Wanted to publicly acknowledge incredible service from Stag Provisions too; I bought the Rogue Territory jacket from them using the 15% discount code and they've just refunded me the difference between what I paid and their 25% off offer which happened a few days after I placed my order. As has been pointed out already, they weren't obliged to do that so kudos to them for awesome service!
It should help offset the customs charges which are no doubt heading my way!
Yes me too - great service and thanks to MikeG77 for sharing this originally to the forum.
I e-mailed them with my order number and in their original response they offered store credit but I told them I’d rather the refunded difference and sure enough they’ve now refunded my card. I was e-mailed by Sophie if that helps.
Anybody know if they offer such discounts fairly regularly or was this an exception and they normally don't do sales at all?
KH
Guys
From lots of experience...
Once "at depot" ring up, pay fees, go collect.
Or...
Ring the depot, check its arrived, go down with ID and payment means (card or cash) and collect
Fees will be 20% of pounds equiv plus a £12 admin fee.
Very rare anything slips through
Exactly! Key thing being, don’t wait for the letter. Once the tracking changes to ‘In Depot’, call them and pay. Normally there the next day as long as you call before midday-ish.
And I agree with you Sir, you don’t avoid customs charges now if they are from a bona fida supplier/store. Occasionally you can still get lucky from overseas eBay - but stores?? Not for a long time.
And of course Dan at Royale, he "carefully" states the invoice value to reduce taxes!
But official stores darent as they land themselves in hot water...
Skewered, one sympathises...
1. CR. 2. TSWLM. 3. LTK. 4. GF. 5. SF.
JG007Manchester , United KingdomPosts: 276MI6 Agent
Great advice all and I shall be taking action in the morning. I spoke with the depot and they advised the same as you all so thank you.
I’ll pay tomorrow and was told delivery for Friday so full steam ahead and happy all round.
Can’t wait to get regular use out of it, very happy on this. May consider still the N Peal and dependant on an ID for these “tactical” trousers and what the price point and whether I’ll wear regularly I may still grab 2 more pieces. Mulling those over for now but jacket is a goooo -{
It’s really odd seeing tactical pants that slim/tapered/fitted on the calf area. They must have been tailored by the costume dept, they can’t have been sold like that right? Seems like they’d be uncomfortable for someone doing tactical type movements in them, which is the opposite of what tactical pants should be.
It’s really odd seeing tactical pants that slim/tapered/fitted on the calf area. They must have been tailored by the costume dept, they can’t have been sold like that right? Seems like they’d be uncomfortable for someone doing tactical type movements in them, which is the opposite of what tactical pants should be.
It’s really odd seeing tactical pants that slim/tapered/fitted on the calf area. They must have been tailored by the costume dept, they can’t have been sold like that right? Seems like they’d be uncomfortable for someone doing tactical type movements in them, which is the opposite of what tactical pants should be.
Well you gotta make the pants look cool ) but I'm more surprised that he's running a holographic sight and front sights on his M4 with a silencer and what are the 2 other things on the barrel? It looks like a an additional miniature set of iron sights possibly for CQC or maybe it's a mount for a tac light?
So is the Henley on the rag and bone site different than the Mr porter on that’s linked through Iconic Alternatives? I’m asking because rag and bone offered me like 30% off but I’m not pulling the trigger unless I know it’s the NTTD Henley.
So is the Henley on the rag and bone site different than the Mr porter on that’s linked through Iconic Alternatives? I’m asking because rag and bone offered me like 30% off but I’m not pulling the trigger unless I know it’s the NTTD Henley.
So is the Henley on the rag and bone site different than the Mr porter on that’s linked through Iconic Alternatives? I’m asking because rag and bone offered me like 30% off but I’m not pulling the trigger unless I know it’s the NTTD Henley.
How are you getting 30% off?
I would love to know that as well! Wouldn’t mind picking up another white henley in a size up for those times I want to go for a relaxed fit over a SA fit.
Actually now that I’ve had a look at the R&B site, M and L are now out of stock, so a discount code would do me no good anyway.
but I'm more surprised that he's running a holographic sight and front sights on his M4 with a silencer and what are the 2 other things on the barrel? It looks like a an additional miniature set of iron sights possibly for CQC or maybe it's a mount for a tac light?
The M4's standard fixed A2 front sight with an optic is the the original configuration. The combo can either be a true cowitness (optic reticle aligns with the front sight post) or the optic can be mounted on a spacer for a more common "lower 1/3rd" cowitness (front sight post falls in the lower 1/3rd of the optic's sight picture below the reticle).
You're correct- the 2 "barrel" attachments appear to be rail-mounted front and rear fixed offset iron sights, both mounted on the forend. Not the ideal setup on a carbine-length forend due to the resulting short sight radius and not necessary with a 1X holosight, but whatever. Offset irons are most commonly seen in conjunction with magnified optics when cowitnessing the irons through the optic isn't practical or possible.
Received the military sweater from Amazon yesterday and it's really nice and definitely needed to order a size lower - was on the fence about ordering another in my usual size incase it sold out, but stuck with the advice here and it's perfect. A lot of people on Amazon said they fit true to size and that had me wondering. Guess they like really baggy sweaters lol
Most likely put together by the film armourer who hasn't thought through / isn't cognisant of the practical aspects of setting up a rifle with an optic, flip up sights and fixed sights, slightly disappointing, but not surprising. Some TV shows can get it right (SEAL Team) but not a Bond film 8-) he hasn't even got a sling on it appears. Oh dear.
but I'm more surprised that he's running a holographic sight and front sights on his M4 with a silencer and what are the 2 other things on the barrel? It looks like a an additional miniature set of iron sights possibly for CQC or maybe it's a mount for a tac light?
The M4's standard fixed A2 front sight with an optic is the the original configuration. The combo can either be a true cowitness (optic reticle aligns with the front sight post) or the optic can be mounted on a spacer for a more common "lower 1/3rd" cowitness (front sight post falls in the lower 1/3rd of the optic's sight picture below the reticle).
You're correct- the 2 "barrel" attachments appear to be rail-mounted front and rear fixed offset iron sights, both mounted on the forend. Not the ideal setup on a carbine-length forend due to the resulting short sight radius and not necessary with a 1X holosight, but whatever. Offset irons are most commonly seen in conjunction with magnified optics when cowitnessing the irons through the optic isn't practical or possible.
chriscollins007North Somerset , England Posts: 1,158MI6 Agent
I've got exactly the same the concerning thing is its not moved since the 11th dec just like yours.
Phoned Parcel force and they say can't do anything until USPS hand over officially to them
“Your item departed a transfer airport in HEATHROW, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM on December 11, 2019 at 12:43 pm. The item is currently in transit to the destination”.
I went to pick my jacket up from the local depot this morning, only to find that the customs charge was £90!!!! Which is clearly incorrect - but if you don’t pay it, you don’t get the jacket. So I stumped up knowing that i can reclaim the incorrect charges later. I think they’ve added in the $200 Insured Value, instead of the Insured Cost - which clearly states 0 on the documentation from Stag (its a Form BOR286 from the hmrc.gov.uk website if anybody else gets stung.)
On the plus side - I love this jacket!
I am 6’2, 40” chest, 32” waist, went for a MEDIUM and I would be lying if I said it wasn’t ‘a snug fit’ when I first put it on, but I am very, very happy with the fit - I’m also expecting it to give a little through wearing and I wouldn’t actually wear this with anything other than a T-shirt under it if I wanted to button it up. It’s very much a UK spring to summer item for me.
The quality is very impressive; the waxed feel is a first for me, but feels cool to the skin; I think it will definitely get better with age/wear; and the collar is already up! Wouldn’t dream of wearing it any other way!
So, very, very happy with the jacket - it’s that good I’m not even thinking about the bloody customs charge error!
I went to pick my jacket up from the local depot this morning, only to find that the customs charge was £90!!!! Which is clearly incorrect - but if you don’t pay it, you don’t get the jacket. So I stumped up knowing that i can reclaim the incorrect charges later. I think they’ve added in the $200 Insured Value, instead of the Insured Cost - which clearly states 0 on the documentation from Stag (its a Form BOR286 from the hmrc.gov.uk website if anybody else gets stung.)
On the plus side - I love this jacket!
I am 6’2, 40” chest, 32” waist, went for a MEDIUM and I would be lying if I said it wasn’t ‘a snug fit’ when I first put it on, but I am very, very happy with the fit - I’m also expecting it to give a little through wearing and I wouldn’t actually wear this with anything other than a T-shirt under it if I wanted to button it up. It’s very much a UK spring to summer item for me.
The quality is very impressive; the waxed feel is a first for me, but feels cool to the skin; I think it will definitely get better with age/wear; and the collar is already up! Wouldn’t dream of wearing it any other way!
So, very, very happy with the jacket - it’s that good I’m not even thinking about the bloody customs charge error!
Holy! That’s effectively 50% of the cost of the jacket!
Robbing bast.......
Japanese proverb say, "Bird never make nest in bare tree".
Guess they’ve got some ‘supply staff’ in for the busy period who don’t know the difference between ‘Insured Value’ (doesn’t get VAT) and ‘Insured Cost’ (does get VAT). Oh well... I’ll claim after the Christmas rush calms down.
Most likely put together by the film armourer who hasn't thought through / isn't cognisant of the practical aspects of setting up a rifle with an optic, flip up sights and fixed sights, slightly disappointing, but not surprising.
No, no, don't be so harsh. Holo sight + off set BUIS is a time honored technique of setting up a carbine for CQC in the FPS gaming circles. You have to remember to whom this movie is aimed at. ) ) )
"I mean, she almost kills bond...with her ass."
-Mr Arlington Beech
Guess they’ve got some ‘supply staff’ in for the busy period who don’t know the difference between ‘Insured Value’ (doesn’t get VAT) and ‘Insured Cost’ (does get VAT). Oh well... I’ll claim after the Christmas rush calms down.
In anticipation of a similar shock, how do you go about reclaiming the difference? As you say, £90 can't be right!!
My name has changed! I’m no longer dufus......now I’m DB6
I’ve just printed off the form you mentioned in your post, ready in advance!
I calculate the fees (with their exorbitant £12 admin charge) should come to about £47 or thereabouts...which still makes it cheaper than buying it in the UK, if it were even in stock...
Japanese proverb say, "Bird never make nest in bare tree".
JG007Manchester , United KingdomPosts: 276MI6 Agent
Guess they’ve got some ‘supply staff’ in for the busy period who don’t know the difference between ‘Insured Value’ (doesn’t get VAT) and ‘Insured Cost’ (does get VAT). Oh well... I’ll claim after the Christmas rush calms down.
In anticipation of a similar shock, how do you go about reclaiming the difference? As you say, £90 can't be right!!
I could do with some pointers on this too. Mine also is the £90 mark and again seems incorrect. I've paid to get the jacket and will be looking to be able to claim in the new year also.
The customs people seem to be sharks - I’ve seen people charged when the items were clearly marked as gifts and they’ve had to apply for a refund, which they’ve got but not before a wait.
Japanese proverb say, "Bird never make nest in bare tree".
I’ve just printed off the form you mentioned in your post, ready in advance!
I calculate the fees (with their exorbitant £12 admin charge) should come to about £47 or thereabouts...which still makes it cheaper than buying it in the UK, if it were even in stock...
I’ve just printed off the form you mentioned in your post, ready in advance!
I calculate the fees (with their exorbitant £12 admin charge) should come to about £47 or thereabouts...which still makes it cheaper than buying it in the UK, if it were even in stock...
I think we ordered at the same time (5th) and mine has just cleared customs - not at the depot yet though.......
My name has changed! I’m no longer dufus......now I’m DB6
Hi all! Sorry about the lack of updates on IA. I got back from a 10 day scouting trip in New York on Tuesday and I am, at this very moment, literally in the middle of selling everything in my current house in preparation for my family's big move. Amazing the amount of junk you collect when you've lived in the same place for 20 years
From the reports I've read the Henley on the R&B site is the same as the one on Mr. Porter. I actually tried one on at the R&B store in New York. FWIW, I take a medium in almost everything and the medium in this henley fit me fine.
For those of you new to waxed cotton canvas used on the Rogue Territory jacket: I've had a waxed trucker from Gustin for a couple of years. They are very stiff to start and will soften up after a couple of months of regular wear. If you don't want to wait, toss it in the dryer on air dry/lowest possible heat setting with a couple of tennis balls for an hour. That will help soften it up. Waxed canvas also develops a really nice patina over time. Imho, it gets better looking with age.
I’ve just printed off the form you mentioned in your post, ready in advance!
I calculate the fees (with their exorbitant £12 admin charge) should come to about £47 or thereabouts...which still makes it cheaper than buying it in the UK, if it were even in stock...
Exactly the same unfortunately - get the feeling it will have to be a new year present to myself!
Japanese proverb say, "Bird never make nest in bare tree".
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Anybody know if they offer such discounts fairly regularly or was this an exception and they normally don't do sales at all?
KH
Exactly! Key thing being, don’t wait for the letter. Once the tracking changes to ‘In Depot’, call them and pay. Normally there the next day as long as you call before midday-ish.
And I agree with you Sir, you don’t avoid customs charges now if they are from a bona fida supplier/store. Occasionally you can still get lucky from overseas eBay - but stores?? Not for a long time.
But official stores darent as they land themselves in hot water...
1. CR. 2. TSWLM. 3. LTK. 4. GF. 5. SF.
I’ll pay tomorrow and was told delivery for Friday so full steam ahead and happy all round.
Can’t wait to get regular use out of it, very happy on this. May consider still the N Peal and dependant on an ID for these “tactical” trousers and what the price point and whether I’ll wear regularly I may still grab 2 more pieces. Mulling those over for now but jacket is a goooo -{
Hahahahaha! As an owner of a number of his beautifully crafted items - I can but thank him!
IG: @thebondarchives
Check it out, you won’t be disappointed
I wonder if there'll be any sort of 'gear up' scene. Oooh yeah.
Well you gotta make the pants look cool
How are you getting 30% off?
I would love to know that as well! Wouldn’t mind picking up another white henley in a size up for those times I want to go for a relaxed fit over a SA fit.
Actually now that I’ve had a look at the R&B site, M and L are now out of stock, so a discount code would do me no good anyway.
The M4's standard fixed A2 front sight with an optic is the the original configuration. The combo can either be a true cowitness (optic reticle aligns with the front sight post) or the optic can be mounted on a spacer for a more common "lower 1/3rd" cowitness (front sight post falls in the lower 1/3rd of the optic's sight picture below the reticle).
You're correct- the 2 "barrel" attachments appear to be rail-mounted front and rear fixed offset iron sights, both mounted on the forend. Not the ideal setup on a carbine-length forend due to the resulting short sight radius and not necessary with a 1X holosight, but whatever. Offset irons are most commonly seen in conjunction with magnified optics when cowitnessing the irons through the optic isn't practical or possible.
Phoned Parcel force and they say can't do anything until USPS hand over officially to them
I went to pick my jacket up from the local depot this morning, only to find that the customs charge was £90!!!!
On the plus side - I love this jacket!
I am 6’2, 40” chest, 32” waist, went for a MEDIUM and I would be lying if I said it wasn’t ‘a snug fit’ when I first put it on, but I am very, very happy with the fit - I’m also expecting it to give a little through wearing and I wouldn’t actually wear this with anything other than a T-shirt under it if I wanted to button it up. It’s very much a UK spring to summer item for me.
The quality is very impressive; the waxed feel is a first for me, but feels cool to the skin; I think it will definitely get better with age/wear; and the collar is already up! Wouldn’t dream of wearing it any other way!
So, very, very happy with the jacket - it’s that good I’m not even thinking about the bloody customs charge error!
Holy! That’s effectively 50% of the cost of the jacket!
Robbing bast.......
Guess they’ve got some ‘supply staff’ in for the busy period who don’t know the difference between ‘Insured Value’ (doesn’t get VAT) and ‘Insured Cost’ (does get VAT). Oh well... I’ll claim after the Christmas rush calms down.
No, no, don't be so harsh. Holo sight + off set BUIS is a time honored technique of setting up a carbine for CQC in the FPS gaming circles. You have to remember to whom this movie is aimed at.
-Mr Arlington Beech
In anticipation of a similar shock, how do you go about reclaiming the difference? As you say, £90 can't be right!!
I calculate the fees (with their exorbitant £12 admin charge) should come to about £47 or thereabouts...which still makes it cheaper than buying it in the UK, if it were even in stock...
I could do with some pointers on this too. Mine also is the £90 mark and again seems incorrect. I've paid to get the jacket and will be looking to be able to claim in the new year also.
Madness
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I think we ordered at the same time (5th) and mine has just cleared customs - not at the depot yet though.......
From the reports I've read the Henley on the R&B site is the same as the one on Mr. Porter. I actually tried one on at the R&B store in New York. FWIW, I take a medium in almost everything and the medium in this henley fit me fine.
For those of you new to waxed cotton canvas used on the Rogue Territory jacket: I've had a waxed trucker from Gustin for a couple of years. They are very stiff to start and will soften up after a couple of months of regular wear. If you don't want to wait, toss it in the dryer on air dry/lowest possible heat setting with a couple of tennis balls for an hour. That will help soften it up. Waxed canvas also develops a really nice patina over time. Imho, it gets better looking with age.
Cheers!
Exactly the same unfortunately - get the feeling it will have to be a new year present to myself!