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SuperLory

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Looks good, cheers for that! Did you get two? looked like you had from the photos!

nope both sides have the same magnetic flap but on one side the logo is centered in the other the logo is on a corner. It's the same bag
 

tyrande

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I wouldn't bother trying to get leather goods off AE. Not even most mid-range respectable brands use good leather never mind the copycats!. For belts & wallets, which take a *lot* of abuse, I recommend full grain leather for sure. After ruining a wallet a year I went ahead and made my own with 1.3mm thick proper leather and heavy duty stitching. It is cheaper, thinner, the perfect minimal size for UK money (nearly all wallets are too wide because of US money), and the leather only improves with use!
 

vigilantejosh

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I wouldn't bother trying to get leather goods off AE. Not even most mid-range respectable brands use good leather never mind the copycats!. For belts & wallets, which take a *lot* of abuse, I recommend full grain leather for sure. After ruining a wallet a year I went ahead and made my own with 1.3mm thick proper leather and heavy duty stitching. It is cheaper, thinner, the perfect minimal size for UK money (nearly all wallets are too wide because of US money), and the leather only improves with use!
I got a plain black full grain leather belt from a local shoe repair fellow and its still going strong after nearly 20 years of almost daily use

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Hazza

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No problem. Here's a pretty good definition of Full Grain vs Top Grain. "Genuine Leather" is pretty much what's left.



http://www.waskerd.com/leather.html

These pic will show you the difference between the three.

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Here's another pic from a manufacturer of belts. Notice how the fibers are different between the grains. More vertical for the higher end vs the horizontal of the "genuine" leather.

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Great post very informative thanks!
 

Crappymonkey

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I have a couple pairs of cycling glasses coming. Some Oakley Razorblades, Oakley Eyeshades and POC DO Octal. If anybody is interested I can post some links but I can't guarantee they are any good until I receive them.
 

Fr3dSt4r

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[MENTION=51022]Crappymonkey[/MENTION] i ll take the links!

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FiloViridae

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Hey guys. I've been meaning to post this for some time.. I a sign by side comparison on the MB rep refill with the montverde refill. They are like 20 bucks for a 6 pack or something like that.. Maybe 25.

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The one on the left is the montverde, right rep.

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dave2889

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Hey guys. I've been meaning to post this for some time.. I a sign by side comparison on the MB rep refill with the montverde refill. They are like 20 bucks for a 6 pack or something like that.. Maybe 25.

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The one on the left is the montverde, right rep.

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Definitely a big difference but the price makes that somewhat negligible. Good buy Filo!


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offshoreaccount

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If all you are concerned about is writing quality zebra g301 are the nicest writing pens I've used.
 

FiloViridae

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Definitely a big difference but the price makes that somewhat negligible. Good buy Filo!


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Well they are 4.33 a piece.. So that's in total say 14 dollars for the pen with the montverde refill. And then you have 5 more! So I think it's worth it, verses the MB pen gen refills which is I think 16 for two. The problem with the reps is I find them spotty. I like heavy pens when I write, as it forces me to slow down. As you can tell me handwriting is terrible, and with say a bic, it's illegible lol


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Hazza

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Hey guys. I've been meaning to post this for some time.. I a sign by side comparison on the MB rep refill with the montverde refill. They are like 20 bucks for a 6 pack or something like that.. Maybe 25.

f95b0e3b88c2af6034a529bcfc7eb78e.jpg
175ba05c2051bfc18bf5fb22c8e230bd.jpg


The one on the left is the montverde, right rep.

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Yep... looks like MAddd Scientist writing! :sFun_mischieviousbi
 

FiloViridae

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Yep... looks like MAddd Scientist writing! :sFun_mischieviousbi

[emoji23][emoji23] I get the the typical Doctor handwriting comment all the time... But I just call it my one personal code. Now I know no one will steal my work! They can't read my handwriting in my notebooks.

That's how my lady and I meant. In undergraduate, she "stole" (I guess I didn't force to much, this super hot girl asking for my notebook!?) my notebook in our organic class.. Since I had the highest grade, she figured she would check her answers with mine.. Well when she couldn't read it, she came back to me asking to decode it.. The rest is history [emoji16]


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alirepper

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Hey guys, looking for Goyard backpack....having some difficulty finding that and the go yard duffle bag. found 1 duffle for $135, any cheaper ones?
 

dave2889

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My Cashmere Burberry scarves arrived today! They are great - thanks for the link Filo! They are super super and so comfortable. Let the pics speak for me:

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FiloViridae

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My Cashmere Burberry scarves arrived today! They are great - thanks for the link Filo! They are super super and so comfortable. Let the pics speak for me:

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Awesome! [emoji106]


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Mandreas

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My Cashmere Burberry scarves arrived today! They are great - thanks for the link Filo! They are super super and so comfortable. Let the pics speak for me:

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Those look excellent, could I snag a link in PM?
 

C124

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How do they fit after a wash may I ask? I haven't washed mine yet. Will they lose their shape? But I do agree. It's good for the price.

-Andrew

To be honest mate , they're really fitted and I want to get back to a decent shape after the festivities of Xmas before I start to wear them.

I only tried them on when I received them but for the cash they're a good buy. The vests are good too. I just put bodybuilding vest in the search and filter the number of orders. This method has seen me right so far!