Full Count 2009 Contest Redux

[Denim Phenom]

$225.

Why do you guys in Europe have to pay these mailing fees? Is it just because something is being imported?

[exhausted]

they're probably paying custom/duty... if you buy something from Europe you might get charged too.

[moykky]

$225.

Why do you guys in Europe have to pay these mailing fees? Is it just because something is being imported?

Yeah, basically everything outside EU is subjected to import tax and VAT (totaling 100$ here in the case of these jeans).

[exhausted]

dang, and when Obama suggested "Buy USA", everyone said no to protectionism.

[YoungPunch]

Finally got around to soaking my size 32 0105's. After a hot soak for an hour in the tub, threw them in the machine washer and drier on highest temps. They are still really baggy in the hips and thigh area.

[selaviso]

damn i just love the fit on everyone!

[JayFourEyes]

Yeah, basically everything outside EU is subjected to import tax and VAT (totaling 100$ here in the case of these jeans).

I got away with about 36 dollars. Probably mainly cause Noriko/Gordon marked down the value and maybe also cause the package said "cotton pants". A friend who works with the customs says that denim fabric has a higher fee than "clothes", but it differs how thorough they are.

[frostanubis]

well here's my pics for the 0105C

sized down one, original waist is 32

hot soaked already

they fit acutally perfect LOL

sorry bout the dirty mirror

[Snake]

Looks good frostanubis.

Exhausted, I think it looks great on you. No need to size down.

[emmitbrown]

I just did a quick trial run on a pair of Uniqlos. I was definitely a bit hasty, but I'm still not too sure about sewing through the paper. The stitches seem really loose. They would probably break easily, maybe even catch on something. I may try to cut out some channels in the paper where the stitches go, and sew in between them, instead of on top of the paper.

[batorizer]

i was thinking a fabric pencil would work as well or better as stitching over the paper.

[exhausted]

Here's my number 035, 02/18/2009

Compared to my 6-7months s5000vx

Where do you guys wear the 0105? Above or below the hips?

[salaami]

everyones fit seems fine to me. its cool that everyones jeans arent so slim. my 1108 fit is quite slimmer than any ive seen yet here, but the denim is so comfy it doesn't matter. plus i dont sag(the destroyer of fits/crotches). always remember: more shrink=more stretch and vice versa. dont expect anything dramatic fading wise unless you do real-deal work/physical activity in them.

[wesc]

where are the pre-wash measurements and post wash measurements people ?! i want to see the amount of shrinkage if its true to what the charts say ?

[exhausted]

it's on BiG's order page

[wesc]

lemme rephrase that....

i would like to see your own pre-wash / post wash measurements in comparison to BiG's to see how much holds true......

thus..

i want to see the amount of shrinkage if its true to what the charts say ?

[emmitbrown]

i was thinking a fabric pencil would work as well or better as stitching over the paper.

Exactly what I'm doing right now. I think it's going to work out better.

[Denim Phenom]

its cool that everyones jeans arent so slim.

This is exactly what I was shooting for. A contest with jeans that fit with some room to spare. Even the sized down pairs look good.

[Snake]

Where do you guys wear the 0105? Above or below the hips?

I wear mine right at my hip bone. The top of my 0105 is about three fingers below my navel.

Re: post-wash measurement. After three days, my waist already stretch out 1 inch. Gordon's estimate on shrinking three inches and stretching out two inches is probably right on target. I think I'll soak them once a month to control the stretching.

[demarco]

my hands are constantly blue.

[LeicaLad]

So true, but it seems to be less so after some days.

I kept thinking I was gonna leave someone's fine upholstery a nice blue. Don't want to sit very long... anywhere!

[SLAB]

weird, my pair isn't really 'leaking' any indigo; well almost nothing compared to my Skulls.

i need your opinion on my fit; I'm doubting if the inseam is too short or not. I initially asked for an inseam of 33-34" so I could cuff 2". Because of the production error I decided to get the 'short' edition. Gordon said they would shrink to a 32" but after my hot wash they ended up 31". Since i'd like to show off the selvage i'm wearing them with a cuff of 0.5-1" but they look definitely short now... i'l post some fit pictures later tonight

[daveo]

Weird, mine haven't been losing any indigo at all. I did machine wash/dry on hot though (no soap).

I sized down one and I really dig the fit. I hope they don't stretch an awful lot though (belt should help).

On another note, my pair and I are going to be in Hawaii for the next week for our honeymoon (with the wife, not the jeans). Hopefully some more fit pics will ensue now that the fabric has settled down a bit.

[wesc]

ohhh... you can do an beach water wash ....oooo maybe a little early for that but yes take tons of pictures of nice scenery with jeans on and post on blog. will +rep.

[JayFourEyes]

After a second soaking session I believe all starch is gone (thanks to salaami for all info, would plus rep if I could) and the softness is coming along. Was a bit worried that my shorter inseam 34 0105 would shrink to much but I can cuff them just perfect. I have a really good feeling about these jeans and think I will wear the hell out of them! Before they turn a bit more blue I will wear them at work which means about 14 hours of wear a day, everyday. At least till summer.

Would post pics but the ones my girl reluctantly took last night came out too crappy. Soon though.

[fre-co]

weird, my pair isn't really 'leaking' any indigo; well almost nothing compared to my Skulls.

i need your opinion on my fit; I'm doubting if the inseam is too short or not. I initially asked for an inseam of 33-34" so I could cuff 2". Because of the production error I decided to get the 'short' edition. Gordon said they would shrink to a 32" but after my hot wash they ended up 31". Since i'd like to show off the selvage i'm wearing them with a cuff of 0.5-1" but they look definitely short now... i'l post some fit pictures later tonight

Personally I think regular fitting jeans should be worn short with a cuff, no stacking at all, over a boot. I don't think stacking with a cuff looks good at all. I think this is a much better look with looser fitting denims. Besides stacking and super long inseams is a bit retarded.

[moykky]

weird, my pair isn't really 'leaking' any indigo; well almost nothing compared to my Skulls.

i need your opinion on my fit; I'm doubting if the inseam is too short or not. I initially asked for an inseam of 33-34" so I could cuff 2". Because of the production error I decided to get the 'short' edition. Gordon said they would shrink to a 32" but after my hot wash they ended up 31". Since i'd like to show off the selvage i'm wearing them with a cuff of 0.5-1" but they look definitely short now... i'l post some fit pictures later tonight

You can easily stretch some extra 1" - 2" when wet. I do this all the time on jeans with shorter inseam (34"). I've noticed that this also reduces knee bulging quite a bit...

[exhausted]

The inseam is longer than I expected because the rise is higher and there's some room below my balls lol.

My legs are so short :/

[Paulo]

Paulo. The charge incurred was not by customs. There was no import duty or excise duty. 9.09 charge for VAT and Parcelforce Clearance Fee of 13.50.

Sending via DHL would mean that DHL handles the parcel all the way to my doorstep, so I don't have to pay the 13.50 Parcelforce charges for handling. Perhaps I will still be charged 9.09, but that is significantly less for my already very thin wallet.

Yep i made a mistake. With the charge dhl now has. The £13.50 parcelforce charge is about the same for all curriers fedex and UPS charge somewhere between £12 and £18. The DHL handling charge is £1.25!

However with DHL it aparently calculates any expected charges at origin so your more likely for customs who charge VAT and any other import duties on the package to get a hold of it. With parcelforce its a higher chance you wont pay duty as they dont do that.

So its beetween the difference in price for standard delivery vs DHL vs the parcelforce handling charge. If the DHL delivery is costing £10 over the standard charge it might not be worth it in the end.

[moykky]

Personally I think regular fitting jeans should be worn short with a cuff, no stacking at all, over a boot. I don't think stacking with a cuff looks good at all. I think this is a much better look with looser fitting denims. Besides stacking and super long inseams is a bit retarded.

That is so. Every kid here is stacking their jeans and besides that, they're wearing skinny-cut jeans oversized so that they're not so skinny -that's retarded as well.