Another chance to get House of Cheviot Shetland and Orkney hose

**Michael Flemming** · 5th August 13, 08:38 PM

Just BTW, Warpiper is down for Orkney large in tartan green. I think his computer must be down because I spoke to him but he hasn't logged on for several weeks. Anyone else?

**mookien** · 5th August 13, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by Michael Flemming

... At this point we're just waiting to hear about the availability of mediums. As soon as that is resolved we are ready to go.

Michael,

There was a news story on the radio, today, about a midget spiritualist who escaped from the state prison. The police put out an all-points bulletin for a small medium at large.

I can try to track him down for us, if you like.

From your comments I gather you are set up to do PayPal transactions? Is that correct? That would be most convenient for me, and perhaps others.

John

**artificer** · 6th August 13, 04:58 AM

Originally Posted by Michael Flemming

I've been in touch with Matt about the mechanics of placing the order. He told me early on that the price was contingent upon his being able to treat this as a trade order and just ship the lot on to me. I am planning to purchase two pair of each color for myself, which will hold me for a LONG time, so I think the easiest thing to do is for me just to purchase the lot from Matt and sort things out when they arrive. I'm confident that the rabble are a trustworthy bunch and if anything did fall through it shouldn't be too hard to resell them in the X Market.

Matt tells me that an order like this typically takes about four weeks but can vary depending on factory schedules. August is the peak of the holiday season so it won't surprise me if it takes a bit longer.

Once the socks arrive I'll post a picture of the stack, which should be pretty impressive, and then send them out upon receipt of funds (Paypal, checks, whatever). I think Priority Mail has a flat $10 rate available which includes tracking. I would prefer to use that just to be sure the socks get to their destinations.

At this point we're just waiting to hear about the availability of mediums. As soon as that is resolved we are ready to go.

just a point on the shipping- unless whatever is being mailed is VERY heavy, flat rate is almost universally a bad deal. These hose are big and bulky, but not heavy, and could be stuffed in a 2 day Priority (the USPS has just changed their shipping, "Overnight" is now "Priority Express", and "Priority" is now "2 Day Priority") envelope or a generic box for around $6, where the Medium Flat Rate box runs $12.35.

Thanks for putting this order together, Michael. I know how these can grow into headaches and time-sinks.

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**Michael Flemming** · 6th August 13, 06:01 AM

Originally Posted by mookien

Michael,

From your comments I gather you are set up to do PayPal transactions? Is that correct? That would be most convenient for me, and perhaps others.

John

Yes, I have a Paypal account. I'll PM the id to those who are interested. I was also thinking that it might be a good idea if the group would PM their shipping addresses to me. That way I can swipe them into a Word doc and print shipping labels with minimal chances for errors.

**Michael Flemming** · 6th August 13, 06:05 AM

Re shipping: thanks for the info Scott. If the shirt box is the same price as the envelope I'd prefer that just for the sake of protecting the contents. Next thing on my list will be to check the rates on the Post Office web site.

**mookien** · 6th August 13, 07:40 AM

Originally Posted by Michael Flemming

Yes, I have a Paypal account. I'll PM the id to those who are interested. I was also thinking that it might be a good idea if the group would PM their shipping addresses to me. That way I can swipe them into a Word doc and print shipping labels with minimal chances for errors.

Michael: PM sent. Feel free to charge me a nuisance fee. You are doing us all a favor. Thanks.

John

**Michael Flemming** · 7th August 13, 07:06 AM

Still waiting to hear back from HoC about the size mediums.

I just found out from Matt that they were closed for two weeks for summer holidays. They're back this week but likely need a few days to catch up on backlogged emails.

**JSFMACLJR** · 8th August 13, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by Michael Flemming

Actually, don't abandon hope just yet. I have a contact at HoC who told me that there was some stock left in medium. It wasn't of interest to me because it is not my size, but existing stock won't be subject to the minimum. I'll inquire and report back on what is available ASAP.

Thank you!

**Michael Flemming** · 16th August 13, 08:44 AM

HoC has told me that the old stock is boxed up and it will take a bit of effort to dig it out. They're working on it...

**mookien** · 16th August 13, 09:41 AM

Originally Posted by Michael Flemming

HoC has told me that the old stock is boxed up and it will take a bit of effort to dig it out. They're working on it...

Michael: Thanks for the update. I wonder why the hose are "boxed up". (?!)

Maybe HofC is waiting for them to come back into style. I still have my old Zoot suits and polyester jackets "boxed up" waiting for the disco craze to return. In the mean time I'm "staying alive, staying alive".

John