I just got my Eddie Bauer down winter parka. They run sales, this time of year, and I got a
$459 (
on the rack) jacket for
$156--
in the door. Seems to be top-tier quality. It's
'paprika' coloured, because I'm a cheap prick. (Not being fussy, and it being a backyard-stand-and-wait-for-my-avatar coat, it matches Healey's
coat perfectly.) The colours the cool kids wear, are a
$25 premium. Last year I tried the 'Stadium' length coat, but it restricted my movements carrying Healey down stairs. They were short on variety by the time a return was accomplished. Easy return tho. Shipping was free, and idp includes tax. The rack price does not. Got enough budget left over to consider a decent little PC upgrade.
For now, I'm free, happy, & warm, as I take a moment to remember.
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