Sending a leather Jacket through Japanese Customs to be repaired?

[WolfofStateSt]

Well I could have sworn the forms were right. What would you guys do in this situation?

This is what Great Leather quoted me: “
I don't stock Conmars. You or I would have to purchase one from MASH in Japan.
But if you want something more reliable, I suggest going with a solid brass YKK with an antique finish. I expect your's is a 5, I could bump it up to a 7 and it would still look good.
If you go with the 7 zipper I have in stock it would probably be here 3 weeks- if that's all it needs. $85 plus return shipping of 15- 20 at the most.
Hope this helps!”

 

[Canuck Panda]

I had similar situation with one of my package and I just asked my guy in Japan to reject the parcel and it was routed back to me (no extra cost, Canada Post EMS).

 

[WolfofStateSt]

I had similar situation with one of my package and I just asked my guy in Japan to reject the parcel and it was routed back to me (no extra cost, Canada Post EMS).

I am leaning towards just having McCoys reject it and send it back. Great Leathers said they could fix it for cheaper in three weeks, while McCoys says it will take 8-12 weeks. Also, it is 40 dollars cheaper, and they will put a number 7 YKK on it or a Conmar if I have a Conmar to give them.

 

[Peacoat]

I would go with Dena at Great Leathers. I talked to her this morning and she is back in business, having mostly recovered from her arm injury.

She doesn't like to work with jackets more than 5 pounds or so.

 

[WolfofStateSt]

I would go with Dena at Great Leathers. I talked to her this morning and she is back in business, having mostly recovered from her arm injury.

She doesn't like to work with jackets more than 5 pounds or so.

The parcel that I sent to Japan weighed 5 lb 9.40 oz.

 

[Peacoat]

The parcel that I sent to Japan weighed 5 lb 9.40 oz.

You will be ok. Part of the weight was packing. Now the problem is getting it back.

She is in Avon, Illinois, which is fairly close to you.

 

[floater]

I would ask them to reject the package and to please send a replacement conmar zipper while they’re at it

 

[Canuck Panda]

I am leaning towards just having McCoys reject it and send it back. Great Leathers said they could fix it for cheaper in three weeks, while McCoys says it will take 8-12 weeks. Also, it is 40 dollars cheaper, and they will put a number 7 YKK on it or a Conmar if I have a Conmar to give them.

85 is great price. Hard to beat this for leather jacket zipper replacement.

If you are looking for a Conmar get the M45 or earlier versions. The later versions are basically Scovills. And the Japanese ones might just be repro Waldes with repro Conmar pulls.

 

[WolfofStateSt]

I asked Real McCoys to reject the package and return it to me. Dena at Great Leathers said she would work on the jacket. Now I just have to decide between a Conmar and a YKK zipper. Where would I get a good Conmar, MASH? I don't care too much for historical accuracy; I just want something that will last forever.

 

[Peacoat]

I asked Real McCoys to reject the package and return it to me. Dena at Great Leathers said she would work on the jacket. Now I just have to decide between a Conmar and a YKK zipper. Where would I get a good Conmar, MASH? I don't care too much for historical accuracy; I just want something that will last forever.

I would think Dena has quality zippers in stock?

If not, your best bet for a durable zipper might be a Universal zipper.

 

[Yamahana]

I asked Real McCoys to reject the package and return it to me. Dena at Great Leathers said she would work on the jacket. Now I just have to decide between a Conmar and a YKK zipper. Where would I get a good Conmar, MASH? I don't care too much for historical accuracy; I just want something that will last forever.

Dena has been doing this for 30 years. She knows what she’s doing and which zipper to use. Just send it to her and be done with it.

 

[WolfofStateSt]

Dena has been doing this for 30 years. She knows what she’s doing and which zipper to use. Just send it to her and be done with it.

You got it Jimmy Stewart!