's, this is so @Stratkat

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None for me. For my taste they’ve become a bit mainstream, and I’ve never found anything that I like enough to want to carry on me for ever. I guess for some they represent the waypoints on life’s journey, and so they become memorable even if outgrown. Fair enough.

Now, I like your label idea. But in keeping with where the labels are placed on the bags, it needs to be on a flap somewhere, or quite discreet. Therefore I offer 3 suggestions:
1. Sole of the foot
2. Armpit
3. Inside lower lip.

Failing that you need one that is 2x size in the middle or your lower back. Hope this helps...

Consider an FRD version too!

 

[OtterMeanGreen]

None for me. For my taste they’ve become a bit mainstream, and I’ve never found anything that I like enough to want to carry on me for ever. I guess for some they represent the waypoints on life’s journey, and so they become memorable even if outgrown. Fair enough.

Now, I like your label idea. But in keeping with where the labels are placed on the bags, it needs to be on a flap somewhere, or quite discreet. Therefore I offer 3 suggestions:
1. Sole of the foot
2. Armpit
3. Inside lower lip.

Failing that you need one that is 2x size in the middle or your lower back. Hope this helps...

Consider an FRD version too!

I agree on your viewpoint wholeheartedly. I lost count on how many people I’ve seen with sleeves; mainstream indeed.

You had me at inside lower lip.... nope not gonna happen, I’m crazy but not that crazy. This might require more thought lol

 

[Soletrane]

None for me. For my taste they’ve become a bit mainstream, and I’ve never found anything that I like enough to want to carry on me for ever. I guess for some they represent the waypoints on life’s journey, and so they become memorable even if outgrown. Fair enough.

Now, I like your label idea. But in keeping with where the labels are placed on the bags, it needs to be on a flap somewhere, or quite discreet. Therefore I offer 3 suggestions:
1. Sole of the foot
2. Armpit
3. Inside lower lip.

Failing that you need one that is 2x size in the middle or your lower back. Hope this helps...

Consider an FRD version too!

This sums up my opinion. I am old school on this. So for me, a tattoo should represent a memorialization of something that would hold lifelong significance to me. This is a throwback to when I was a kid, back then tattoos usually represented prior military service or very strong religious convictions or the loss of someone close at an early age. To each his own, of course.

 

[speedy611]

This sums up my opinion. I am old school on this. So for me, a tattoo should represent a memorialization of something that would hold lifelong significance to me. This is a throwback to when I was a kid, back then tattoos usually represented prior military service or very strong religious convictions or the loss of someone close at an early age. To each his own, of course.

Way off topic here but...
I recently was in a queue behind a guy who exhibited all the signs of not being the top percentile in the IQ department. (Judgmental of me, yes). He had many, many tattoos. Two of which ( in separate places on his body) proclaimed the name of one of his children.
I couldn’t decide whether:

A) he was prone to forget their name so had it written on him in several places for easy reference
B) perhaps there were two children with the same name...