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    • neph93N
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      I think we have to accept that a lot of what we like won’t get made, ever, however perfect it might seem to us.

      On the other hand things change. Blanket lining was unpopular a few years ago but the masses like it now. CPO’s seem a big deal for folks now, they weren’t anywhere near as interesting recently. The other big change is work shirts which have finally come into their own. So you never know.

      I thing predicting these sea changes, reacting to the market and staying original is a job many would like to think we’d be good at but we’d most likely suck at. The crew at IH are probably best suited to making those decisions, by dint of years of experience and getting things right (and wrong earlier).

      With regards to marketing, the changes there are also massive at IH but even with some pretty great strategies and a range of platforms, some things will fail to capture the imagination and do so.

      “Some of those that work forces
      Are the same that burn crosses”

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      • Matty123M
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        I love his 60 too. I nearly pulled the trigger on the 60 many times but balked. Foolish

        Maybe so. Maybe not

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        • mclaincauseyM
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          Blanket lining was unpopular? That's very strange to me, it's so classic, particularly for fans of "heritage brands" (though a term that IH would be more loosely coupled to than most).

          Think it, be it.

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          • neph93N
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            Unpopular is maybe a little strong, but there were a few things released that didn’t do great and when subsequently asked for the thinking was that they didn’t move too quickly. Things change, happily.

            “Some of those that work forces
            Are the same that burn crosses”

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            • GilesG
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              I think that much of the lack of demand for the blanket and sherpa lined product was more of a sizing issue than anything else.

              I am talking to H about a blanket lined Type III, properly sized, when I meet with him in a month.

              "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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              • JDelageJ
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                It's hard to be definitive as to why item XYZ didn't sell. Sometimes the measurements are off, or some other features turn people off. Over several models, I suppose it can different.

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                • neph93N
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                  Yeah, some of them seemed odd. Ironically the IH-533 has measurements similar to the newer modified type III’s but at the time must have seemed off.

                  “Some of those that work forces
                  Are the same that burn crosses”

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                  • D
                    DrPat
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                    @Giles:

                    I'm listening  😉

                    CPO in everything.  It's that simple.

                    But especially an artic camo (blue/white/grey) or urban camo (white/grey/black) CPO.  I know camo doesn't sell, but I can still dream.

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                    • PalmerP
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                      I can't wait for that hat. It would look excellent with a silver snap on top.

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                      • S
                        sabergirl
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                        Oh man, I hope I’m able to catch that cap. So nice. How many are coming in?

                        Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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                        • GilesG
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                          We have 15 here.  We have an additional 20 going out to retailers, and we also have a load on back-order, which will arrive in 2-3 months.

                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                            Are the hats fairly deep? Ive got a decent sized head and some hats I have ordered over the years don’t fit great.

                            These are looking really nice, hopefully Ill get one the first round. If not go for the restock

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                            • S
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                              Thanks, Giles. Sounds like I’ll be able to get my hands on one sooner or later [emoji6]

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                              • organisysO
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                                Hats look great, guessing they are 'one-size-fits-all' ?

                                Pride of Japan :-)

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                                • GilesG
                                  Giles
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                                  Yep, snap-backs…

                                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                  • GilesG
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                                    @kkibbey23:

                                    Are the hats fairly deep? Ive got a decent sized head and some hats I have ordered over the years don’t fit great.

                                    Yep

                                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                    • jordanscollectedJ
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                                      @Giles I'm a sucker for a cool hat.

                                      when can we expect the page for this so we can see the fine details?

                                      world tours:
                                      888 Fat guy chocolate WT
                                      Mad Red x2
                                      Wabidashery

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                                      • AdamJA
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                                        @jordanscollected I am working on it as we speak!

                                        The devil is in the detail..

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                                        • GilesG
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                                          ^See, I did that with no hands….. 😃 😃 😃 😃

                                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                          • gaseousclayG
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                                            @neph93:

                                            I think we have to accept that a lot of what we like won’t get made, ever, however perfect it might seem to us.

                                            On the other hand things change. Blanket lining was unpopular a few years ago but the masses like it now. CPO’s seem a big deal for folks now, they weren’t anywhere near as interesting recently. The other big change is work shirts which have finally come into their own. So you never know.

                                            I thing predicting these sea changes, reacting to the market and staying original is a job many would like to think we’d be good at but we’d most likely suck at. The crew at IH are probably best suited to making those decisions, by dint of years of experience and getting things right (and wrong earlier).

                                            With regards to marketing, the changes there are also massive at IH but even with some pretty great strategies and a range of platforms, some things will fail to capture the imagination and do so.

                                            Agreed. IHUK has grown by leaps and bounds compared to 10 yrs ago, so what may not have sold back then could potentially sell now….or not. I think, too, that with IHUK being more accessible by means of new vendors it makes it a little easier for people to buy that cool UHF that might've sold out at IHUK. Point being, trends change and buying habits change. The difficulty in trying to capture sales is that we all have different tastes.

                                            WTB:
                                            IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                                            IHSH-19

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