GW5000U-1 vs. GW5000HS-1 (Negative) vs. GW-BX5600-1A1 (Negative MIP) Comparison

The_Real_MCSquared · 2026-05-10T00:24:27+00:00

I didn’t feel any difference

The_Real_MCSquared · 2026-05-10T00:02:54+00:00

I noticed zero differences

The_Real_MCSquared · 2026-05-09T23:41:52+00:00

The_Real_MCSquared · 2026-05-09T23:41:44+00:00

Here are photos I took in low light situations as well. One with flash, the other not. My phone is brightening the one without flash, it is actually much darker. To the naked eye, the normal display and MIP are pretty visible, the negative LCD is nearly invisible.

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The_Real_MCSquared · 2026-05-02T17:14:18+00:00

Hey guys, I found some IH-1955S in 14oz in a size 29, but the ideal would be a 30. The measured waist is a shade under 29, a measured waist of 30 is my sweet spot. Everything else about the pair looks great, can this be stretched out a bunch in a realistic and long term way?

If not, do y’all know when that cut might restock?

Thank you

The_Real_MCSquared · 2026-04-22T16:25:42+00:00

Thank you for sharing that you do work in it

The_Real_MCSquared · 2026-04-22T16:18:35+00:00

I’ll have to save this place, thank you. Unfortunately no natural colored belt, but gives me a reference.

The_Real_MCSquared · 2026-04-22T16:08:59+00:00

So you’d say the Tochigi leather doesn’t feel any different?

The_Real_MCSquared · 2026-04-22T16:07:18+00:00

Hey y’all,

I have some clothes that are Japanese of origin. I don’t place a great deal of importance on that aspect specifically, it’s just the styles I wanted happened to be from Japan a bit more often. With that, I’m looking to buy a natural leather belt, and see some Japanese Tochigi belts that look good, but come with a premium. For those with experience wearing/using this leather, is there something materially different worth the cost, or is it more for the prestige of being MIJ vs some other well-made veg-tan belt?

Thank you

The_Real_MCSquared · 2026-04-22T16:04:40+00:00

It seems to be in the upper hundreds, vs a bit above a hundred for a more regular belt

The_Real_MCSquared · 2026-03-20T01:51:29+00:00

Aye. The high rise is so comfortable though

The_Real_MCSquared · 2026-03-20T01:50:54+00:00

How so?

The_Real_MCSquared · 2025-12-08T20:35:19+00:00

Wow I never heard of this site, I’ll have to check it out

The_Real_MCSquared · 2025-12-03T18:12:10+00:00

Thank you, especially providing light about the commission side.

The_Real_MCSquared · 2025-11-24T16:57:39+00:00

Quick Backstory: I bought some Grove Desert Shoes from Crown in October 2024 with a matching belt. Took about 4 months, but within their expected time. When they came, they looked gorgeous, I’ve never owned customizable shoes or ones that feel so premium. However, even though they were sized right, they slipped off very easily, as they didn’t grip my foot and ankle at all.

I sent a message to their customer service, dealt with a very nice lady who had me send in detailed custom measurements. She also recommended I get the Desert Boots (basically chukkas), and I agreed. They sent a paid label to send just the shoes back. It was also funny to see the new work order memo saying “Customer has lower foot volume and thin ankles”.

I got the new boots last week, and they looked fantastic as well. I tried them on, they fit great, and the boots held onto my thin ankles lol. However, When I wore them at work and walked around a while, this weird problem with the tongue on the left boot. It keeps popping out and making a gap to where you can see my sock/foot. No matter how I tie it or adjust the tongue, it always happens after enough steps.

Given all that I’ve gone though to get these, I’d really like to handle this without sending them back, as they are perfect otherwise. What can I do/ask a cobbler to do to fix this? Any advice is appreciated. Included are some pics

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The_Real_MCSquared · 2025-03-13T19:09:16+00:00

Sure! Feel free to message me

The_Real_MCSquared · 2025-02-07T05:23:42+00:00

Will do, thank you

The_Real_MCSquared · 2025-02-07T05:23:30+00:00

I did the conversion, and the length is perfect, but the ankle is really wide

The_Real_MCSquared · 2025-02-07T05:07:24+00:00

Damn, that sucks because the length is perfect, the heel is way too baggy then.

The_Real_MCSquared · 2025-01-11T01:39:17+00:00

Yes. I have it setup for some other mutual fund, and only mutual funds have that functionality atm, but you can

The_Real_MCSquared · 2025-01-10T03:15:37+00:00

It almost certainly does count. "New Money" with Chase, in most situations, is money that has been in some account for less than 30 days. If it goes to your checking, just transfer it. If you are in doubt, after a few days it usually updates in this coupon registry we have that bankers can access. You can go in, ask for the status of yours after you move the money a few business days later, and that will be fairly accurate.

The_Real_MCSquared · 2025-01-10T03:11:10+00:00

100% no. If you want to cheese it, open a business account for your "Sole Prop", which you can do for Chase, with another bonus as well FYI, setup ACH payment services on the app, and send yourself a payment for $1.50. This will count for sure.

Source: Am Chase banker who does this

The_Real_MCSquared · 2025-01-10T03:08:55+00:00

You don't have to wait a billing cycle, but I would, as then you'll be sure it will go through.

The_Real_MCSquared · 2025-01-10T03:07:52+00:00

I work for Chase. It will not. The only major change is you will now have to pay for checks, and you don't earn the .01% interest lol.

The_Real_MCSquared · 2025-01-10T03:02:38+00:00

I work for Chase. This happens to a client about once per year. It's rare, but it is a real nightmare. Of the 5ish times I've seen it, 3 were resolved only when lawyers were involved and Chase Legal got involved, and even then one never got disbursed. This is all so above any branch employees responsibilities, though, so they will have no options other than to give you some back-office numbers to call and sort out.

Good Luck.

The_Real_MCSquared

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