The items shown here will almost all be USED and some are Factory 2nd's (new but for the stated reason did not pass final Quality Control).
Lending items can be checked out for $30, which more or less covers shipping. But we are getting more and more inquiries from outside USA. If you are in another country, you are welcome to BUY from the Lending at whatever price is posted for that item, plus the full cost of shipping. Buying from the Lending has to be done by phone or email with Alex or Ralph.
The idea of the Library is to let people try one of these items for a week or two, just to check out our stuff or maybe because it's needed for an upcoming trip. But anything in the Lending can be purchased outright, and lately that's about half the time.
The website will charge $30 to cover shipping, and we'll include a pre-paid return shipping label with the garment.
If you decide to buy the item, the cost is the price as shown, but we'll credit the $30 shipping. We'll need to work together directly to arrange purchase.
It's not necessary to pay a deposit on the garment. Please either buy it or return it after a week or two.
The Library has become more popular than we expected. If there are already two names next to an item (meaning someone has it and another person is waiting), please don't place an order. Thanks.
Also, if you have a garment that might be useful for us to add to the lending collection, please contact Alex (Alex@WeatherWool.com / 862-849-8250). You can see how we handle trade-ins in the intro to our SPECIALS.
If you would like one of these items, please telephone us or place an online order with a NOTE telling us exactly which item you want. Please put your note in the box labeled "Add a note to your order". (Sometimes the NOTE does not reach us and in these cases we will contact you.)
Because of potential import duties, taxes and higher shipping costs, the Lending Library as described above is not really applicable outside the USA. But we can usually improvise purchase arrangements on a case-by-case basis for our friends without an American shipping address.
The listing for a garment that is "checked out", will show the order number and date it was sent, plus the first name and last initial of the person who has it. When a garment is returned that information is removed and it becomes available again.
A lot of the garments shown below are listed as New-Used (maybe a result of our Customer Service policies). Usually New-Used means the customer who made the original purchase held the garment for longer than 10 days or so. If a customer hangs onto a garment more than about 10 days before returning, even if it just sits unopened in the box, we count it as Used. Also, sometimes people tell us they returned it after only one day and only wore it to go shopping and to walk the dog one night. If a garment has been taken outdoors, no matter for how short a time, we will not sell it as new, and it will be listed on the Lending Library as New-Used. If someone returns a garment immediately, but it has been soiled somehow, it counts as used.
We try to ship Lending pieces in presentable condition, but we don't spend time on them like we do with new. If we did, we'd have to charge more and the lending would have a different sort of philosophy than now. Similarly, we can't accept requests to notify someone if a particular item becomes available.
If you place an order for an item already "checked out", we'll usually let your order sit and mostly such orders will expire unpaid. But we'll note that you are NEXT and if the item becomes available, we'll get in touch.
Lending items may be shipped in a recycled box, which seems appropriate.
One other thing ... Ralph often ships Lending pieces, but he's terrible at packing. Please don't hold it against him (me!!).
THANKS -- Alex --- 862-849-8250, orders@WeatherWool.com
Ralph --- 973-943-3110, Ralph@WeatherWool.com
The following are available for Lending or Purchase:
ALL-AROUND JACKETS (always FullWeight Fabric)
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All-Around Jacket / XXSmall / Duff (this is our older color, similar to Brown, but not as dark). Factory 2nd's, (Brand New) ... The right cargo pocket is about 1/2" higher than the other pocket. $735.
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All-Around Jacket / XSmall / Drab ... Fine condition. $695
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All-Around Jacket / Small / Drab ... Good Shape. $650
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All-Around Jacket / Large and Double Hood, Drab. Some use but good shape. $825 for the Jacket and Double Hood. (Daniel C. ... 8/22/24 ... #20350 ... RETURN AFTER SEPT. 14th or so)
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All-Around Jacket / 2XLarge / Brown. Slight use. $725
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All-Around Jacket / 2XLarge / Drab Green. Very good, little use, $725
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All-Around Jacket / 3XL / Drab Green - Lightly Used. - $725
ANORAKS:
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Al's Anorak / XSmall / Natural White - MidWeight. Almost new. Worn only a few times, then customer crashed his bike (not wearing Anorak), messed up his shoulder, can't wear pullover. $575 (Val C --- 1 Sep 2024 --- #20519)
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Al's Anorak / Medium / Drab Green - FullWeight. good condition. $475
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Al's Anorak / Large / Black - FullWeight. good condition. $500 (Alex P. .. 8/23/24 ... #20370)
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Al's Anorak / 3XL / Brown - FullWeight. Some use, but still fine shape. $525
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Al's Anorak / 3XL / Duff - FullWeight. Very good condition. $475. (#20458 ... 8/29)
BASIC VEST
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Basic Vest / Small / Drab / MidWeight. Barely Used. $325 (Jeffrey H --- Aug 31 2024 --- #20495)
CPO SHIRT:
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CPO / XSmall / Lynx - MidWeight - Some use, much life left. $325
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CPO / Small / Drab - MidWeight - Good condition with some use. $350 (Dustin M --- 19 Aug 2024 --- #20328)
HOODED JACKET
LADIES' BLANKET COAT
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Ladies' Blanket Coat / Small / FullWeight Drab. Very Slight Use. $475 (Daniel T --- 29 Aug 2024 --- #20469 --- Mrs T away until 20 Sep 2024)
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Ladies' Blanket Coat / Large / FullWeight Black. Very Slight Use. $520
MOUTON HOOD:
PEACOAT:
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Peacoat / Medium / Black - Some use, not much. $675
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Peacoat / Medium / Drab Green - Worn a few times. $695
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Peacoat / Large / Black - Just a little use. $725 (Scott C --- 3 Sep 2024 --- #20553)
PONCHO
SHIRTJAC
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ShirtJac / Large / Drab - New-Used. $475. (William R --- 24 July 2024 --- #20063 --- William did not receive and UPS Claim in progress)
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ShirtJac / 4XL / Drab - Factory 2nd's (New). Buttonholes were repaired. $475
SPECIAL SITUATIONS (longer-term borrows):
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Hooded Jacket / Size Medium / MidWeight Lynx Pattern Fabric - This almost-new Hooded Jacket was worn a few times for just a few days then customer decided he needed to switch to Large. $475 (Sending to Tom M on 15 July 2023 for his family's Cross-Australia Horseback Expedition and Fundraiser, expected to conclude in late 2024. They are posting on Instagram as @RoughAndStumble)
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Al's Anorak / XXXSmall / Lynx - MidWeight - Good condition .. just shrunken to a 39" chest. And was a Small. $200 (Sending to Tom M on 15 July 2023 for his family's Cross-Australia Horseback Expedition and Fundraiser, expected to conclude in late 2024. They are posting on Instagram as @RoughAndStumble)
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Al's Anorak / Medium / Drab Green - MidWeight - Good condition. $400 (Arlan M will bring this Rak as he attempts the entire Appalachian Trail beginning 15 Feb 2024!! --- #18304 --- As of 29 June, Arlan is in Maine, with <300 miles to go. He wrote me today that he wants to get more of our wool.) (Geoffrey Brannigan next)
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Al's Anorak / Medium / Cream - MidWeight. Very good shape. $585 (Going to @RoughAndStumble)
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Al's Anorak / Medium / Cream - MidWeight. Very good shape. The previous owner had sides taken in and now measures 42 inches (from 45.5 inches) $475 (Going to @RoughAndStumble)
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CPO / Medium / Drab - MidWeight. $375 (Cliff Gray --- 6 May 2024 --- #19647) (Jared W --- 6 May 2024 --- #19650). Cliff has a large media presence and will be testing this Anorak for a while
Updated 8 September 2024 --- Ralph, Alex