Balmoral purchase

[Father Bill]

Well, I just received an E from James. Perhaps he read the posting I made in their website.

He says Mackie has my order but won't produce until the new year. He asked if I wanted it to stand or a refund. I've asked for his estimate for delivery.

Frankly, at this rate, I think he should probable offer a discount. Their website makes no mention of minimum of five before Mackie produces. We'll see what his response is, but I'm very negatively impressed.

Arnot, your comment adds fuel to my personal fires.

[Father Bill]

And this interchange:

Well, in for a dime, in for a dollar.

I might as well wait. You might want to add something to your website to notify potential customers that it could take several months.



I’m rather miffed too, that you would take the money off of my credit card before you even have the item here in Canada, or at least manufactured. I sure hope I got the size right.



Bill

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From: James Convery <james.convery@burnetts-struth.com>
Sent: December 16, 2019 2:06 PM


I would say the end of January.


Thank you
James Convery
Burnett's & Struth Scottish Regalia
(Web Administrator / Customer service.)
1 (705) 728 3232
www.burnetts-struth.com
Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday Season


To: <sales@burnetts-struth.com>
Date: 16/12/2019 01:47 PM

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Well…

When would you expect that I might receive it if we leave the order in?

Bill

[The Wizard of BC]

Bill, When you call Burnett's & Struth ask to speak directly with Lisa.

And I had Ian's of Glengarryhats (plural) balmorals in my shop for many years. A few years ago I did a side by side review between Ian's product and a Mackie.

Ian is quite up front that his products are made in Pakistan. But he uses a company that produce a very nice quality product. Many of the lesser quality companies have stolen his photos and use them as their own.

I found that the weave of a Mackie is about 10% tighter but 1 oz lighter in weight for a bonnet of the same head size.
I also find that I prefer the shape of Ian's over a Mackie.

All of the photos you see of my X Marks bonnet are of my glengarryhats bonnet.



I'm pretty sure Jamie's bonnet is a Mackie for a comparison of the shape.

[Father Bill]

Actually, I have one from Ian already and like it, and yours looks pretty good to me. A lot cheaper too, but I can't get navy from him, just black.

However . . . . I've been thinking of that too.

[Father Bill]

...and good grief, Glengarry Hats is listed as 20% off right now too. $45 USD and no borders to cross in delivery.

This is get harder to resist.

[Father Bill]

So, what's the opinion of the Rabble about black vs. navy? I know that it's hard to tell the difference, but . . . .

[Father Bill]

Okay, it arrived late this afternoon and here it is:



Interestingly, it has a quilted lining - the last one I got from Ian was lined, but not quilted.



I'm using the non-clan badge I have in my drawer. It's dear old St. Andrew, and with that, this hat will be used largely in my role as Padre to the Legion and Cadets.



Hope you like it fellows. I do. I'm not clipping the ribbons for now, but maybe later....

Cheers all!

[revdpatience]

Very handsome bonnet, Padre!

[ShaunMaxwell]

Hope you like it fellows. I do. I'm not clipping the ribbons for now, but maybe later....

Cheers all!

Or tie them in a bow!



(image from the J. Higgins site)

Cheers,

SM

[Me cousin Jack]

Or throw em over your shoulder 😁