Random questions to which you seek an answer

[mclaincausey]

I bought an expensive item a week ago on eBay that still hasn't shipped. How long should I wait before escalating matters? I have sent two inquiries to the forum member/seller and received one "I'll shop it tomorrow" response from the first one.

[bagley920]

I would say no longer than a calendar week

[mclaincausey]

Damn, we're already past that.  I'll give another day.  Disappointing.

[Chris]

Is there a reason why union halls never have windows?

[mclaincausey]

Yes, but we can't tell you why.

[Finn666]

@mclaincausey:

I bought an expensive item a week ago on eBay that still hasn't shipped. How long should I wait before escalating matters? I have sent two inquiries to the forum member/seller and received one "I'll shop it tomorrow" response from the first one.

talking about the MFRC's mate?…I hope all goes well!

[mclaincausey]

I bought the Hope Diamond from a Chinese seller and they're giving me the run-around 

[veloaudio]

Can I stack in the TW store? Just include a note in the order?

[Giles]

Yes, note in order please.  we will bring TW over to the same shop software as IH sometime this summer….

[mclaincausey]

I have stacked a TW using that method. Turns out those Gosport fecks are pretty helpful.

[tatmantall]

Can anyone suggest a good high quality well made Henley that's lighter than the IH ones? Been looking at real McCoy double diamonds but BiG doesnt have my size unless they have a TON of stretch.

[davito]

Merz b schwanen is excellent stuff Tat man or Homespun is nice too

[Giles]

Ditto

[urbanwoodsman]

http://www.hwcarterandsons.com/brand/merz-b.-schwanen-.html

Enter code 0020 to get 20% off

Merz is the shit. I can't wear really any of it because it's so small but it's super nice. I only see short sleeve stuff at Carters right now. You'll probably have to wait until the Fall/Winter lines drop.

Also, check out Wings + Horns or Reigning Champ.

[mclaincausey]

I have an Agave denim Henley that's not got the waffle weave but is brushed inside. So soft.

[Giles]

I need a pair of New Old Stock Biltrite or Cats Paw half soles.  Anyone know where I can find?

[mclaincausey]

Giles, I have some Cat's Paw half soles I offered for the cost of shipment to the forum a while back.  Offer still stands.

They are fecking huge though, would need to be cut down for anyone but Frankenstein.

PM me if interested.

[urbanwoodsman]

@Giles:

Cats Paw half soles.  Anyone know where I can find?

See them on eBay a lot. I've heard you have to order a half size larger than normal, but who knows.

[tatmantall]

You might message Domingo at Vintage Engineer Blog as well. He's a really nice guy and tends to know where to find things like this in a jiffy. Also, Zip Stevenson has lots of this stuff around so might be worth inquiring with him as well though I know he just left for Japan a few days ago but will be back in a week or so.

if all else fails there is always the Ebay. I just hate the bay though and only use as a last resort

[Chris]

While we're on the subject, what's the appeal of Cat's Paw soles?  Is it just a heritage appearance thing, or is there a noticeable improvement over, say, Vibram or Dainite?