How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

[red devil]

I suppose that Stu charged you 30-40% extra just for arranging the red deer. I remember when I asked him to choose Crown zippers instead of Talon for the Leathertogs the upcharge was massive (a couple of hundred $...and I wasn't that impressed) and much more than other makers would charge.

No the upcharge was reasonable cosidering the effort it required. You can see it on the website

 

[Monitor]

I suppose that Stu charged you 30-40% extra just for arranging the red deer. I remember when I asked him to choose Crown zippers instead of Talon for the Leathertogs the upcharge was massive (a couple of hundred $...and I wasn't that impressed) and much more than other makers would charge.

Yep, Crown zippers are like $450. Someone once commented that you laughter can be heard all across Queens when someone orders one of those.

 

[Robbie79]

No the upcharge was reasonable cosidering the effort it required. You can see it on the website

33% upcharge from $1500 (standard HH) to $2000 (red deerkin) but the result is excellent as usual. Of course I'm sure you're getting an extra discount as his best customer (or perhaps @Carlos840 is his best customer...I need to count both of your jackets ) I hope you receive it soon!

 

[El Marro]

Yep, Crown zippers are like $450. Someone once commented that you laughter can be heard all across Queens when someone orders one of those.

This is especially crazy because you can buy these zippers from Mash Japan for about $80.

 

[Robbie79]

Yep, Crown zippers are like $450. Someone once commented that you laughter can be heard all across Queens when someone orders one of those.

Imagine you can get almost a SB high quality leather jacket for the price of Crown zippers....I'm sure Stu is still laughing about my stupidity to accept the price he offered....

 

[Robbie79]

This is especially crazy because you can buy these zippers from Mash Japan for about $80.

@El Marro Thank you for your encouraging and friendly words

 

[Carlos840]

Yep, Crown zippers are like $450. Someone once commented that you laughter can be heard all across Queens when someone orders one of those.

BS, Crown main zippers are $250...
Personally i don't have a problem paying that price for them, he is one of the only makers providing them, he can charge what he wants.
If everybody else had them in stock for half of what he charges i would understand but this isn't the case.

 

[Carlos840]

33% upcharge from $1500 (standard HH) to $2000 (red deerkin) but the result is excellent as usual. Of course I'm sure you're getting an extra discount as his best customer (or perhaps @Carlos840 is his best customer...I need to count both of your jackets ) I hope you receive it soon!

I have ordered 5 jackets from Stu, paid full price on all of them, no discount for me...

 

[red devil]

33% upcharge from $1500 (standard HH) to $2000 (red deerkin) but the result is excellent as usual. Of course I'm sure you're getting an extra discount as his best customer (or perhaps @Carlos840 is his best customer...I need to count both of your jackets ) I hope you receive it soon!

I don't think it is either of us, I am pretty sure he has some customers who ordered more than both if us combined

 

[El Marro]

@El Marro Thank you for your encouraging and friendly words

Don’t be too hard on yourself @Robbie79. I inquired about putting a crown main zip on my Ryder and I was quite willing to pay the upcharge. Stu actually talked me out of this because he said that it was too big a zipper for the lighter weight HH I chose.

 

[Robbie79]

BS, Crown main zippers are $250...
Personally i don't have a problem paying that price for them, he is one of the only makers providing them, he can charge what he wants.
If everybody else had them in stock for half of what he charges i would understand but this isn't the case.

He definitely charged $450 for the Leathertogs A (Pocket/Sleeve Crowns: 5- $40.00 each - $200.00, #10 Crown - 250.00. total Crown $450). It's obvious that not everyone is getting the same conditions....

 

[El Marro]

Another thing to consider about the Crown upcharge is that when you purchase the zipper from Stuart it comes with his guarantee and warranty. If something goes wrong with it I assume that he will step up and replace it for no charge.
I come across this from time to time in my electrical contracting business when I have clients who choose to purchase certain light fixtures or other items that I would normally provide. I always explain to them that they are welcome to do this but that they are sacrificing the warranty on the materials that I would normally provide if I purchased them myself.

 

[Robbie79]

Another thing to consider about the Crown upcharge is that when you purchase the zipper from Stuart it comes with his guarantee and warranty. If something goes wrong with it I assume that he will step up and replace it for no charge.
I come across this from time to time in my electrical contracting business when I have clients who choose to purchase certain light fixtures or other items that I would normally provide. I always explain to them that they are welcome to do this but that they are sacrificing the warranty on the materials that I would normally provide if I purchased them myself.

I was just just joking as usual...haha, I know German (more specific Bavarian) humor...
It's my fault if I accept $450 just for zippers. On the other hand I wanted to handle them after hearing so many positive experience and I don't regret anything as I really like the jacket!
Btw. I was just talking to Stu about a red deerskin Leathertogs B...waiting time 6-8 weeks...OK...another Bavarian stupid joke

 

[Carlos840]

He definitely charged $450 for the Leathertogs A (Pocket/Sleeve Crowns: 5- $40.00 each - $200.00, #10 Crown - 250.00. total Crown $450). It's obvious that not everyone is getting the same conditions....

Same price i paid for all my jackets, what i meant is that the main crown zipper is 250$ not 450$ as implied above.
As i said above, can you name another maker that offers a full Crown package for less?

 

[Monitor]

BS, Crown main zippers are $250...
Personally i don't have a problem paying that price for them, he is one of the only makers providing them, he can charge what he wants.
If everybody else had them in stock for half of what he charges i would understand but this isn't the case.

Ah, my bad, I was sure they're $450 for some reason. Probably confused them with mods price for my jacket.

Imagine you can get almost a SB high quality leather jacket for the price of Crown zippers....I'm sure Stu is still laughing about my stupidity to accept the price he offered....

Stu believes in his Crown zipper. He's not laughing at you, he's laughing at everyone who whose jacket doesn't have a Crown zipper. You're okay now. Saved from mediocrity & metro***uality.

 

[Blackadder]

Got this tonight
https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/w377287224

 

[MrProper]

I just placed my order with Aero so that a production slot could be reserved for me.
Will a Sheene either in natural Vicenza or unfinished horsehide. And I'm still undecided about some details. But it still takes some time to go into production.

 

[JMax]

I didn’t pay $450 for the full crown treatment on my leathertogs. Close to $100 less.

I would recommend the main crown zip. Reliable, good looking, etc.

I really like Talon too. If I get another LW from Stuart, I’ll fork over $250 for the main zip but will just go with Talon on the sleeves, pockets, etc. Save some money.

 

[Robbie79]

I didn’t pay $450 for the full crown treatment on my leathertogs. Close to $100 less.

I would recommend the main crown zip. Reliable, good looking, etc.

I really like Talon too. If I get another LW from Stuart, I’ll fork over $250 for the main zip but will just go with Talon on the sleeves, pockets, etc. Save some money.

I agree with you and would do it exactly this way next time

 

[jpk_NJ]

Are those Crown zips cast in ?! That’s crazy cash for just zips but to each his own. For less than those zips, I just bought two 70s Schott truckers! Slumming it I guess! Bad seller pics so fingers crossed on the condition they arrive in