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  1. HPA Rep

    ELMC Products

    Our listed measures for a size 40R indicates an average arm measure of 24.5”. A long is supposed to be 1” greater in both arm and body length and ELC operates with a tolerance of 0.5” in length or width, thus a 40R could be within tolerance at 24” or 25”, but if a long came in with 24.5”, that...
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    ELMC Products

    I started this topic in addition to our affiliate thread and separately because, from what I’ve been able to ascertain, there is a distinct absence of previous postings that cover this same subject and because there is at this time and to my knowledge, no other company in. N. America offering...
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    ELC 1933 Werber made from their new Warhorse hide

    Superb A-2 (that suits you well), and great review and photos. Thanks for the observations and the effort. I noticed that the older Eastman Werber A-2s of this contract were distinctly more caramel in color, largely due to the fact these were semi-aniline dyed, thus allowing greater...
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    Opions Aero's latest offering

    I agree with the positive opinions here that are pro suede. Suede can indeed be protected with treatments, and it can be either dry cleaned or steam cleaned (by those who know what they are doing) to brilliant condition, eliminating stains, dirt, and those shiny wear marks (except where the...
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    Buzz Rickson A-2

    After extreme pain, toil and frustration, this should be launched next week, after which new features and sections will appear over time. I'll be sure to post here next week when it's live. I can't describe how much I'm looking forward to this being over ...
  7. HPA Rep

    Buzz Rickson A-2

    Customs duty can be applied in the USA for imported used clothing. There are volumes of harmonized tariff codes that can apply to clothing and you really need an import specialist to help you navigate through this to determine which has the correct application for your merchandise. The...
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    Buzz Rickson A-2

    Thank you, Big J: we do pass on the savings to customers. The same was true when the yen was going in the other direction not so long ago. Charles
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    Buzz Rickson A-2

    Hi, Big J: To answer the question you posed, HPA pays for all our imported goods in the currency of the country of origin, so for Buzz, Sugar Cane, Sun Surf, Lone Wolf and other Japanese brands, we purchase yen to pay our invoices. Since I began dealing with the Japanese many years ago, I've...
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    Buzz Rickson A-2

    Hi, John: I'm very pleased to hear your purchases are all soldiering on well and to your satisfaction. I ended our thread largely due to insufficient time to dedicate to it, which conflicted with other business commitments I had at the time. It's conceivable I'll revive the thread this...
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    Buzz Rickson A-2

    Please note that my comments are made with all due respect and absent any malice. If what you are saying proves true, then I'd agree that select BR items could be cheaper come fall 2015. But these would be those repeating items that BR offers on a regular or semi-regular basis, thus we'd...
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    Buzz Rickson A-2

    This is not the A-2 depicted from Self Edge. The Self Edge A-2 was supplied by HPA and made to the specs. of Self Edge, so the SE A-2 is approximately 2.5" longer in the body than the BRWG A-2 offered by other retailers. Though I'm not personally motivated by long-fitting A-2s and I limit...
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    eastman import cost

    Thank you for your kind support, Rick! I hope to be back posting info. and photos of jacket fits in the new year. Stay warm and have a Merry Christmas!
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    eastman import cost

    I can speak with a high degree of knowledge on this subject, as HPA just celebrated 25 years this November importing goods from around the world, and, most specifically, ELC products. U. S. Customs duty on what is deemed domesticated leather and not exotic leather (horsehide, goatskin...
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    At Long Last: The Eastman D1 Mechanics Jacket Arrives

    Pocketless D-1s were the original spec. from 1937, whereas the pockets were added in late 1941; it's not likely any D-1s were produced w/ pockets until early 1942. Transitional D-1s had no pockets and were made using dark brown sheepskin or a combination of dark brown and "redskin" pelts, and...
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    Eastman Luftwaffe Jacket sizes for 40/42

    Yes, there can be a fine line between being extremely knowledgable and coming off as a know-it-all, and when communicating via keystrokes vs. orally, the nuances can get even more indistinct, which I certainly hope wasn't the case here - that was not my intention to be that which I'm not - a...
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    Eastman Luftwaffe Jacket sizes for 40/42

    Thank you! I genuinely love what I do, the best part of which is customer interaction. I respect the fact that most of what we sell isn't cheap and that money doesn't come easily for most people, so providing information and guidance that will allow the customer to make a valued purchase they...
  20. HPA Rep

    Eastman Luftwaffe Jacket sizes for 40/42

    Thank you for your support of HPA and your confidence in how I run things; I'm delighted to know we could meet your needs satisfactorily and that I was instrumental in this regard. Best regards, Charles DiSipio History Preservation Associates
  21. HPA Rep

    Eastman Luftwaffe Jacket sizes for 40/42

    I can't speak for other vendors' time lag in replying to e-mail inquiries but I don't think your e-mail was received by us, as we do respond by your definition of a timely manner 99% of the time to any inquiry type, though any vendor can have any number of legitimate reasons for taking longer...
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    Eastman Luftwaffe Jacket sizes for 40/42

    You're very welcome; I hope these were beneficial to you. Best regards, Charles DiSipio History Preservation Associates
  23. HPA Rep

    Eastman Luftwaffe Jacket sizes for 40/42

    There are "fit images" on our affiliate thread here on TFL of the Luft. in size 40R being worn by me, so if you haven't seen these, I invite you to take a look and then tell me if you think this is oversized. Btw, our measures place the chest width at 23.5", which is an average of 5 jackets of...

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