Goodwear Leathers, the waiting starts...

[Carlos840]

Well, i just sent John my deposit for a Californian Imperial!

He said the wait is at just under 2 years, considering he only takes a $200 deposit i just couldn't find a reason not to get in the queue!
I am set on the Imperial, but still unsure about the color. I want to go for seal brown, pretty much just like this:

http://www.goodwearleather.com/photos/Californian_Imperial02_46/

But i don't really wear brown at all. I just feel that since i already have 5 black jackets a little bit of change would be nice...

Now all i need to do is forget about it, and wait...

 

[Jägernaut]

I'm in 2 year purgatory as well.

 

[Carlos840]

I'm in 2 year purgatory as well.

Are you close to the end?

 

[handymike]

Good choice!

 

[Jägernaut]

No way. I have 4-5 months lead on you. This feels like a support group for those on the waiting list.

 

[Superfluous]

The Imperial rocks and is well worth the wait.

 

[ButteMT61]

It'll be worth it. JC is great to work with. It also give you time to change your mind 50 times.

 

[ProteinNerd]

I'm 12 months into the queue. I actually find it helps stop the urge to buy other jackets as I know I have one coming lol

 

[bn1966]

I LIKE

 

[Carlos840]

The Imperial rocks and is well worth the wait.

Very nice, is that seal or dark seal?

 

[ButteMT61]

Must be dark seal - looks like my Shinki Ventura...when new anyways.

 

[Superfluous]

Very nice, is that seal or dark seal?

Its a custom color created by JC. I find many standard seal leathers a tad too light, and many dark seal leathers a tad too dark. JC has the ability to create custom colors. He has experimented extensively with different dye configurations applied to many different leathers. It is these types of skill sets that separate JC, Himel and craftsmen of their ilk from even the finest off-the-rack manufacturers.

 

[Carlos840]

Its a custom color created by JC. I find many standard seal leathers a tad too light, and many dark seal leathers a tad too dark. JC has the ability to create custom colors. He has experimented extensively with different dye configurations applied to many different leathers. It is these types of skill sets that separate JC, Himel and craftsmen of their ilk from even the finest off-the-rack manufacturers.

Cool, that's pretty much what i wanted to ask him. I find dark seal too brown, i prefer the red tones of the regular seal, but would love to have it a bit darker.
When the time comes i'll ask him if he can do that.

 

[Bunyip]

Nice work. JC makes divine jackets....in 2 years who knows what other types of leather he will be stocking? Get on with life and keep trucking, all of a sudden you will get the magic email, then you can decide.

 

[ButteMT61]

True that @Bunyip. I know that to be true and indeed, good advice.

 

[handymike]

Mine is custom dyed too.

 

[Sloan1874]

*sigh* Maybe next year I'll find the nerve to put the cash down for one...

 

[ProteinNerd]

Is there an upcharge for custom colours?

 

[Fanch]

Well Carlos, unlike I am, you are a young man and can afford the long wait.

 

[Carlos840]

*sigh* Maybe next year I'll find the nerve to put the cash down for one...

My way of thinking was, the longer you wait to put down your deposit, the longer you wait for your jacket.
Once you put your deposit down, just find a way to save £50 a month, and by the time your turn comes up you should have the money sorted. Coming up with that amount in a week is rough, but having 2 years to do it is ok.