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[zwer]

Yep, Nate is exactly right. I've never been able to determine what the brokerage fee is, since no one else charges it to the recipient (unless it's built into the upfront shipping cost). As far as I'm concerned, it's highway robbery.

[Giles]

In the UK we get hit with a brokerage fee of about USD by both UPS and EMS (I suspect TNT, Fedex and DHL will be similar), usually this ONLY happens if there is tax to pay, but occasionally they hit me with it, I guess just for looking at the parcel…..

[tatmantall]

What brand of THICK wool blend socks do you fellas recommend? The thicker the better I really like my boots to almost hurt they are so tight so extra sock thickness  akways fixes this.

[mclaincausey]

Best wool socks on the planet are Smartwool IMO. They make some thick ones; the hiking ones rule.  They don't itch or stink and they are kitten soft and made to last. Padded bottoms too, like an insole.

[Guest]

Best IMO are Maggie's Organics Killington Mountain Hikers.  I've been wearing them everyday throughout the summer in New Mexico.  Yes, thick wool socks in the summer with insulated Keen waterproof boots, for 10+ hours a day.  In the winter they are even better.  These socks last.

[joesaintjohn]

@mclaincausey:

Best wool socks on the planet are Smartwool IMO. They make some thick ones; the hiking ones rule.  They don't itch or stink and they are kitten soft and made to last. Padded bottoms too, like an insole.

I second that. They are really well designed ergonomically and they seem to hug my feet in just all the right places.

[tatmantall]

awesome.. thanks fellas. Got some Smart wool OTC extra heavys on the way. a bit pricey but im sure they will be great, was desperately in need of some new socks anyways 

[natehate]

@zwer:

Yep, Nate is exactly right. I've never been able to determine what the brokerage fee is, since no one else charges it to the recipient (unless it's built into the upfront shipping cost). As far as I'm concerned, it's highway robbery.

The brokerage fee they used to say was charged for them paying the duty at the boarder. Now that they just charge it for fun I'm not so sure what it is anymore

[MikeC]

Smartwool socks are always on sale at the local outdoor stores in my area. I typically pay $15-17, when they are priced at $25-30. It's usually at the mom and pop stores, not big ones like REI.

[mahlon321]

@natehate:

@zwer:

Yep, Nate is exactly right. I've never been able to determine what the brokerage fee is, since no one else charges it to the recipient (unless it's built into the upfront shipping cost). As far as I'm concerned, it's highway robbery.

The brokerage fee they used to say was charged for them paying the duty at the boarder. Now that they just charge it for fun I'm not so sure what it is anymore

to echo what Zwer and Nate are saying it completely true! I received a package that was mistakenly sent to my business address instead of my US address that they usually used. The brokerage fees were $67 and the item was worth $30. I called to enquire where the huge fee came from and was told by UPS that it is arbitrary, depending on who handles the package. That was all they could tell me! Brutal!  Other times it's been $20 on $500, no rhyme or reason!

[derivative666]

SmartWool at Campmor in Ramsey, NJ are $12 bucks. Every time I walk in the store I walk out with SmartWool socks. Jake wears them as well. IMO best socks there is for hiking.

"Obstacles are stepping-stones That guide us to our goals"

[seawolf]

Smartwool socks, like most of the gear we wear, has a big cost upfront but will last a long time.

[seawolf]

Does anybody know what this shirt is? I looked through the Extinct section of the shop and didn't see it. It's entirely possible that I just glazed right over it, but it has certainly piqued my interest.

[Seul]

I see quilt and I think 17 http://www.ironheart.co.uk/extinct/ihsh-17.html

But that looks like a different shirt… Probably forgetting about something here...

[Seul]

Google Image is your friend…

http://15850888572zf.blog.163.com/blog/static/88835106200910762637649/

[seawolf]

That's actually where I found the image I've just never seen that shirt before. I like it!

[seawolf]

Good eye Eli! I think you're right about it being the 17.

[Finn666]

^ he definitely is! even if it's not easy to say so

[Seul]

Gives me an idea… Quilted version of the 65...  Red, natty, khaki and grey/blue

[mclaincausey]

I've said it once before, but a natty/ecru Western with persimmon stitching would be the tits.