Billingham wanna-buys!

[Maxellsg]

did anyone buy the backpack harness?

 

[sinned79]

did anyone buy the backpack harness?

nope, i am not into bagpacks, always find them a hindrance especially on public trains and buses.

 

[Telsoon]

nope, i am not into bagpacks, always find them a hindrance especially on public trains and buses.

Yeah, your right. even worst if the buses or trains is very pack

 

[pluginbaby]

Just got myself a Black Hadley Small recently and am loving it.

Fits my GX1+25mm perfectly in a slim profile.

Finished reading all 37 pages of this thread just a while ago and wanna confirm that the iPad2 fits perfectly in the Hadley Small so no worries there. It's no exactly a tight fit and would probably fit the iPad2 with a slim case attached.

No joy for the ipad2 with a thick case or keyboard attached tho.

 

[Cheesecake]

Just got myself a Black Hadley Small recently and am loving it.

Fits my GX1+25mm perfectly in a slim profile.

Finished reading all 37 pages of this thread just a while ago and wanna confirm that the iPad2 fits perfectly in the Hadley Small so no worries there. It's no exactly a tight fit and would probably fit the iPad2 with a slim case attached.

No joy for the ipad2 with a thick case or keyboard attached tho.

congrats!

 

[pluginbaby]

congrats!

Thanks!

 

[rxsroc77]

Just bought the F1.4 from Mr PK Chan...Very Friendly chap...recommended!....:thumbsup:

 

[stevechoo]

Proud owner of a Hadley Pro, bought it from, who else, Mr P. K. Chan.
Good service and provide useful info to help you with your purchase.
Price may be higher than the normal brands but all worth it.

 

[KTi]

Could someone pm me Mr Chan's number? Read through a few pages of this thread but could not seems to find any. Thanks

 

[pluginbaby]

9691 2577. PK Chan's number. Give him a ring tomorrow. Friendly guy tip top service!

On page 31.

 

[KTi]

On page 31.

Thank you so much.

 

[lucifer06]

Bought a Hadley small Tan/Tan and Pro Black/Tan + SP40 recently from Mr Chan.
Excellent explanation from Mr Chan regarding all the bags and the most friendly guy to buy stuffs from.

Cheers.

 

[sinned79]

Bought a Hadley small Tan/Tan and Pro Black/Tan + SP40 recently from Mr Chan.
Excellent explanation from Mr Chan regarding all the bags and the most friendly guy to buy stuffs from.

Cheers.

wow u bought 2 hadley small? haha

 

[pluginbaby]

^^^^^

Bought a Hadley small Tan/Tan and Pro Black/Tan + SP40 recently from Mr Chan.
Excellent explanation from Mr Chan regarding all the bags and the most friendly guy to buy stuffs from.

Cheers.

 

[zgim80]

Did anyone find the Avea-03 useful for the hadley pro?

The last time I passed on it when I found it too small for my LC-A. But the poison seems to be coming back :sweat:

 

[hjbyeo]

I have probably bought sold bought quite a bit of Billingham bags, and I seem to have noticed there's a slight change in quality lately. For those holding onto the older ones, and had thought of selling them, keep and use them. ;-)

 

[ricleo]

I have probably bought sold bought quite a bit of Billingham bags, and I seem to have noticed there's a slight change in quality lately. For those holding onto the older ones, and had thought of selling them, keep and use them. ;-)

Can I ask in what sense is the quality changed? the quality of the leather or canvas? or is it the difference between canvas and fibrenyte?

 

[hjbyeo]

Can I ask in what sense is the quality changed? the quality of the leather or canvas? or is it the difference between canvas and fibrenyte?

The leather hadley front straps, materials used for the inserts (think it's cashmere?), the waterproofing material (forget what's it called), and the stitching .. different batches possibly different materials.

I think over time, they may start using different replacement materials for certain parts due to rising cost etc etc, while still wanting to uphold the quality. Or generally, it may be for the intent to improve the bag, such as the weight, or the waterproofing qualities. All of that I understand, and perfectly normal, and you can't possibly have endless supply of the same materials.

It's just my opinion that it's didn't quite match up the quality of the older versions I had (and sold, darn!). Again, nothing to base on (unless I kept my old ones, and take pictorial evidences of the changes), just what I believe I experience, and sharing it with you all.

I think there's going to be a change in the sage fibrenyte soon too - Less matte, more gloss in the newer material.

Doesn't stop me from promoting the billingham bags, or similar old fashion fishing bags that I've used ... I am still carrying 1, and won't hesitate to get 1 on the marketplace, from PK, or from its country of origin.

 

[digitalpimp]

The leather hadley front straps, materials used for the inserts (think it's cashmere?), the waterproofing material (forget what's it called).. different batches possibly different materials.

I think over time, they may start using different replacement materials for certain parts due to rising cost etc etc, while still wanting to uphold the quality. Or generally, it may be for the intent to improve the bag, such as the weight, or the waterproofing qualities. All of that I understand, and perfectly normal, and you can't possibly have endless supply of the same materials.

It's just my opinion that it's didn't quite match up the older versions I had (and sold, darn!).

Very possible.

 

[kiwitan]

That is why in the olden time the bags were built to last by master craftmen with tender loving care.
Now all are outsourced to foreign talents.

The leather hadley front straps, materials used for the inserts (think it's cashmere?), the waterproofing material (forget what's it called), and the stitching .. different batches possibly different materials.

I think over time, they may start using different replacement materials for certain parts due to rising cost etc etc, while still wanting to uphold the quality. Or generally, it may be for the intent to improve the bag, such as the weight, or the waterproofing qualities. All of that I understand, and perfectly normal, and you can't possibly have endless supply of the same materials.

It's just my opinion that it's didn't quite match up the quality of the older versions I had (and sold, darn!). Again, nothing to base on (unless I kept my old ones, and take pictorial evidences of the changes), just what I believe I experience, and sharing it with you all.

I think there's going to be a change in the sage fibrenyte soon too - Less matte, more gloss in the newer material.

Doesn't stop me from promoting the billingham bags, or similar old fashion fishing bags that I've used ... I am still carrying 1, and won't hesitate to get 1 on the marketplace, from PK, or from its country of origin.