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Here in SF we had nightmares getting them to deliver on the promises they made. Also, the guy in charge is a bit of a prick, to put it mildly. This is from the FGG Forums:
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This is a transcript from a recent email exchange that I had with Chad Krueger of Portland Cyclewear (the company that many of use did a group purchase with - and who supports the FGG). I wish I had done this investigating before I bought one from this company.
Hi Chad,
What can you tell me about the factory that producers the jersey's? I see that they're made in China and this is cause for some concern related to labor issues, workers rights, and safe/humane working conditions.
If you can tell me where exactly the jersey's are made, that will help me a great deal with my decision.
Thanks,
Andy
I actually keep a butch of china men in base basement doing the work. Not to worry, they get three squares a day.
Good luck with your.... ah.... pursuit. Not tell-un
Chad,
You can rest assured that we are not trying to steal business away from Portland Cycle Wear, we're a coffee roaster and that's all we have time for.
We're 100% committed to fair trade and organic coffee, so we always look into the manufacturing side of things when we consider new purchases. If your jerseys are not made in sweatshops, we can do business with you. We just have to ask to be true to ourselves, that's all.
So....
Andy
The eighties are over Andy, you've got to be kidding.
Chad,
Without this base level of transparency, we cannot do business with you. I'll be returning your sample jersey's but I won't be placing an order.
Welcome to 2007,
Andy
Good for you.
Jerseys need to be returned unharmed by next week or you will receive full charges.*
SFFixed ordered 45 Wool Jerseys from him on November 28th 2006, with an estimated delivery in January 2007. They arrived on April 30th, 2007. In San Francisco. Which is somewhat closer to Portland than London is.