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    • Max PowerM
      Max Power
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      It's a traditional japanese denim brand. Around since 1960 approx.

      @elclintor:

      > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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      • GilesG
        Giles
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        @Ponyboy312:

        A heard a rumor the xhs denim is made by Big John.  Maybe I'm late on this, but I just heard it through the grapevine last week.

        I figured the experts might be able to verify if the rumor was correct.  I really don't care that much either way, but like know as much as possible.

        Boy some weird shit flys around.  I don't even know if Big John have a weaving factory, I highly suspect not because that is not the way things work in Japan.  Is is possible that big John have some of their denim made where we have ours made.

        Tell whoever is spreading the rumour that they are talking through their arse.

        "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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        • Dirty DenimD
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          • mclaincauseyM
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            Aaah!  My eyes!  Unsee, unsee!

            Think it, be it.

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            • tatmantallT
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              Whoa….. :'(.... Shits gettin outta hand.

              "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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              • Dirty DenimD
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                Yea it tends to do that sometimes

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                • Ponyboy312P
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                  @Giles:

                  @Ponyboy312:

                  A heard a rumor the xhs denim is made by Big John.  Maybe I'm late on this, but I just heard it through the grapevine last week.

                  I figured the experts might be able to verify if the rumor was correct.  I really don't care that much either way, but like know as much as possible.

                  Boy some weird shit flys around.  I don't even know if Big John have a weaving factory, I highly suspect not because that is not the way things work in Japan.  Is is possible that big John have some of their denim made where we have ours made.

                  Tell whoever is spreading the rumour that they are talking through their arse.

                  Will do.  Thanks for clearing that up.

                  colonelclegg: if you threw up on them just wash them dude, especially if your not sure if its your puke…......

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                  • tatmantallT
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                    @Dirty:

                    Yea it tends to do that sometimes

                    😉

                    "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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                    • urbanwoodsmanU
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                      Any Americans ever been charged duty or tax on incoming items from Japan or any other country? Thinking of buying something off Rakuten but just want to make sure. I've ordered some stuff before and never got charged but someone told me I was suppose to.

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                      • Z
                        zwer
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                        Yeah - I've ordered 4 pairs of sneakers from Japan and 3 of them made it through customs without charges. The 4th I wasn't so lucky.

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                        All through Rakuten

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                        • mclaincauseyM
                          mclaincausey
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                          Rakuten, not so far. eBay, ouch. I'll let you know when the lofgrens arrive.

                          Think it, be it.

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                          • tatmantallT
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                            never been hit from rakuten either. Got hit hard once for a pair of jeans that came from the EU, that has been my only experience thus far… (*knocks on wood)

                            "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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                            • Dirty DenimD
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                              Yea I wonder what determines when.  I know there are guidelines but it seems when u buy from certain companies u usually dont get hit regardless of how valuable the item is.

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                              • urbanwoodsmanU
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                                Thanks guys. Now I just need to figure out whether I buy from BiG or Rakuten. $75-100 difference.

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                                • seanoconoS
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                                  @tatmantall:

                                  never been hit from rakuten either. Got hit hard once for a pair of jeans that came from the EU, that has been my only experience thus far… (*knocks on wood)

                                  DC4?

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                                  • mclaincauseyM
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                                    I think it's about declared value mainly. If its over a certain amount the govt wants a piece. If it costs a certain amount you want to declare that for insurance purposes. Catch-22.

                                    Think it, be it.

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                                    • tatmantallT
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                                      @seanocono:

                                      @tatmantall:

                                      never been hit from rakuten either. Got hit hard once for a pair of jeans that came from the EU, that has been my only experience thus far… (*knocks on wood)

                                      DC4?

                                      No I'm trying to remember their name off the top of my head but I'm coming up blank at the moment as soon as I think if it ill tell ya

                                      "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

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                                      • ChrisC
                                        Chris
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                                        Given the choice, I'd rather buy from Blue in Green.  I bought my Oni jeans from Rakuten because BiG was out of my size, and the difference in price was almost completely negated after currency conversion fees, shipping and the cost of hemming.  I didn't have any customs charges, and the seller (I forget who it was) was great, so it all went smoothly, but I would have preferred the convenience of letting Gordon do everything for me.

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                                        • seanoconoS
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                                          @tatmantall:

                                          @seanocono:

                                          @tatmantall:

                                          never been hit from rakuten either. Got hit hard once for a pair of jeans that came from the EU, that has been my only experience thus far… (*knocks on wood)

                                          DC4?

                                          No I'm trying to remember their name off the top of my head but I'm coming up blank at the moment as soon as I think if it ill tell ya

                                          No worries.  Just curious what the hit was like ordering from them.

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                                          • Finn666F
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                                            having a big summer party with the company and about more than 100 colleagues and all…sport should be on the agenda!
                                            atm. i've always covered my tattoos so far and went with a ls shirt...not so sure i'd be able to do that on friday (30 degrees celsius ain't helping!).
                                            canceled the party for now (not just cuz of that, but have some other stuff i need to take care of. for work and privat as well)

                                            ...what would jesus you guys do? i'm mostly concerned to show some ink on the first big gig, where all the big bosses come together and shit…still "on probation" as you might need to know! 🙂

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