Random Rants
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i'd fancy going for a little troll..
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He’s backtracked from his previous rather ahem judgemental position and now appears actually interested. He’s also commented with an honest question about value for money on my IG feed from when I posted my first pair of IH six years ago.
I think some people can't get over the sticker shock of some goods, so I kinda get where he's coming from. But, I don't know why some find it necessary to voice their opinions about it on social media either. The guy is clearly into guns. You could ask him why anyone would pay $3000 for a Wilson Combat 1911 when they could get a less expensive 1911 for around $500
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You and these so called "rational points" have no place on the internet. I command you to leave posthaste.
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I think everyone has to deal with this conversation at some point or another, unless you're really a frugal person.
Which is odd because you'd think people would learn not to be judgy assholes.
I deal with this with guns, watches and denim.
The last time I had this conversation was with someone that had $3k golf clubs.
Seriously, if you have to explain it they're never going to get it.
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exfuckingzactly
I would happily pay USD1000 on the right fishing rod. But any more the zero cents for a golf bat is too much.
I don't spend much on eating out, but I have friends who will happily drop USD500 per head on dinner.
I'm happy with the cars I have, I have no need for a bzillion dollar sports car. Some people do.
Horses for courses - wind your fucking necks in…...
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The only time it becomes a problem is when your appetites are so far out of whack that you compromise your ability to make it in the world, especially if a family is depending upon you.
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On the other side of things, I think we as consumers of high end items need to be honest with ourselves. Once you get to a certain price point the returns on investment as far as durability and performance goes is not proportionate to the cost.
Sometimes you just like things because you like things.
I can't tell you how many times I've outperformed someone with a $2k pistol with my stock $500 pistol.
I can tell you sure as shit I'm not turning the compost pile when it's in the gooey stage in $400 jeans…
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Let’s call that one #18’s revenge. Or 31.. either or
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I loathe buying IH from online retailers other than IH direct. I only do when it’s a matter of locating my size. IH manages to get packages 1/2 way around the world in 2-3 days. A certain shop in CA can’t get them out the door in 3. I told them I’m leaving town at the end of the week. I don’t want the jacket sitting on the porch waiting to be pirated. Ifyou can’t get it here by then I will just wait to order it Monday says I. We’ll get it there says they. Not….even....close.
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I loathe buying IH from online retailers other than IH direct. I only do when it’s a matter of locating my size. IH manages to get packages 1/2 way around the world in 2-3 days. A certain shop in CA can’t get them out the door in 3. I told them I’m leaving town at the end of the week. I don’t want the jacket sitting on the porch waiting to be pirated. Ifyou can’t get it here by then I will just wait to order it Monday says I. We’ll get it there says they. Not….even....close.
I’m the opposite. Given how fast new releases sell out on the IHUK site I simply can’t be bothered to try ordering something, so I wait till whichever vendor gets what I want and then buy.
I get it though. I had a less than stellar buying experience from an online retailer that sells IH and won’t be buying from them again. I’ve had good experiences with SE and R&H though. Ymmv
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I loathe buying IH from online retailers other than IH direct. I only do when it’s a matter of locating my size. IH manages to get packages 1/2 way around the world in 2-3 days. A certain shop in CA can’t get them out the door in 3. I told them I’m leaving town at the end of the week. I don’t want the jacket sitting on the porch waiting to be pirated. Ifyou can’t get it here by then I will just wait to order it Monday says I. We’ll get it there says they. Not….even....close.
I feel the same way. I also had a poor experience with a shop located in CA when buying IH gear (and will never buy from the again). I wonder if it's the same place…
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I loathe buying IH from online retailers other than IH direct. I only do when it’s a matter of locating my size. IH manages to get packages 1/2 way around the world in 2-3 days. A certain shop in CA can’t get them out the door in 3. I told them I’m leaving town at the end of the week. I don’t want the jacket sitting on the porch waiting to be pirated. Ifyou can’t get it here by then I will just wait to order it Monday says I. We’ll get it there says they. Not….even....close.
I’m the opposite. Given how fast new releases sell out on the IHUK site I simply can’t be bothered to try ordering something, so I wait till whichever vendor gets what I want and then buy.
I get it though. I had a less than stellar buying experience from an online retailer that sells IH and won’t be buying from them again. I’ve had good experiences with SE and R&H though. Ymmv
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I’ve ordered from SE Portland. They are very nice. The dudes at the NY shop are snotty AF.
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Weird weather today in Charlotte. Around noon a storm came through hitting the back of my house with sustained winds of 41 MPH, the windows looked like a waterfall and lasted about 30 minutes. It was a horizontal rain, I looked at the house across the street, the rain was hitting the roof and went up and over instead of down. The airport shut down for 3 hours, evacuating the control tower due to tornado warnings, which did hit in the area, but not the airport. I've dealt with heavy rain before, but I don't think anything like this.
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…sounds like you borrowed some from Wales or Cornwall
